Business Track

Several opportunities to learn about the industry and how to grow revenue.

Meet our Speakers

We've gathered some of the top experts in the field to discuss this topic. With years of experience between them, they're well-equipped to offer invaluable insights and perspectives.

Russell Bird

Russell Bird

Lester Insurance

April Collins

April Collins

Blue Ridge Crossroads SBDC

Andrea Haubner

Andrea Haubner

Virginia Cooperative Extension

Rosa Lee Jude

Rosa Lee Jude

Director of Tourism

Brian Repass

Brian Repass

Zakia Ringgold

Zakia Ringgold

Founder & Chief Lather Officer, Live Soap School

Shane Terry

Shane Terry

Marketing & Public Relations Coordinator

Chad Thompson

Chad Thompson

Chad Everyday

Allison Vaught

Allison Vaught

Alimar, LLC (Alimar Labs)

Alexandra Veatch

Alexandra Veatch

Letterpress Communications

Talks

Tourism as an Income Generator

Shane Terry Rosa Lee Jude

Insurance - How to Protect Your Business

Russell Bird

Farm Credit - How to get a loan to start your farm

Brian Repass

Day 1 Keynote

Allison Vaught

Value Added Products: Food Regulations and Safety

Andrea Haubner

Wholesale Versus Retail - Setting Your Prices For Profit

April Collins

Using AI to save time and increase productivity

Chad Thompson

Expanding Revenue with Live Streaming and Online Classes

Zakia Ringgold

Social Media Deep dive

Alexandra Veatch

Beagle Ridge Herb Farm

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