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SUMMARY:Empowering Entrepreneurs: How to Launch & Grow Your Brick-and-Mortar Business
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free\, hands-on workshop designed to equip women and minority entrepreneurs with the tools\, insights\, and connections needed to successfully open and grow a physical storefront. Learn how to select the right location\, navigate legal and financial requirements\, and design a space that draws customers and supports long-term success. Hear from industry experts and a local entrepreneur who’s made it happen right here in Norfolk. \n\n\n8:30am – 9:00am (Networking & Refreshments) \n9:00am – 1:00pm (Workshop Begins)
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/empowering-entrepreneurs-how-to-launch-grow-your-brick-and-mortar-business/
LOCATION:Assembly\, 400 Granby Street\, Norfolk\, VA 23510\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23510\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship
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SUMMARY:Simple Business Plan Bootcamp February 2026
DESCRIPTION:All businesses need a plan to succeed. \nYour plan drives critical decisions and actions that determine whether you succeed or fail. Identifying your core customers\, important activities and key resources can make sure you’re focusing your business on profitability and growth \nUnfortunately\, the business planning process can be confusing and complicated. The format of a traditional business plan can be long\, lengthy and intimidating to write. Knowing what information is critical to include and knowing where to get that information can result in a plan that isn’t helpful or ends up on the shelf ignored. \nIn this two-session class we will take a fresh look at how to create a plan that works for your small business. One that is less confusing\, gives you the ability to make important decisions\, and helps you figure out how to determine what information you really need before you execute the plan. SBDC Manager Eric Byrd will walk you through building your own simple business plan using The Business Model Canvas and other tools so you can easily chart a course for success. \nIn the first session (part one) you will identify the 5 Elements of Your Plan and define the structure of your business concept. This is the foundation of your plan and of your business once you open your doors at launch time. Also in the first session (part one)\, you will discover how to identify your core Customer Segments and Value Proposition to map out what you need to know to turn your idea into an actual operational business. Between the sessions you will do research and gather information about your key customers and value proposition to include in your basic plan. In the second session (part two) you will learn how to use your value proposition information to map out your business model and identify ways to confirm your concept using the data gathering and validation techniques. Also in the second session\, you will be exposed to the three core Business Finance concepts you will need to understand to turn your idea into a functioning business. Throughout the process you will be able to ask questions and identify the specific information you need to have to create the right plan for your specific business. \nSpeaker(s): Eric Byrd\, Manager\, Loudoun SBDC \nFee: $0 No Cost \nTwo Sessions: \n(Part 1) Thursday\, February 5th\, 2025  10:00am – 12:00pm \n(Part 2) Thursday\, February 12th\, 2025  10:00am – 12:00pm \nNOTE: Registration closes 24 hours before start of first class.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/simple-business-plan-bootcamp-february-2026/2026-02-05/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,SBDC
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SUMMARY:Empowering Entrepreneurs: How to Launch & Grow Your Brick-and-Mortar Business
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free\, hands-on workshop focused on launching and growing a successful brick-and-mortar business. Designed to support women and minority entrepreneurs\, this session covers site selection\, legal and financial basics\, and creating a storefront that attracts customers. Connect with industry experts and hear from a local Norfolk business owner who’s made it happen. Networking and refreshments provided. Presented by the City of Norfolk\, B. Grace Design\, and Atlantic Union Bank.  – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-business-entrepreneurship-workshop-tickets-1978619370801
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/small-business-entrepreneurship-workshop/
LOCATION:400 Granby St\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Late Night Coders
DESCRIPTION:Can’t sleep? Stay up all night coding? Or can’t make the usual meetups till the kids are in bed? \nLate Night Coders is a meetup for the rest of us. \nLet’s get together and share what we’re working on\, co-work\, or get help on any problems we’re running into. Some code challenge keeping you up? Bring it to us! \nAnyone is welcome at any experience or sleep-deprivation level. Bring your laptop! Or just come hang out with cool people. \nTurned off guest options\, bring whoever is interested in coming.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/late-night-coders-6/
LOCATION:Buffalo Wild Wings\, 101 S Independence Blvd\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, United States
CATEGORIES:757Dev,Meetup
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: EPOCH Barre Class
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Field Trip to Epoch — to explore the studio and connect. We’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at the space and then move into a Barre class – a music-driven\, full-body workout that uses light weights\, props\, and barre-based choreography to build strength\, alignment\, and endurance. All fitness levels welcome! Please RSVP in the community portal\, as space is limited. – https://community.assemblynfk.com/events/1415642988/field-trip-epoch-barre-class
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/field-trip-epoch-barre-class/
LOCATION:400 Granby St\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States
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