Valley Venture Mentors
VVM is a community of volunteers whose primary goal is to mentor and support entrepreneurs in the Pioneer Valley through its round-table discussions, workshops, and accelerators. VVM helps entrepreneurs become better leaders and run better businesses.
About
Valley Venture Mentors has an important role in the Pioneer Valley’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. The VVM community is comprised of hundreds of volunteers with diverse backgrounds and skillsets looking to mentor entrepreneurs at all stages of development. To complement the flagship mentoring program, VVM also offers round-table discussions, workshops, and accelerators to promote continual growth and learning. Beginning in 2021, VVM will partner with other organizations to develop specific programming for minority, lower-income, female, and student entrepreneurs. VVM’s emphasis on entrepreneurial support and education will lead to a stronger local economy.Services Provided
Business Planning
- Business Succession Planning
- Diversification
- Business Plan Consulting (Specialty)
- Forming a Business (Specialty)
- Market Plan Development (Specialty)
- Market Research
Financial Resources and Assistance
- Angel Investment
- Budget, Financial Statement and Cash Flow Training
- Equity Funding
Human Resources, Workforce and Talent
- Leadership/Professional Development
Internship Programs and Student Services
- Student Marketing Projects
- Student Research Projects
- Youth Entrepreneurship Education
- Student Training
Management Issues
- Leadership/Professional Development (Specialty)
Marketing and Sales
- E-Commerce/Internet Marketing
- Market Plan Development and Training
- Student Marketing Projects
- Website Development
- Social Media Marketing
Mentoring
- Formal Mentoring Programs (Specialty)
- One-on-One Counseling (Specialty)
- Peer Mentoring (Specialty)
Networking and Associations
- Demographically Based
- Geographically Based
- Home Based
- Industry Specific
- Small Business/General
Space
- Conference/Meeting and Event Space (Specialty)
- Coworking (Specialty)
- Office Space
Public Policy and Government Relations
- African-American Business
- City Business Issues
- Hispanic Business
- State Business Issues
- LGBTQIA Business Issues
- Native-American Business
- Small Business Policy
- Women’s Business Issues
Starting a Business
- Forming a Business (Specialty)
- Home-Based Business Training (Specialty)
- Site Location
- Startup Business Counseling (Specialty)
- Startup Classes (Specialty)
Technical Assistance
- Virtual Consulting and Online Services
- Website Development
Training
- Online Courses and Videos
- Budget, Cash Flow and Financial Statements Training
- Business Management Training (Specialty)
- Business Plan Training and Assistance (Specialty)
- E-Commerce/Internet Marketing
- Home-Based Business Training
- Marketing Plan Training
- Startup Classes (Specialty)
Accelerators and Incubators
- Accelerator (Specialty)
Events and Community Building
- Pitch Events (Specialty)
- Neighborhood Fairs and Festivals
- Startup Drinks (Specialty)
- Community Outreach (Specialty)
- Virtual Town Halls/Community Forums (Specialty)
- Community Visioning/Arts
Contact Information
Hope Ross Gibaldi
Hope Ross Gibaldi
Address
276 Bridge Street
Springfield, MA 01103
276 Bridge Street
Springfield, MA 01103
Phone
(413) 337-2887
(413) 337-2887
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