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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:BizConnect Member Weekly Coffee - Colley Avenue Copies
DESCRIPTION:Join BizConnect members for weekly coffee. Come for advice from other business owners\, bring guests to connect with BizConnect members\, bring ideas for partnership opportunities. It’s a great way to end the busy work week and start the weekend.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/bizconnect-member-weekly-coffee-colley-avenue-copies/
LOCATION:Colley Avenue Copies & Graphics\, 2706 Colley Ave suite c\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23517\, United States
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SUMMARY:Williamsburg Business Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Williamsburg Business Mixer! Join us for a night of networking and connecting with local professionals at Paul’s Deli & Neighborhood Restaurant. This event is the perfect opportunity to meet new people\, exchange ideas\, and expand your business contacts. Don’t miss out on this chance to build relationships and grow your network in a casual and friendly setting. We look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/williamsburg-business-mixer/
LOCATION:Paul’s Deli & Neighborhood Restaurant\, 4345 New Town Avenue #STE 100\, Williamsburg\, VA\, 23188\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Meetup,Networking
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SUMMARY:Assembly Day Party
DESCRIPTION:Two Traditions. One Night. Full Alumni Takeover. Join NSU & ODU alumni for a festival-style celebration at Assembly! In the Living Room — a Tiny Desk–style live performance space. On the rooftop — The R&B and Afrobeats Alumni Day Party\, and unforgettable memories under the city skyline. – https://posh.vip/e/assembly-alumni-day-party-2
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/assembly-day-party/
LOCATION:400 Granby St\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States
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