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SUMMARY:September 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 exploring the RFP Advantage by walking through a Request for Proposal (RFP) and demonstrating how to develop a matching proposal\, followed by a Q&A session with procurement professionals.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/september-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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SUMMARY:Small Business Grant Pre-Application Workshop
DESCRIPTION:To apply for the Grant\, a business must attend a pre-application workshop from the Virginia Beach HIVE (the “HIVE”) in person or virtually.\n****There are HYBRID events\, being held both in-person and online. The link will be distributed prior to the event.\nYou only need to attend one session.***\nClick here: YesVirginiaBeach.com ~ Small Business Grant  \n*\nThe program seeks to increase access to funding for historically underserved and marginalized small businesses through the use of grants to qualifying businesses. Small\, women\, minority-owned\, veteran\, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses\, 1. are a diverse mix of start-ups and emerging businesses; there are limited capital tools available specifically for this sector of the business community in the City of Virginia Beach.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/small-business-grant-pre-application-workshop-3/
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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SUMMARY:Small Business Grant Pre-Application Workshop
DESCRIPTION:To apply for the Grant\, a business must attend a pre-application workshop from the Virginia Beach HIVE (the “HIVE”) in person or virtually.\n****There are HYBRID events\, being held both in-person and online. The link will be distributed prior to the event.\nYou only need to attend one session.***\nClick here: YesVirginiaBeach.com ~ Small Business Grant  \n*\nThe program seeks to increase access to funding for historically underserved and marginalized small businesses through the use of grants to qualifying businesses. Small\, women\, minority-owned\, veteran\, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses\, 1. are a diverse mix of start-ups and emerging businesses; there are limited capital tools available specifically for this sector of the business community in the City of Virginia Beach.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/small-business-grant-pre-application-workshop-4/
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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SUMMARY:2026 City of Virginia Beach Industry Day
DESCRIPTION:Your next contract starts with the right connection—join us at Industry Day!\nJoin the City of Virginia Beach for the 2026 Virginia Beach Industry Day. Whether you’re an established contractor\, small business\, consultant\, supplier\, or firm looking to expand your opportunities with the City\, Industry Day is your opportunity to gain valuable insight into upcoming projects\, procurement opportunities\, and the City’s purchasing process. Hear directly from City departments about anticipated contracting needs\, capital projects\, and procurement forecasts while learning how your business can position itself for future opportunities. You’ll also have the chance to build relationships with City staff\, project managers\, procurement professionals\, and fellow members of the business community.  \nEvent Highlights\nLearn about upcoming contracts\, capital projects\, and procurement forecasts.\nHear presentations from City departments and project leaders.\nDiscover how to better position your business for future contracting opportunities.\nNetwork with City officials\, project managers\, procurement professionals\, and industry peers.\nParticipate in an interactive Q&A session to ask questions and provide feedback. \nWhether you’re new to doing business with the City or a seasoned vendor looking to stay ahead of upcoming opportunities\, Industry Day offers the information and connections you need to help your business succeed. Space is limited—register today and take the next step toward doing business with the City of Virginia Beach!
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/2026-city-of-virginia-beach-industry-day/
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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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-37/
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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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-2/
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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SUMMARY:How to Build Credit for Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to build strong business credit\, improve financing opportunities\, and position your business for long-term growth and success.\nBuilding strong business credit can help position your company for financing\, strengthen vendor relationships\, and create opportunities for long-term growth.\nThe City of Hampton Small Business Division\, in conjunction with Atlantic Union Bank\, invites Hampton entrepreneurs and small business owners to join us for How to Build Credit for Your Business.\nWhether you’re just starting your business or looking to strengthen your existing business’s financial foundation\, this workshop will provide valuable information to help better understand business credit and take steps towards becoming more credit ready.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/how-to-build-credit-for-your-business/
LOCATION:Ruppert Sargent Building\, 1 Franklin Street\, Hampton\, VA 23669\, Hampton\, VA\, 23669\, US
CATEGORIES:Business
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SUMMARY:Virginia Cup Pre-Party Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Kick off the Virginia Cup at The Hive with food\, drinks\, networking\, and fun before the main event!\nThe excitement is building for the Virginia Cup. In partnership with The Hive\, the celebration starts early! Join us from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at The Hive in Virginia Beach for a pre-event networking gathering ahead of the main event just one block from the Sandler Center.\n \nWhy You Should Join Us Early:\nMeet the Ecosystem:\nThis is more than just happy hour—it’s your chance to connect with founders\, funders\, professionals\, creatives\, operators\, and innovation champions from across Virginia. Whether you’re looking to invest\, hire\, partner\, or simply get inspired\, this is where the conversations begin.\nFood & Drinks\, On Us:\nEnjoy complimentary refreshments and light bites while you connect with some of the region’s most dynamic leaders in business and tech.\nSkip the Stress:\nArrive ahead of the crowd\, find easy parking\, and settle in before the big night begins. No last-minute rush—just a smooth transition into an evening of innovation.\nJust Minutes from the Action:\nThe Hive is a short walk from the Sandler Center\, making it the perfect spot to kick things off before the pitches begin.\nWhether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur\, an aspiring founder\, a creative\, a professional\, an investor\, or a supporter of Hampton Roads innovation\, this pre-event gathering sets the tone for an unforgettable night.\nArrive early. Raise a glass. And let’s celebrate the future of startups together.\n \nBe sure to get your tickets to the main event here: https://bit.ly/vacup
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/virginia-cup-pre-party-celebration/
LOCATION:The HIVE Downtown by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Just For Fun,Meetup,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T150000
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SUMMARY:Hampton Grant Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Come join us to hear the updates the City of Hampton have made to the grants program to simplify the process to apply.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/hampton-grant-webinar/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Business
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