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SUMMARY:Android App Development 101
DESCRIPTION:Come join us either in person or virtually to learn the basics of Android App development.\nZoom Link: TBA
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/android-app-development-101/
LOCATION:Vision Care Center of Virginia\, 2156 Cunningham Dr\, Hampton\, VA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Soup & Chili Swap
DESCRIPTION:Warm up your week — with a soup & chili swap! This is a shared-table kind of event — if you’re planning to enjoy the soups and chilis\, we ask that you bring something to contribute\, whether it’s a crockpot of soup\, chili\, or a tasty addition to go alongside. We’ll provide the fixings! Come taste\, trade recipes\, and hang out over a bowl (or three). No competition — just good food and good company. 🥣 – https://community.assemblynfk.com/events/1415655068/soup-and-chili-swap/tickets
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/soup-chili-swap/
LOCATION:400 Granby St\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tech Talk with Neptune SHIELD - AI technology
DESCRIPTION:Ben Brown\, Founder of AYO Advisors\, advanced prompt engineering techniques working with emerging technologies\, including AI\, will join us.\nBen Brown will provide an overview of advanced prompt engineering techniques working with the latest generative AI models to best leverage their capabilities. He and AYO Advisors introduce structured frameworks for developing prompts that yield reliable\, repeatable\, and effective results to government industries. The discussion will also include the ethical use and limitations of AI and how to mitigate these issues using structured prompt engineering.  \nBen Brown is a former US Marine intelligence officer and has extensive operational deployments in Ukraine and other various theatres. He is a fluent Ukrainian and Russian speaker and has seen 1st hand how a strong knowledge of AI in the modern technology world can transform a leaders ability to multiply their workload in half the time\, both on and off the battle field. We have taken his three day course on Prompt Engineering and it is absolutly worth it! Even if you are well versed in AI/ML tools\, Ben will show you how to maximize efficeincy and make a huge leap forward to join the rest of the AI users in the world. You won’t want to miss this Tech Talk. Bring you’re own laptop for more hands on learning.\nLunch will be catered from Wegman’s and is included in the price of admission.\nThank you for supporting Neptune SHIELD and promoting Veterans in Business!
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/tech-talk-with-neptune-shield-ai-technology/
LOCATION:448 Viking Dr suite 300\, 448 Viking Dr\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business
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SUMMARY:The Nuts and Bolts of SBIRs/STTRs across Life Science Agencies WEBINAR
DESCRIPTION:The Nuts and Bolts of SBIRs/STTRs across Life Science Agencies WEBINAR\nFeeling daunted by the range of SBIR/STTR opportunities offered to support your emerging company’s life science product development?  With 11 federal agencies supporting the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs\, newcomers to the process may miss opportunities that are right for them simply because they may not be aware of some of the in’s and out’s of SBIRs/STTRs across agencies.  This 90-minute webinar with Q & A will help first-time applicants understand the landscape of opportunities to support awards at NIH\, NSF\, USDA\, ARPA-H and to a lesser extent DoD.  This webinar is presented by Life Science Works.  Our presenter has written and received SBIRs for his own life science company and he helps others navigate the landscape to zero in on the right opportunity at the right moment.LOCATION: WEBINARDATE: February 18\, 2026TIME: 1PM-2:30PMCOST:  •	Virginia Based Small Tech Firms & University Researchers\, FREE•	Non-Virginia Based Companies and University\, $45 person
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/the-nuts-and-bolts-of-sbirs-sttrs-across-life-science-agencies-webinar/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,VIPC
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SUMMARY:HERO Wednesday: The Resource War Room (PENINSULA)
DESCRIPTION:Housing/Healthcare/Education/DoD Skillbridge. No red tape. Direct access to the experts you need in one room.\nOne room. Every resource.\nConnect directly with Housing\, Healthcare & DoD Skillbridge/Education providers. Cut through the noise and get solutions.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/hero-wednesday-the-resource-war-room-peninsula-4/
LOCATION:Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center (HRVEC)\, 861 Glenrock Rd\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States
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SUMMARY:HERO Wednesday: The Resource War Room (Norfolk)
DESCRIPTION:Stop navigating alone. Get direct intel on Housing\, Healthcare & Education/DoD Skillbridge. Skip the waitlists. The 757’s best resources.\nHousing. Healthcare. Education/DoD Skillbridge. Zero red tape. Direct access to the experts you need in one room. Secure your family’s logistics now.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/hero-wednesday-the-resource-war-room-norfolk-4/
LOCATION:Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center (HRVEC)\, 861 Glenrock Rd\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States
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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-11/
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:The Network: Direct Employer Access (Norfolk)
DESCRIPTION:Stop applying online. Start shaking hands. Bypass the resume “black hole.” Meet vetted hiring managers who know what your clearance is worth\nThe Algorithm Can’t Hire You. We Can.\nThe Problem: You spend hours tailoring your resume. You submit it to an online portal. You wait. You hear nothing. The “Black Hole” of online applications is the enemy of a fast transition.\nThe Solution: The Network is your bypass. We cut the red tape and put you in the room with the people who actually sign the offer letters.\nThis isn’t a “job fair” where you collect brochures. This is a tactical access point to the 757’s most aggressive military-hiring companies. We have vetted every employer in the room. They aren’t here to tell you to “apply on the website”—they are here to find their next team leader.\nWho Should Attend:\nTransitioning Service Members: Who are tired of the waiting game.\nMilitary Spouses: Looking for employers who understand the PCS lifestyle.\nVeterans: Ready to level up from their current civilian role.\nYour Rules of Engagement:\nBring Resumes if you have them BUT no biggie if you don’t.\nBe Social: No stress\, take your 30 seconds to tell them who you are. Make it count. Learn who they are and what they’re looking for. If it’s not you\, how you can help.\nThe job market is all about who you know. Come know the right people.\nIf you have any additional questions\, please do not hesitate to contact us:\nPhone: 757-807-0423\nEmail: militarycommunity@theworkforcecouncil.org\nThis event and the services provided herein at the Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Centers are funded through 25% or $199\,576 through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and 75% or $580\,391 through nonfederal sources.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/the-network-direct-employer-access-norfolk-7/
LOCATION:Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center (HRVEC)\, 861 Glenrock Rd\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Soar Sessions: STEM Power; Thriving Beyond the Degree
DESCRIPTION:An intimate conversation for women to learn to navigate life after graduation — whether stepping into the workforce\, pursuing advanced degrees\, or pivoting into new passions. This session explores how to thrive beyond the classroom by redefining success on your own terms and leveraging STEM skills in diverse industries and roles\, and creating community that supports growth\, identity\, and balance. – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/soar-session-stempower-thriving-beyond-the-degree-tickets-1978841503205?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/soar-sessions-stem-power-thriving-beyond-the-degree/
LOCATION:400 Granby St\, Norfolk\, 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-2/
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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