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AI Is Moving Fast. Get in the Room. I caught something at Black Hat recently that I can’t shake. OpenAI researchers were testing AI agents against tough cybersecurity challenges in what was supposed...

Charlottesville, VA – May 28, 2026 – The Charlottesville Business Innovation Council (CBIC) tonight hosted its 27th Annual Awards Gala at The CODE Building, bringing together hundreds of the region’s...

On Monday, we hosted CBIC Tech Talk: Capital Clarity—a practical, no‑nonsense conversation designed to help founders better understand the funding landscape and what readiness really requires. “The...

Help Bring Direct Boston Service to CHO Fueling connectivity. Accelerating innovation.  Charlottesville’s innovation economy depends on connectivity—and right now, we have an opportunity to...

Charlottesville, VA — (March 12, 2026) As the Downtown Mall marks its 50th anniversary, the Charlottesville Business Innovation Council (CBIC) is convening civic, business, and community leaders for a...

2025: Turning Connection into Momentum—and Momentum into Impact In 2025, the Charlottesville Business Innovation Council (CBIC) leaned fully into its purpose: preparing our region for the future by...

CE2 September Recap: E-Waste Solutions & AI Lessons The September meeting of CBIC's CE2 (Charlottesville Entrepreneurs & Espresso) delivered early-stage innovation, battle-tested wisdom, and...

At our June CE2 meeting, I was lucky to moderate a fascinating conversation with CLUBWAKA co-founders David S. Lowry (CEO) and Jimmy Walicek (COO). Their story is a masterclass in partnership...

A high-energy celebration honoring trailblazers shaping the region’s tech and entrepreneurial future. Charlottesville, VA – May 22, 2025 – Beneath the sparkling lights of North Fork at UVA Discovery...