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SUMMARY:October 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 reviewing the different types of bonds and insurance requirements commonly found in government solicitations\, followed by a Q&A session with procurement professionals.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/october-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: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-40/
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:Alternative Financing Options for Business & Commercial Real Estate
DESCRIPTION:Where do you go when the bank has to say “No” to your financing need? Theres a world of funding beyond the local branch & it’s growing fast.\nIn this seminar\, discover how non-traditional lenders\, alternative financing tools\, and creative funding strategies can help you secure the financing your business needs. Learn about the many alternative financing options for working capital\, lines of credit\, equipment leasing\, SBA loans to buy real estate or businesses\, and much more. Whether you’re a start-up\, growing\, or buying an existing business\, this session will show you how to access the money you need to grow and move forward.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/alternative-financing-options-for-business-commercial-real-estate/
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:20261020T100000
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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-41/
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:20261021T180000
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SUMMARY:Start Peninsula 2026 Micro Pitch #4
DESCRIPTION:Start Peninsula Micro Pitches: 3-minute pitches\, 10 participants\, 3 finalists advance to November’s final. Big ideas\, bold opportunities!\nStart Peninsula Micro Pitches: 3-minute pitches\, 10 participants\, 3 finalists advance to November’s final. Big ideas\, bold opportunities!  \nDo You Have a Business Idea – Start Peninsula is the Place for You! \nDo you have a business idea (or invention) and need guidance and/or funding to get it off the ground? Then clear your calendar for one of our upcoming Micro Pitch Competitions! Start Peninsula is an organization dedicated to helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses by providing mentorship\, networking and funding opportunities. Start Peninsula helps launch you and your business idea towards success through hosting pitch competitions\, pitch workshops and informational sessions.  \nStart Peninsula is an organization dedicated to helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses by providing mentorship\, networking and funding opportunities. Start Peninsula helps launch you and your business idea towards success through hosting pitch competitions\, pitch workshops and informational sessions.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/start-peninsula-2026-micro-pitch-4/
CATEGORIES:Angel Investing,Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,Pitch Event,Virtual
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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-42/
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:20261028T173000
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SUMMARY:NIC Kick Back: Forward Thinking Females
DESCRIPTION:Bringing together the women who are building businesses\, breaking barriers\, and making big things happen in our local community.\nNIC Kick Back: Forward Thinking Females\nJoin us for a fresh take on NIC’s Kick Back series. This edition brings together the best of both worlds: relaxed networking and inspiring conversation.\nConnect with fellow entrepreneurs\, young professionals and community members while hearing from ‘Forward Thinking Females’. Our featured speakers will briefly share their professional journeys\, innovations/resources and lessons learned.\nSpeakers:Tameika Serrano\, Program Director of The Mustard Seed Place – Women’s Business Center and Owner of Cherry Pop Craft Shop.\nChristina Kimbrough\, Founder\, Free Life LLC\n5:30PM: Connect & Network6:00PM: Stories\, Insights\, Q&A6:30PM: Continue the Conversation\nWhether you’re looking to expand your network\, or simply be inspired\, this is an evening designed to spark meaningful connections and new ideas.\nEvent is free to attend but please register. Refreshments will be provided. Drinks will be available for purchase.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/nic-kick-back-forward-thinking-females/
LOCATION:Starving Artist Cafe\, 4408 Colley Avenue\, Norfolk\, VA 23508\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23508\, US
CATEGORIES:Angel Investing,Business,Entrepreneurship,NIC
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SUMMARY:Veterans In Business\, A Celebration Of Veteran Business Connections
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special veterans in business panel and networking event\, co-hosted by The HIVE\nand the SBSD.\nJoin us for a special gathering that brings together veterans\, military spouses\, and community partners to connect\, learn\, and grow.\nThis event is designed to connect veteran small business owners with the resources\, tools\, and success stories that can help launch and grow their businesses.\nEnjoy refreshments\, network with fellow veterans and business leaders\, and walk away\nwith actionable insights to support your entrepreneurial journey.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/veterans-in-business-a-celebration-of-veteran-business-connections/
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:Beyond Chat - AI Agents For Business Operations
DESCRIPTION:Hands-On Workshop on how to move from AI experimentation to practical implementation.\nBring your own laptop to identify workflows worth automating\, get hands-on with AI agents\, and protect business data with human oversight.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/beyond-chat-ai-agents-for-business-operations/
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-43/
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:20261111T110000
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SUMMARY:Alternative Financing Options for Business & Commercial Real Estate
DESCRIPTION:Where do you go when the bank has to say “No” to your financing need? Theres a world of funding beyond the local branch & it’s growing fast.\nIn this seminar\, discover how non-traditional lenders\, alternative financing tools\, and creative funding strategies can help you secure the financing your business needs. Learn about the many alternative financing options for working capital\, lines of credit\, equipment leasing\, SBA loans to buy real estate or businesses\, and much more. Whether you’re a start-up\, growing\, or buying an existing business\, this session will show you how to access the money you need to grow and move forward.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/alternative-financing-options-for-business-commercial-real-estate-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T203000
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SUMMARY:AI and the Future of Work
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Town Hall\, Featuring 2–3 Industry Speakers\nUnderstand how AI is reshaping jobs\, hiring\, and skill demands across industries.\nHear expert perspectives on workforce trends and what small businesses should prepare for next.\nParticipate in an interactive discussion on responsible AI adoption and long-term career resilience.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/ai-and-the-future-of-work/
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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