Yvonnia Bryant
by Yvonnia Bryant | Dec 12, 2022 | General
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
by Yvonnia Bryant | Nov 28, 2022 | Entrepreneur Spotlights
Meet Courtney Commander, owner of Charlottesville’s favorite roller skating experience, De La Roll! Courtney Commander, owner of De La Roll De La Roll is a mobile, pop-up skating company servicing Charlottesville and the surrounding areas. They host at parties,...
by Yvonnia Bryant | Nov 1, 2022 | Entrepreneur Spotlights
Sarde, Owner Sarde Williams is a native of Charlottesville, has been a Rehabilitation Technician for over 12 years specializing in ALS and Spinal Cord injuries, and is the owner of Sisters Who Care LLC. They offer in-home personal care to people of all ages,...
by Yvonnia Bryant | Sep 29, 2022 | Mentoring Stories
Hear from recent mentoring pair, Emily and Kate, as they reflect on their time together. Kate and Emily, respectively Emily Harpster, SugarBear (Mentee) Kate has been a thoughtful sounding board, an expert advisor, a connector, a champion, an organized guide, and a...
by Yvonnia Bryant | Sep 28, 2022 | Entrepreneur Spotlights
Ever had a dream you were waiting to go for? Yes? No? Maybe? Spring '22 Entrepreneur Workshop grad LaNika Barnes always dreamed of owning a bookstore. She's been an educator for many years, is a wife, a mother of two, and a grandmother. Since childhood...
by Yvonnia Bryant | Sep 7, 2022 | Deep Dive Biz Tips
Angelic Jenkins is the owner of two food trucks and is the proud owner of Angelic’s Kitchen, a Soul-Food Eatery Restaurant located inside the Dairy Market. In November 2020, she retired as the Director of Human Resources after 20 years with the DoubleTree by Hilton to...
by Yvonnia Bryant | Sep 6, 2022 | Deep Dive Biz Tips
Carolyn Herbert Herbert's Wine Jelly, owned by Carolyn Herbert, is a specialty food manufacturer that creates unique meal enhancements and provides jobs and independence to those struggling with mental health issues and rebuilding after recent incarceration. Carolyn...
by Yvonnia Bryant | Aug 29, 2022 | Entrepreneur Spotlights
Kaydrix Investigations Kaydrix Investigations is a private investigation company based in Charlottesville Virginia with a mission of “retrieving the information you need to make informed, sometimes life-changing decisions, and raising awareness about the...
by Yvonnia Bryant | Aug 4, 2022 | Entrepreneur Spotlights
Flora Lark pictured with her Chocolatier Certification Flora Lark is the founder and co-creator of Sparkle & Joy with her twin sister JonaNoelle. Sparkle & Joy is a chocolate art business, with the business name inspired by her and her sister's nicknames...
by Yvonnia Bryant | Jul 5, 2022 | General
Spring ‘22 Workshop Grads did it! They made it through 16 weeks of immersive learning, acquiring invaluable growth and new skills. Of course, they faced a few challenges and bumps in the road, but it’s all a part of the process. They were also allotted the space to...