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SUMMARY:Alternative Financing Options for Business & Commercial Real Estate
DESCRIPTION:Where do you go when the bank has to say “No” to your financing need? Theres a world of funding beyond the local branch & it’s growing fast.\nIn this seminar\, discover how non-traditional lenders\, alternative financing tools\, and creative funding strategies can help you secure the financing your business needs. Learn about the many alternative financing options for working capital\, lines of credit\, equipment leasing\, SBA loans to buy real estate or businesses\, and much more. Whether you’re a start-up\, growing\, or buying an existing business\, this session will show you how to access the money you need to grow and move forward. \nShare this location:
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/alternative-financing-options-for-business-commercial-real-estate/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T100000
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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. \nShare this location:
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/one-on-one-business-mentoring-with-score-40/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T100000
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CREATED:20260930T210252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T210429Z
UID:10002578-1791540000-1791545400@newportnewsva.com
SUMMARY:October 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.\nEach month features a different government procurement topic with this month’s session reviewing the different types of bonds and insurance requirements commonly found in government solicitations\, followed by a Q&A session with procurement professionals. \nShare this location:
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/october-procurement-cafe-doing-business-with-the-city-of-virginia-beach/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T120000
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CREATED:20260930T210221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T210428Z
UID:10002569-1791453600-1791460800@newportnewsva.com
SUMMARY:Simple Bookkeeping
DESCRIPTION:Maintaining a business involves relevant bookkeeping.\nThis workshop is designed for business owners desiring a better understanding of their financial management pertaining to their business.\n Bri Smith\, CPA will walk through practical financial concepts that help business owners improve cash flow\, reduce financial stress\, prepare for taxes\, and build a stronger financial foundation. \nShare this location:
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/simple-bookkeeping/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T120000
DTSTAMP:20260930T210211Z
CREATED:20260930T210211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T210211Z
UID:10002560-1791280800-1791288000@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. \nShare this location:
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/one-on-one-business-mentoring-with-score-39/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T200000
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CREATED:20260929T201957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T201957Z
UID:10002545-1790704800-1790712000@newportnewsva.com
SUMMARY:Credit Foundations - Foundation (Level 1)
DESCRIPTION:For individuals who want to understand how credit works\, gain confidence in managing their financial profile\, & avoid costly mistakes.\nBuild Strong Credit. Unlock Opportunity. Create Financial Freedom. \nStrong credit is one of the most valuable financial assets an individual can possess. Whether you’re preparing to purchase a home\, launch a business\, secure funding\, or simply improve your financial health\, understanding how credit works is the foundation for long-term success.\nThe Credit Foundations Workshop is a dynamic\, interactive learning experience designed to empower participants with practical knowledge and proven strategies to build\, repair\, and leverage their credit with confidence. Participants will leave equipped with the tools and action steps needed to take immediate control of their financial future.  \nLevel 1: Foundation\nCredit Education & Financial Awareness  \nWhat’s Included:\nOne-on-one credit education session\nUnderstanding how credit really works\nGuided credit report walkthrough\nEducation on common credit myths and mistakes\nConsumer rights overview\nPersonalized Credit Action Checklist\nPractical next steps to begin improving credit health \nShare this location:
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/credit-foundations-foundation-level-1/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T160000
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UID:10002541-1790686800-1790697600@newportnewsva.com
SUMMARY:Ignite Your Innovation: Unlock NASA Technology
DESCRIPTION:Calling all small business owners\, entrepreneurs\, startups\, faculty & students!\nJoin us for a powerful\, fast-paced session at the HIVE designed to accelerate your business or research using NASA-developed\,NASA-tested technologies.\nHear directly from current NASA licensees as they share firsthand insights into how they successfully navigated the NASA Tech Transfer licensing process. \nShare this location:
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/ignite-your-innovation-unlock-nasa-technology/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T120000
DTSTAMP:20260922T200631Z
CREATED:20260922T200631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T200631Z
UID:10002539-1790676000-1790683200@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. \nShare this location:
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/one-on-one-business-mentoring-with-score-38/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T200000
DTSTAMP:20260922T200631Z
CREATED:20260922T200631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T200631Z
UID:10002535-1790618400-1790625600@newportnewsva.com
SUMMARY:Small Business Grant Pre-Application Workshop
DESCRIPTION:To apply for the Grant\, a business must attend a pre-application workshop from the Virginia Beach HIVE (the “HIVE”) in person or virtually.\n****There are HYBRID events\, being held both in-person and online. The link will be distributed prior to the event.\nYou only need to attend one session.***\nClick here: YesVirginiaBeach.com ~ Small Business Grant  \n*\nThe program seeks to increase access to funding for historically underserved and marginalized small businesses through the use of grants to qualifying businesses. Small\, women\, minority-owned\, veteran\, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses\, 1. are a diverse mix of start-ups and emerging businesses; there are limited capital tools available specifically for this sector of the business community in the City of Virginia Beach. \nShare this location:
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/small-business-grant-pre-application-workshop-7/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T120000
DTSTAMP:20260922T200631Z
CREATED:20260922T200631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T200631Z
UID:10002534-1790589600-1790596800@newportnewsva.com
SUMMARY:Small Business Grant Pre-Application Workshop
DESCRIPTION:To apply for the Grant\, a business must attend a pre-application workshop from the Virginia Beach HIVE (the “HIVE”) in person or virtually.\n****There are HYBRID events\, being held both in-person and online. The link will be distributed prior to the event.\nYou only need to attend one session.***\nClick here: YesVirginiaBeach.com ~ Small Business Grant  \n*\nThe program seeks to increase access to funding for historically underserved and marginalized small businesses through the use of grants to qualifying businesses. Small\, women\, minority-owned\, veteran\, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses\, 1. are a diverse mix of start-ups and emerging businesses; there are limited capital tools available specifically for this sector of the business community in the City of Virginia Beach. \nShare this location:
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/small-business-grant-pre-application-workshop-6/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T113000
DTSTAMP:20260922T200550Z
CREATED:20260922T200550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T200550Z
UID:10002532-1790328600-1790335800@newportnewsva.com
SUMMARY:Pricing Of Your Products and Services
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will help you understand the development to implementation of pricing strategy.\nHow do you turn your dream/passion into a paycheck?\nThis workshop will show pricing works\, how businesses decide how to price an item for a certain amount\, and why certain things cost how as much as they do.\nIt’ll help make sense of how pricing works and\, in turn\, help you learn how to make money and a profit of your own. \nShare this location:
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/pricing-of-your-products-and-services/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T200000
DTSTAMP:20260922T200516Z
CREATED:20260922T200516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T200516Z
UID:10002531-1790272800-1790280000@newportnewsva.com
SUMMARY:Capital Jumpstart Session 2: KIVA Readiness Lab - Interest To Application
DESCRIPTION:: KIVA Readiness Lab – Interest To Application. This session converts readiness into action.\nTopics Covered:\n• How KIVA works and what endorsement means\n• Writing a strong borrower story\n• Determining loan amount and use of funds\n• Preparing documentation\n• Launch timeline strategy  \nTechnology Integration:\nParticipants will use guided Al prompts to draft and refine their borrower narrative and use-of-funds explanation.  \nDeliverables:\n• Draft KIVA Borrower Narrative\n• Loan Use-of-Funds Breakdown\n• 30-Day Capital Launch Plan\n• Eligibility Pre-Screen for Project Neptune endorsement \nShare this location:
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/capital-jumpstart-session-2-kiva-readiness-lab-interest-to-application-2/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T120000
DTSTAMP:20260922T200438Z
CREATED:20260922T200438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T200438Z
UID:10002526-1790240400-1790251200@newportnewsva.com
SUMMARY:Reducing Turnover and Improving Retention
DESCRIPTION:Identify why new hires fail and how businesses can improve fit\, onboarding\, communication\, and expectations in Session 2 by Houston Kidd.\nHiring is one of the most common growth barriers for small and mid-sized businesses\, but many owners do not have access to practical recruiting expertise\, current local labor market insight\, or simple tools to diagnose what is actually breaking down. This program gives Virginia Beach businesses a usable hiring playbook they can apply immediately to attract stronger candidates\, reduce costly vacancies\, and build more reliable hiring systems.\nOverview\nThe Virginia Beach Hiring Playbook is an education-first workforce growth program designed for small anc mid-sized businesses that are struggling to attract\, hire\, and retain reliable talent. The session is practical interactive\, and built around real hiring problems that limit productivity\, revenue\, customer experience\, and business expansion.\nParticipants will leave with a clearer understanding of where their current hiring process is breaking down\, what candidates are responding to in the local market\, and how to create a simple workforce action plan that improves hiring consistency.\nWhy This Program ls Different\nThis is not a generic HR workshop. This program is built from direct\, ground-level interaction with Virginia Beach employers and job seekers. As the local owner of Express Employment Professionals in Virginia Beach\, I am actively speaking with companies\, candidates\, hiring managers\, and front-line workers across the market. Tha! gives participants practical insight into current hiring friction points\, pay expectations\, candidate behavior\, retentior challenges\, and immediate steps businesses can take to compete more effectively for talent. \nShare this location:
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/reducing-turnover-and-improving-retention/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T200000
DTSTAMP:20260922T200428Z
CREATED:20260922T200428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T200428Z
UID:10002519-1790100000-1790107200@newportnewsva.com
SUMMARY:Small Business Grant Pre-Application Workshop
DESCRIPTION:To apply for the Grant\, a business must attend a pre-application workshop from the Virginia Beach HIVE (the “HIVE”) in person or virtually.\n****There are HYBRID events\, being held both in-person and online. The link will be distributed prior to the event.\nYou only need to attend one session.***\nClick here: YesVirginiaBeach.com ~ Small Business Grant  \n*\nThe program seeks to increase access to funding for historically underserved and marginalized small businesses through the use of grants to qualifying businesses. Small\, women\, minority-owned\, veteran\, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses\, 1. are a diverse mix of start-ups and emerging businesses; there are limited capital tools available specifically for this sector of the business community in the City of Virginia Beach. \nShare this location:
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/small-business-grant-pre-application-workshop-5/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T200000
DTSTAMP:20260915T200444Z
CREATED:20260915T200444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T200444Z
UID:10002496-1789495200-1789502400@newportnewsva.com
SUMMARY:Find Your Customer. Grow Your Sales.
DESCRIPTION:Stop marketing to everyone. Start selling to the people who will actually buy.\nDo you feel like you’re working hard but not growing? The problem often isn’t your product or service — it’s that you’re trying to reach everyone instead of focusing on the customers most likely to buy\, stay\, and refer others.\nIn this practical workshop\, Paula Short will help you build a clear picture of your ideal customer\, understand how they think and buy\, and align your message\, your offer\, and your sales approach around them. You’ll leave with a sharper focus on who your business should be targeting — and a practical plan for reaching them\, converting them\, and turning them into loyal repeat customers. \nShare this location:
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/find-your-customer-grow-your-sales-2/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T120000
DTSTAMP:20260908T195202Z
CREATED:20260908T195202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T195202Z
UID:10002492-1789466400-1789473600@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. \nShare this location:
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/one-on-one-business-mentoring-with-score-37/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T120000
DTSTAMP:20260908T195150Z
CREATED:20260908T195150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T195150Z
UID:10002489-1789462800-1789473600@newportnewsva.com
SUMMARY:2026 City of Virginia Beach Industry Day
DESCRIPTION:Your next contract starts with the right connection—join us at Industry Day!\nJoin the City of Virginia Beach for the 2026 Virginia Beach Industry Day. Whether you’re an established contractor\, small business\, consultant\, supplier\, or firm looking to expand your opportunities with the City\, Industry Day is your opportunity to gain valuable insight into upcoming projects\, procurement opportunities\, and the City’s purchasing process. Hear directly from City departments about anticipated contracting needs\, capital projects\, and procurement forecasts while learning how your business can position itself for future opportunities. You’ll also have the chance to build relationships with City staff\, project managers\, procurement professionals\, and fellow members of the business community.  \nEvent Highlights\nLearn about upcoming contracts\, capital projects\, and procurement forecasts.\nHear presentations from City departments and project leaders.\nDiscover how to better position your business for future contracting opportunities.\nNetwork with City officials\, project managers\, procurement professionals\, and industry peers.\nParticipate in an interactive Q&A session to ask questions and provide feedback. \nWhether you’re new to doing business with the City or a seasoned vendor looking to stay ahead of upcoming opportunities\, Industry Day offers the information and connections you need to help your business succeed. Space is limited—register today and take the next step toward doing business with the City of Virginia Beach! \nShare this location:
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/2026-city-of-virginia-beach-industry-day/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T200000
DTSTAMP:20260908T195150Z
CREATED:20260908T195150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T195150Z
UID:10002488-1789408800-1789416000@newportnewsva.com
SUMMARY:Small Business Grant Pre-Application Workshop
DESCRIPTION:To apply for the Grant\, a business must attend a pre-application workshop from the Virginia Beach HIVE (the “HIVE”) in person or virtually.\n****There are HYBRID events\, being held both in-person and online. The link will be distributed prior to the event.\nYou only need to attend one session.***\nClick here: YesVirginiaBeach.com ~ Small Business Grant  \n*\nThe program seeks to increase access to funding for historically underserved and marginalized small businesses through the use of grants to qualifying businesses. Small\, women\, minority-owned\, veteran\, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses\, 1. are a diverse mix of start-ups and emerging businesses; there are limited capital tools available specifically for this sector of the business community in the City of Virginia Beach. \nShare this location:
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/small-business-grant-pre-application-workshop-4/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T120000
DTSTAMP:20260908T195150Z
CREATED:20260908T195150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T195150Z
UID:10002487-1789380000-1789387200@newportnewsva.com
SUMMARY:Small Business Grant Pre-Application Workshop
DESCRIPTION:To apply for the Grant\, a business must attend a pre-application workshop from the Virginia Beach HIVE (the “HIVE”) in person or virtually.\n****There are HYBRID events\, being held both in-person and online. The link will be distributed prior to the event.\nYou only need to attend one session.***\nClick here: YesVirginiaBeach.com ~ Small Business Grant  \n*\nThe program seeks to increase access to funding for historically underserved and marginalized small businesses through the use of grants to qualifying businesses. Small\, women\, minority-owned\, veteran\, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses\, 1. are a diverse mix of start-ups and emerging businesses; there are limited capital tools available specifically for this sector of the business community in the City of Virginia Beach. \nShare this location:
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/small-business-grant-pre-application-workshop-3/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T113000
DTSTAMP:20260908T195142Z
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UID:10002485-1789120800-1789126200@newportnewsva.com
SUMMARY:September 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.\nEach month features a different government procurement topic with this month’s session exploring the RFP Advantage by walking through a Request for Proposal (RFP) and demonstrating how to develop a matching proposal\, followed by a Q&A session with procurement professionals. \nShare this location:
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/september-procurement-cafe-doing-business-with-the-city-of-virginia-beach/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T203000
DTSTAMP:20260908T195138Z
CREATED:20260908T195138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T195138Z
UID:10002483-1789065000-1789072200@newportnewsva.com
SUMMARY:AI and Lead Generation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Led by Andrew Stafford\nLearn practical AI tools and workflows to attract\, qualify\, and convert more leads.\nOverview on how to build AI-assisted outreach and follow-up systems that save time while staying personalized.\nLeave with actionable prompts and templates you can immediately apply to grow your pipeline. \nShare this location:
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/ai-and-lead-generation-workshop-2/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T120000
DTSTAMP:20260908T195052Z
CREATED:20260908T195052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T195052Z
UID:10002482-1789030800-1789041600@newportnewsva.com
SUMMARY:Attracting Better Candidates
DESCRIPTION:Improve messaging\, pay positioning\, job posting quality\, and candidate response in this first session by Houston Kidd.\nHiring is one of the most common growth barriers for small and mid-sized businesses\, but many owners do not have access to practical recruiting expertise\, current local labor market insight\, or simple tools to diagnose what is actually breaking down. This program gives Virginia Beach businesses a usable hiring playbook they can apply immediately to attract stronger candidates\, reduce costly vacancies\, and build more reliable hiring systems.\nOverview\nThe Virginia Beach Hiring Playbook is an education-first workforce growth program designed for small anc mid-sized businesses that are struggling to attract\, hire\, and retain reliable talent. The session is practical interactive\, and built around real hiring problems that limit productivity\, revenue\, customer experience\, and business expansion.\nParticipants will leave with a clearer understanding of where their current hiring process is breaking down\, what candidates are responding to in the local market\, and how to create a simple workforce action plan that improves hiring consistency.\nWhy This Program ls Different\nThis is not a generic HR workshop. This program is built from direct\, ground-level interaction with Virginia Beach employers and job seekers. As the local owner of Express Employment Professionals in Virginia Beach\, I am actively speaking with companies\, candidates\, hiring managers\, and front-line workers across the market. Tha! gives participants practical insight into current hiring friction points\, pay expectations\, candidate behavior\, retentior challenges\, and immediate steps businesses can take to compete more effectively for talent. \nShare this location:
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/attracting-better-candidates/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T200000
DTSTAMP:20260908T194940Z
CREATED:20260908T194940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T194940Z
UID:10002476-1788976800-1788984000@newportnewsva.com
SUMMARY:Small Business Grant Pre-Application Workshop
DESCRIPTION:To apply for the Grant\, a business must attend a pre-application workshop from the Virginia Beach HIVE (the “HIVE”) in person or virtually.\n****There are HYBRID events\, being held both in-person and online. The link will be distributed prior to the event.\nYou only need to attend one session.***\nClick here: YesVirginiaBeach.com ~ Small Business Grant  \n*\nThe program seeks to increase access to funding for historically underserved and marginalized small businesses through the use of grants to qualifying businesses. Small\, women\, minority-owned\, veteran\, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses\, 1. are a diverse mix of start-ups and emerging businesses; there are limited capital tools available specifically for this sector of the business community in the City of Virginia Beach. \nShare this location:
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/small-business-grant-pre-application-workshop-2/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T123000
DTSTAMP:20260908T194934Z
CREATED:20260908T194934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T194934Z
UID:10002473-1788951600-1788957000@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. \nShare this location:
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/creative-capital-innovative-funding-strategies-for-modern-entrepreneurs-14/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T120000
DTSTAMP:20260908T194929Z
CREATED:20260908T194929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T194929Z
UID:10002472-1788948000-1788955200@newportnewsva.com
SUMMARY:Small Business Grant Pre-Application Workshop
DESCRIPTION:To apply for the Grant\, a business must attend a pre-application workshop from the Virginia Beach HIVE (the “HIVE”) in person or virtually.\n****There are HYBRID events\, being held both in-person and online. The link will be distributed prior to the event.\nYou only need to attend one session.***\nClick here: YesVirginiaBeach.com ~ Small Business Grant  \n*\nThe program seeks to increase access to funding for historically underserved and marginalized small businesses through the use of grants to qualifying businesses. Small\, women\, minority-owned\, veteran\, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses\, 1. are a diverse mix of start-ups and emerging businesses; there are limited capital tools available specifically for this sector of the business community in the City of Virginia Beach. \nShare this location:
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/small-business-grant-pre-application-workshop/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T200000
DTSTAMP:20260908T194929Z
CREATED:20260901T193714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T194929Z
UID:10002467-1788890400-1788897600@newportnewsva.com
SUMMARY:Capital Jumpstart: Funding Foundations - Are You Fundable?
DESCRIPTION:This objective of this first session by Howard Hesson helps business owners understand what lenders evaluate and how to prepare accordingly.\nTopics Covered:\n• Types of capital (loans\, grants\, crowdfunding\, KIVA)\n• What makes a business fundable\n• Revenue readiness and financial hygiene\n• Common application mistakes\n• Capital planning fundamentals  \nTechnology Integration:\nParticipants will use Al-assisted tools during the session to generate a personalized Capital Action Plan based on their business stage and funding goals.  \nDeliverables:\n• Capital Readiness Self-Assessment\n• Cash Flow Snapshot Template (if applicable)\n• Al-assisted Capital Action Plan\n• Funding Pathway ldentification Worksheet \nShare this location:
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/capital-jumpstart-funding-foundations-are-you-fundable/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T120000
DTSTAMP:20260901T193714Z
CREATED:20260901T193714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T193714Z
UID:10002466-1788861600-1788868800@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. \nShare this location:
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/one-on-one-business-mentoring-with-score-36/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T113000
DTSTAMP:20260901T193621Z
CREATED:20260901T193621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T193621Z
UID:10002465-1788859800-1788867000@newportnewsva.com
SUMMARY:Real Estate And Your Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Every start-up must wrestle with real estate issues such as location\, zoning\, and lease restrictions\nThe City of Virginia Beach is interested in creating jobs and professional positions from businesses of all sizes and wants to be leader in technology innovation. City of Virginia Beach officials elected and professional\, and particularly members of City council\, wantto know that taxpayers and their constituents benefit from VB EDA activities and expenditures. They want to see not only quantity but quality occupational enhancement. Manufacturing activities are particularly desirable because of not only labor demands\, but spin-off logistic blockchain activities. There is also a constant need for industry alignment of Federal\, and local government contracting assistance\, with emphasis on DoD-related support of goods anc services.\nSmall business entrepreneurs should be directed to local sources of Capital Services\, versus on-of-town/on-line providers. A common mistake a start-up makes is to shop for lowest price\, which typically directs them to on-line provider. This is common for accounting and insurance support. Out-of-town support can never match the interaction with local sources.\nThe City is not uniform\, in terms of geography\, demographics\, or traffic flow. What is needed at the Oceanfront(Tourism Focused Programming)\, is not the same as the Municipal Center\, Airport Industrial Park\, or Towne Center. All entrepreneurs must address these considerations (i.e.\, Market Segmentation) when making short -and- long-term decisions (i.e. Real Estate and Your Small Business) \nShare this location:
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/real-estate-and-your-small-business/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T233000
DTSTAMP:20260901T193604Z
CREATED:20260901T193604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T193604Z
UID:10002455-1788429600-1788478200@newportnewsva.com
SUMMARY:Business Finance Basics
DESCRIPTION:This financial workshop is presented by Vice President and Financial Inclusion Leader Mara Bostelman of Truist Bank.\nThis interactive session will help show you how to build\, manage\, and protect your business for years to come.  \nIn this course\, you’ll learn key elements of business finance basics to manage your cash flow\, explore ways to expand your business\, and understanding insurance for your business.  \nWe’ll also provide valuable take-away resources to help you and your business.\nAgenda:\nManage Cash Flow\nExpand Your Business\nProtect Your Business \nShare this location:
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/business-finance-basics-15/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T200000
DTSTAMP:20260901T193510Z
CREATED:20260901T193510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T193510Z
UID:10002447-1788285600-1788292800@newportnewsva.com
SUMMARY:How To Start A Business
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will help you understand the steps needed to build your business on the right foundations.\nHOW TO START A BUSINESS\nGot an idea? Let’s turn it into a business.\nYou’ve got the idea. But what comes next?\nLLC? EIN? Licenses? Bank account? Insurance? Sales tax?\nStarting a business can quickly feel like a maze of forms\, acronyms and conflicting advice.\nThis practical\, interactive workshop will show you what to do — and in what order.\nYOU’LL LEARN HOW TO:\nTurn your idea into a clear business concept\nChoose the right business structure for you\nUnderstand LLCs\, EINs and business registration\nIdentify the licenses and permits you may need\nUnderstand the basics of home-based business compliance\nSeparate your business and personal finances\nAvoid common and costly start-up mistakes\nCreate a simple roadmap from IDEA → BUSINESS → FIRST CUSTOMER\nHOW TO START A BUSINESS\nNo jargon. No 50-page business plan. Just practical guidance to help you get started.\nWhether you have an idea scribbled in a notebook\, have already started selling\, or simply don’t know where to begin\, this workshop will help you understand the steps needed to build your business on the right foundations.\nYou’ll leave with a clearer understanding of what you need to do\, what order to do it in\, and what your next step should be.\nMEET YOUR SPEAKER — PAULA SHORT\nPaula Short is an entrepreneur\, business advisor and speaker who has experienced the entrepreneurial journey from both sides of the desk.\nShe co-founded and grew a beauty brand in the UK\, taking products from concept to market\, appearing on BBC’s Dragons’ Den\, selling through major retailers and expanding internationally before ultimately selling the business.\nAfter relocating to Virginia\, Paula worked directly with entrepreneurs and small-business owners as a business advisor in Hampton Roads. Today\, she combines that advisory experience with the lessons learned from building her own businesses to help entrepreneurs turn ideas into commercially viable businesses. \nShare this location:
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/how-to-start-a-business/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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