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SUMMARY:14th Annual Tom Tom Festival
DESCRIPTION:A Festival About the Future of Community.\nIdeas by Day\nCommunities need big ideas and passionate people willing to step and bring them to life. Tom Tom connects these engaged citizens and leaders across backgrounds and sectors to dream big. Talks\, workshops\, and keynotes facilitate connections\, build trust\, and inspire action.\nCelebration by Night\nWe believe in having fun\, and the Festival is a testament to it. Some of Charlottesville’s biggest and most memorable celebrations happen here. Whether it’s a massive Downtown Mall Block Party\, multi-genre concerts\, or fabulous dance events\, it’s all about bringing the community together to build friendship and trust.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/14th-annual-tom-tom-festival/
LOCATION:Charlottesville\, Charlottesville\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Just For Fun,Networking
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SUMMARY:Extracurricular: The Power of Creative Business | Session IV
DESCRIPTION:Come out for a dynamic networking event that explores the intersection of creativity and business. Presented by Antidote Agency\, this event brings together a panel of visionary business owners and creatives to share stories\, insights\, and strategies on harnessing creativity as a driving force for success in the business world. Whether you’re an entrepreneur\, artist\, or simply curious about the synergy between art and commerce\, this event is for you! – https://posh.vip/e/extracurricular-the-power-of-creative-business
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/extracurricular-the-power-of-creative-business-session-iv/
LOCATION:400 Granby St\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Network: Direct Employer Access (Norfolk)
DESCRIPTION:Stop applying online. Start shaking hands. Bypass the resume “black hole.” Meet vetted hiring managers who know what your clearance is worth\nThe Algorithm Can’t Hire You. We Can.\nThe Problem: You spend hours tailoring your resume. You submit it to an online portal. You wait. You hear nothing. The “Black Hole” of online applications is the enemy of a fast transition.\nThe Solution: The Network is your bypass. We cut the red tape and put you in the room with the people who actually sign the offer letters.\nThis isn’t a “job fair” where you collect brochures. This is a tactical access point to the 757’s most aggressive military-hiring companies. We have vetted every employer in the room. They aren’t here to tell you to “apply on the website”—they are here to find their next team leader.\nWho Should Attend:\nTransitioning Service Members: Who are tired of the waiting game.\nMilitary Spouses: Looking for employers who understand the PCS lifestyle.\nVeterans: Ready to level up from their current civilian role.\nYour Rules of Engagement:\nBring Resumes if you have them BUT no biggie if you don’t.\nBe Social: No stress\, take your 30 seconds to tell them who you are. Make it count. Learn who they are and what they’re looking for. If it’s not you\, how you can help.\nThe job market is all about who you know. Come know the right people.\nIf you have any additional questions\, please do not hesitate to contact us:\nPhone: 757-807-0423\nEmail: militarycommunity@theworkforcecouncil.org\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/the-network-direct-employer-access-norfolk-24/
LOCATION:Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center (HRVEC)\, 861 Glenrock Rd\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States
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SUMMARY:How to do Business with the City of Hampton
DESCRIPTION:Want contracts with the City of Hampton? Learn how! Join our expert panel from Procurement\, Community Development & Economic Development.\nHow to do Business with the City of Hampton\nJoin us on April 23\, 2026 at 12:00 PM (Eastern Time) for a casual and informative session at IncuHub – Hampton.  We’ll walk you through the simple steps and tips on doing business with the City of Hampton. Whether you’re new or looking to expand\, this event is perfect for getting the inside scoop and making valuable connections. Don’t miss out!
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/how-to-do-business-with-the-city-of-hampton/
LOCATION:IncuHub – Hampton\, 1 Eaton St\, Hampton\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business
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SUMMARY:1-on-1 Marketing & Branding Support
DESCRIPTION:Sign up for  a free marketing and branding support session (virtual or in person @ The HIVE in VA Beach) using the Calendly link below!\nDO NOT Sign up Via EVENTBRITE! \nPLEASE use the following link to sign up for the event: Calendly\, DO NOT Sign up Via EVENTBRITE!\nProvided by Simon Matthews\, CEO of Open Door Media Solutions is here to provide advice and valuable resources to help you make a confident\, well-informed decision about your marketing! During your conversation\, he’ll take the time to understand your goals\, answer your questions\, and share insights tailored specifically to your business needs.\nSimply choose any day and time from the calendar that works best for you\, and lock in a session that fits your schedule. He looks forward to connecting with you soon and helping you take the next step toward achieving your marketing goals!
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/1-on-1-marketing-branding-support-13/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 301 S Independence Blvd\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Claude as Your AI Coworker | AICHR
DESCRIPTION:This event is capped at 500 attendees. Register now to secure your spot.\nEveryone thinks Claude Code is for developers. It’s not.\nClaude Code and Cowork are the closest things we have to a true AI coworker — one that connects to your email\, your calendar\, your files\, and your apps\, then actually does the work instead of just answering questions about it.\nThis session shows you 10 practical things Claude can do for you right now — no coding required. Every example follows the same pattern: you provide the idea and make the final call\, the AI handles the grunt work\, and you review before anything goes live. Human in the loop\, every step.\nThis is our most accessible event yet. If you’ve been curious about AI but felt like everything was aimed at developers — this one’s for you.\n🔍 What We’ll Cover\n10 Live Demonstrations (or as many as we can get done in the hour)\nDaily Morning Briefing — Calendar + email + priorities\, generated before you wake up\nMeeting Prep Researcher — Topic research + one-page briefing\, ready before you walk in\nEmail Triage Assistant — Scan inbox\, flag priorities\, draft replies for your review\nFile Organizer — 500 messy files → sorted\, renamed\, organized in minutes\nData Cleanup Specialist — Messy spreadsheets → clean\, standardized\, formatted\nCompetitive Research Analyst — 5 competitors → structured landscape document\nWeekly Status Report Generator — Compile your week’s work into a summary\nTravel Planner — Budget + dates + preferences → complete itinerary\nSubscription Audit — Find and flag every unused recurring charge\nPresentation Generator — Notes or a topic → branded slide deck\nThe Human-in-the-Loop Pattern Every demo follows the same principle: you bring the starting ideas and judgment. The AI does the heavy lifting. You review and approve before anything is final. The AI is the intern — you’re the boss.\nSetup for Non-Technical People We’ll show you how to get Cowork running on your machine — no terminal\, no code\, no developer tools. Just the Claude Desktop app and your existing accounts.\n🎙️ Your Speaker\nAndrew Stafford Co-Lead of The AI Collective Hampton Roads 25+ years across technology\, cloud architecture\, and AI — including work with Amazon\, NASA\, healthcare platforms\, and enterprise systems. Author of AI for Business. Currently building at the intersection of AI tooling\, agentic workflows\, and practical business automation.\nAlso runs Claude Code for Business Group\nAnd AI Consulting Group\nWho should attend?\nDevelopers and engineers who want to go beyond copilot-style autocomplete\nTechnical professionals curious about agentic AI workflows\nFounders and operators looking to understand the productivity shift\nAnyone who builds\, ships\, or manages software and wants to see what’s possible now\nWhy this matters\nThe gap between “AI assistant” and “AI agent” is closing fast. Claude Code doesn’t just suggest code — it plans\, executes\, verifies\, and coordinates. Cowork extends that to knowledge work. Dispatch makes it mobile. Tasks make it persistent.\nThis isn’t a future roadmap talk. These tools are live\, shipping\, and available today. The question isn’t whether agentic workflows will change how you work — it’s how fast you’ll adopt them.\nCome see what it looks like when you stop chatting with AI and start delegating to it.\nAttendees will receive a comprehensive homework resource guide and access to our AI Workflow Starter Kit for those who want done-for-you templates and video walkthroughs.\n🤝 Organizers & partners\n​\nOrganizers\nThe AI Collective Hampton Roads\n​Platinum partners\nTechArk\nRegent University\nECPI University\nHampton Roads Chamber Foundation\nRetail Alliance & Retail Alliance Foundation\nBronze partners\nAssembly\n757 Collab\n🌍 ​Our parent org\nThe AI Collective is a global non-profit community uniting 150\,000+ pioneers – founders\, researchers\, operators\, and investors – exploring the frontier of AI in major tech hubs worldwide. Through events\, workshops\, and community-led research\, we empower the AI ecosystem to collaboratively steer AI’s future toward trust\, openness\, and human flourishing.\nAll attendees and organizers at events affiliated with The AI Collective agree to our privacy policy and are subject to our code of conduct. Additionally\, by registering for this event\, you agree to The AI Collective Hampton Roads chapter photo & video policy.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/claude-as-your-ai-coworker-aichr/
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SUMMARY:Beginners Yoga Class by ISYB Collective
DESCRIPTION:Roll out your mat and unwind at this laid-back beginner yoga class led by Brenten. This donation-based session (“pay what you want”) supports I SEE YOU BRO’s 501(c) nonprofit fundraiser and is limited to 20 spots (10 BYO mat\, 10 with mats provided). Perfect for newbies or anyone looking to stretch\, relax\, and enjoy good vibes together. – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beginners-yoga-class-by-isyb-collective-tickets-1986078209388?aff=erelexpmlt
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/beginners-yoga-class-by-isyb-collective/
LOCATION:400 Granby St\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States
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