The Advancement Foundation

10/22/2026

Join us for Clifton Forge’s TAF Regional Entrepreneurial Networking Event on October 29th! 🤝

Connect with fellow entrepreneurs and business professionals for an evening focused on Marketing & Sales, networking, and business growth!

📍 Jack Mason’s Tavern | Clifton Forge, VA
📅 October 29 | 5:30–7:30 PM

📲 Click link below to register!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfC5pYJlq9T5gmX8Kd-Ev7ZiYYV22c3IjfxH6NERsmMTfhF9g/viewform?usp=header

10/19/2026

Reminder: Our First BIG FOUR Networking Event is Tonight!

Join us at the Virginia Innovation Accelerator as we kick off our BIG FOUR Networking Event Series in partnership with AFCEA!

Tonight’s event will focus on AI and Business Workforce Development & Operations, bringing together entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals for an evening of meaningful connections, collaboration, and innovative discussions.

Date: Tonight, October 19
Time: 5:30–8:00 PM
Location: Virginia Innovation Accelerator | 245 W. 21st St., Buena Vista, VA

Whether you’re looking to expand your network, explore new opportunities, or learn how AI is shaping the future of business, we encourage you to attend!

Register using the link below or simply stop by tonight!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfC5pYJlq9T5gmX8Kd-Ev7ZiYYV22c3IjfxH6NERsmMTfhF9g/viewform?usp=header

We look forward to seeing you and kicking off this exciting series!

10/05/2026

✨ COME SEE WHAT’S POSSIBLE AT VIA! ✨

Join us during Mountain Day on October 10 from 11 AM–1 PM for our VIA Open House! Come tour our available spaces, explore the many opportunities at VIA, and see how we can help entrepreneurs, small businesses, and community members connect, grow, and create.

📍 Virginia Innovation Accelerator
245 W. 21st Street, Buena Vista, VA

Tour. Explore. Connect. We’d love to have you join us!

Want to see what else is happening? Check out our upcoming events and register here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfC5pYJlq9T5gmX8Kd-Ev7ZiYYV22c3IjfxH6NERsmMTfhF9g/viewform?usp=header

10/05/2026

🚀 The Big Four kicks off in Buena Vista!

Entrepreneurs, small business owners, and business professionals — this one’s for you! Join us for an exciting evening focused on AI and Business Workforce Development/Operations, alongside AFCEA.

Learn how AI is changing the way businesses work, grow, and operate while connecting with other entrepreneurs and professionals in our community. 💡🤝

This event officially kicks off our Big Four Event Series — designed to bring entrepreneurs together to learn, connect, and strengthen their businesses!

📅 October 19
⏰ 5:30–8:00 PM
📍 Virginia Innovation Accelerator
245 W. 21st St., Buena Vista, VA

✨ Come ready to learn, network, and leave with ideas you can put to work in your business!

Register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfC5pYJlq9T5gmX8Kd-Ev7ZiYYV22c3IjfxH6NERsmMTfhF9g/viewform?usp=header

09/29/2026

Mountain Day is almost here! 🍂⛰️ These are just a few of the exciting things happening at Junction 245 during Mountain Day in Downtown Buena Vista!

And there’s SO much more happening throughout downtown! Be sure to check out Main Street Buena Vista’s page for all the activities, vendors, and fun they have planned for the day. 🤎

We’re so thankful to Main Street Buena Vista for including Junction 245 in this year’s Mountain Day festivities, and we can’t wait to celebrate this beautiful day with our community! 🍁✨

📅 October 10
📍 Downtown Buena Vista + Junction 245

09/24/2026

ALLEGANY HIGHLANDS is FOR ENTREPRENEURS!!! Check out this new Small Business Support Resource page!!!

We envision a thriving, inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem where every local business owner feels a sense of belonging and has clear, equitable access to the resources, relationships, and support needed to…

09/02/2026

🚀 Calling all entrepreneurs — The Big Four Networking Series is here!

Whether you’re just getting started or you’ve been growing your business for years, The Big Four is designed to connect entrepreneurs with the people, knowledge, and resources they need to build stronger businesses.

We’re kicking off our first networking event of the year with one of the most important pillars of any successful business: OPERATIONS!

📅 October 19
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 245 W 21st Street | Buena Vista, VA
⚙️ Topic: Operations
🤝 FREE support, connections & resources for entrepreneurs!

Four events. Four essential pillars. One stronger business. 💡

Come ready to meet fellow entrepreneurs, make valuable connections, ask questions, and walk away with practical ideas you can put to work in your business.

✨ This event is FREE, but registration is encouraged!

👉 Sign up for The Big Four Networking Event⁠

09/01/2026

🍂 Mountain Day is coming to Junction 245 & the Virginia Innovation Accelerator! 🍂

Join us October 10th from 10 AM–9 PM for a full day of shopping, sipping, family fun, and opportunities for entrepreneurs right in the heart of Buena Vista! ⛰️✨

🍺 Enjoy b**r & w**e flights featuring selections from our menu
🛍️ Shop 20+ new products throughout the Junction 245 Marketplace
🍵 Stop by Mitcha Matcha and try something new
🧁 Grab something delicious from our new baker
🐴 Bring the kids for pony rides & a petting zoo
🍽️ Enjoy food, drinks & shopping all day long

And entrepreneurs—we have something for you, too! 💼 During Mountain Day, come inside the Virginia Innovation Accelerator to tour the facility and discover the resources available to help your business grow. Learn about our networking events, manufacturing space, one-on-one mentorship, Marketplace opportunities, and more. You’ll also have the chance to meet the President of The Advancement Foundation and learn how VIA can help take your business to the next level.

Whether you’re coming for Mountain Day festivities, bringing the family, supporting local entrepreneurs, grabbing a drink, or discovering resources for your own business—make Junction 245 & VIA part of your Mountain Day adventure! 🍁⛰️

📍 Junction 245 | Virginia Innovation Accelerator
📅 October 10th
⏰ 10 AM–9 PM

Come shop. Sip. Explore. Connect. And celebrate Mountain Day with us! ❤️

08/21/2026

🚀 Introducing The Big Four — a new regional networking series for entrepreneurs, business leaders, and anyone ready to strengthen their business!

Building a successful business takes more than a great idea. It takes the right operations, marketing, financial knowledge, and strategy — and, just as importantly, the right people in your corner.

That’s why The Advancement Foundation is bringing The Big Four to communities across the region! 💡

Each FREE event will focus on one essential area of business and give you the opportunity to:

✨ Learn from experienced speakers
🤝 Connect with entrepreneurs and business leaders
💬 Get real answers to real business challenges
📈 Discover practical solutions and resources
🔗 Build meaningful relationships

Whether you're just getting started, growing an established business, exploring an idea, or looking to expand your business knowledge, there’s a place for you at The Big Four!

OPERATIONS • MARKETING • FINANCE • STRATEGY & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

🎟️ All events are FREE, but seating is limited and RSVP is required!

You can attend one, multiple, or ALL FOUR events.

👉 REGISTER HERE:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfC5pYJlq9T5gmX8Kd-Ev7ZiYYV22c3IjfxH6NERsmMTfhF9g/viewform?usp=header

Come ready to learn, connect, share, and find solutions. You don’t have to build your business alone! 💙

08/17/2026

⛰️🍂 Make Junction 245 part of your Mountain Day adventure! 🍂⛰️

Join us on Saturday, October 10 for a full day of fun, community, and opportunities at Junction 245! Bring the whole family and enjoy our petting zoo, animal feeding, and pony & horse rides from 10 AM–4 PM, along with special kids’ activities hosted in partnership with a local community group. 🐴🐰🎨

While you’re here, stop by the taproom for b**r & w**e flights from 10 AM–9 PM, grab something delicious to eat, and shop a variety of products from the local entrepreneurs and small businesses inside Junction 245. 🍺🍷🛍️

Entrepreneurs and small business owners are invited too! Come take a tour of the Virginia Innovation Accelerator, learn more about the resources and opportunities available to help your business grow, hear about our upcoming regional networking events, and get a sneak peek at the big entrepreneur event we’re planning for this spring! Whether you’re just getting started or have been in business for years, we’d love to connect with you and show you how you can get involved.

There’s something happening for everyone, so gather your friends and family, celebrate Mountain Day with us, and make Junction 245 one of your stops on October 10! 💛⛰️

📍 Junction 245 | Buena Vista, VA
📅 Saturday, October 10, 2026