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SUMMARY:Portsmouth EDA Business Investment Grants NOW OPEN!
DESCRIPTION:The Portsmouth Economic Development Authority (EDA) focuses on and supports the City’s growing entrepreneurship and small business community through two Business Investment Grant programs and one Real Property Investment Grant program. \nGrant programs are tailored to help new businesses\, growing businesses\, and established organizations making additional investments in the City of Portsmouth. \nIn an effort to further assist entrepreneurship efforts\, we have partnered with the Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center\, the Carolinas-Virginia Minority Supplier Development Council and Operation HOPE to provide workshops that will guide business owners through the steps of their first\, or updating their current\, business plan\, Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Information Sessions\, and small business workshops. \nWe have also partnered with the City’s Commissioner of the Revenue’s Office\, Permits and Building Inspections Department\, and Planning and Zoning Department to offer quarterly grant information sessions that will prepare interested business and property owners for each grant application round. \nPlease send your questions regarding the grant programs through our Contact Us Form or by calling us at 757.393.8804. Look for frequent updates on our Facebook page! \nApplications for the 2025 Fiscal Year are open in the grant rounds listed below for the Smart Start Business Development Grant and the Smart Start Business Acceleration Grant. Due to the overwhelming response of the Real Property Investment Grants on Round 1: July 1-31\, 2025\, the Real Property Investment Grant Program is now closed for FY26. Please stay tuned for future funding availability and opportunities. \nRound 3: January 1-31\, 2026\nRound 4: April 1-30\, 2026
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/portsmouth-eda-business-investment-grants-now-open/
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship
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SUMMARY:Home-Based Business: Tech-Savvy Business Management Tools
DESCRIPTION:Running a home-based business comes with unique challenges—juggling tasks\, staying organized\, managing clients\, and handling marketing\, all while working from home. The right tools can make all the difference! \nIn this webinar\, you’ll discover essential tools and software that will simplify your operations\, boost productivity\, and help you focus on what really matters—growing your business. Whether you’re just starting or looking to optimize your workflow\, this webinar will provide you with practical insights and strategies to streamline your home-based business. \n\nHome-Based Business: TBD \nSpeaker(s): TBD \nCo-Sponsor(s): Co-Sponsored by the Peninsula Home-Based Business Network (York County\, Hampton\, James City County\, Williamsburg\, Poquoson\, Newport News\, & Gloucester departments of Economic Development) \nQuestions? Please call 757-664-2592 \n\n  \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/home-based-business-tech-savvy-business-management-tools/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,Information Session,SBDC
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SUMMARY:AIA Coastal Virginia Speaker Series: George Miller
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a talk with George Miller\, FAIA\, retired COO of Pei\, Cobb\, Freed & Partners and 2010 AIA president. His work includes the Meyerson Symphony Center\, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame\, and international landmarks worldwide. Tenants & members\, see the community portal for a special discount. – https://aiahr.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=490
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/aia-coastal-virginia-speaker-series-george-miller/
LOCATION:400 Granby St\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States
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SUMMARY:The AI Collective HR • AI & Project Management
DESCRIPTION:Join us for another AI Collective Hampton Roads event! Whether you’re an AI professional\, researcher\, student\, or simply curious about artificial intelligence\, this meetup offers a relaxed environment to connect with fellow enthusiasts in the Hampton Roads area. Come share your interests\, discuss the latest developments\, and help shape the future of our local AI community. \nAgenda: \n\nWelcome & Introductions: Meet the organizers and fellow attendees.\nOpen Discussion: Share your interests and what you hope to gain from the group.\nAI News Highlights: Brief overview of recent major AI developments to spark conversation.\nNetworking: Engage in informal chats over refreshments.\n\n  \nWe look forward to seeing you there and building a vibrant AI community in the 757 area!
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/the-ai-collective-hr-ai-project-management/
LOCATION:ECPI University\, 5555 Greenwich Road\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, United States
CATEGORIES:Information Session,Meetup,Networking
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