THE GAUNTLET BUSINESS PROGRAM AND COMPETITION
The GAUNTLET is Virginia’s Largest Business Program and Competition of it’s kind.
For over 10 years we have been connecting entrepreneurs to the training, mentorship, and resources needed for success!
WHY GAUNTLET?
Each year, the program offers opportunities for participants to not just learn but make connections that can help them refine their vision of their business and also help navigate the obstacles they may identify on their journey to their next phase . Nearly 1,100 GAUNTLET alumni have received more than $1 million in cash and in-kind prizes over the past 10 years! Don’t take our word for it, check out the video to hear GAUNTLET alumni share their experiences!
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Please Join Us For Our January Virtual Events!
FOR THOSE INTERESTED OR PARTICIPATING IN GAUNTLET 2025
Need More Information? Email GAUNTLET@theadvancementfoundation.org Subject: Need GAUNTLET information
PLEASE ATTEND ONE TECHNOLOGY TEST SESSION PRIOR TO JAN. 28TH
January 20th from 6:00- 7:00 PM, GAUNTLET Test Your Technology: Link here
January 24th from 12:00-1:00 PM, GAUNTLET Test Your Technology: Link here
January 27th from 6:00- 7:00 PM, GAUNTLET Test Your Technology: Link here
January 28th from 6:00- 7:30 PM, GAUNTLET CLASS 1/ ORIENTATION: Private link on Class Information Page
2025 BUSINESS GROWTH WORKSHOPS (Open to Public)
January 9th from 12:00- 1:30PM, Creating a Quick Business Plan, Link here
January 16th from 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM, Preparing Your Pitch- Best Practices, Link here
January 21st from 12:00- 1:30 PM, ChatGPT and AI- Help for Small Business, Link here
January 29th from 6:00- 7:30 PM, Growing Your Business through your Center of Influence, Link here
CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF THE GAUNTLET
The GAUNTLET Business Program and Competition has been igniting the futures of entrepreneurs for ten years . . . And it is only the beginning!
Celebrate With Us
The GAUNTLET Class of 2024 has wrapped up and we had an extraordinary 10th Anniversary celebration
Click below to contribute a cash donation or to donate an in-kind prize!
Want to mail it? Send to The Advancement Foundation - 301 S Pollard St., Vinton, VA 24179
Our Sponsors & Partners Fund and Donate Your GAUNTLET Competition Awards!
Please help us extend heartfelt appreciation for 10 years of support and dedication to The Advancement Foundation and your small business dreams.
State Farm is the LEAD SPONSOR for The GAUNTLET Business Program and Competition
VIPC is the LEAD PARTNER for The Advancement Foundation
Want to know More about the REAL impact?
Nearly 1000 GAUNTLET alumni have received more than $1 million in cash and in-kind prizes over the past 9 years! Don’t take our word for it, check out the video to hear GAUNTLET alumni share their experiences!