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SUMMARY:From The Nuclear Triad to The Commercial Launch Pad
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a candid conversation with Major General (Ret) Roosevelt “Ted” Mercer Jr.\, former Director of Plans and Policy for USSTRATCOM.\nPlease register at the following link:\nhttps://engage.theworkforcecouncil.org/register/TEDMERCERSEP182026\nIt is the ultimate pivot: shifting from the rigidity of U.S. Strategic Command to the agility of the commercial space race.\n​Join us for a candid conversation with Major General (Ret) Roosevelt “Ted” Mercer\, Jr. As the former Director of Plans and Policy for USSTRATCOM\, Ted was responsible for the nation’s strategic war plan. Today\, as CEO of the Virginia Spaceport Authority\, he sells launch services in a competitive global market.\nPlease register at the following link:https://engage.theworkforcecouncil.org/register/TEDMERCERSEP182026
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/from-the-nuclear-triad-to-the-commercial-launch-pad/
LOCATION:Town Point Club\, 101 West Main Street #Suite 300\, Norfolk\, VA 23510\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23510\, US
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SUMMARY:Virtual Coffee with Virginia Venture Partners
DESCRIPTION:Fireside chat with Royce Shey of Zeal Capital Partners on how the firm underwrites “Inclusive Investing\,” what gets a company to yes outside traditional VC hubs\, and what Mid-Atlantic founders in fintech\, health\, or future-of-work should know before they pitch. Zeal has deployed $186M+ across those sectors. Attendees can also speak with VIPC programs in breakout rooms 10:00–10:30 AM.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/virtual-coffee-with-virginia-venture-partners/
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SUMMARY:Beats-N-Pedals Festival: Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:Discover the intersection of music\, innovation\, and economic empowerment at Pedals to Prosperity. Kicking off the Beats-N-Pedals Festival\, this high-energy evening features networking\, an AI business talk\, and a $500 Power Pitch Competition for energy-saving solutions. Connect with local visionaries\, hear from the Rhythm for Change panel\, and spark fresh ideas. Buy tickets via the event link to secure your spot! Assembly tenants & members\, see the community portal for a special discount.  – https://www.beatsandpedalsfestival.com/
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/beats-n-pedals-festival-pitch-competition/
LOCATION:400 Granby St\, Norfolk\, VA 23510
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