NORTON, VA | Haysi native Ryan Jones, owner & founder of Do Good Brands and Lincoln Road, is excited to announce CreatorCon, the premier conference for entrepreneurs and creators in partnership with the City of Norton, The University of Virginia’s College at Wise (UVA Wise) and Opportunity SWVA. This two-day event will take place on August 23 and 24 at the City of Norton Expo Center. CreatorCon is an educational experience hosted by Do Good Brands for entrepreneurs, creators and organizations to network, share ideas and take away actionable items to grow. Attendees will leave the conference inspired creatively, with an expanded network and connected with mentors to grow their businesses.

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“At CreatorCon, I hope that you gain valuable insights and knowledge that can help you grow your adventure in business,” said Jones. “I hope you are able to connect with other like-minded business owners and entrepreneurs, share experiences and learn from each other, and make meaningful connections that can help you take your business to the next level. Lastly, I hope that the conference inspires and empowers small business owners to continue pursuing their dreams and creating ventures that make a positive impact in their communities and beyond.”

At CreatorCon, attendees will have the opportunity to hear from and network with some of the region’s most successful entrepreneurs and creators. The keynote speakers and panelists will share their insights, experiences, failures and strategies for success. Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in breakout sessions designed to help them take their ideas to the next level. There will also be a region wide pitch competition for existing businesses to expand and grow. CreatorCon will break the mold of traditional events in the region with hyper focus on the experience of the entrepreneurs and creators, while creating the most fun and exciting environment to learn and network in.

"We're thrilled to welcome Do Good Brands and the CreatorCon conference to our community,” said Fred Ramey, Norton City Manager. “We believe in the power of entrepreneurship and creativity to make a positive impact, and we're excited to see the ideas, connections and innovations that will come out of this event."

"We are thrilled to partner with Do Good Brands on CreatorCon, which will provide our students and the regional entrepreneurial ecosystem with unparalleled opportunities to network with successful entrepreneurs, learn from industry experts and gain valuable insights into the world of entrepreneurship. I think this is an important culture building event to spur innovation, creativity, and collaboration in Southwest Virginia and the surrounding Applachians” said Ecosystem and Innovation Manager at UVA Wise, Blake Salyer. “We hope this event will inspire more people to pursue careers in this exciting and dynamic adventure."

From startup founders to long-time business owners, artists or aspiring YouTubers, CreatorCon is the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, learn from experts, and get inspired to grow or start a new adventure in business.

For more information on event sponsorships and to register for the conference, please visit www.creatorcon.community or email us at creatorconinfo@gmail.com.

Ryan Jones, Do Good Brands Owner & Founder