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SUMMARY:Finances with SCORE
DESCRIPTION:Join Hampton Small Business & SCORE for Finance with SCORE and gain practical tips to better understand and manage your business finances.\nUnderstanding your business finances is essential to building a strong and sustainable business. The City of Hampton Small Business Division\, in partnership with SCORE\, invites Hampton entrepreneurs and small business owners to join us for Finance with SCORE.\nThis workshop is designed to help business owners strengthen their financing knowledge\, make informed decisions\, and better understand the numbers behind their business.\nWhether you’re starting a business\, growing an existing business\, or looking for ways to improve our financial management\, this is an opportunity to gain practical insight and connect with experienced business mentors.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/finances-with-score/
LOCATION:Ruppert Sargent Building\, 1 Franklin Street\, Hampton\, VA 23669\, Hampton\, VA\, 23669\, US
CATEGORIES:Business
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SUMMARY:Capital Jumpstart: Funding Foundations - Are You Fundable?
DESCRIPTION:This objective of this first session by Howard Hesson helps business owners understand what lenders evaluate and how to prepare accordingly.\nTopics Covered:\n• Types of capital (loans\, grants\, crowdfunding\, KIVA)\n• What makes a business fundable\n• Revenue readiness and financial hygiene\n• Common application mistakes\n• Capital planning fundamentals  \nTechnology Integration:\nParticipants will use Al-assisted tools during the session to generate a personalized Capital Action Plan based on their business stage and funding goals.  \nDeliverables:\n• Capital Readiness Self-Assessment\n• Cash Flow Snapshot Template (if applicable)\n• Al-assisted Capital Action Plan\n• Funding Pathway ldentification Worksheet
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/capital-jumpstart-funding-foundations-are-you-fundable/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T100000
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UID:10002466-1788861600-1788868800@newportnewsva.com
SUMMARY:One-on-One Business Mentoring with SCORE
DESCRIPTION:Need expert advice to grow your business?\nWhether you’re just starting out or looking to scale\, SCORE’s business mentors can help guide you through your next steps. Walk-ins are welcome\, but appointments are preferred to ensure you get the time and attention you need.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/one-on-one-business-mentoring-with-score-36/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T113000
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UID:10002465-1788859800-1788867000@newportnewsva.com
SUMMARY:Real Estate And Your Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Every start-up must wrestle with real estate issues such as location\, zoning\, and lease restrictions\nThe City of Virginia Beach is interested in creating jobs and professional positions from businesses of all sizes and wants to be leader in technology innovation. City of Virginia Beach officials elected and professional\, and particularly members of City council\, wantto know that taxpayers and their constituents benefit from VB EDA activities and expenditures. They want to see not only quantity but quality occupational enhancement. Manufacturing activities are particularly desirable because of not only labor demands\, but spin-off logistic blockchain activities. There is also a constant need for industry alignment of Federal\, and local government contracting assistance\, with emphasis on DoD-related support of goods anc services.\nSmall business entrepreneurs should be directed to local sources of Capital Services\, versus on-of-town/on-line providers. A common mistake a start-up makes is to shop for lowest price\, which typically directs them to on-line provider. This is common for accounting and insurance support. Out-of-town support can never match the interaction with local sources.\nThe City is not uniform\, in terms of geography\, demographics\, or traffic flow. What is needed at the Oceanfront(Tourism Focused Programming)\, is not the same as the Municipal Center\, Airport Industrial Park\, or Towne Center. All entrepreneurs must address these considerations (i.e.\, Market Segmentation) when making short -and- long-term decisions (i.e. Real Estate and Your Small Business)
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/real-estate-and-your-small-business/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T233000
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UID:10002455-1788429600-1788478200@newportnewsva.com
SUMMARY:Business Finance Basics
DESCRIPTION:This financial workshop is presented by Vice President and Financial Inclusion Leader Mara Bostelman of Truist Bank.\nThis interactive session will help show you how to build\, manage\, and protect your business for years to come.  \nIn this course\, you’ll learn key elements of business finance basics to manage your cash flow\, explore ways to expand your business\, and understanding insurance for your business.  \nWe’ll also provide valuable take-away resources to help you and your business.\nAgenda:\nManage Cash Flow\nExpand Your Business\nProtect Your Business
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/business-finance-basics-15/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T200000
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CREATED:20260901T193603Z
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UID:10002454-1788368400-1788379200@newportnewsva.com
SUMMARY:Networking Happy Hour with Jake Maines
DESCRIPTION:Voted Best Networking Event In The 757\nCome eat\, drink\, & mingle!\nNetworking Happy Hour is a low-key\, no agenda\, meet new people/catch up with old friends-type of event.\nSwing by anytime between 5 & 8 p.m. for a few minutes or the whole time!\nMore info about the events can be found at http://networkinghh.com/.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/networking-happy-hour-with-jake-maines-13/
LOCATION:Apex Entertainment Virginia Beach\, 4621 Columbus Street #100\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Just For Fun,Meetup,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T120000
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UID:10002451-1788343200-1788350400@newportnewsva.com
SUMMARY:Small Business Finance Basics
DESCRIPTION:Ready to finance your small business? Join Hampton & Truist Bank to learn financing basics and position your business for success!\nReady to take the next step toward financing your small business? Join the City of Hampton Small Business Division\, in collaboration with Truist Bank\, for a Small Business Financing Basics Workshop designed to help entrepreneurs better understand their financing process can help position your business for success. Whether you’re launching a new business\, expanding an existing business\, purchasing equipment\, or seeking working capital\, understanding the financing process can help position your business for success.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/small-business-finance-basics/
LOCATION:Ruppert Sargent Building\, 1 Franklin Street\, Hampton\, VA 23669\, Hampton\, VA\, 23669\, US
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T200000
DTSTAMP:20260901T193510Z
CREATED:20260901T193510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T193510Z
UID:10002447-1788285600-1788292800@newportnewsva.com
SUMMARY:How To Start A Business
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will help you understand the steps needed to build your business on the right foundations.\nHOW TO START A BUSINESS\nGot an idea? Let’s turn it into a business.\nYou’ve got the idea. But what comes next?\nLLC? EIN? Licenses? Bank account? Insurance? Sales tax?\nStarting a business can quickly feel like a maze of forms\, acronyms and conflicting advice.\nThis practical\, interactive workshop will show you what to do — and in what order.\nYOU’LL LEARN HOW TO:\nTurn your idea into a clear business concept\nChoose the right business structure for you\nUnderstand LLCs\, EINs and business registration\nIdentify the licenses and permits you may need\nUnderstand the basics of home-based business compliance\nSeparate your business and personal finances\nAvoid common and costly start-up mistakes\nCreate a simple roadmap from IDEA → BUSINESS → FIRST CUSTOMER\nHOW TO START A BUSINESS\nNo jargon. No 50-page business plan. Just practical guidance to help you get started.\nWhether you have an idea scribbled in a notebook\, have already started selling\, or simply don’t know where to begin\, this workshop will help you understand the steps needed to build your business on the right foundations.\nYou’ll leave with a clearer understanding of what you need to do\, what order to do it in\, and what your next step should be.\nMEET YOUR SPEAKER — PAULA SHORT\nPaula Short is an entrepreneur\, business advisor and speaker who has experienced the entrepreneurial journey from both sides of the desk.\nShe co-founded and grew a beauty brand in the UK\, taking products from concept to market\, appearing on BBC’s Dragons’ Den\, selling through major retailers and expanding internationally before ultimately selling the business.\nAfter relocating to Virginia\, Paula worked directly with entrepreneurs and small-business owners as a business advisor in Hampton Roads. Today\, she combines that advisory experience with the lessons learned from building her own businesses to help entrepreneurs turn ideas into commercially viable businesses.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/how-to-start-a-business/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T170000
DTSTAMP:20260825T193433Z
CREATED:20260818T192156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T193433Z
UID:10002436-1787842800-1787850000@newportnewsva.com
SUMMARY:Master Financial Clarity
DESCRIPTION:Growing a business starts with understanding your finances.\nThis workshop is designed for entrepreneurs who want greater confidence in managing their business finances and making strategic decisions. Bri Smith\, CPA will walk through practical financial concepts that help business owners improve cash flow\, reduce financial stress\, prepare for taxes\, and build a stronger financial foundation.  \nYou’ll learn:\n•How to gain clarity over your business finances\n•Cash flow management fundamentals\n•Financial habits that support long-term growth\n•Preparing your business for tax planning and financing\n•Creating a stronger financial foundation
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/master-financial-clarity-by-bri-smith/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T140000
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UID:10002435-1787832000-1787839200@newportnewsva.com
SUMMARY:Leadership\, Influence & Personal Branding Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:Learn leadership principles that build trust\, influence\, and create a personal brand that’s distinct and memorable.\nIn Partnership with The HIVE\, Virginia Beach Economic Development\, and Open Door Media Solutions\, join us over Lunch for this FREE Leadership & Personal Branding Master Class!\nIt is nearly impossible to build a business without people. As a business owner\, it is essential to develop Leadership Skills that motivate employees\, vendors\, and clients to do business with you. Trusted Brands rely on leaders they can trust to organize others to deliver reliable\, high-quality services. That said\, your Brand should embody the reasons why people want to do business with you.\nDuring this session\, we’ll discuss Leadership principles that build trust\, influence\, and a memorable and distinctive Personal Brand.\nIn this session\, we will discuss:\nCrafting an authentic Personal Brand\nIdentifying and appealing to your ideal clients\nStrategies to expand your Influence\nTrust-building principles\nBecoming self-aware\nLeadership assessments\nInsights from fellow business owners\nAttendees will get an opportunity to get a professional headshot!\nPhoto shoots will be first come\, first served. When you arrive on the day of the event\, see the sign-up sheet to book an available time slot between 1:40 and 2:40.\nLimited slots available. Come camera-ready!\nWho will get the most from this event?\nIf you are in a profession that requires high levels of trust\, this workshop is for you. Clients faced with big decisions often select the most trustworthy option. Join us to learn how to stand out in ways that matter the most.\nGeneral Disclaimer\nThis presentation is provided for educational and informational purposes only. The strategies\, opinions\, and examples shared are intended to help you think critically about leadership\, personal branding\, and professional development. They should not be considered legal\, financial\, employment\, or psychological advice. Every individual and organization is unique\, and you should use your own judgment or consult an appropriate professional before making significant decisions based on this material.\nAny examples\, case studies\, or projected outcomes are illustrative only. Results vary based on individual circumstances\, market conditions\, effort\, and many other factors. No guarantee of specific business or career outcomes is expressed or implied.\nODMS Past Clients\nODMS Creative Portfolio\nTestimonials
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/leadership-influence-personal-branding-lunch-learn/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T140000
DTSTAMP:20260825T193432Z
CREATED:20260818T192039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T193432Z
UID:10002434-1787832000-1787839200@newportnewsva.com
SUMMARY:Funding Opportunities for the 5 Stages of Business
DESCRIPTION:From startup to scale\, learn how to attract funding\, prepare your business\, and access the capital you need to grow.\nExplore the funding opportunities available at each stage of business growth\, from startup to scale. This practical workshop will help entrepreneurs understand what different funders look for\, the business model and financial readiness needed at each stage\, and how tools such as pitch decks\, data rooms\, investor updates\, and term sheets support the funding process. Participants will also learn strategies for financing their ventures and leveraging the entrepreneurial ecosystem to access capital\, resources\, and relationships.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/funding-opportunities-for-the-5-stages-of-business/
LOCATION:Ruppert Sargent Building\, 1 Franklin Street\, Hampton\, VA 23669\, Hampton\, VA\, 23669\, US
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T113000
DTSTAMP:20260825T193432Z
CREATED:20260818T192038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T193432Z
UID:10002432-1787738400-1787743800@newportnewsva.com
SUMMARY:Business Finance Basics
DESCRIPTION:This financial workshop is presented by Vice President and Financial Inclusion Leader Mara Bostelman of Truist Bank.\nThis interactive session will help show you how to build\, manage\, and protect your business for years to come.  \nIn this course\, you’ll learn key elements of business finance basics to manage your cash flow\, explore ways to expand your business\, and understanding insurance for your business.  \nWe’ll also provide valuable take-away resources to help you and your business.\nAgenda:\nManage Cash Flow\nExpand Your Business\nProtect Your Business
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/business-finance-basics-14/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T200000
DTSTAMP:20260818T191953Z
CREATED:20260818T191953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T191953Z
UID:10002429-1787680800-1787688000@newportnewsva.com
SUMMARY:Find Your Customer. Grow Your Sales.
DESCRIPTION:Stop marketing to everyone. Start selling to the people who will actually buy.\nDo you feel like you’re working hard but not growing? The problem often isn’t your product or service — it’s that you’re trying to reach everyone instead of focusing on the customers most likely to buy\, stay\, and refer others.\nIn this practical workshop\, Paula Short will help you build a clear picture of your ideal customer\, understand how they think and buy\, and align your message\, your offer\, and your sales approach around them. You’ll leave with a sharper focus on who your business should be targeting — and a practical plan for reaching them\, converting them\, and turning them into loyal repeat customers.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/find-your-customer-grow-your-sales/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T120000
DTSTAMP:20260818T191953Z
CREATED:20260818T191953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T191953Z
UID:10002428-1787652000-1787659200@newportnewsva.com
SUMMARY:One-on-One Business Mentoring with SCORE
DESCRIPTION:Need expert advice to grow your business?\nWhether you’re just starting out or looking to scale\, SCORE’s business mentors can help guide you through your next steps. Walk-ins are welcome\, but appointments are preferred to ensure you get the time and attention you need.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/one-on-one-business-mentoring-with-score-35/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T150000
DTSTAMP:20260818T191936Z
CREATED:20260818T191936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T191936Z
UID:10002422-1787306400-1787324400@newportnewsva.com
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 are options to book an extended consultation with Attorney Roberts as a client through The HIVE.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/small-business-lawyer-one-on-ones-6/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T150000
DTSTAMP:20260818T191935Z
CREATED:20260811T192115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T191935Z
UID:10002420-1787144400-1787151600@newportnewsva.com
SUMMARY:PART 6: Government Contracting Pricing Models
DESCRIPTION:This is a 6-part introduction to federal contracting and interactive proposal lab workshop offered by Hillary Boyce of BAFO Services LLC.\nPricing is one of the most critical—and misunderstood—elements of government proposals. In this session\, we’ll explore how to develop compliant\, competitive\, and profitable pricing using government-specific models. You’ll learn the difference between direct and indirect costs\, how to interpret and price CLINs (Contract Line Item Numbers)\, and how to structure a pricing narrative that tells your story and justifies your rates.\nParticipants will walk away with a better understanding of how to work with their finance teams or CPAs to ensure proposal pricing aligns with FAR requirements and customer expectations.\nLearning Objectives:\nLearn the components of GovCon pricing models\nCreate effective pricing narratives and price justifications\nEnsure compliance with FAR\, cost realism\, and pricing evaluation criteria
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/part-6-government-contracting-pricing-models/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T120000
DTSTAMP:20260818T191935Z
CREATED:20260811T192110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T191935Z
UID:10002419-1787133600-1787140800@newportnewsva.com
SUMMARY:Business Loan Readiness
DESCRIPTION:Ready for business financing? Learn what lenders look for and how to prepare your business for a successful loan application.\nIs your business ready to apply for financing? Join Atlantic Union Bank for a practical workshop on Business Loan Readiness designed to help small business owners understand what lenders look for when reviewing a loan application. Participants will learn how to prepare their financial documents\, strengthen their business profile\, evaluate borrowing needs\, and take the next steps toward securing financing.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/business-loan-readiness/
LOCATION:Ruppert Sargent Building\, 1 Franklin Street\, Hampton\, VA 23669\, Hampton\, VA\, 23669\, US
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T120000
DTSTAMP:20260811T192107Z
CREATED:20260811T192107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T192107Z
UID:10002411-1787047200-1787054400@newportnewsva.com
SUMMARY:One-on-One Business Mentoring with SCORE
DESCRIPTION:Need expert advice to grow your business?\nWhether you’re just starting out or looking to scale\, SCORE’s business mentors can help guide you through your next steps. Walk-ins are welcome\, but appointments are preferred to ensure you get the time and attention you need.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/one-on-one-business-mentoring-with-score-34/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T113000
DTSTAMP:20260811T192037Z
CREATED:20260811T192037Z
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UID:10002408-1786701600-1786707000@newportnewsva.com
SUMMARY:August Procurement Cafe: Doing Business with the City of Virginia Beach
DESCRIPTION:Get the inside scoop on navigating the procurement process with the City of Virginia Beach at the upcoming Procurement Cafe.\nGrab a cup of coffee and join us for the Virginia Beach Procurement Café—an interactive\, small-business-friendly workshop designed to help you learn how to do business with the City of Virginia Beach. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to expand your current government contracting work\, this event will provide practical tools and direct access to the City’s Procurement team.\nEach month features a different government procurement topic with this month’s session covering the various terms and conditions commonly found in a government solicitation\, followed by a Q&A session with procurement professionals.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/august-procurement-cafe-doing-business-with-the-city-of-virginia-beach/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T230000
DTSTAMP:20260811T192036Z
CREATED:20260811T192036Z
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UID:10002406-1786615200-1786662000@newportnewsva.com
SUMMARY:Business Finance Basics
DESCRIPTION:This financial workshop is presented by Vice President and Financial Inclusion Leader Mara Bostelman of Truist Bank.\nThis interactive session will help show you how to build\, manage\, and protect your business for years to come.  \nIn this course\, you’ll learn key elements of business finance basics to manage your cash flow\, explore ways to expand your business\, and understanding insurance for your business.  \nWe’ll also provide valuable take-away resources to help you and your business.\nAgenda:\nManage Cash Flow\nExpand Your Business\nProtect Your Business
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/business-finance-basics-13/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T120000
DTSTAMP:20260811T192004Z
CREATED:20260811T192004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T192004Z
UID:10002405-1786615200-1786622400@newportnewsva.com
SUMMARY:Write-Offs & Deductions Every Business Owner Should Know (By B.D. Smith)
DESCRIPTION:Are you paying more taxes than you should?\nMany business owners miss valuable deductions simply because they don’t know they exist.\nAre you paying more taxes than you should?\nMany business owners miss valuable deductions simply because they don’t know they exist\, or they aren’t tracking them correctly.\nJoin Bri Smith\, CPA as she walks through common business tax deductions\, recordkeeping best practices\, and strategies that can help reduce your tax liability while keeping you compliant with IRS rules. She will also cover new tax deductions allowed under the One Big Beautiful Bill and what business owners should know when planning ahead.\nYou’ll learn:\n•Frequently overlooked business deductions\n•A better understanding of new deductions under the One Big Beautiful Bill\n•What documentation you should keep\n•How to avoid common tax mistakes\n•Business expenses that may qualify\n•How proper bookkeeping helps maximize deductions
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/write-offs-deductions-every-business-owner-should-know-by-b-d-smith/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T130000
DTSTAMP:20260811T191957Z
CREATED:20260811T191957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T191957Z
UID:10002400-1786536000-1786539600@newportnewsva.com
SUMMARY:Small Business Administration Loan Programs
DESCRIPTION:Need funding? Learn about SBA 7(a)\, 504 & Microloans\, lender requirements\, and how to prepare for financing.\nSmall Business Administration loans can be used for a wide variety of needs including working capital\, purchases of inventory and equipment\, refinancing business debt\, buying a business\, and the purchase or construction of owner-occupied commercial real estate.\nDuring this workshop\, the SBDC will discuss the three main SBA Loan Programs – 7(a)\, 504 and Microloans. You will receive guidance on….\nwhat to do before approaching a lender\nwhat the SBA application process looks like\nhow to find SBA lenders\nThe workshop is designed for very small (fewer than 10 employees)\, emerging\, and growth-ready businesses that face challenges accessing traditional financing.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/small-business-administration-loan-programs/
LOCATION:Hampton History Museum\, 120 Old Hampton Lane\, Hampton\, VA 23669\, Hampton\, VA\, 23669\, US
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T123000
DTSTAMP:20260811T191957Z
CREATED:20260811T191957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T191957Z
UID:10002399-1786532400-1786537800@newportnewsva.com
SUMMARY:Creative Capital: Innovative Funding Strategies for Modern Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:Join Craig Palmore of Trust Financial Solutions for a one-hour workshop on non-traditional bank funding.\nBusiness owners today have more financing choices than ever—if they know where to look. Join us to explore how non-traditional funding options can provide the capital you need to grow\, invest\, and seize new opportunities. We’ll cover flexible solutions like merchant cash advances\, fix-and-flip loans\, factoring\, and commercial real estate lending. Find out how to position yourself for funding success and navigate today’s alternative lending marketplace with confidence.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/creative-capital-innovative-funding-strategies-for-modern-entrepreneurs-13/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T200000
DTSTAMP:20260811T191923Z
CREATED:20260811T191923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T191923Z
UID:10002395-1786471200-1786478400@newportnewsva.com
SUMMARY:Product Development: Idea To Income
DESCRIPTION:Learn the exact roadmap to take an idea and turn it into a commercial product!\nThis workshop is presented by Business Advisor\, Speaker & Facilitator Paula Short — “the bitesized boss.”\nFrom navigating supplier minimums (MOQs) and white-labeling to formulation\, packaging laws\, and retail margins-discover how to add a highly profitable product branch to your existing business!This in-person session will show you how to turn a product idea into a real\, sellable item without the costly trial and error most first-time product owners experience.In this workshop\, you’ll learn how suppliers actually work\, how to price your product for profit\, and how to avoid the legal mistakes that often catch new product businesses out.We’ll also provide valuable take-away resources to help you and your business.\nAgenda:\n– Test and Validate Your Product Idea– Choose the Right Supplier Route– Price for Profit\nWho this is for\nBusiness owners and entrepreneurs who already have a service or a following and want to add a physical product to the mix — plus anyone sitting on a product idea who doesn’t know where to start turning it into income.\nMeet your facilitator\nPaula Short is a business advisor\, speaker\, and facilitator with nearly 30 years of experience helping founders build and grow.She built her own global beauty brand from a kitchen table\, expanding it into 15 countries and competing head-to-head with names like Estée Lauder and YSL. She pitched on BBC’s Dragons’ Den.Paula has since worked as a Small Business Development Center (SBDC) advisor here in Virginia\, and now runs product development and business growth workshops for founders who want the roadmap she had to build herself the hard way.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/product-development-idea-to-income/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T130000
DTSTAMP:20260804T191404Z
CREATED:20260804T191404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T191404Z
UID:10002394-1786098600-1786107600@newportnewsva.com
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!\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-86/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T130000
DTSTAMP:20260804T191404Z
CREATED:20260804T191404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T191404Z
UID:10002393-1786096800-1786107600@newportnewsva.com
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!\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-85/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T130000
DTSTAMP:20260804T191403Z
CREATED:20260804T191403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T191403Z
UID:10002383-1786019400-1786021200@newportnewsva.com
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!\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-79/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T130000
DTSTAMP:20260804T191403Z
CREATED:20260804T191403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T191403Z
UID:10002384-1786017600-1786021200@newportnewsva.com
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!\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-80/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T130000
DTSTAMP:20260804T191403Z
CREATED:20260804T191403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T191403Z
UID:10002385-1786015800-1786021200@newportnewsva.com
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!\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-81/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T130000
DTSTAMP:20260804T191403Z
CREATED:20260804T191403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T191403Z
UID:10002387-1786014000-1786021200@newportnewsva.com
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!\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-83/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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