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SUMMARY:Women in Business Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Women in Business is a community dedicated to supporting\, connecting\, and empowering women entrepreneurs\, professionals\, and leaders. Through networking\, education\, and meaningful relationships\, we create opportunities for women to grow personally and professionally while building a stronger business community together.
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LOCATION:Sojourn Fermentory\, 5100 W View Ct\, Suffolk\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetup,Networking
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SUMMARY:Just Market
DESCRIPTION:A half-day conference for those who want to win attention\, build trust\, and stay top of mind without being salesy.\nTL;DR: Watch The Video Instead\nEveryone’s selling something. Fewer people know how to be remembered.\nJust Market is a half-day conference for professionals who want to grow the right way. Through relationships\, reputation\, and real connection. Not scripts. Not pressure. Not another pitch.\nHosted by Jake Maines\, host of the #1 Networking Event in the 757\, Just Market exists because the most successful people in any room aren’t the loudest ones. They’re the ones everyone already knows\, likes\, and trusts before the conversation even starts. This conference teaches you how to become that person.\nWhat you’ll walk away with:\nA sharper personal brand that makes you the one people think of first\nPractical networking and follow-up skills that build real relationships\nStrategies for staying top of mind without being salesy\nTools to use AI\, content\, and community to grow your business\nA room full of people who think the same way you do\nThe format:\nSix speakers. 20-minute sessions. Real conversation. No fluff. MC’d by Zack Miller\, sessions run from 1:00 PM through 5:00 PM. Then the conference flows directly into the 5th Anniversary of Networking Happy Hour downstairs at The Market at Waterside\, running until 8:00 PM. You’ll leave with ideas you can use the next morning and connections you’ll still be talking about next year.\nWho should be in the room:\nBusiness owners. Sales professionals. Entrepreneurs. Service providers. Coaches\, creatives\, and anyone who grows through people. If the world keeps telling you to be pushier and you’d rather just be better\, this is for you.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/just-market/
LOCATION:The Harbor Club\, 333 Waterside Drive #Suite 200\, Norfolk\, VA 23510\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23510\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Just For Fun,Meetup,Networking
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SUMMARY:Networking Happy Hour's 5th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Voted Best Networking Event In The 757\nFive years ago\, I started Networking Happy Hour with no agenda\, no speakers\, and no idea it would turn into this.\nJust a simple idea: get good people in a room\, skip the formalities\, and see what happens.\nWhat happened was a community. Hundreds of professionals from across Hampton Roads who show up every month to have real conversations\, make real connections\, and grow their businesses the way it has always worked best — through people they actually know and trust.\nOn August 5th we are celebrating five years of that.\nThe 5th Anniversary of Networking Happy Hour is happening at The Market at Waterside in Norfolk from 5 to 8 p.m. Same format as always. No pitches\, no agenda\, no name tag awkwardness. Just the best networking event in the 757 with a reason to make it a night worth remembering.\nIf you have been coming for years\, thank you. If you have been meaning to come and haven’t made it yet\, this is the one to show up for.\nCome when you can. Stay as long as you want.\nThe night follows directly after Just Market Conference\, held upstairs at The Harbor Club at Waterside. One building. One afternoon. One evening worth your time.\nFree to attend. Just show up.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/networking-happy-hours-5th-anniversary/
LOCATION:The Market\, 333 Waterside Drive #Suite 106\, Norfolk\, VA 23510\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23510\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Just For Fun,Meetup,Networking
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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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SUMMARY:Founder x Investor Matchmaking
DESCRIPTION:About the event\nFounder ↔ Investor Speed Matching\nA curated 60-minute session where founders and investors meet face-to-face in rapid\, thesis-aligned 1:1 conversations.\nThis is a founder intro & investor deal flow accelerator bringing together pre-seed & seed founders actively raising and investors actively deploying.\nIt’s not a webinar. It’s not a panel. And\, it’s not on Zoom!\nIt’s a high-intent room where every conversation is engineered for relevance and momentum. If you enjoy waiting weeks for replies that never come\, this is not for you.\nIf you want high-signal conversations in under an hour\, get ready!\n \n🤝 How the Room Works\nAll founders and investors are visible in the room\nEveryone can see who is participating before the session\nEveryone chooses who they want to meet\nYou’ll meet a new participant approximately every 5 minutes\nIf you’re vibing\, you have the option to extend the time\nMost founders will have 8–12 total conversations in one hour\nYou’ll meet:\ninvestors\, when there is mutual relevance\nother founders\, which often leads to partnerships\, referrals\, and shared intel\nThis is an intentional room – not a one-sided pitch environment.\n \n🔍 How Matching Works\nFounders and investors select simple tags when registering.\nMatches are curated based on:\nIndustry / sector alignment\nStage (pre-seed / seed)\nRaise amount /check size fit\nMatches are based on relevance\, availability\, and mutual interest.\n \n🚀 VIP Keyholders\nVIP Keyholders have more leverage in the room:\nincreased visibility to investors (profile placed at the top of the list)\npriority access when multiple founders request the same investor\nearlier placement into investor conversations when the energy is high\nVIP overrides standard mutual selection when investor demand exceeds supply.\nThis does not guarantee investment – it improves access\, positioning\, and probability in a constrained environment.\n \n📩 Event Access & Registration Details\nOnce you register\, you’re in.\nThe event link and final instructions will be emailed 24-48 hours before the event to keep the room clean and intentional.\nJust show up on time and be ready to talk.\n \n💼 Investors: Want In?\nYou can attend for free\, pick the founders you’d like to meet and will be matched automatically during the session.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/founder-x-investor-matchmaking/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Meetup,Networking
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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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