ENTREPRENEUR SHOWCASE
Meet Some of Our Entrepreneurs
The Advancement Foundation is so proud and inspired by the entreprenuer who participate in our programs. Here just a few of these amazing stories.
IVO Ltd
Richard Mansell
Richard & the IVO Team are doing some “out of this world projects”. Just check out the IVO Quantum Drive video about his latest project
Beaver Dam Farm Sunflower Festival
Candace Monaghan
Candace and her family have expanded their family farm to become the largest sunflower farm on the east coast. And their Sunflower Festival is making a major economic impact on their hometown of Buchanan VA.
Cowden Technologies
Mickey Cowden
Mickey is redefining autonomous drone infrastucture. The sky is the limit for how to utilize drone technology.
Rudy’s Girl Media
Natalie Hodge
Natalie brought her years of industry experience back home to Martinsville when she opened her own Rudy’s Girl Media studios in uptown Martinsville.
Bite Me Confections
Sebrina Ruth-Cooper
With her scrumptious marshmallow creations and their creatively catchy names, Sebrina has found a real niche and growing sales for her business.
Twin Creeks Brewing Company
Andy Bishop, Jason Bishop, and Barry Robertson
Andy, Jason, and Barry turn their home brewing hobbie into Roanoke County’s first craft brewery which anchor the revitalization of Vinton’s “main street” and a second location at a historic tavern.
Advanced Racking
Jonathan Young
Utilizing an innovate solar racking system, Jonathan and team are expanding their business across the US and Latin America.
EarthMagic Recycling
Kathy Wirtanen
Kathy is taking recycling goals to a new level as she transforms old beverage glass into tumbled sand used for everything from craft projects to construction projects.
Kenkashi
Cassie Wilson & Jason Anderson
It could be called the magic of microbes. The Kenkashi them is innovating the world of composting.
Discount Computer &
Salem Computer
Dustin Smith
Dustin’s tech savvy have moved him from a desk in a busines incubatore to two thriving locations in Salem VA and Vinton VA.