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, 2019 – December 31, 2019Loan Programs
2019 Goal: $50,000 Approved
Facade Improvement Grant
2019 Goal: 10 Grants Approved
Enterprise Zone Business License and Local Utility Tax Refunds
Number of Businesses Certified or Recertified
E-Commerce Grants
2019 Goal: Process and Approve 5 Grants
Education & Training
January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2019Relationship Building
Building Relationships with Existing Businesses2019 Goal: 500 Consultations
Office Hours/Workshops
One-on-One Contact in Strategic Areas of the City19 Sessions
2019 Goal: 15-20 Sessions
Brooks Crossing Innovation & Opportunity Center
Education, Training and Skill-Building for Citizens in the CommunityBrooks Crossing Innovation & Opportunity Center Visitors
Participating in Programming Meetings
Innovation Lab Visitors
Partnership with Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
31 Business Referrals
Goal: 20 Referrals
2019 Goal: Host 3-5 Sessions Featuring SBDC Programs
Partnership with ODU Innovation
6 Business Referrals
Goal: 4-8 Referrals
2019 Goal: 2-3 Events
Partnerships with SWaM/HUBZone Training & Certification Efforts and Organizations
2019 Goal: 2-3 Sessions
Partnership with Virginia Small Business & Supplier Diversity (VSBSD)
Encourage Contract Participation and Success3 Events
Goal: 2-3 Events
2019 Goal: 10 Sessions
Partnership with Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE)
Assist with Business Planning and Business Counseling
2019 Goal: 15 Sessions
Joint Regional Home-Based Business Program
In collaboration with Peninsula localities and select Chambers of Commerce
8 Sessions
2019 Goal: 9 Work Sessions
General Community Outreach
Participate in Community/Regional Events/Workshops2019 Goal: Participate in at Least 12
YesNewportNews.com Website – Launch & Grow Roadmap
January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2019
to the Launch & Grow Roadmap
Most Visited Page
Arrived via YesNewportNews.com
Average Time on Page
Networking & Innovation
January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2019Start Peninsula
Pitch Weekend Nov. 2019
Coworking Space at 2506 Jefferson Avenue
Construction Progress at 2506 Jefferson Avenue
2% Complete
Building Rehabilitation Underway
