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SUMMARY:Finances with SCORE
DESCRIPTION:Join Hampton Small Business & SCORE for Finance with SCORE and gain practical tips to better understand and manage your business finances.\nUnderstanding your business finances is essential to building a strong and sustainable business. The City of Hampton Small Business Division\, in partnership with SCORE\, invites Hampton entrepreneurs and small business owners to join us for Finance with SCORE.\nThis workshop is designed to help business owners strengthen their financing knowledge\, make informed decisions\, and better understand the numbers behind their business.\nWhether you’re starting a business\, growing an existing business\, or looking for ways to improve our financial management\, this is an opportunity to gain practical insight and connect with experienced business mentors.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/finances-with-score/
LOCATION:Ruppert Sargent Building\, 1 Franklin Street\, Hampton\, VA 23669\, Hampton\, VA\, 23669\, US
CATEGORIES:Business
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SUMMARY:Capital Jumpstart: Funding Foundations - Are You Fundable?
DESCRIPTION:This objective of this first session by Howard Hesson helps business owners understand what lenders evaluate and how to prepare accordingly.\nTopics Covered:\n• Types of capital (loans\, grants\, crowdfunding\, KIVA)\n• What makes a business fundable\n• Revenue readiness and financial hygiene\n• Common application mistakes\n• Capital planning fundamentals  \nTechnology Integration:\nParticipants will use Al-assisted tools during the session to generate a personalized Capital Action Plan based on their business stage and funding goals.  \nDeliverables:\n• Capital Readiness Self-Assessment\n• Cash Flow Snapshot Template (if applicable)\n• Al-assisted Capital Action Plan\n• Funding Pathway ldentification Worksheet
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/capital-jumpstart-funding-foundations-are-you-fundable/
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:20260908T100000
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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-36/
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:20260908T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T113000
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SUMMARY:Real Estate And Your Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Every start-up must wrestle with real estate issues such as location\, zoning\, and lease restrictions\nThe City of Virginia Beach is interested in creating jobs and professional positions from businesses of all sizes and wants to be leader in technology innovation. City of Virginia Beach officials elected and professional\, and particularly members of City council\, wantto know that taxpayers and their constituents benefit from VB EDA activities and expenditures. They want to see not only quantity but quality occupational enhancement. Manufacturing activities are particularly desirable because of not only labor demands\, but spin-off logistic blockchain activities. There is also a constant need for industry alignment of Federal\, and local government contracting assistance\, with emphasis on DoD-related support of goods anc services.\nSmall business entrepreneurs should be directed to local sources of Capital Services\, versus on-of-town/on-line providers. A common mistake a start-up makes is to shop for lowest price\, which typically directs them to on-line provider. This is common for accounting and insurance support. Out-of-town support can never match the interaction with local sources.\nThe City is not uniform\, in terms of geography\, demographics\, or traffic flow. What is needed at the Oceanfront(Tourism Focused Programming)\, is not the same as the Municipal Center\, Airport Industrial Park\, or Towne Center. All entrepreneurs must address these considerations (i.e.\, Market Segmentation) when making short -and- long-term decisions (i.e. Real Estate and Your Small Business)
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/real-estate-and-your-small-business/
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:20260908T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T150000
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UID:10002463-1788858000-1788879600@newportnewsva.com
SUMMARY:The Network: Direct Employer Access (Newport News)
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:\nNewport News Front Desk: 757-782-4531\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-newport-news-13/
LOCATION:Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center (HRVEC)\, 600 Thimble Shoals #Suite 210\, Newport News\, VA 23693\, Newport News\, VA\, 23693\, US
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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:\nNorfolk Front Desk: 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-59/
LOCATION:Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center (HRVEC)\, 861 Glenrock Road #Suite 220\, Norfolk\, VA 23502\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23502\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T140000
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CREATED:20260901T193607Z
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UID:10002462-1788523200-1788530400@newportnewsva.com
SUMMARY:The Entrepreneurship Hub Open House: Explore Your Entrepreneurial Potential
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Entrepreneurship Hub Fall 2026 Open House\, where students\, alumni\, founders\, mentors\, faculty\, staff\, and community members can explore opportunities to connect\, learn\, and engage with the entrepreneurial ecosystem at William & Mary.\nDiscover how the Hub supports entrepreneurs at every stage through programs\, mentorship\, funding opportunities\, and startup experiences. Meet founders\, student entrepreneurs\, mentors\, and the Hub team while exploring pathways to turn ideas into action.\nWhether you have a startup idea\, are looking for entrepreneurial experience\, or are simply curious about innovation\, this event is a chance to discover your next Hub move. Join us for an afternoon of networking\, conversations\, and inspiration.\nFood and refreshments will be provided!
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/the-entrepreneurship-hub-open-house-explore-your-entrepreneurial-potential/
LOCATION:249 Richmond Rd\, 249 Richmond Road\, Williamsburg\, VA 23185\, Williamsburg\, VA\, 23185\, US
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,Information Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260903T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260904T000000
DTSTAMP:20260901T193607Z
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UID:10002459-1788469200-1788480000@newportnewsva.com
SUMMARY:Late Night Builders
DESCRIPTION:Can’t sleep? Up late tinkering on a project? Or can’t make the usual meetups till the kids are in bed?\nLate Night Builders is a monthly hangout for builders\, tinkerers\, and the generally curious. Developers\, designers\, AI enthusiasts\, entrepreneurs\, hobbyists — if you make things or want to start\, you’ll fit in.\nBring something you’re working on\, pick someone’s brain\, or just show up for cheap wings and good conversation. No agenda\, no presentations\, no networking cringe.\nAnyone is welcome at any experience level. Bring your laptop\, bring a friend\, or just bring yourself.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/late-night-builders-5/
LOCATION:Buffalo Wild Wings\, 101 S Independence Blvd\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
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ORGANIZER;CN="757 Developers":MAILTO:757-polyglot-developers-announce@messages.meetup.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260903T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260904T000000
DTSTAMP:20260901T193607Z
CREATED:20260901T193607Z
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UID:10002460-1788469200-1788480000@newportnewsva.com
SUMMARY:🧜‍♀️ AICHR | Late Night Builders
DESCRIPTION:Can’t sleep? Up late tinkering on a project? Or can’t make the usual meetups till the kids are in bed?\nLate Night Builders is a monthly hangout for builders\, tinkerers\, and the generally curious. Developers\, designers\, AI enthusiasts\, entrepreneurs\, hobbyists — if you make things or want to start\, you’ll fit in.\nBring something you’re working on\, pick someone’s brain\, or just show up for cheap wings and good conversation. No agenda\, no presentations\, no networking cringe.\nAnyone is welcome at any experience level. Bring your laptop\, bring a friend\, or just bring yourself.\nFAQs\nIs there free parking? Yes. There is plenty of free parking available at the location.\nIs this event free? Yes. Space is limited\, so please RSVP and cancel if your plans change.\n🤝 Organizers & partners\nOrganizers\nThe AI Collective Hampton Roads\n​Platinum partners\nTechArk\nRegent University\nECPI University\nHampton Roads Chamber Foundation\nRetail Alliance & Retail Alliance Foundation\nBronze partners\nAssembly\n757 Collab\n🌍 ​Our parent org\nThe AI Collective is a global non-profit community uniting 150\,000+ pioneers – founders\, researchers\, operators\, and investors – exploring the frontier of AI in major tech hubs worldwide. Through events\, workshops\, and community-led research\, we empower the AI ecosystem to collaboratively steer AI’s future toward trust\, openness\, and human flourishing.\nAll attendees and organizers at events affiliated with The AI Collective agree to our privacy policy and are subject to our code of conduct. Additionally\, by registering for this event\, you agree to The AI Collective Hampton Roads chapter photo & video policy.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/%f0%9f%a7%9c%e2%99%80%ef%b8%8f-aichr-late-night-builders-5/
LOCATION:Buffalo Wild Wings\, 101 S Independence Blvd\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T210000
DTSTAMP:20260901T193607Z
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SUMMARY:CAN Artists in Residence: Past & Present\, Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Explore the next era of local artistry at the Opening Reception for CAN’s newest exhibit at Assembly. The CAN Foundation presents an inspiring exhibition featuring Wil Swink\, MarieAnn Fluker\, and Rain Spann. Celebrate the continuum of the artist residency program\, connect with these talented creators\, and honor their exciting transitions into new community leadership roles. Secure your spot at the opening reception and witness the evolution of their talent. – https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSej1Wim0NzQR-hebu1UJJgMgwwGXtkHf9_pIJiBm6G9MS57vA/viewform
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/can-artists-in-residence-past-present-opening-reception/
LOCATION:400 Granby St\, Norfolk\, VA 23510
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T120000
DTSTAMP:20260901T193604Z
CREATED:20260901T193604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T193604Z
UID:10002456-1788433200-1788436800@newportnewsva.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T233000
DTSTAMP:20260901T193604Z
CREATED:20260901T193604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T193604Z
UID:10002455-1788429600-1788478200@newportnewsva.com
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-15/
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:20260903T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T150000
DTSTAMP:20260901T193606Z
CREATED:20260901T193606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T193606Z
UID:10002457-1788426000-1788447600@newportnewsva.com
SUMMARY:The Network: Direct Employer Access (Newport News)
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:\nNewport News Front Desk: 757-782-4531\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-newport-news-12/
LOCATION:Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center (HRVEC)\, 600 Thimble Shoals #Suite 210\, Newport News\, VA 23693\, Newport News\, VA\, 23693\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T150000
DTSTAMP:20260901T193606Z
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UID:10002458-1788426000-1788447600@newportnewsva.com
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:\nNorfolk Front Desk: 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-58/
LOCATION:Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center (HRVEC)\, 861 Glenrock Road #Suite 220\, Norfolk\, VA 23502\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23502\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T200000
DTSTAMP:20260901T193603Z
CREATED:20260901T193603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T193603Z
UID:10002454-1788368400-1788379200@newportnewsva.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T133000
DTSTAMP:20260901T193603Z
CREATED:20260901T193603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T193603Z
UID:10002453-1788348600-1788355800@newportnewsva.com
SUMMARY:Main Street Shawarma Food Truck
DESCRIPTION:Mix up your midday meal! Main Street Shawarma is bringing authentic Eastern European-inspired street food right to the Assembly parking lot. Skip the standard lunch rush and grab a made-to-order chicken\, lamb\, or falafel shawarma wrap. With loaded fries and hearty rice bowls also on the menu\, it’s the perfect excuse to step away from your desk. Just stop by and enjoy a fresh\, savory bite right outside.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/main-street-shawarma-food-truck/
LOCATION:400 Granby St\, Norfolk\, VA 23510
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T120000
DTSTAMP:20260901T193559Z
CREATED:20260901T193559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T193559Z
UID:10002452-1788345000-1788350400@newportnewsva.com
SUMMARY:HRNG & Ping Pong Gives Networking Event at Kettler in VB
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 5th Event at Kettler with Ping Pong Gives!  Ken Lees and Jack Frost host this super fun event in Virginia Beach.\nJoin us for our 5th Networking Event at Kettler with Ping Pong Gives\n🏓Ken Lees and Jack Frost host this super fun event in Virginia Beach at the premier outdoor furniture showroom on Virginia Beach Boulevard- The Kettler Showroom! Yes\, we get to sit on the furniture! And we get to play ping pong too.\n🏓We will have coffee and refreshments available. Ken will tell us about his upcoming event- Ping Pong for Charity Tournament and the Non-Profits that it supports. Jack will tell us about Kettler and the amazing products they create. And we get to try them out firsthand. We will even give out some door prizes. Bonus- you can shop for furniture while you network. Don’t miss this one! Always a great event.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/hrng-ping-pong-gives-networking-event-at-kettler-in-vb/
LOCATION:KETTLER Showroom\, 4117 Virginia Beach Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23452\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23452\, US
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T120000
DTSTAMP:20260901T193548Z
CREATED:20260901T193548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T193548Z
UID:10002451-1788343200-1788350400@newportnewsva.com
SUMMARY:Small Business Finance Basics
DESCRIPTION:Ready to finance your small business? Join Hampton & Truist Bank to learn financing basics and position your business for success!\nReady to take the next step toward financing your small business? Join the City of Hampton Small Business Division\, in collaboration with Truist Bank\, for a Small Business Financing Basics Workshop designed to help entrepreneurs better understand their financing process can help position your business for success. Whether you’re launching a new business\, expanding an existing business\, purchasing equipment\, or seeking working capital\, understanding the financing process can help position your business for success.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/small-business-finance-basics/
LOCATION:Ruppert Sargent Building\, 1 Franklin Street\, Hampton\, VA 23669\, Hampton\, VA\, 23669\, US
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T150000
DTSTAMP:20260901T193548Z
CREATED:20260901T193548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T193548Z
UID:10002449-1788339600-1788361200@newportnewsva.com
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-26/
LOCATION:Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center (HRVEC)\, 600 Thimble Shoals Boulevard #210\, Newport News\, VA 23606\, Newport News\, VA\, 23606\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T150000
DTSTAMP:20260901T193548Z
CREATED:20260901T193548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T193548Z
UID:10002450-1788339600-1788361200@newportnewsva.com
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-26/
LOCATION:Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center (HRVEC)\, 861 Glenrock Road #Suite 220\, Norfolk\, VA 23502\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23502\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T200000
DTSTAMP:20260901T193510Z
CREATED:20260901T193510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T193510Z
UID:10002447-1788285600-1788292800@newportnewsva.com
SUMMARY:How To Start A Business
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will help you understand the steps needed to build your business on the right foundations.\nHOW TO START A BUSINESS\nGot an idea? Let’s turn it into a business.\nYou’ve got the idea. But what comes next?\nLLC? EIN? Licenses? Bank account? Insurance? Sales tax?\nStarting a business can quickly feel like a maze of forms\, acronyms and conflicting advice.\nThis practical\, interactive workshop will show you what to do — and in what order.\nYOU’LL LEARN HOW TO:\nTurn your idea into a clear business concept\nChoose the right business structure for you\nUnderstand LLCs\, EINs and business registration\nIdentify the licenses and permits you may need\nUnderstand the basics of home-based business compliance\nSeparate your business and personal finances\nAvoid common and costly start-up mistakes\nCreate a simple roadmap from IDEA → BUSINESS → FIRST CUSTOMER\nHOW TO START A BUSINESS\nNo jargon. No 50-page business plan. Just practical guidance to help you get started.\nWhether you have an idea scribbled in a notebook\, have already started selling\, or simply don’t know where to begin\, this workshop will help you understand the steps needed to build your business on the right foundations.\nYou’ll leave with a clearer understanding of what you need to do\, what order to do it in\, and what your next step should be.\nMEET YOUR SPEAKER — PAULA SHORT\nPaula Short is an entrepreneur\, business advisor and speaker who has experienced the entrepreneurial journey from both sides of the desk.\nShe co-founded and grew a beauty brand in the UK\, taking products from concept to market\, appearing on BBC’s Dragons’ Den\, selling through major retailers and expanding internationally before ultimately selling the business.\nAfter relocating to Virginia\, Paula worked directly with entrepreneurs and small-business owners as a business advisor in Hampton Roads. Today\, she combines that advisory experience with the lessons learned from building her own businesses to help entrepreneurs turn ideas into commercially viable businesses.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/how-to-start-a-business/
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/Halifax:20260901T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260901T193000
DTSTAMP:20260901T193547Z
CREATED:20260901T193547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T193547Z
UID:10002448-1788285600-1788291000@newportnewsva.com
SUMMARY:Peninsula Builders Study Group
DESCRIPTION:New AI tools are dropping every week. Bookmarks are piling up. “To-be-studied” lists are growing faster than we can keep up with.\nSound familiar?\nPeninsula Builders Study Group is a local initiative for builders of the Peninsula area who want to stop meaning to learn and start actually doing it—together.\nThere’s no pressure to be an expert\, and no bootcamp intensity. Just a consistent habit\, a room full of curious people\, and the accountability that comes from showing up.\nHow it works:\nWe meet every two weeks on Tuesdays from 6:00–7:30 PM at CNU. Sessions are a mix of focused study and group discussion.\nThings to bring:\nLaptop\nEarphones/headphones\nSession details:\n🕕 Study time: 6:05 PM – 7:05 PM\n🤝 Networking time: 7:05 PM – 7:30 PM\n📍 Location: Christopher Newport University (Luter 170)\n🔁 Frequency: Bi-weekly (Tuesdays)\n💬 Join Slack: Fill Google Form\nDirections:\nPark in the visitor spots in front of Trible Library. From there\, take the first right onto the brick path (on your right if you’re facing the library)\, walk past the Freeman Center\, and take the first left. Luter 170 is in the rightmost wing of the Luter Hall building\, you’ll see a sign on the door.\nRoadmap (optional structure we’re following):\nAI Fluency + Claude 101 (start here)\nBuilding with the Claude API\nIntro to MCP + MCP Advanced\nClaude Code in Action + Coursera module\nPractice questions + scenario walkthroughs\nAnti-patterns review\nBased on: “The Claude Certified Architect is Here!”\nYou are welcome to study on anything else too. The goal is the habit\, not the syllabus.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/peninsula-builders-study-group-8/
LOCATION:Christopher Newport University\, 1 Avenue of the Arts\, Newport News\, VA\, 23606\, US
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ORGANIZER;CN="757 Developers":MAILTO:757-polyglot-developers-announce@messages.meetup.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260901T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260901T193000
DTSTAMP:20260901T193510Z
CREATED:20260901T193510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T193510Z
UID:10002446-1788285600-1788291000@newportnewsva.com
SUMMARY:🧜‍♀️ AICHR | Peninsula Builders Study Group
DESCRIPTION:New AI tools are dropping every week. Bookmarks are piling up. “To-be-studied” lists are growing faster than we can keep up with.\nSound familiar?\nPeninsula Builders Study Group is a local initiative for students and developers of the Peninsula area who want to stop meaning to learn and start actually doing it—together.\nThere’s no pressure to be an expert\, and no bootcamp intensity. Just a consistent habit\, a room full of curious people\, and the accountability that comes from showing up.\nHow it works:\nWe meet every two weeks on Tuesdays from 6:00–7:30 PM at CNU. Sessions are a mix of focused study and group discussion.\nThings to bring:\nLaptop\nEarphones/headphones\nSession details:\n🕕 Study time: 6:05 PM – 7:05 PM\n🤝 Networking time: 7:05 PM – 7:30 PM\n📍 Location: Christopher Newport University (Luter 170)\n🔁 Frequency: Bi-weekly (Tuesdays)\n💬 Join Slack: Fill Google Form\nDirections:\nPark in the visitor spots in front of Trible Library. From there\, take the first right onto the brick path (on your right if you’re facing the library)\, walk past the Freeman Center\, and take the first left. Luter 170 is in the rightmost wing of the Luter Hall building\, you’ll see a sign on the door.\nRoadmap (optional structure we’re following):\nAI Fluency + Claude 101 (start here)\nBuilding with the Claude API\nIntro to MCP + MCP Advanced\nClaude Code in Action + Coursera module\nPractice questions + scenario walkthroughs\nAnti-patterns review\nBased on: “The Claude Certified Architect is Here!”\nYou are welcome to study on anything else too. The goal is the habit\, not the syllabus.\n🤝 Organizers & partners\n​\nOrganizers\nThe AI Collective Hampton Roads\n​Platinum partners\nTechArk\nRegent University\nECPI University\nHampton Roads Chamber Foundation\nRetail Alliance & Retail Alliance Foundation\nThe HIVE + City of Virginia Beach\nBronze partners\nAssembly\n757 Collab\n🌍 ​Our parent org\nThe AI Collective is a global non-profit community uniting 200\,000+ pioneers – founders\, researchers\, operators\, and investors – exploring the frontier of AI in major tech hubs worldwide. Through events\, workshops\, and community-led research\, we empower the AI ecosystem to collaboratively steer AI’s future toward trust\, openness\, and human flourishing.\nAll attendees and organizers at events affiliated with The AI Collective agree to our privacy policy and are subject to our code of conduct. Additionally\, by registering for this event\, you agree to The AI Collective Hampton Roads chapter photo & video policy.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/%f0%9f%a7%9c%e2%99%80%ef%b8%8f-aichr-peninsula-builders-study-group-8/
LOCATION:Christopher Newport University\, 1 Avenue of the Arts\, Newport News\, VA\, 23606\, US
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ORGANIZER;CN="%F0%9F%A7%9C%E2%80%8D%E2%99%80%EF%B8%8F The AI Collective Hampton Roads":MAILTO:aicollectivehr-announce@messages.meetup.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260901T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260901T193000
DTSTAMP:20260901T193509Z
CREATED:20260901T193509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T193509Z
UID:10002445-1788285600-1788291000@newportnewsva.com
SUMMARY:Peninsula Developers Study Group
DESCRIPTION:New AI tools are dropping every week. Bookmarks are piling up. “To-be-studied” lists are growing faster than we can keep up with.\nSound familiar?\nPeninsula Developers Study Group is a local initiative for students and developers in the Peninsula area who want to stop meaning to learn and start actually doing it—together.\nThere’s no pressure to be an expert\, and no bootcamp intensity. Just a consistent habit\, a room full of curious people\, and the accountability that comes from showing up.\nHow it works:\nWe meet every two weeks on Tuesdays from 6:00–7:30 PM at CNU. Sessions are a mix of focused study and group discussion.\nSession details:\n🕕 Study time: 6:05 PM – 7:05 PM\n🤝 Networking time: 7:05 PM – 7:30 PM\n📍 Location: Christopher Newport University (Luter 170)\n🔁 Frequency: Bi-weekly (Tuesdays)\n💬 Join Slack: Fill Google Form\nThings to bring:\nLaptop\nEarphones/headphones\nRoadmap (optional structure we’re following):\nAI Fluency + Claude 101 (start here)\nBuilding with the Claude API\nIntro to MCP + MCP Advanced\nClaude Code in Action + Coursera module\nPractice questions + scenario walkthroughs\nAnti-patterns review\nBased on: “The Claude Certified Architect is Here!”\nYou are welcome to study on anything else too. The goal is the habit\, not the syllabus.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/peninsula-developers-study-group-12/
LOCATION:Christopher Newport University\, 1 Avenue of the Arts\, Newport News\, VA\, 23606\, US
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ORGANIZER;CN="757 Developers":MAILTO:757-polyglot-developers-announce@messages.meetup.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260831T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260831T210000
DTSTAMP:20260825T193440Z
CREATED:20260825T193440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T193440Z
UID:10002444-1788204600-1788210000@newportnewsva.com
SUMMARY:Norfolk.js: Home-Cooked Software: Building Personal Apps with Obsidian
DESCRIPTION:Discover the freedom of “home-cooked software” with Norfolk.js and Chazona Baum. Learn to build custom\, local-first desktop apps—like time trackers or task boards—using just vanilla JS and plain markdown files in an Obsidian vault. Bring a laptop with Node.js and Obsidian installed\, and leave with a working personal app. RSVP via the event link. – https://www.meetup.com/norfolkjs/events/315906118/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=announce_event&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2&member_id=183507571
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/norfolk-js-home-cooked-software-building-personal-apps-with-obsidian/
LOCATION:400 Granby St\, Norfolk\, VA 23510
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260828T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260828T230000
DTSTAMP:20260825T193440Z
CREATED:20260825T193440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T193440Z
UID:10002443-1787943600-1787958000@newportnewsva.com
SUMMARY:RESONATE
DESCRIPTION:Shape the future of creativity at RESONATE\, an immersive gathering where Hampton Roads artists and technologists collide. Navigate interactive zones across the building\, from hands-on music tech demos and AI workshops to critical legal panels on protecting your art. Discover practical workflows\, connect with top local culture-shapers\, and celebrate at the rooftop closing party. Ticket purchase required. Assembly tenants & members\, see the community portal for a special discount! – https://resonate757.com/
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/resonate/
LOCATION:400 Granby St\, Norfolk\, VA 23510
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260828T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260828T220000
DTSTAMP:20260825T193437Z
CREATED:20260825T193437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T193437Z
UID:10002442-1787940000-1787954400@newportnewsva.com
SUMMARY:RESONATE → A 757 music\, art\, tech\, business\, & community collision
DESCRIPTION:RESONATE IS COMING FOR YOUR TIMELINE 🌀\nNorfolk / Assembly / Aug 28th / 6-10PM\nWe’re talking Grammy award winners on the panel (yeah\, Mike Millions and J Bray pulled up)\, live sets from Shaolinn\, Gee Litt\, and CMRNPRKR\, plus a keynote from Nicky Saunders who built a following from 300k to 2 million and is spilling the actual playbook.\nThis isn’t a corporate tech panel with sad coffee and a slideshow. This is where art\, music\, AI\, and the future of creative work collide in one room. Workshops on business\, tech\, culture.\nReal talk on protecting your art in the AI era. And yes\, there’s a spot on stage for you too if you’ve got something to say.\n757\, this one’s for us. Where local creativity meets the future.\nTickets\, schedule\, everything you need: https://resonate757.com\n﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌\nFULL LINEUP\nKEYNOTE SPEAKER\nNicky Saunders (Art / Tech)\nNavy veteran\, podcaster\, and entrepreneur who runs a marketing agency. Known for growing an online community from 300\,000 to 2 million followers\, Nicky shares insight on how small businesses and entrepreneurs can grow their digital presence authentically. She emphasizes consistency\, which she says is what the algorithm rewards and what wins over users.\nGRAMMY AWARD WINNER PANEL\nMike Millions (Music)\nJ Bray (Music)\nPERFORMANCES\nShaolinn\nGee Litt\nCMRNPRKR\nLEVEL UP & LEARN — Talks\, Workshops\, & Activations\nBrian “Biggs” Booth (Business)\nJay Findlay (Business)\nSelmir (Culture)\nLionel Sapp (Tech)\nElaine (Culture)\nChris Toon (Tech)\nAhn Do (Art)\nBrian Owens (Business)\nTed Patterson (Tech)\nPlus open slots on the board for YOU — because the lineup isn’t locked\, and there’s still room for the right voice.\nWE’RE CALLING ON THE 757\nGot something to say or show off?\nWe’re looking for speakers ready to bring a 30-45 minute talk\, whether that’s music\, art\, tech\, culture\, business\, law\, ethics\, or philosophy. Whatever lane you’re in\, if you’ve got a take that belongs in the room\, we want it on our stage.\nApply to speak or show off your work: https://forms.gle/KMJgUAXjgPTkGq539\nWant to be part of making it happen?\nWe’re calling for volunteers to help bring Resonate to life. If you want in on the ground floor of something the 757 hasn’t seen before\, this is your way in.\nApply to volunteer: https://forms.gle/SLoXVM3fLZs4SQwg6\nNeed a hand getting through the door?\nScholarship applications are open for anyone who wants to be in the room but needs support to make it happen.\nApply for a scholarship: https://forms.gle/ZWMySGGQkjD3XLZZA\nSpeakers\, volunteers\, scholarship applicants\, and anyone who just wants the full details on tickets\, schedule\, and lineup updates: head to https://resonate757.com
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/resonate-%e2%86%92-a-757-music-art-tech-business-community-collision/
LOCATION:Assembly\, 400 Granby St.\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23510\, US
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ORGANIZER;CN="%F0%9F%A7%9C%E2%80%8D%E2%99%80%EF%B8%8F The AI Collective Hampton Roads":MAILTO:aicollectivehr-announce@messages.meetup.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T120000
DTSTAMP:20260825T193433Z
CREATED:20260825T193433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T193433Z
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SUMMARY:S.H.E. Talks August 2026 Fireside Chat with Adia Thompson White
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 8th S.H.E. Talks Fireside Chat of 2026! Our speaker is Adia Thompson White\nJoin us for our Monthly Event Series where we chat in person with our 2024 & 2025 S.H.E. Talks Alumni and get more in depth on their topics.\nOur 19th SHE Talks👄Fireside Chat speaker is the Amazing Adia Thompson White. She will be speaking about “Nothing is Lost”  and answering questions afterwards. This is a relaxed\, more intimate setting. There will be coffee\, tea & other refreshments. We will also have welcome bags as well as a Door Prize! Don’t miss it! We are starting a bit earlier at 10am so that we can mingle longer\, and add a few more vendors. Our intros & speaker still starts promptly at 11am! No worries if you can’t arrive until 10:30.\n👄WHERE: We will be at Love Godesss Women’s Studio near Town Center VB (2 doors down from Mission BBQ) Lots of FREE Easy Parking!\n👄WHEN: FRIDAY 8/28/26 from 10:00am to 12:00 pm. Arrive anytime until 10:30am.\n👄COST: This is only $10 per person and FREE for HRNG Paid Members. Seating is Limited so Please Get your Ticket ASAP on EventBrite. This includes Paid Members.\n👄(1) Sponsor this Event: Be our VIP Event Sponsor- For only $150 -Get lots of Advertising on Social Media as well as via email and at the event! Put your items in a Welcome Bag that each attendee will get\, Bring a retractable banner\, speak for 2 minutes at the event\, and have a table (optional). We will also place your logo on our website leading up to the event.\n👄(2) Large Vendor Tables are Available in the Main Room for only $50 each! Give out your samples and you can also sell your product. You will get 1 minute to speak to attendees about your product. Plus\, put your items in the welcome bag. Please check availability on tickets.\n👄(3) Podcast Room/Small Vendor Tables are Available for only $25 each! Give out your samples and info and also talk to attendees. Use a small table and couch or bring your own 4 or 6 foot table. Please check availability on tickets.\nWe hope to see you there! It is such a fun time.Please Register on EventBrite.\n(due to the nature and dialogue of these converstations\, these events 21 and over unless you don’t have a babysitter :0) )
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/s-h-e-talks-august-2026-fireside-chat-with-adia-thompson-white/
LOCATION:Lovegodesss Women’s Studio\, 116 South Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:AIA CoVA Pecha Kucha Night
DESCRIPTION:Discover a rapid-fire evening of brilliant ideas at PKN Night. Hosted by AIA CoVA\, this high-energy event features passionate speakers sharing exactly 20 slides for 20 seconds each. The pace is designed to spark inspiration and open conversation. Free for AIA CoVA members and $25 for non-members. Assembly tenants & members\, check the community portal for a special discount. – https://aiahr.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=542&ts=1783292941
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/aia-cova-pecha-kucha-night/
LOCATION:400 Granby St\, Norfolk\, VA 23510
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SUMMARY:🧜‍♀️ AICHR | Build and Demo Night (with prizes)
DESCRIPTION:🚀 Build & Demo Night — Where Hampton Roads Ships Real AI\nSomething’s building here. Every Month\, the AI Collective turns into a working garage: laptops open\, ideas flying\, and real projects taking shape in the room. This isn’t a lecture or a watch-along. It’s a build night.\nHere’s how it works\nCome with an idea\, a half-finished project\, or just curiosity. Spend the night building — solo or on a team. Then we demo. Show what you made\, get real feedback\, and see what everyone else is shipping. Working demos beat perfect slides\, every time.\nAndrew and a crew of experienced devs will be in the room the whole night — to pair up\, debug with you\, talk architecture\, or help you scope something you can actually finish by the end of the session. Stuck? We’ll get you unstuck. Just want to talk through an idea? That’s what we’re here for.\n👇 But here’s the bigger picture\nThese nights aren’t the finish line — they’re the on-ramp.\n🔧 Build & Demo Night → sharpen your skills\, form teams\, and get a project off the ground.\n⚡ Hackathons → take those teams and projects into focused sprint competitions and ship something real in 24–48 hours.\n🏆 Regional & National Stages → the strongest projects go on to compete at events like the Startup World Cup (global pitch competition\, $1M grand prize) and SCSP’s AI hackathons ($50K+ prize pools\, frontier-AI & national-competitiveness focus) — and whatever comes next.\nLocal reps → competitive teams → a shot at the biggest stages in tech. The people who show up to build on a random weeknight are the same people who’ll be repping Hampton Roads at a national final. That path starts here.\nWho should come\nDevelopers who want to build more\, and build faster\nFounders & entrepreneurs with an idea to prototype\nDesigners\, PMs\, and “non-technical” folks who want to team up with builders\nAnyone AI-curious who learns best by doing\nYou don’t need to be an expert. You don’t need a team. You don’t even need an idea — plenty of projects need hands\, and plenty of builders are looking for teammates.\nBring: a laptop\, a charger\, and something you want to make real.\nCome build. Demo something. Then let’s take it to the world stage. 🌎\nℹ️ Other bits of info & FAQs\nThis is a free community event\nDrinks or food are available for purchase depending on the venue\nPhotos or videos may be taken for community and marketing purposes\nCome solo or bring a friend\n​​​Is there free parking in the area? Yes. They’ve got lots of spots available in their parking lot.\n​​​Is this free? Yes\, but space is limited. Make sure to RSVP.\n🤝 Organizers & partners\nOrganizers\nThe AI Collective Hampton Roads\n​Platinum partners\nTechArk\nRegent University\nECPI University\nHampton Roads Chamber Foundation\nRetail Alliance & Retail Alliance Foundation\nThe HIVE + City of Virginia Beach\nBronze partners\nAssembly\n757 Collab\n🌍 ​Our parent org\nThe AI Collective is a global non-profit community uniting 1 million+ pioneers – founders\, researchers\, operators\, and investors – exploring the frontier of AI in major tech hubs worldwide. Through events\, workshops\, and community-led research\, we empower the AI ecosystem to collaboratively steer AI’s future toward trust\, openness\, and human flourishing.\nAll attendees and organizers at events affiliated with The AI Collective agree to our privacy policy and are subject to our code of conduct. Additionally\, by registering for this event\, you agree to The AI Collective Hampton Roads chapter photo & video policy.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/%f0%9f%a7%9c%e2%99%80%ef%b8%8f-aichr-build-and-demo-night-with-prizes-3/
LOCATION:Wegmans Cafe\, 4721 Virginia Beach Blvd\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
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