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SUMMARY:Cox Communications Small Business Leadership Academy
DESCRIPTION:Register Today for the 9-Week Virtual Program: May 5\, 2026 to July 7\, 2026\nLearn how to market your business\, increase revenue\, enhance your management skills and more! Old Dominion University’s Strome College of Business\, in partnership with Cox Communications\, is providing education and strategies to help your business grow through the Small Business Leadership Academy.\nCox will award scholarships to accepted vendors or business customers to cover tuition for the program. Reserve your spot by April 30\, 2026.\nParticipation Requirements\nMust be an existing business with a Federal Employer Identification Number; for-profit businesses only\nOpen to both businesses and vendors\, with registered Cox Communications vendors or business customers given priority \nShare this location:
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SUMMARY:Before You Build: How to Define the Right MVP for Your Startup
DESCRIPTION:Featuring LaToya Allen\, Founder of NoteLoft\n​Building too early—or building too much—is one of the most expensive mistakes an early-stage founder can make. Before you write a single line of code or hire a designer\, you need a roadmap that prioritizes revenue over “feature creep.”\n​Join LaToya Allen\, founder of NoteLoft and veteran software engineer\, for a high-impact session on defining a lean\, investor-ready MVP. With 13 years of experience building for both startups and enterprise\, LaToya will show you how to cut through the noise and ship what actually matters.\n​In this session\, we’ll cover:\n​The “Problem First” Framework: Identifying the single most important hurdle your product must clear.\nFeature Prioritization: How to ruthlessly decide what stays and what goes in V1.\n​The AI Litmus Test: Does AI actually belong in your MVP\, or is it a distraction?\nRoadmapping: Creating a path from initial launch to a scalable\, revenue-focused product.\n​Whether you’re a solo founder or leading an executive team\, this talk will give you the tools to ship faster than your competitors can hire. \nShare this location:
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/before-you-build-how-to-define-the-right-mvp-for-your-startup/
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SUMMARY:INNOVATE Cyber Virtual Student Showcase & Pitch Event
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to invite you to the upcoming INNOVATE Cyber Virtual Student Showcase & Pitch Event on Tuesday\, April 21 at 5:00 PM (ET) via Zoom.\nThis high-impact\, experiential learning event highlights the innovative work of undergraduate student teams across the Commonwealth of Virginia who have spent the semester tackling real-world cybersecurity challenges using a design thinking mindset and a human-centered approach.\nJoin us to:\nHear student pitches and innovative cybersecurity solutions with a human-centered approach\nLearn about their journeys and experiences\nExplore emerging talent and opportunities for deeper collaboration\nDate: Tuesday\, April 21\nTime: 5:00 PM (ET)\nLocation: Zoom Webinar – Join from anywhere\nRegister at this link to join us! \nShare this location:
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/innovate-cyber-virtual-student-showcase-pitch-event/
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Buyer Persona: Mastering your Ideal Client
DESCRIPTION:Most startup founders navigate their growth using a paper map—they filter for job titles and industries\, then wonder why their “perfect” leads aren’t biting. In 2026\, a job title is just a coordinate; it doesn’t tell you the weather\, the current\, or if the fish are even there.\n​In this high-impact session\, we’re moving past static personas and into dynamic ICPs. We’ll show you how to stop “sailing blind” by using:\n​🔍 The Paper Map (Searchable Layer): The objective filters you use to build your list (Industry\, Stage\, Title).\n​🧠 The Deep-Sea Sonar (Learnable Layer): The hidden psychological traits you need to earn (Motivations\, Buying Behavior\, Risk Tolerance).\n​🧭 The Tactical Compass (The Bridge): The system for translating those deep “pings” into “clues” you can actually find and act on.\n \n​Stop guessing and start navigating. We’ll cover how to find this data\, how to verify it through behavior\, and why speaking where your audience already hangs out beats screaming into the void. \nShare this location:
URL:https://newportnewsva.com/event/beyond-the-buyer-persona-mastering-your-ideal-client/
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