2021 Small Business Outreach Dashboard

2021 2020 2019 2018

We develop and empower small businesses, start-ups and entrepreneurs.
We support their growth and prioritize long-term sustainability in our City.

Relationship Building, Grants & Loans

Training Opportunities & Activities

Entrepreneurial Development

YesNewportNews.com Website – Launch & Grow Roadmap

January 1, 2021 – February 28, 2021

758 Visitors

to the Launch & Grow Roadmap

2nd

Most Visited Page

541 Visitors

Arrived via YesNewportNews.com

5 Minutes

Average Time on Page

Relationship Building, Grants & Loans

January 1, 2021 – February 28, 2021

Relationship Building

Building Relationships with Existing Businesses
43

Consultations

2021 Goal: Contact 100 Existing Businesses

Newport News Business Now

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2 Articles

2021 Goal: 12 Articles

Facade Improvement Grants

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0 Grants

2021 Goal: Process and Approve 10 Grants

 

e-Commerce Grants

0 Grants

2021 Goal: Process and Approve 5 Grants

Loan Programs

$0k

2021 Goal: $50,000 Approved

Training Opportunities & Activities

January 1, 2021 – February 28, 2021

Office Hours

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0 Sessions

2021 Goal: 10-12 Sessions

Brooks Crossing Innovation & Opportunity Center

Education, Training and Skill-Building for Citizens in the Community
704

Brooks Crossing Innovation & Opportunity Center Visitors

0 Citizens

Participating in Programming Meetings

0

Innovation Lab Visitors

Partnership with Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

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31 Business Referrals

Goal: 12 Referrals

2 Sessions

2021 Goal: 3-5 Sessions Featuring SBDC Programs

Partnership with Virginia Small Business & Supplier Diversity (VSBSD)

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0 Events

Goal: 2-3 Events

0 Sessions

2021 Goal: 10 Sessions

Partnership with Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE)

Assist with Business Planning and Business Counseling
0 Sessions

2021 Goal: 15 Sessions

Partnerships with SWaM/HUBZone Training & Certification Efforts and Organizations

0 Sessions

2021 Goal: 2 Sessions

 

Presentations and Community Meetings

Participate in Community/Regional Events/Workshops
6 Activities

2021 Goal: Participate in at Least 12

 

Entrepreneurial Development

January 1, 2021 – February 28, 2021

Start Peninsula

Core Team Meeting Jan. 2021

Virtual Event Feb. 2021

2 Events

2021 Goal: 3 Micropitch Competitions, 4 Pitch Perfect Events

757 Collab

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0 Graduates

2021 Goal: Graduate 5 Companies through the Accelerator

1 Events

The Offices @ Two Five & J

Construction Progress at 2506 Jefferson Avenue

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100% Complete

Grand Opening June 2021

Joint Regional Home-Based Business Program

In collaboration with Peninsula localities and select Chambers of Commerce

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0 Sessions

2021 Goal: 9 Work Sessions

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