A new venture is taking shape in Charlottesville—one that combines art, craftsmanship, and community. Milk Glass, a glassblowing business founded by Christian “Ceejay” Renner-Thomas, is the culmination of years of dedication, learning, and commitment to bringing...
Yvonnia Bryant
Tom Tom Festival 11th Annual Crowdfunded Pitch Night (CFPN) Winners
Crowdfunded Pitch Night Finalists Bennett Slosman (Angel Detection Solutions) and Beza Bisrat (Ethiopian Delights) are the crowdfunded and grand prize winners of the 11th Annual Crowdfunded Pitch Night, which took place on April 17, 2024 at 7PM, at The CODE...
Katie Sale: Entrepreneur Spotlight
In a world where our lives are often chaotic, there's a business dedicated to bringing order and serenity into the homes of its clients. Meet 139 Goodman, a unique home organization, decluttering, and move management company that goes above and beyond to transform...
Johnetta Murray: Entrepreneur Spotlight
Meet Johnetta Murray! She is the owner of Justified by Netta, a body contouring and nail service that was sparked by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The global health crisis led to the temporary closure of nail salons, including the one where Johnetta was...
2022 Annual Report
Read about our impact and growth within the last year in our 2022 Annual Report release! CIC-2022-Annual-ReportDownload
Chris Tobey: Entrepreneur Spotlight
Chris Tobey Chris Tobey, owner of Tobey Media, is excited to introduce his video production company, specializing in non-profit and small business projects. Tobey Media is known for its emotional style of video production, capturing powerful stories and using video to...
Beth Rogers-Witte: Entrepreneur Spotlight
Beth, owner of Coaching with Beth Beth Rogers-Witte, the founder of Coaching with Beth, is excited to announce the launch of her new website through our Central Virginia Small Business Development Center (CV SBDC). Her business, Coaching with Beth, is dedicated to...
Bridget Gilbert: Entrepreneur Spotlight
Bridget Gilbert, the owner of MAD Vegan Creations, is a passionate entrepreneur who stands for mothers and daughters. The name of the business reflects the input from her daughters, who have been an integral part of her journey toward creating delicious vegan food....
Cindy Pagan: Entrepreneur Spotlight
Cindy Pagan is the owner of Spelled Ink, a small independent bookstore in Orange County. Offering a variety of titles and exclusive handmade gift items, as well as local authors and products, Spelled Ink has quickly become a staple in the community. Cindy's love for...
2021 Annual Report
CIC celebrated turning 10 this year! Take a deep dive into our 2021 Annual Report, where we share the success of our organization, our entrepreneurs, and their businesses in the last decade. CIC-2021-Annual-Report-1.pdf-1Download
