BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Newport News Economic Development Authority (EDA) - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://newportnewsva.com
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Newport News Economic Development Authority (EDA)
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20270314T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20271107T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T200000
DTSTAMP:20261021T210427Z
CREATED:20261021T210427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T210427Z
UID:10002625-1793120400-1793131200@newportnewsva.com
SUMMARY:Estimated Taxes – Simple\, Clear\, and No Surprises
DESCRIPTION:Simplify estimated taxes and learn when\, why\, and how much your small business may need to pay—so there are no surprises.\nTaxes are a part of doing business—but understanding when\, how much\, and why you may need to pay estimated taxes doesn’t have to be complicated.\nThe City of Hampton’s Small Business Division invites entrepreneurs and small business owners to join us for “Estimated Taxes – Simple\, Clear\, and No Surprises\,” a practical workshop designed to take the confusion out of estimated tax payments and help business owners better prepare for their tax obligations.\nDuring this session\, participants will learn the fundamentals of estimated taxes\, including who may need to make estimated payments\, how estimated taxes are calculated\, important payment deadlines\, recordkeeping practices\, and common mistakes that can lead to unexpected tax bills or penalties.\nWhether you are a new entrepreneur\, a home-based business owner\, an independent contractor\, or an established small business owner\, this workshop will provide practical information you can use to better manage your business finances. No complicated tax language. No guessing. No surprises. Come prepared to learn\, ask questions\, and leave with a clearer understanding of how to plan for estimated taxes throughout the year. \nShare this location:
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/estimated-taxes-simple-clear-and-no-surprises/
LOCATION:Ruppert Sargent Building\, 1 Franklin Street\, Hampton\, VA 23669\, Hampton\, VA\, 23669\, US
CATEGORIES:Business
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newportnewsva.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/200735_image-EMniFA.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T110000
DTSTAMP:20261021T210426Z
CREATED:20261014T210437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T210426Z
UID:10002609-1792661400-1792666800@newportnewsva.com
SUMMARY:Borrowing for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Learn about small business borrowing options and how to position your business to secure the funding you need with Truist.\nAt this workshop\, you’ll learn why businesses borrow\, where to turn for funding\, and how the lending process works to get you to a smoother\, smarter\, and often more successful outcome. We’ll also provide valuable take-away resources to help you and your business.\nAgenda:\n· Why businesses need funds\nWhere to find funding\nHow to select the right type of financing\nWhat lenders look for\nThe borrowing process\nHow to create your business borrowing profile\nNext steps after a financing decision \nShare this location:
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/borrowing-for-small-businesses-3/
LOCATION:Ruppert Sargent Building\, 1 Franklin Street\, Hampton\, VA 23669\, Hampton\, VA\, 23669\, US
CATEGORIES:Business
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newportnewsva.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/200734_image-gFOihx.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T200000
DTSTAMP:20261014T210430Z
CREATED:20261007T210436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T210430Z
UID:10002595-1792000800-1792008000@newportnewsva.com
SUMMARY:Is Your Business Ready for Success in 2027?
DESCRIPTION:Prepare your business for 2027! Assess opportunities\, strengthen key areas\, and create an action plan for growth and success.\nIs your business ready for success in 2027?\n2027 is just around the corner—and now is the time to start planning for growth.\nJoin the City of Hampton Small Business Division for “Is Your Business Ready for Success in 2027? The Small Business Development Lab\,” an interactive\, hands-on workshop designed to help entrepreneurs and small business owners turn ideas into action.\nParticipants will work through key areas of business development\, including:\n✔️ Financial readiness\n✔️ Marketing & customer development\n✔️ Operations & business planning\n✔️ Access to capital\n✔️ Contracting opportunities\n✔️ Measurable goals for 2027\nWhether you’re building your business foundation or preparing for your next stage of growth\, you’ll leave with a clearer understanding of where your business stands\, where opportunities exist\, and what steps to take next.\nYour 2027 success starts with the work you do today. \nShare this location:
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/is-your-business-ready-for-success-in-2027/
LOCATION:Ruppert Sargent Building\, 1 Franklin Street\, Hampton\, VA 23669\, Hampton\, VA\, 23669\, US
CATEGORIES:Business
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newportnewsva.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/200668_image-OYv9a2.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T140000
DTSTAMP:20260929T202041Z
CREATED:20260929T202041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T202041Z
UID:10002551-1790769600-1790776800@newportnewsva.com
SUMMARY:Supporting Home-Based Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Supporting Home-Based Businesses and discover resources to help you start\, grow\, and strengthen your Hampton business.\nHome based businesses are an important part of Hampton’s small business community. From entrepreneurs turning a passion into a business to establish operating from home\, these businesses contribute to our local economy and create pathways to entrepreneurship.\nThe City of Hampton Small Business Division is committed to supporting home-based business entrepreneurs with the information\, resources\, and connections they need to start\, operate\, and grow their businesses.\nJoin us for Supporting Home-Based Businesses and learn more about the resources available to help you move your home-based business forward.\nWhether you’re thinking about starting a business from home or already operating one\, your home-based business is a business – and we’re here to support you. \nShare this location:
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/supporting-home-based-businesses/
LOCATION:Ruppert Sargent Building\, 1 Franklin Street\, Hampton\, VA 23669\, Hampton\, VA\, 23669\, US
CATEGORIES:Business
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newportnewsva.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/199106_image-oooXm4.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T120000
DTSTAMP:20260915T200444Z
CREATED:20260915T200444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T200444Z
UID:10002499-1789552800-1789560000@newportnewsva.com
SUMMARY:How to Build Credit for Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to build strong business credit\, improve financing opportunities\, and position your business for long-term growth and success.\nBuilding strong business credit can help position your company for financing\, strengthen vendor relationships\, and create opportunities for long-term growth.\nThe City of Hampton Small Business Division\, in conjunction with Atlantic Union Bank\, invites Hampton entrepreneurs and small business owners to join us for How to Build Credit for Your Business.\nWhether you’re just starting your business or looking to strengthen your existing business’s financial foundation\, this workshop will provide valuable information to help better understand business credit and take steps towards becoming more credit ready. \nShare this location:
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/how-to-build-credit-for-your-business/
LOCATION:Ruppert Sargent Building\, 1 Franklin Street\, Hampton\, VA 23669\, Hampton\, VA\, 23669\, US
CATEGORIES:Business
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newportnewsva.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/199105_image-Szzp5H.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T200000
DTSTAMP:20260908T194929Z
CREATED:20260901T193754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T194929Z
UID:10002468-1788890400-1788897600@newportnewsva.com
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. \nShare this location:
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/finances-with-score/
LOCATION:Ruppert Sargent Building\, 1 Franklin Street\, Hampton\, VA 23669\, Hampton\, VA\, 23669\, US
CATEGORIES:Business
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newportnewsva.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/199104_image-W082bg.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T120000
DTSTAMP:20260901T193548Z
CREATED:20260901T193548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T193548Z
UID:10002451-1788343200-1788350400@newportnewsva.com
SUMMARY:Small Business Finance Basics
DESCRIPTION:Ready to finance your small business? Join Hampton & Truist Bank to learn financing basics and position your business for success!\nReady to take the next step toward financing your small business? Join the City of Hampton Small Business Division\, in collaboration with Truist Bank\, for a Small Business Financing Basics Workshop designed to help entrepreneurs better understand their financing process can help position your business for success. Whether you’re launching a new business\, expanding an existing business\, purchasing equipment\, or seeking working capital\, understanding the financing process can help position your business for success. \nShare this location:
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/small-business-finance-basics/
LOCATION:Ruppert Sargent Building\, 1 Franklin Street\, Hampton\, VA 23669\, Hampton\, VA\, 23669\, US
CATEGORIES:Business
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newportnewsva.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/199103_image-4OlGYC.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T140000
DTSTAMP:20260825T193432Z
CREATED:20260818T192039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T193432Z
UID:10002434-1787832000-1787839200@newportnewsva.com
SUMMARY:Funding Opportunities for the 5 Stages of Business
DESCRIPTION:From startup to scale\, learn how to attract funding\, prepare your business\, and access the capital you need to grow.\nExplore the funding opportunities available at each stage of business growth\, from startup to scale. This practical workshop will help entrepreneurs understand what different funders look for\, the business model and financial readiness needed at each stage\, and how tools such as pitch decks\, data rooms\, investor updates\, and term sheets support the funding process. Participants will also learn strategies for financing their ventures and leveraging the entrepreneurial ecosystem to access capital\, resources\, and relationships. \nShare this location:
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/funding-opportunities-for-the-5-stages-of-business/
LOCATION:Ruppert Sargent Building\, 1 Franklin Street\, Hampton\, VA 23669\, Hampton\, VA\, 23669\, US
CATEGORIES:Business
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newportnewsva.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/197617_image-cGxTJR.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T120000
DTSTAMP:20260818T191935Z
CREATED:20260811T192110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T191935Z
UID:10002419-1787133600-1787140800@newportnewsva.com
SUMMARY:Business Loan Readiness
DESCRIPTION:Ready for business financing? Learn what lenders look for and how to prepare your business for a successful loan application.\nIs your business ready to apply for financing? Join Atlantic Union Bank for a practical workshop on Business Loan Readiness designed to help small business owners understand what lenders look for when reviewing a loan application. Participants will learn how to prepare their financial documents\, strengthen their business profile\, evaluate borrowing needs\, and take the next steps toward securing financing. \nShare this location:
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/business-loan-readiness/
LOCATION:Ruppert Sargent Building\, 1 Franklin Street\, Hampton\, VA 23669\, Hampton\, VA\, 23669\, US
CATEGORIES:Business
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://newportnewsva.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/197615_image-RYP8L3.png
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR