# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Startup Playbook: Idea to Income at the Dalton IDEA Center - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 14 Jul, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Tue, 21 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm - **Event Description**: Have a business idea but not sure what comes next? The Startup Playbook is designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs move from IDEA to INCOME by turning concepts into a clear, actionable path toward business ownership. Whether you are starting from scratch or refining an early-stage idea, this beginner-friendly series will help you move forward with clarity, confidence, and direction. This series is ideal for: - Aspiring entrepreneurs - Side hustlers - Creatives and makers - Students and young professionals - Individuals exploring business ownership for the first time By the end of this two-part series, participants will walk away with a clearer business model, practical next steps, and connections to regional startup resources. PART 1: Interactive Workshop During this interactive workshop, participants will: - Refine their business idea and target customer - Identify the problem their business solves - Explore revenue streams and startup costs - Learn how to use the Business Model Canvas - Connect with startup resources and support organizations Choose ONE session date/location that works best for your schedule. - Tuesday, June 9 | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM | SOVA Innovation Hub, South Boston - Tuesday, June 16 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | SOVA Innovation Hub, South Boston - Tuesday, July 14 | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Dalton IDEA Center, Martinsville - Tuesday, July 21 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Dalton IDEA Center, Martinsville ------------------- PART 2: One-on-One Follow-Up Support After attending a workshop session, participants may schedule a free one-on-one follow-up session with a RISE Business Navigator to: - Refine their business model - Receive personalized feedback - Identify next steps - Connect with funding pathways and startup resources - Explore additional RISE and partner organization support These follow-up sessions are designed to help participants move from learning to action with guidance tailored to their specific idea or business goals. ------- This series is facilitated by RISE Business Navigators who connect entrepreneurs to resources, regional partners, mentorship opportunities, and business support services across Southern Virginia. Space is limited. Register today to reserve your seat! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/martinsville/the-startup-playbook-idea-to-income-at-the-dalton-idea-center/200030153362020 - **Event Categories**: business, workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 4 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Martinsville - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: 26 W Fayette St, Martinsville, VA 24112-2704, United States - **lat**: 36.69254 - **long**: -79.87353 - **full address**: 26 W Fayette St, Martinsville, VA 24112-2704, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Startup Playbook: Idea to Income at the Dalton IDEA Center - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/7219efe5847d06c36942aae6fe7296350baa965f2c5785148525f078543fb23d-rimg-w1200-h675-dcfbfbfb-gmir?v=1783644640 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Startup Playbook: Idea to Income at the Dalton IDEA Center being held? - **A:** The Startup Playbook: Idea to Income at the Dalton IDEA Center takes place on Tue, 14 Jul, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Tue, 21 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm at 26 W Fayette St, Martinsville, VA 24112-2704, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Startup Playbook: Idea to Income at the Dalton IDEA Center? - **A:** The Startup Playbook: Idea to Income at the Dalton IDEA Center is organized by SOVA RISE: Regional Investment in Startups & Entrepreneurs. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Startup Playbook: Idea to Income at the Dalton IDEA Center is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Martinsville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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