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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-26/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 301 S Independence Blvd\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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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-12/
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SUMMARY:PART 4: Goverment Contracting - To be a Subcontractor or Prime?!
DESCRIPTION:This is a 6-part introduction to federal contracting and inactive proposal lab workshop offered by Hillary Boyce of BAFO Services LLC.\nHow to present Past Performance in a proposal\, build your past performance library\, and build a team to cover the past performance needs of any solicitation. Revisit the Capabilities matrix they built here and use it to discuss teaming and gap-filling. Should we discuss ways to find the best teaming partners for the agency they are targeting in case they don’t have a network to ask. Data calls on past performance.\nLearning Objectives:\n Define what qualifies as strong past performance in federal proposals.\n Develop a working past performance matrix and narrative templates.\n Assess internal gaps using a capabilities matrix.\n Apply strategies to identify ideal teaming partners by agency and contract type.\n Implement a method to conduct data calls to collect past performance from subcontractors\, partners\, and internal teams.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/part-4-goverment-contracting-to-be-a-subcontractor-or-prime/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 301 S Independence Blvd\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, United States
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-27/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 301 S Independence Blvd\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, United States
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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-9/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 301 S Independence Blvd\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, United States
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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-10/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 301 S Independence Blvd\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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SUMMARY:Business Launchpad at The Hive
DESCRIPTION:A three-part business workshop series for early-stage businesses.\nOur content focuses on honing in on the business vision\, growth through differentiation\, business fundamentals\, and funding preparation. This series sets a strong foundation and prepares business owners for more advanced accelerator programs.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/business-launchpad-at-the-hive/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 301 S Independence Blvd\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Book Writing & Publishing Accelerator Program
DESCRIPTION:Book Accelerator Program for aspiring authors\, creative entrepreneurs\, small business owners and non-profit leaders.\nJoin us in June for a weekly in person book writing and publishing sessions. Get step by step expert guidance in a structured learning setting to bring your book idea to light.\nProgram Goals & Outcomes\nBy the end of the program\, participants will\nIdentify a clear\, audience-aligned book concept\nEstablish a sustainable writing habit\nUnderstand the full book creation and publishing process\nDevelop a basic book marketing strategy\nComplete a clear action plan to continue writing and publishing\nProgram Structure : In Person at the HIVE. Wednesdays June 17 & 24 and July 1 & 8 from 5pm-6:30pm.\nSession 1: Book Idea Generation & Audience Clarity\nSession 2: Writing Habits & Productivity\nSession 3: Book Creation & Publishing Pathway\nSession 4: Book Marketing & Promotion\nAll classes are designed to be taken sequentially.\nThis Book Accelerator is led by Pearl Alimo\, award-winning author\, Publisher and Founding CEO of Greight Company Limited LLC.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/book-writing-publishing-accelerator-program/
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SUMMARY:AI and Lead Generation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Led by Andrew Stafford\nLearn practical AI tools and workflows to attract\, qualify\, and convert more leads.\nOverview on how to build AI-assisted outreach and follow-up systems that save time while staying personalized.\nLeave with actionable prompts and templates you can immediately apply to grow your pipeline.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/ai-and-lead-generation-workshop/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 301 S Independence Blvd\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based 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-21/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 301 S Independence Blvd\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based 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-22/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 301 S Independence Blvd\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, United States
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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-23/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 301 S Independence Blvd\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, United States
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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-24/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 301 S Independence Blvd\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, United States
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