Applications Open for Startup Shenandoah Valley Cohort 5
Shenandoah Community Capital Fund (SCCF) announced that the organization is accepting applications for the fifth cohort
of Startup Shenandoah Valley (S2V): the regionâs 8-week accelerator program for scalable businesses. Business owners
looking to grow and expand their market in traded sectors are encouraged to apply. Companies selected for S2V will have
access to resources, mentors, and investors in and beyond the region.
Executive Director of SCCF, Debbie Irwin, said: âS2V is a significant opportunity for both our entrepreneurs and the
community as a whole. With support from partners across the region and our ecosystem builders, we have designed an
innovative program that will help businesses in the Valley compete at a national level.â Thanks to the GO Virginia grant
SCCF received in 2020, the program is offered free of charge and without equity requirements. Entrepreneurs not only
learn valuable skills throughout the course of the program, but also join a network of dedicated, like-minded entrepreneurs.
This invaluable network brings peers together to collaborate and lean on one another for support.
Companies selected for the program will take part in an eight-week implementation âsprintâ beginning September 5th, with
one-on-one virtual coaching, tailored mentoring, and support in all aspects of running a successful scalable business – such as
raising capital, recruiting and retaining top talent, marketing, and legal issues, among others. Most importantly, participants
will become part of an invaluable alumni network of the Valleyâs best companies and a growing entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Katie Overfield-Zook, Ecosystem Builder at SCCF, manages S2V. âWe urge committed entrepreneurs with businesses at any
stage to apply,â said Overfield-Zook. âOf particular importance is that our cohort represents the diversity of talent we have in this region.â
Entrepreneurs and companies interested in the next round of S2V should begin the application process here. Applications will
be reviewed on a rolling basis until the August 19th deadline. The fifth cohort will begin their coursework on September 5th.
visit www.sccfva.org or contact SCCF at hello@sccfva.org.
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News Maker Kristin Derflinger of SCCF on mircroloans
Shenandoah Community Capital Fund (SCCF) is offering microloans to new and small businesses and entrepreneurs.
We spoke with SCCF Microloan Program Manager Kristin Derflinger in our latest news maker.
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Kristin tells what the loans are for and how to apply.
She also tells us how the loans are awarded and number uses for the loans.
Kristin also tells us of the other programs and services provided by SCCF.
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News Maker Debbie Irwin of SCCF on Women’s Day
March is Womenâs History Month and today Mar. 8 is International Womenâs Day.
Shenandoah Community Capital Fund (SCCF) is celebrating by honoring Women owned businesses in the Shenandoah Valley.
We spoke with SCCF Executive Director Debbie Irwin about it in our latest news maker.
The good news is brought to you by The Town of Front Royal.
Debbie tells us about some of the Women owned businesses in the valley.
She also tells us of several of the benefits of being apart of SCCF and how they help struggling businesses with a number of resources.
Debbie also tells of several gatherings for input from other business owners who can offer suggestions and information on owning a business in the valley.
Click here for Debbie’s interview.
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News Maker Debbie Irwin of SCCF on Women’s Day
March is Women’s History Month and today Mar. 8 is International Women’s Day.
Shenandoah Community Capital Fund (SCCF) is celebrating by honoring Women owned businesses in the Shenandoah Valley.
We spoke with SCCF Executive Director Debbie Irwin about it in our latest news maker.
The good news is brought to you by The Town of Front Royal.
Debbie tells us about some of the Women owned businesses in the valley.
She also tells us of several of the benefits of being apart of SCCF and how they help struggling businesses with a number of resources.
Debbie also tells of several gatherings for input from other business owners who can offer suggestions and information on owning a business in the valley.
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Shenandoah Community Capital Fund is accepting applications
An email from Shenandoah Community Capital Fund (SCCF) announced that applications are being accepted for Start Up Shenandoah Valley (S2V) opportunities.
This is the region’s hybrid online/in-person incubator program for scalable businesses to have access to resources, mentors and investors.
This is the fourth in a series that strives to help valley businesses reach the next level.
Those businesses whose applications are accepted will participate in an eight week implementation course beginning Mar. 14, 2022.
The courses feature one on one coaching, tailored mentoring and support on all aspects of running a successful scalable business.
Because of a Go Virginia Grant these fourth sessions are free of charge.
Additional information and applications are available at SCCF.org.
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