We develop and empower small businesses, start-ups and entrepreneurs.
We support their growth and prioritize long-term sustainability in our City.
Direct Financial Investment
January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2018Loan Programs
2018 Goal: $50,000 Approved
Facade Improvement Grant
[wp_charts title="facade" type="pie" align="aligncenter" data="100,0" margin="5px auto" colors="#0e67af,#e3e3e3"]2018 Goal: 10 Grants Approved
Enterprise Zone Business License and Local Utility Tax Refunds
Number of Businesses Certified
E-Commerce Grants
2018 Goal: Process and Approve 5 Grants
Education & Training
January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2018Relationship Building
Building Relationships with Existing Businesses2018 Goal: 500 Consultations
Office Hours/Workshops
One-on-One Contact in Strategic Areas of the City [wp_charts title="officehours" type="pie" align="aligncenter" data="85,15" margin="5px auto" colors="#0e67af,#ffffff"]17 Sessions
2018 Goal: 15-20 Sessions
Brooks Crossing Innovation & Opportunity Center
Education, Training and Skill-Building for Citizens in the Community0 Citizens
Participating in Programming Meetings
Partnership with Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
[wp_charts title="sbdcreferals" type="doughnut" align="aligcenter" margin="5px auto" data="100,0" colors="#0065b1,#ffffff"]58 Business Referrals
Goal: 20 Referrals
0 Sessions
2018 Goal: Host 3-5 Sessions Featuring SBDC Programs
Partnership with ODU Innovation
[wp_charts title="odureferals" type="doughnut" align="aligcenter" margin="5px auto" data="0,100" colors="#0065b1,#ffffff"]0 Events
2018 Goal: 2-3
SWaM Training & Certification and HUBZone
2018 Goal: 2-3 Sessions
Partnership with Virginia Small Business & Supplier Diversity (VSBSD)
Encourage Contract Participation and Success0 Sessions
(Activities began 2019)
2018 Goal: 10 Sessions
Partnership with Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE)
Assist with Business Planning and Business Counseling
0 Sessions
(Activities began 2019)
2018 Goal: Provide Space 2 Times a Month
Joint Regional Home-Based Business Program
In collaboration with Peninsula localities and select Chambers of Commerce
[wp_charts title="homebased" type="pie" align="aligncenter" data="0,100" margin="5px auto" colors="#0e67af,#ffffff"]0 Sessions
(Activities began 2019)
2018 Goal: 5 Work Sessions
Workforce Connections
Partner with Greater Peninsula Workforce Board and Commonwealth [wp_charts title="workforce" type="pie" align="aligncenter" data="100,0" margin="5px auto" colors="#0065b1,#ffffff"]16 Joint Visits
2018 Goal: Achieve 5-10 Joint Visits to Businesses
General Community Outreach
Participate in Community/Regional Events/Workshops2018 Goal: Participate in at Least 12
YesNewportNews.com Website – Launch & Grow Roadmap
August 1, 2018 – December 31, 2018 (page launched in August)to the Launch & Grow Roadmap
Most Visited Page
Arrived via YesNewportNews.com
Average Time on Page
Networking & Innovation
January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2018Newport News Business Now
[wp_charts title="mypie" type="pie" align="aligncenter" data="95,5" margin="5px auto" colors="#0065b1,#ffffff" width="80%"]49 Articles
2018 Goal: 52 Articles
Start Peninsula
- 1 Main Event Hosted
- 29 Pitch Teams Participated
- 7 Pitch Perfect and Small Group Sessions
757 Accelerate
[wp_charts title="Graduates" type="doughnut" align="aligcenter" margin="5px auto" data="5,0" colors="#0065b1,#ffffff" width="80%"]5 Graduated
2018 Goal: Graduate 5 Companies through the Accelerator
Coworking Space at 2506 Jefferson Avenue
Construction Progress at 2506 Jefferson Avenue
0% Complete
Design Currently Underway