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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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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: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-27/
LOCATION:Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center (HRVEC)\, 861 Glenrock Road #Suite 220\, Norfolk\, VA 23502\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23502\, US
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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-27/
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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SUMMARY:MISSION START in Hampton Roads Summer Edition
DESCRIPTION:The Tactical Operation to Get Your Family Situated in Hampton Roads.\n* REGISTRATION IS COMPLETED WITH THE LINK BELOW * https://engage.theworkforcecouncil.org/register/MISSIONSTARTSEP26\n* EVENTBRITE IS NOT THE REGISTRATION PAGE. USE THE LINK ABOVE *  \nDon’t Just Move. Land.\nYour Ultimate Welcome-to-the-Neighborhood Tactical Playbook!\nMoving to a new duty station or trading the uniform for civilian life can feel like a multi-front battle. You aren’t just looking for a paycheck—you’re trying to secure quality childcare\, decode school districts\, track down the right neighborhood\, and unlock your hard-earned benefits\, all while living out of cardboard boxes.\nDoing it alone? Overwhelming. Doing it with a squad of insider experts? That’s called a winning strategy.\nThink of MISSION: START & STAY as your ultimate VIP pass to Hampton Roads. We’ve rounded up a powerhouse coalition of “Fixers” and “Strategists” from JBLE Command\, DOL VETS\, Childcare Aware\, and School Liaison Officers to cut right through the red tape for you and your family.\n👶 Bring the Whole Crew! Military families are the heart of this event\, so yes\, kids are absolutely welcome! We’ll have a dedicated “stroller parking lot” and plenty of fun\, engaging activities to keep the little ones smiling while you get the intel you need.\nTHE PLAYBOOK: YOUR AGENDA\nWe’ve organized the chaos into a high-energy\, easy-to-navigate day.\n🎒 0930 | GEAR UP! Check-In & Passport Issue\nRoll up to the Fort Eustis Club\, grab a coffee\, and claim your Summit Passport. This is your personal guide to the day—and your ticket to some awesome swag.\n🕒 0930 – 1330 | EXPLORE THE ZONES\nTake the morning at your own pace and hit the areas that matter most to your family:\nTHE BALLROOM: The Military Thriving Sphere\nZone A: Future & Career: Discover awesome career paths. Connect face-to-face with SkillBridge anchors\, authorized training providers\, and top-tier higher education institutions.\nZone B: Life & Home: Solve the “life” puzzles first. Meet with your local military community anchors to get answers on housing\, childcare\, and local life.\nZone C: The Benefits Lane: Claim the support you’ve rightfully earned. Talk directly with experts who know the ins and outs of your military benefits.\nTHE VICTORY ROOM: The Tactical Prep Pit\nResume Triage: Get 1:1 assistance and learn how to use AI to make your resume jump to the top of the pile.\nSpouse Strategy Hub: Shoutout to our military spouses! The USO Pathfinder team is on deck to help you tackle professional license portability and local career growth.\nMock Interviews: Shake off the nerves with quick pitch coaching from the pros at RecruitMilitary.\n🥪 1200 | GRAB & GO LUNCH\nHungry? We’ve got you covered. Fuel up with a complimentary lunch. (First come\, first served—so don’t map your route too far from the food!)\n🎤 1230 | POWER PANEL & NETWORKING\nPull up a chair\, meet some new friends\, and learn from a panel of inspiring industry leaders who are veterans and military spouses themselves. They’ve been in your boots and know exactly how to thrive in Hampton Roads.\n🏆 1330 | MISSION COMPLETE!\nThe Result: You walk out the door with a sharper resume\, a solid school plan\, and a brand-new local support network.\nThe Reward: Turn in your completed Summit Passport and score an exclusive VETTED T-Shirt!\n👀 BUT WAIT… THERE’S MORE!\nYou are now officially briefed and “Cleared” for the rest of the epic Red\, White & Blue Summit. Your passport keeps you moving right into these next events:\nPART 2: The Red\, White & Brew Mixer 🍻\nWhen: SAME DAY (Sept 9)\, 1730 – 2000\nWhere: Coastal Fermentory (Uptown Location in Newport News)\nThe Vibe: Unwind\, grab a drink\, and mingle with local leaders\, employers\, and fellow military veterans & spouses in a fun\, relaxed setting.\nPART 3: The Big Day 2 Lineup 📸\nWhen: Next Day (Sept 10)\, 0930 – 1500\nWhere: Back at the Fort Eustis Club\nThe Vibe: A massive hiring event with military community anchors\, a completely free professional headshot studio for your LinkedIn profile\, and another complimentary Grab-n-Go lunch!\nFeatured Attraction: The HII NNS Mobile Experience (MX) Trailer! Newport News Shipbuilding is bringing their massive\, high-tech 1\,000-square-foot interactive trailer. It will be on-site all day long for you and the kids to explore. Step inside to check out the cutting-edge future of digital shipbuilding\, try out virtual/augmented reality simulators\, test your skills on a welding simulator\, and learn directly from the region’s largest industrial employer about incredible local career paths!\nGet Situated. Get Ready. Let’s Build Your Community. \n* REGISTRATION IS COMPLETED WITH THE LINK BELOW* https://engage.theworkforcecouncil.org/register/MISSIONSTARTSEP26\n* EVENTBRITE IS NOT THE REGISTRATION PAGE. USE THE LINK ABOVE *\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/mission-start-in-hampton-roads-summer-edition/
LOCATION:The Fort Eustis Club\, 2123 Pershing Avenue\, Newport News\, VA 23604\, Newport News\, VA\, 23604\, US
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