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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/
LOCATION:Buffalo Wild Wings\, 301 S Independence Blvd\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, United States
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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/
LOCATION:Buffalo Wild Wings\, 301 S Independence Blvd\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Women in Business Hampton Roads Coffee Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Join Women in Business at COVA Brewing!\nIt’s completely free\, completely open format\, and designed to make it easy to come as you are. Stop by anytime from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. We’ll do introductions starting at 9 a.m.\nIf you want to be part of it\, click hereto join the email list and get calendar invites. https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/1aТAw7QFaE0y_GHуnu0gL8Mх6C1V1cZjNGz8zX47РKkA/viewform?edit_requested=true
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/women-in-business-hampton-roads-coffee-meetup-2/
LOCATION:COVA Brewing Company\, 9529 Shore Dr\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetup,Networking
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SUMMARY:Becoming a LinkedIn with AI Maverick
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are primarily looking for B-2-B or B-2-C customers\, becoming a LinkedIn Maverick will be one of the best ways to build relations\nIn this workshop\, you will…\nLearn how to target in LinkedIn and build or update your profile to connect with them.\nUse LinkedIn tools you are likely missing.\nUnderstand how AI should and should not be used.\nCreate and maintain a company page.\nUnderstand how to use LinkedIn research and metrics.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/becoming-a-linkedin-with-ai-maverick/
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260511
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SUMMARY:2026 AFCEA Hampton Roads Maritime Operations & Information Warfare Summit
DESCRIPTION:Reach decision‑makers who own the problem.\nSenior leaders from Fleet and type commands\, Naval Information Forces\, systems commands\, and program offices attend to discuss their toughest IW and maritime operations challenges and future requirements. \nAlign with published Navy technology priorities.\nSponsoring demonstrates your commitment to the DON CIO PTA missions and puts your experts in the conversation early.\nBuild relationships that outlast the conference.\nAFCEA forums are specifically valued by Government leaders for the chance to have frank\, technically informed discussions with industry and academia that shape future initiatives and acquisitions.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/2026-afcea-hampton-roads-maritime-operations-information-warfare-summit/
LOCATION:Hilton Norfolk The Main\, 100 W Main St\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Networking
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SUMMARY:May Procurement Cafe: Doing Business with the City of Virginia Beach
DESCRIPTION:Get the inside scoop on navigating the procurement process with the City of Virginia Beach at the upcoming Procurement Cafe.\nGrab a cup of coffee and join us for the Virginia Beach Procurement Café—an interactive\, small-business-friendly workshop designed to help you learn how to do business with the City of Virginia Beach. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to expand your current government contracting work\, this event will provide practical tools and direct access to the City’s Procurement team.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/may-procurement-cafe-doing-business-with-the-city-of-virginia-beach/
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-29/
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-23/
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:Entrepreneur Essentials: Cybersecurity for Startup Healthcare Companies
DESCRIPTION:Protect your healthcare startup from cyber threats\, stay compliant & learn practical strategies to safeguard patient data and build trust.\nOur monthly Entrepreneur Essentials series\, powered by TMoblile\, delivers the practical and technical skills startup companies need—right at your fingertips. Join us for lunch and insights from industry-leading professionals. This month’s session\, “Cybersecurity for Startup Healthcare Companies\,” will explore strategies to protect sensitive data\, manage risk\, strengthen compliance\, and build a secure foundation for growth\, with a particular focus on companies neavigating the healthcare sector.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/entrepreneur-essentials-cybersecurity-for-startup-healthcare-companies/
LOCATION:Bloom Coworking\, 739 High St\, Portsmouth\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bloom Coworking,Business,Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260512T140000
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SUMMARY:Connecting Claude to Everything: The MCP Deep Dive | AICHR
DESCRIPTION:Notice: This meeting will be recorded. By joining and remaining in this meeting\, you consent to being recorded. If you do not consent\, please do not join.\nThis event is capped at 500 attendees. Register now to secure your spot.\nConnecting Claude to Everything: The MCP Deep Dive\nClaude is smart. But right now\, it’s smart in a room with no doors.\nIt can’t check your Slack. It can’t read your database. It can’t update your Notion. It can’t file your GitHub issues. It can’t query your Stripe data. Every time you want Claude to work with your actual tools\, you’re copying and pasting between windows like it’s 2019.\nMCP (Model Context Protocol) is the fix. It’s the universal adapter that connects Claude to Gmail\, Slack\, Google Drive\, Notion\, Asana\, GitHub\, Stripe\, databases\, and 3\,000+ other services — through a single standard protocol. Think of it like USB-C for AI.\nThis session shows you how to connect Claude to the tools you actually use\, with live demos at two levels: Cowork Connectors for everyone (click-to-connect\, no code) and Claude Code MCP Servers for developers (install any server from the ecosystem\, connect to databases and APIs).\nWhat we’ll cover:\n🔌 What Is MCP and Why It Matters The universal adapter that lets Claude talk to any external service. One protocol\, thousands of connections.\n⚡ 10 Connections We’ll Build Live:\nFor Everyone (Cowork Connectors — no code):\nGmail + Calendar — cross-referencing email and meetings in a single prompt\nSlack — summarize channels\, find un-responded messages\, draft replies\nGoogle Drive — search\, read\, and create files across your Drive\nNotion — query databases\, create pages\, search your workspace\nAsana — check overdue tasks\, create tasks\, update status\nFor Developers (Claude Code MCP Servers):\n6. GitHub — review PRs\, create issues\, check CI status\n7. Stripe — query customers\, invoices\, MRR trends\n8. Databases — connect to Postgres/Supabase\, run queries in English\n9. Custom APIs — connect Claude to any REST API (live demo: URL shortener)\n10. Stacking Connections — one prompt that touches 4+ services simultaneously\n🔍 Finding and Installing MCP Servers Where to discover the 3\,000+ MCP servers available\, how to install them\, and how to evaluate which ones are worth adding.\nWho this is for: Two tracks in one event. If you’ve attended any of our previous events and want to connect Claude to the services you use every day — this is for you. Developers will learn how to install MCP servers and connect Claude to databases and APIs. Non-technical attendees will learn how to use Cowork Connectors to connect Claude to Gmail\, Slack\, Drive\, Notion\, and Asana with zero code.\nWho this is NOT for: If you haven’t installed Claude Desktop yet\, start with our free setup guide first. We’re spending our time connecting services\, not installing.\nWhat you’ll leave with: ✅ At least 2-3 new services connected to Claude ✅ A free homework doc with all 10 connection prompts and an MCP installation guide ✅ The framework for finding and evaluating MCP servers ✅ An understanding of how to stack multiple connections in a single prompt\nPrerequisites: — Claude Desktop installed (claude.com/download) — Claude Pro ($20/month) or Max ($100+/month) subscription — Cowork mode accessible — Have login credentials ready for services you want to connect (Gmail\, Slack\, Notion\, Asana\, etc.) — Developers: Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)\n🎙️ Your Speaker Andrew Stafford Co-Lead of The AI Collective Hampton Roads. 25+ years across technology\, cloud architecture\, and AI — including work with Amazon\, NASA\, healthcare platforms\, and enterprise systems. Author of AI for Business. Currently building at the intersection of AI tooling\, agentic workflows\, and practical business automation.\n🏢 For Businesses Want to bring AI automation training to your team? We offer private workshops (lunch and learn\, half-day\, full-day bootcamp)\, conference speaking\, and technical consulting. Book a discovery call\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\nBronze partners\nAssembly\n757 Collab\n🌍 ​Our parent org\nThe AI Collective is a global non-profit community uniting 225\,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/connecting-claude-to-everything-the-mcp-deep-dive-aichr/
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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/
LOCATION:Christopher Newport University\, 1801 Wythe Ct\, Hampton\, VA\, United States
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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-2/
LOCATION:Christopher Newport University\, 1801 Wythe Ct\, Hampton\, VA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260512T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260512T193000
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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/
LOCATION:Christopher Newport University\, 1801 Wythe Ct\, Hampton\, VA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20260513T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20260513T150000
DTSTAMP:20260513T173701
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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-14/
LOCATION:Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center (HRVEC)\, 861 Glenrock Rd\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20260513T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20260513T150000
DTSTAMP:20260513T173701
CREATED:20260505T002419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T003712Z
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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-14/
LOCATION:Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center (HRVEC)\, 861 Glenrock Rd\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20260513T093000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20260513T133000
DTSTAMP:20260513T173701
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T003712Z
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SUMMARY:Mission Start In Hampton Roads Spring 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/MISSIONSTARTMAY2026\n* EVENTBRITE IS NOT THE REGISTRATION PAGE.  USE THE LINK ABOVE *\nDon’t Just Move. Land.\nThe Tactical Operation to Get Your Family Situated in Hampton Roads.\nTHE PROBLEM\nThe “Fog of War” in Transition.\nMoving to a new duty station or transitioning to civilian life is a multi-front battle. You aren’t just looking for a job. You are fighting to secure childcare\, decipher school districts\, understand housing markets\, and navigate complex benefits—all while trying to physically move your household. The Stakes: Without a plan\, you risk “transition drift”—isolation\, gaps in care\, and missed opportunities. Navigating this ecosystem alone is overwhelming.\nTHE GUIDE\nWe Are Your “Baseplate.”\nYou don’t have to figure this out alone. MISSION: START & STAY is the “Intel Map” you need to navigate Hampton Roads.\nWe have assembled a coalition of “Fixers” and “Strategists” from JEB LC Command\, DOL VETS\, Childcare Aware\, and School Liaison Officers to cut through the red tape. We even handle the logistics—our Stroller Valet service ensures you can focus on the mission while your little ones are safe.\nTHE PLAN (YOUR AGENDA)\nWe have organized the chaos into a clear\, tactical operation.\nPHASE 1: GEAR UP (09:30) Check-In & Passport Issue Arrive at Drexler Manor. Drop the stroller with our Valet team. Receive your “Intel Map” (Summit Passport). This is your guide to the day.\nPHASE 2: THE INTELLIGENCE ROUNDS (10:00) Solve the “Life” Problems First Choose your track based on your immediate needs:\n🟢 TRACK A: LANDING THE FAMILY (The Little Creek Room)\nThe School Strategist: Meet 1-on-1 with District Registrars (Norfolk\, Virginia Beach\, Suffolk\, etc.) and JEBLC School Liaisons.\nThe Childcare “Fixer”: Solve subsidy puzzles with Childcare Aware and The Planning Council.\nThe Housing “Fixer”: Consult with Virginia Housing and Relo experts.\n🔵 TRACK B: SHIFTING THE COLORS (Williamsburg Room)\nThe Civic Mapper: Connect with volunteer tribes like Team RWB to find your local community.\nPHASE 3: THE READINESS ZONES (10:30 – 12:30) Prepare for the Career Fight Once the family is settled\, focus on your professional profile:\n🛠️ Zone 2: The Tactical Prep Pit:\nResume Triage: DOL VETS and Hire Heroes USA scrub your resume.\nSpouse Strategy: USO Pathfinder helps with license portability.\nMock Interviews: Pitch coaching with RecruitMilitary.\n🚀 Zone 3: Pathway Partners: Connect directly with SkillBridge anchors and authorized training providers.\n🍸 Zone 4: The Benefit Bar: 1-on-1 analysis of TRICARE (Humana) and SBP/Insurance (Navy Mutual/AAFMAA).\nPHASE 4: THE “TURF WARS” LUNCH (12:00) Geographic Networking Grab a boxed lunch and pick a table based on where you live (Norfolk\, Virginia Beach\, Suffolk\, etc.). The Panel: A “Real Talk” session moderated by the HRVEC Director featuring experts on schools\, healthcare\, and transition success stories.\nSUCCESS (THE OUTCOME)\n13:30 | MISSION COMPLETE The Result: You leave with a finalized resume\, a school plan\, a professional headshot\, and a local support network. The Reward: Completed passports earn a VETTED T-Shirt. The Next Step: You are now fully briefed and “Cleared” for Day Two: The Hiring Event.\nGet Situated. Get Ready. REGISTER NOW\n* REGISTRATION IS COMPLETED WITH THE LINK BELOW * https://engage.theworkforcecouncil.org/register/MISSIONSTARTMAY2026\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-spring-edition/
LOCATION:Drexler Manor Conference Center\, 998 A St\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20260513T173000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20260513T200000
DTSTAMP:20260513T173701
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SUMMARY:Red White & Brew Mixer (Spring Edition) Southside
DESCRIPTION:Grow your Professional network with America’s best companies! If you’re an employer\, please email militarycommunity@theworkforcecouncil.org.\n* REGISTRATION IS COMLETED WITH THE LINK BELOW. NOT EVENTBRITE *\nhttps://engage.theworkforcecouncil.org/register/MIXERMAY26\n* EVENTBRITE IS NOT THE REGISTRATION PAGE/TICKET. USE THE LINKE ABOVE *\nJoin us for an exciting in-person event\, the Red White & Brew Mixer (Spring Edition) Southside\, on Wednesday\, May 13th\, 2026\, at 17:30 (5:30 PM). This event will take place at the COVA Brewing Company in Norfolk\, VA.\nGet ready to connect with professionals from various industries and make valuable connections. Whether you’re searching for a job\, looking to expand your network\, start or grow a small business\, or simply want to socialize with like-minded individuals\, this event has something for everyone.\nAt the Red White & Brew Mixer (Spring Edition) Southside\, you’ll have the opportunity to meet potential employers\, business owners and VETTED community partners\, gain insights from experienced professionals\, and learn about exciting career opportunities in the area. Install the LinkedIn App on your phone and prepare to make a lasting impression!\nDon’t miss out on this fantastic networking event. Mark your calendars for Wednesday May 13th\, 2026\, and join us at the COVA Brewing Company in Norfolk . We can’t wait to see you there!\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/red-white-brew-mixer-spring-edition-southside/
LOCATION:COVA Brewing Company\, 9529 Shore Dr\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T200000
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SUMMARY:YCSD Pitch Night 2026
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to YCSD Pitch Night 2026\, a shark tank–style event where talented high school entrepreneurs will take the stage to present their ideas\, share their passions\, and compete for funding. This is your chance to witness the next generation of innovators in action\, and cheer them on as they bring their visions to life.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/ycsd-pitch-night-2026/
LOCATION:Bruton High School\, 185 E Rochambeau Dr\, Williamsburg\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,Just For Fun,Pitch Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20260514T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20260514T150000
DTSTAMP:20260513T173701
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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-30/
LOCATION:Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center (HRVEC)\, 861 Glenrock Rd\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20260514T093000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20260514T150000
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SUMMARY:NEXT: A Discovery Day (The 757 Career Summit Evolved) (Spring Edition)
DESCRIPTION:The Red\, White & Blue Summit (757 Career Summit: Evolved). For the Service Member AND The Military Spouse.\n* REGISTRATION IS COMPLETED WITH THE LINK BELOW *\nhttps://engage.theworkforcecouncil.org/register/DISCOVERYDAYMAY142026\n* EVENTBRITE IS NOT THE REGISTRATION PAGE. USE THE LINK ABOVE *\nThe 757 Career Summit: Evolved.\nFor the Service Member AND The Military Spouse.\nTHE “SPRAY AND PRAY” CAREER FAIR IS OVER.\nTransitioning is a multi-front battle. For the Veteran: You struggle to translate command authority into corporate language. For the Spouse: You are tired of the “trailing spouse” narrative. You face resume gaps from PCS moves and are often overqualified for the roles you’re offered. The Stakes: Without a strategy\, you risk leaving with a pocket full of business cards\, no interviews\, and no plan for a dual-income future.\nWE ARE YOUR STRATEGIC FILTER.\nNEXT: A Discovery Day is not a standard hiring fair. It is a tactical operation designed to validate both careers.\nWe have curated the region’s top employers using the DEAL Sectors (Defense\, Energy\, Aerospace\, Logistics) to connect you with high-value targets like HII\, Dominion Energy\, and Amazon—companies that understand SkillBridge and Spouse Licensure/Portability.\nTHE PLAN (YOUR AGENDA)\nWe have split the day to maximize your results.\nPHASE 1:MORNING OPS (09:30 – 12:00) Discovery & Filtering Enter the “Opportunity Floor.” If you match the skills\, you don’t just chat—you sign the clipboard to secure a slot for the afternoon.\nThe Headshot Studio: Get a professional photo by Trish Allegre-Smith (Military Spouse Photography).\nStation A: The AI & Document Lab – Essential for Spouses: Use AI to reframe resume gaps and translate volunteer leadership into corporate skills.\nStation B: Innovation HQ – Portable Careers: Explore entrepreneurship and remote business models with 757 Collab.\nPHASE 2: THE BLACK BOX SESSION (12:00 – 13:00) The Convergence Lunch Join us in the Skybox for a “Town Hall” style boxed lunch.\nThe Intel: A “Flight Recorder” debrief featuring 6 alumni\, including a Professional Military Spouse and an Entrepreneur\, sharing unvarnished data on salaries\, rejection resilience\, and the “flight path” to success.\nPHASE 3: AFTERNOON OPS (13:00 – 15:00) Execution & Closing The floor quiets down. This time is for intentional\, scheduled conversations only.\nTrack 1: 15-Minute Scheduled Interviews (Talent Force).\nTrack 2: 30-Minute Strategic Advisory Sit-Downs (Leadership Cohort).\nCHOOSE YOUR COHORT\nWe don’t separate you by “Rank” or “Dependent status.” We separate you by Career Stage.\n🔵 GROUP A: THE TALENT FORCE (Blue Lanyard)\nWho: E1-E6 Veterans & Spouses Entering/Re-entering the Workforce.\nFocus: Technical Skills\, Trades\, Admin\, Healthcare\, and Entry-to-Mid Level Roles.\nHome Base: Little Creek Room.\n🟡 GROUP B: THE LEADERSHIP COHORT (Gold Lanyard)\nWho: E7-O6 Veterans & Professional Spouses (Directors/Execs/Specialized).\nFocus: Strategic Leadership\, P&L\, Project Management\, and Director Roles.\nHome Base: Fort Story Room (“The Skybox”).\nSUCCESS (THE OUTCOME)\nEnd State: By 15:00\, you won’t just have a brochure. You will have a “secured follow-up\,” a tailored resume from our AI Lab\, and a clear path forward for the entire family.\nDon’t navigate the transition alone.\n* REGISTRATION IS COMPLETED WITH THE LINK BELOW *\nhttps://engage.theworkforcecouncil.org/register/DISCOVERYDAYMAY142026\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/next-a-discovery-day-the-757-career-summit-evolved-spring-edition/
LOCATION:Drexler Manor Conference Center\, 998 A St\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T140000
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SUMMARY:Mid-Day Fresh Fruit Reset
DESCRIPTION:Follow the crowd to the fruit bar! We’re serving up a fresh spread of seasonal fruits and fun toppings so you can build your perfect cup while connecting with fellow members. Drop in\, grab a cup\, mix and match your favorites\, add a little something on top\, and enjoy a refreshing moment of flavor and community.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/mid-day-fresh-fruit-reset/
LOCATION:400 Granby St\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20260514T170000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20260514T200000
DTSTAMP:20260513T173701
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SUMMARY:HRNG Board Game Night Sponsored by Anchor Legal Group\, PLLC
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Game Night on the 1st Floor at Anchor Legal Group in VA Beach. No Kids please. This one is for the Adults. Mingle and Network.\nHRNG Board Game Night sponsored by ⚓Anchor Legal Group\, PLLC\nJoin us for a fun and engaging networking event sponsored by Anchor Legal Group\, PLLC\n📍 Location: 233 Business Park Dr. 1st Floor Game Room Area\, Suite 102\n🎲 Enjoy a variety of games to choose from-or feel free to bring your own favorite! Whether you want to play or simply mingle and watch\, there’s something for everyone. Need a quieter spot to focus on your game? Multiple conference-style rooms will be available to keep the noise down so you can strategize and aim for victory!\n⛔ This event is designed to be a relaxed and enjoyable environment for adults only. Sorry\, no  kids please.\n🍕 Complimentary pizza and soda will be served. This is an alcohol- free event. Space is limited\, so be sure to reserve your spot today!\n🎟️ Tickets are just $10 per person\, and free for HRNG Annual Paid Members. Secure your ticket now on Eventbrite and don’t miss out on this fantastic evening of networking and fun!
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/hrng-board-game-night-sponsored-by-anchor-legal-group-pllc/
LOCATION:Anchor Legal Group\, 2 Pollock Dr\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T090000
DTSTAMP:20260513T173701
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SUMMARY:Bike to Work Day
DESCRIPTION:Join Norfolk and goCommute for Bike to Work Day! The event will feature various pit stops with snacks and swag for Norfolk bike riders and commuters. Pedal your ride along the route and make Assembly’s station\, run by WPA and RISE\, and fueled by Three Ships\, your last stop before you head into the building!  – https://www.gocommute.org/events/bike-to-work-day-2026
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/bike-to-work-day/
LOCATION:400 Granby St\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20260515T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20260515T090000
DTSTAMP:20260513T173701
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T003723Z
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SUMMARY:Intern to CEO: Mastering the "Soft Skills" That Drive Hard Results
DESCRIPTION:From intern to CEO\, Shannon Edsall shows how human-first leadership\, resilience\, and soft skills deliver hard results.\nPlease register at the following link: https://engage.theworkforcecouncil.org/register/SHANNONEDSALLMAY152026\nHeadline: Intern to CEO: Mastering the “Soft Skills” That Drive Hard Results\nSpeaker: Shannon Edsall\, CEO of St. Mary’s Home\nThe Hook: In 2011\, she was an intern. In 2023\, she was named CEO. That kind of trajectory doesn’t happen by accident. Shannon Edsall creates leaders.\nWhy This is Unmissable:As a military spouse of nearly 25 years\, Shannon mastered change management before she ever entered the C-Suite. She runs an organization where the stakes are life-and-death (supporting individuals with complex disabilities)\, yet she leads with humor and warmth. If you struggle with burnout or culture in your teams\, you need to hear her playbook on “Human-First Leadership.”\nYou Will Learn:\nThe Intern Mindset: How to keep learning even when you’re in charge.\nMilitary Spouse Agility: Applying the resilience of the home front to corporate chaos.\nCulture Fixes: How to build a high-trust team that actually enjoys the work.\nPlease register at the following link:\nhttps://engage.theworkforcecouncil.org/register/SHANNONEDSALLMAY152026
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/intern-to-ceo-mastering-the-soft-skills-that-drive-hard-results/
LOCATION:Town Point Club\, 101 W Main St\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20260515T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20260515T150000
DTSTAMP:20260513T173702
CREATED:20260512T003723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T003723Z
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SUMMARY:Small Business Lawyer One-on-Ones
DESCRIPTION:Schedule a FREE 30 minute Question and Answer session with Attorney Roberts of Reviewed By Roberts\, PLLC.\nThis time is intended to discuss GENERAL Legal questions and provide GENERAL information regarding legal options and potential routes for resolving or avoiding legal issues. You may also discuss general business related questions and questions as to “what to\,” “how to\,” and “where to.”\nIf you have any questions that require further discussion or legal situations that require closer review\, there are options to book an extended consultation with Attorney Roberts as a client through The HIVE.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/small-business-lawyer-one-on-ones-4/
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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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20260515T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20260515T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T173702
CREATED:20260512T003723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T003723Z
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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-7/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260516T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260516T113000
DTSTAMP:20260513T173702
CREATED:20260512T003725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T003725Z
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SUMMARY:Code + Coffee | Pale Horse Coffee
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a relaxed morning meetup where developers\, designers\, founders\, and tech enthusiasts gather over great coffee to talk shop\, share ideas\, and connect with others in the local tech community.\nCode + Coffee has no formal agenda—just bring your laptop\, a project you’re working on\, a question you’ve been thinking about\, or simply come to meet other people building interesting things. Whether you’re coding\, designing\, experimenting with AI\, launching a startup\, or just curious about technology\, you’ll find friendly conversations and plenty of inspiration.\nExpect:\nGood coffee\nInteresting technical conversations\nPeople sharing projects and ideas\nOccasional spontaneous whiteboard sessions\nDrop in anytime during the meetup window.\nStay for 10 minutes or the whole time.\nIf you’ve been looking for a low-key way to meet other developers in the area\, this is it.
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/code-coffee-pale-horse-coffee/
LOCATION:Pale Horse Coffee – Battlefield\, 1296 Battlefield Blvd S\, Chesapeake\, VA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20260516T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20260516T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T173702
CREATED:20260512T003724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T003724Z
UID:10002143-1778929200-1778932800@newportnewsva.com
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-8/
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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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20260519T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20260519T150000
DTSTAMP:20260513T173702
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T003726Z
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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-31/
LOCATION:Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center (HRVEC)\, 861 Glenrock Rd\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20260519T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20260519T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T173702
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T003727Z
UID:10002146-1779184800-1779192000@newportnewsva.com
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-24/
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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