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SUMMARY:Techstars Startup Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Startup Weekend is a global\, 54-hour event where entrepreneurs\, developers\, designers\, and other professionals collaborate to turn an idea into a startup over a single weekend.\nPerfect for emerging executives developing an entrepreneurial mindset.\nFebruary 20 – 22\, 2026\nIn this three-day program aspiring entrepreneurs experience startup life. It is a creative and collaborative educational event over a Friday\, Saturday\, and Sunday. Open to the public\, anyone can develop and pitch new startup ideas. From executive product owners to independent inventors\, all are welcome.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/techstars-startup-weekend/
LOCATION:University of Richmond
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship
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SUMMARY:757 BLD WKND 2026
DESCRIPTION:Hampton Road’s first hackathon supported by the 757 Startup Studios and Assembly.\nIf you like to build and create\, this event is for you. Picture a vibrant space where entrepreneurs\, students\, and professionals converge to build whatever they want—from innovative new projects to wacky ideas. The best projects\, as determined by our panel of expert and investor judges\, will have opportunities to win prizes and bragging rights. From the initial brainstorming to the final pitch\, you’ll experience a weekend-long version of the entrepreneurial journey.\nUnlike a traditional “hackathon”\, we have a broad sense of the word “build” — whether you’re technical or non-technical\, we want you to build together! This event is also an ideal platform to find talent or collaborators to bring your idea to life. The event will occur over three days at the 757 Startup Studios within the Assembly campus in Norfolk\, VA.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/757-bld-wknd-2026-4/
LOCATION:757 Startup Studios @ Assembly\, 400 Granby St\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States
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SUMMARY:The American Dream\, Scaled: How a Migrant Worker Became a Tech Titan
DESCRIPTION:Johnny Garcia’s journey from migrant roots to tech CEO reveals how purpose and resilience build a profitable\, mission-driven company.\nPlease register at the following link: https://engage.theworkforcecouncil.org/register/JOHNNYGARCIAFEB202026\nSpeaker: Dr. Johnny Garcia\, CEO of SimIS\, Inc.\nThe Hook: Johnny Garcia didn’t start in a boardroom; he started in a cotton field as the child of migrant workers. Today\, he runs one of the most successful modeling and simulation companies in Virginia. How do you bridge that gap?\nWhy This is Unmissable: This isn’t just an entrepreneurship story; it’s a blueprint for building a mission-driven culture. Johnny has achieved what every executive wants: a highly profitable company with a fanatically loyal workforce (over 85% are veterans). He’s going to show you how “community service” isn’t a line item—it’s a competitive advantage.\nYou Will Learn:\nThe “Compass” Strategy: How to align profit with purpose to drive retention.\nVeteran Velocity: Why hiring military talent (85% of his staff!) is his secret weapon for innovation.\nResilience: Real-world tactics for turning early-life adversity into executive grit.\nPlease register at the following link: https://engage.theworkforcecouncil.org/register/JOHNNYGARCIAFEB202026
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/the-american-dream-scaled-how-a-migrant-worker-became-a-tech-titan/
LOCATION:Town Point Club\, 101 W Main St\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Small Business Lawyer One-on-Ones
DESCRIPTION:Schedule a FREE 30 minute Question and Answer session with Attorney Roberts of Reviewed By Roberts\, PLLC.\nThis time is intended to discuss GENERAL Legal questions and provide GENERAL information regarding legal options and potential routes for resolving or avoiding legal issues. You may also discuss general business related questions and questions as to “what to\,” “how to\,” and “where to.”\nIf you have any questions that require further discussion or legal situations that require closer review\, there will be options to book an extended consultation for a reduced fee just for booking time through The HIVE!
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/small-business-lawyer-one-on-ones-2/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 301 S Independence Blvd\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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SUMMARY:757 BLD WKND 2026
DESCRIPTION:If you love to build and create\, this event is for you! A high-energy\, weekend-long experience where entrepreneurs\, students\, and professionals bring bold ideas to life and pitch for prizes and bragging rights. This event blends tech\, gaming\, music\, AI\, and hands-on exploration in a culture-rich\, electrifying environment. Open to both technical and non-technical builders\, it’s a three-day opportunity to collaborate\, find talent\, and create together with 757 Startup Studios. – https://757-bld-wknd-2026.devpost.com/
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