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Mentoring Entrepreneurs Matters
January is National Mentoring Month! Mentors are a critical aspect of any thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem. They support and guide...

Ashley Wenger
Jan 15, 2023


Valley of the entrepreneurs
The Shenandoah Community Capital Fund was recognized in Virginia Business as one of many organizations helping to boost Shenandoah...
M.J. McAteer
Dec 1, 2022


The Walker Program: A renaissance of Black business in the Southern Valley
Once an important destination in the Motorist Green Book, Black-owned businesses dwindled for a half-century in Lexington, VA, until the...

Anika Horn
Nov 28, 2022


Shop Local this Holiday Season
Small Business Saturday is just around the corner, and the gift-giving festivities will be here before you know it! This holiday season,...

Ashley Wenger
Nov 20, 2022


What is an entrepreneur in the Shenandoah Valley?
National Entrepreneurship Month November is National Entrepreneurship Month and we here at SCCF want to celebrate the dreamers, doers,...

Ashley Wenger
Oct 31, 2022


What to know before attending Startup Weekend
Learn how to think, work, and build like a startup in 54 thrilling hours. Startup Weekend is an exciting and immersive foray into the...

Ashley Wenger
Oct 20, 2022


The Shenandoah Valley is Ripe for Manufacturing Businesses
What do automotive, food, and life sciences have in common? At first glance, not much, but if you dig a little deeper into the industries...

Ashley Wenger
Oct 11, 2022


Meet the Marketing Team
Last but not least, meet the SCCF Marketing Team! This creative duo is responsible for getting the word out about our programs, events,...

Ashley Wenger
Oct 5, 2022


A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats: An Ecosystem Approach to Supporting Black Businesses in the SV
The Shenandoah Community Capital Fund (SCCF), based in Staunton, Virginia, is on a mission to expand access to entrepreneurial support...
Department of Housing and Community Development
Sep 28, 2022


Meet the Ecosystem Team
Meet the SCCF Ecosystem Team, or really we should say, meet Anika Horn! Anika is one woman with two hats, she is our Director of...

Ashley Wenger
Sep 27, 2022


Meet the Innovation Team
Meet the SCCF Innovation Team! These two entrepreneur supporters, are entrepreneurs themselves as well! Their self-starter, business...

Ashley Wenger
Sep 21, 2022


The Valley's First Entrepreneurship Summit
Empowering. Inspiring. Safe space. Refreshing. Educational. Community. On September 12th, seasoned and burgeoning entrepreneurs alike...

Katie Overfield-Zook
Sep 19, 2022


Meet the Capital Team
Meet the SCCF Capital Team! This team of business loan gurus is responsible for handling all of our small business loans and checking in...

Ashley Wenger
Sep 14, 2022


PrePOPsterous founder Tisha McCoy-Ntiamoah Opening at the Shenandoah Valley Entrepreneurship Summit
As an entrepreneur, which do you fear more…Success or Failure? If entrepreneurs were asked to pick one, instinctively, many would say...

Ashley Wenger
Aug 5, 2022


Month of Marketing Tip 4: Get Out and Network
Over the past several weeks, we’ve covered how to identify your audience, keep your message consistent, and implement a digital marketing...

Ashley Wenger
Aug 1, 2022


What to expect at the first annual Shenandoah Valley Entrepreneurship Summit
The first annual Shenandoah Valley Entrepreneurship Summit is around the corner! This September, the Shenandoah Community Capital Fund is...

Ashley Wenger
Jul 19, 2022


Month of Marketing Tip 3: Utilizing Digital Marketing
In today’s digital world, there is a lot of buzz around “digital marketing,” but what does digital marketing really entail? Digital...

Ashley Wenger
Jul 18, 2022


Month of Marketing Tip 2: Keeping your Message Consistent
We hear it all the time in life, “consistency is key.” It’s true for trying to learn a new hobby or healthy habit, and it’s also true for...

Ashley Wenger
Jul 18, 2022


What are Entrepreneurs Reading this Summer?
Whether you’re going to the beach for a week, hanging out in a park on the weekend, or are home from college and finally have some free...

Ashley Wenger
Jul 18, 2022


Celebrate Juneteenth in the Shenandoah Valley
Juneteenth, a national holiday held on June 19th, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans through the ratification of...

Nick Koger
Jul 18, 2022
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