A Program of the Greater Richmond Chamber and the GRSBDC, the THRIVE Network gives Metro Richmond businesses access to great resources:

  • Access to local RVA Mentors
  • Strategic Planning & Venture Feasibility Assessments
  • Market Analysis & Marketing Strategy Sessions
  • Developing a Business Plan & Creating Projections
  • Financing Options-Loan Counseling
  • Financial Analysis
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Operational Issues
  • Staffing Issues
  • Organizational Structure
  • Advertising and Business Development

Complimentary Guidance


UpShoot founder, Grant Mizell, is a Product & Marketing Mentor specializing in small to mid business growth through customer engagement and product innovation.

Local RVA businesses registered with THRIVE can schedule a free appointment to gain discuss growing your business and developing sound customer acquisition & retention strategy. Feature discussion topics include: 

  • Product Manager vs Project Manager
  • Adopting Agile Marketing into your business
  • Instituting Customer Experience Research best practices
  • Transitioning to a Lean approach to Business or Product Growth
  • Facilitating team dynamics in Lean/Agile development
 

Industry Expertise

  • Nonprofit
  • Public Transit
  • Retail
  • Travel & Tourism
  • Web / Mobile
  • Customer Service
  • Ecommerce
  • Entertainment
  • Food & Beverage
  • Mental Health
 

Image credit, Flickr's @Belboo