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SUMMARY:HERO Wednesday: The Resource War Room (PENINSULA)
DESCRIPTION:Housing/Healthcare/Education/DoD Skillbridge. No red tape. Direct access to the experts you need in one room.\nOne room. Every resource.\nConnect directly with Housing\, Healthcare & DoD Skillbridge/Education providers. Cut through the noise and get solutions.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/hero-wednesday-the-resource-war-room-peninsula-5/
LOCATION:Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center (HRVEC)\, 861 Glenrock Rd\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States
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SUMMARY:HERO Wednesday: The Resource War Room (Norfolk)
DESCRIPTION:Stop navigating alone. Get direct intel on Housing\, Healthcare & Education/DoD Skillbridge. Skip the waitlists. The 757’s best resources.\nHousing. Healthcare. Education/DoD Skillbridge. Zero red tape. Direct access to the experts you need in one room. Secure your family’s logistics now.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/hero-wednesday-the-resource-war-room-norfolk-5/
LOCATION:Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center (HRVEC)\, 861 Glenrock Rd\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mission Start In Hampton Roads Winter Edition
DESCRIPTION:The Tactical Operation to Get Your Family Situated in Hampton Roads.\nClick below to register\nhttps://engage.theworkforcecouncil.org/register/MISSIONSTARTFEB2026\nDon’t Just Move. Land.\nThe Tactical Operation to Get Your Family Situated in Hampton Roads.\nTHE PROBLEM\nThe “Fog of War” in Transition.\nMoving to a new duty station or transitioning to civilian life is a multi-front battle. You aren’t just looking for a job. You are fighting to secure childcare\, decipher school districts\, understand housing markets\, and navigate complex benefits—all while trying to physically move your household. The Stakes: Without a plan\, you risk “transition drift”—isolation\, gaps in care\, and missed opportunities. Navigating this ecosystem alone is overwhelming.\nTHE GUIDE\nWe Are Your “Baseplate.”\nYou don’t have to figure this out alone. MISSION: START & STAY is the “Intel Map” you need to navigate Hampton Roads.\nWe have assembled a coalition of “Fixers” and “Strategists” from JBLE Command\, DOL VETS\, Childcare Aware\, and School Liaison Officers to cut through the red tape. We even handle the logistics—our Stroller Valet service ensures you can focus on the mission while your little ones are safe.\nTHE PLAN (YOUR AGENDA)\nWe have organized the chaos into a clear\, tactical operation.\nPHASE 1: GEAR UP (09:30) Check-In & Passport Issue Arrive at the Riverview Center. Drop the stroller with our Valet team. Receive your “Intel Map” (Summit Passport). This is your guide to the day.\nPHASE 2: THE INTELLIGENCE ROUNDS (10:00) Solve the “Life” Problems First Choose your track based on your immediate needs:\n🟢 TRACK A: LANDING THE FAMILY (The Game Room)\nThe School Strategist: Meet 1-on-1 with District Registrars (Hampton\, Newport News\, York\, etc.) and JBLE School Liaisons.\nThe Childcare “Fixer”: Solve subsidy puzzles with Childcare Aware and The Planning Council.\nThe Housing “Fixer”: Consult with Virginia Housing and Relo experts.\nThe Teen Economy: Connect your teens to jobs with Busch Gardens and Youth THRIVE.\n🔵 TRACK B: SHIFTING THE COLORS (Williamsburg Room)\nThe Civic Mapper: Connect with volunteer tribes like Team RWB to find your local community.\nPHASE 3: THE READINESS ZONES (10:30 – 12:30) Prepare for the Career Fight Once the family is settled\, focus on your professional profile:\n🛠️ Zone 2: The Tactical Prep Pit:\nResume Triage: DOL VETS and Hire Heroes USA scrub your resume.\nSpouse Strategy: USO Pathfinder helps with license portability.\nMock Interviews: Pitch coaching with William & Mary and RecruitMilitary.\n🚀 Zone 3: Pathway Partners: Connect directly with SkillBridge anchors and authorized training providers.\n🍸 Zone 4: The Benefit Bar: 1-on-1 analysis of TRICARE (Humana) and SBP/Insurance (Navy Mutual/AAFMAA).\nPHASE 4: THE “TURF WARS” LUNCH (12:00) Geographic Networking Grab a boxed lunch and pick a table based on where you live (Hampton\, Newport News\, York\, etc.). The Panel: A “Real Talk” session moderated by the HRVEC Director featuring experts on schools\, healthcare\, and transition success stories.\nSUCCESS (THE OUTCOME)\n13:30 | MISSION COMPLETE The Result: You leave with a finalized resume\, a school plan\, a professional headshot\, and a local support network. The Reward: Completed passports earn a VETTED T-Shirt. The Next Step: You are now fully briefed and “Cleared” for Day Two: The Hiring Event.\nGet Situated. Get Ready. REGISTER NOW\nClick below to register\nhttps://engage.theworkforcecouncil.org/register/MISSIONSTARTFEB2026\nThis event and the services provided herein at the Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Centers are funded through 25% or $199\,576 through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and 75% or $580\,391 through nonfederal sources.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/mission-start-in-hampton-roads-winter-edition/
LOCATION:Riverview Event Center (Base Access Needed)\, 128 Benedict Ave\, Hampton\, VA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Federal Application Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is tailored to cover the new and upcoming changes to the federal application process.\nPlease register at the following link: https://engage.theworkforcecouncil.org/register/FEDERALAPPLICATIONFEB252026\nJoin us for a world-class Federal Resume Workshop presented by local federal application/resume expert and longtime mentor to the military community\, Keith Cassant.\nThis workshop is tailored to cover the new and upcoming changes to the federal application process.\nPlease register at the following link: https://engage.theworkforcecouncil.org/register/FEDERALAPPLICATIONFEB252026
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/federal-application-workshop/
LOCATION:Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center (HRVEC)\, 861 Glenrock Rd\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Strategic Thinking 101
DESCRIPTION:Strategic Thinking 101: every business decision shapes your future. Join us for a collaborative virtual workshop where we’ll explore how to evaluate choices not just for today\, but for where you want to be next month\, next quarter\, and next year. We’ll discuss practical ways to assess your capacity\, avoid common traps\, and make decisions your future self will appreciate.Who should attend: Any business owner who wants to move from reactive decision-making to intentional planning – whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your established business to the next level.\n \nSpeaker(s): Jordan Hanna Gray\nFee: No Cost
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/strategic-thinking-101/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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SUMMARY:Storytelling that Sells: 6 Techniques for Brand\, Sales\, Marketing & Pitching
DESCRIPTION:Most founders struggle to explain what they do in a way that lands.\n​​You’ve got traction\, a great product\, maybe even a team — but when you try to describe it to a potential customer\, investor\, or partner\, the story falls flat.\n​​This isn’t a branding problem.\nIt’s a storytelling problem.\n​​In this 90-minute\, high-touch session\, you’ll learn how to:\n​​Use storytelling to reduce risk and drive decisions\n​​Adapt your message for investors\, buyers\, or marketing content\n​​Build clarity around your value using 6 powerful frameworks\n​​Pitch transformation — not just features\n​​This session is for startup founders who need to sharpen how they show up for:\n​​Sales\n​​Marketing\n​​Pitching\n \n​​You’ll leave with:\nA tested storytelling toolkit you can plug into your next email\, pitch deck\, or sales call — immediately.\n \n*Please Note: This event is the first of the new 2026 Founder Roadmap Series presented by RedwoodRISE Ventures – More events to follow!*
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/storytelling-that-sells-6-techniques-for-brand-sales-marketing-pitching/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Innovators Invite: Innovators Making Waves in the 757
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with the voices shaping the future of the region.\nInnovators Invite: Innovators Making Waves in the 757\nGet ready to hear from the minds shaking things up in the area! This event series is all about celebrating the bold\, the creative\, and the game-changers making big moves locally. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of the wave that’s transforming our community. This event is free to attend.\nPanelists:\nAtiq Bhatti\, MD-MS\nGuillermo Fisher\, 757ColorCoded\, Inc.\nTim Masterson\, Paramount +\nChelsea Olivieri\, Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center\nKaty Schuck\, Reelist\nModerated by Kevin Leslie\, Old Dominion University\nLine Up4:30PM- Registration & Networking5:00PM – Panel Discussion Begins5:45PM – Q&A6:00PM – Connect\, Chat & Refreshments
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/innovators-invite-innovators-making-waves-in-the-757/
LOCATION:Assembly\, 400 Granby St\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Angel Investing,Business,Entrepreneurship,NIC
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SUMMARY:Red White & Brew Mixer (Winter Edition) Peninsula
DESCRIPTION:Grow your Professional network with America’s best companies! If you’re an employer\, please email militarycommunity@theworkforcecouncil.org.\nTo complete registration for this event\, click https://engage.theworkforcecouncil.org/register/MIXERFEB26.  \nJoin us for an exciting in-person event\, the Red White & Brew Mixer (Winter Edition) Peninsula\, on Wednesday\, February 25th\, 2026\, at 17:30:00 (5:30 PM). This event will take place at the Coastal Fermentory Uptown in Newport News\, VA.\nGet ready to connect with professionals from various industries and make valuable connections. Whether you’re searching for a job\, looking to expand your network\, start or grow a small business\, or simply want to socialize with like-minded individuals\, this event has something for everyone.\nAt the Red White & Brew Mixer (Winter Edition) Peninsula\, you’ll have the opportunity to meet potential employers\, business owners and VETTED community partners\, gain insights from experienced professionals\, and learn about exciting career opportunities in the area. Install the LinkedIn App on your phone and prepare to make a lasting impression!\nDon’t miss out on this fantastic networking event. Mark your calendars for Wednesday February 25th\, 2026\, and join us at the Coastal Fermentory Uptown in Newport News. We can’t wait to see you there!\nThis event and the services provided herein at the Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Centers are funded through 25% or $199\,576 through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and 75% or $580\,391 through nonfederal sources.  \nTo complete registration for this event\, click https://engage.theworkforcecouncil.org/register/MIXERFEB26.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/red-white-brew-mixer-winter-edition-peninsula/
LOCATION:Coastal Fermentory Uptown\, 129 Jefferson Point Ln\, Newport News\, VA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Pottery Studio: Intro to the Wheel with Evan (NFK Single Session 15+)
DESCRIPTION:Beginner friendly pottery wheel class. Get messy\, try the wheel\, make your first pieces\, and have fun in a relaxed studio setting.\nEver wanted to try the pottery wheel but were not sure where to start. This single session class is your invite. Total beginners are welcome and no experience is needed.  \nYou will sit down at your own wheel and learn the basics step by step with Evan. How to center clay. How to shape simple forms. How to fix wobbles. How to pull the walls up without collapsing them. Expect to get your hands dirty and have some fun. The goal is not perfection. The goal is trying something new and enjoying the process.  \nEvan will demo and then coach you at the wheel so you always know what to do next. You will also get a simple overview of clay and glazes so the full journey from wet clay to finished pot actually makes sense.  \nThis class is perfect if you are curious about pottery\, want a fun creative night out\, or just need a stress reset with your hands in clay.  \nWhat is included:\nAll materials provided\nUse of wheels\, tools\, and studio space during class\nGuided instruction in small groups  \nImportant notes\nSingle session intro class\nAges 15 and up\nWork will not be fired or glazed in this session\nWear comfortable clothes and closed toe shoes you do not mind getting messy\nBring an apron if you like  \nCome play in the clay\, meet good people\, and try something new at 757 Makerspace Norfolk.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/pottery-studio-intro-to-the-wheel-with-evan-nfk-single-session-15-4/
LOCATION:757 Makerspace\, 737 E 23rd St\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:757 Maker Space,Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Screen Printing and Print Making with Dula (NFK 16+)
DESCRIPTION:Learn the hands-on process of screenprinting at 757 Makerspace!\nWelcome to our Introduction to Screen Printing and Print Making class!\nDo you want to learn the process of transforming a blank canvas into a work of art? Then this class is perfect for you!\nOur experienced instructors will guide you through the entire screen printing process from start to finish. You’ll learn how to create your own stencils\, mix ink\, and print your designs onto a variety of surfaces including paper\, fabric\, and more.\nNot only will you leave the class with a newfound appreciation for this amazing art form\, but you’ll also have your own personalized prints to show off to your friends and family.\nSo why wait? Come join us for a fun-filled evening of creativity and self-expression. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just starting out\, this class is open to all skill levels. We can’t wait to see what you create!\nIncluded:\n-Tote Bag or T-Shirt (depending on what we are making that night)  \nOptional:\n– You may bring two more articles to be printed on (ex. shirt or tote)
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/introduction-to-screen-printing-and-print-making-with-dula-nfk-16-3/
LOCATION:757 Makerspace – Norfolk\, 737 E 23rd St\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States
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