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SUMMARY:Expanding Black Male Authenticity & Creativity by I SEE YOU BRO
DESCRIPTION:Come out for candid conversations and real talk — it’s more than just a round table\, it’s a community coming together to share. This month\, they’ll be discussing expanding black male authenticity & creativity led by Dr. O’Shan D. Gadsden\, Applied Psychologist & Author. – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/i-see-you-bro-presents-the-lab-tickets-1623373215989?aff=erelexpmlt
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/the-lab-by-i-see-you-bro-2/
LOCATION:400 Granby St\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States
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SUMMARY:SBA Loan Programs: Up to $5 million Available for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Small Business Administration loans can be used for a wide variety of needs including working capital\, purchases of inventory and equipment\, refinancing business debt\, buying a business\, and the purchase or construction of owner-occupied commercial real estate. \nDuring this webinar\, we will discuss the three main SBA Loan Programs – 7(a)\, 504 and Microloans. You will receive guidance on…. \n\nwhat to do before approaching a lender\nwhat the SBA application process looks like\nhow to find SBA lenders\n\nThis event is part of Capital Pathways\, a no-cost program from the Virginia SBDC that helps small businesses get the funding they need to grow. The program is designed for very small (fewer than 10 employees)\, emerging\, and growth-ready businesses that face challenges accessing traditional financing. It offers hands-on group learning\, guided implementation\, and extended one-on-one support focused on strengthening your finances\, loan applications\, and legal setup. \nRegister now to save your spot! \nA confirmation email with the Zoom login information will be sent after registration – a day before before the event – please be on the lookout for it.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/sba-loan-programs-up-to-5-million-available-for-small-businesses/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship
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SUMMARY:Breaking Down Barriers in Tech Employment
DESCRIPTION:Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of both the opportunities and the obstacles in Hampton Roads’ tech landscape—recognizing that while pathways into tech are often perceived as gated behind degrees\, years of experience\, or security clearances\, there are increasingly valid alternatives that reduce those barriers. They’ll learn how certifications\, apprenticeships\, transferable skills (including military experience)\, and structured support programs can open doors that traditional hiring practices may have previously closed. The event will also emphasize the importance of networking and relationship-building as tools to bypass rigid application filters\, while highlighting real success stories that demonstrate how individuals have overcome these challenges and transitioned into meaningful tech careers. Ultimately\, attendees will leave feeling empowered with actionable knowledge and the reassurance that the region is actively working to remove systemic barriers and create a more inclusive\, accessible tech community. \nBreaking Down Barriers in Tech Employment brings together business leaders\, hiring managers\, technologists\, and community advocates for a powerful evening centered on expanding access\, opportunity\, and diversity in the tech workforce.\nThe event features: \n\nA professional networking hour with drinks and hors d’oeuvres\nAction-focused dialogue around inclusion\, recruitment\, and workforce development\nA moderated panel discussion featuring regional tech and economic development leaders including:\n\nPanelists: \n\nShawn Avery\, President & CEO\, Hampton Roads Workforce Council\nJohnny Garcia\, Ph.D. Chief Executive Officer\, SimIS\,  Inc.\nKasia Grzelkowski\, President & CEO\, VersAbility Resources\n\nModerator: \n\nBlair Durham\, Co-Founder/CEO\, Black BRAND\n\nEmcee \n\nFrancesca Garcia Moncion\, Board Member\, Hispanic Chamber of Coastal Virginia\n\n  \nAttire: Business attire is recommended
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/breaking-down-barriers-in-tech-employment/
LOCATION:Rivers Casino Portsmouth\, 3630 Victory Blvd\, Portsmouth\, VA\, 23701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Tech
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SUMMARY:🧜‍♀️ AICHR | Build night
DESCRIPTION:🏗️ A space to build. A place to belong. \nBuild Night is a casual\, high-energy working session in downtown Norfolk designed for builders\, founders\, creatives\, technologists\, and the AI-curious. \nNo panels. No long talks. \nJust real people\, real projects\, and real momentum. \nTed Patterson will be hosting and facilitating the evening\, making introductions\, helping people find collaborators\, and creating space for meaningful conversations and hands-on building. \n🔧 What you can do at Build Night \n\nWork on your startup idea\nVibe code with others and get live feedback\nBuild AI agents\, automations\, or no-code tools\nRefine your portfolio\nTalk through a career pivot into AI\n\nWhether you are actively shipping something or just exploring your next move\, this is your room. \n⏰ Arrival details (IMPORTANT)\nTed or someone on the AICHR team will be downstairs to welcome everyone. \nDoors will be open and we will be receiving guests from 6 PM to 6:30 PM. \nAfter 6:35 PM\, latecomers may not be able to access the building\, so please plan to arrive within that 30-minute window. \nPublic parking is free for two hours\, which makes it easy to drop in\, plug in\, and get to work. \nWho this is for \n\nBuilders who want community while they create\nProfessionals exploring AI and automation\nStudents building their first portfolio pieces\nFounders looking for feedback\n\nYou do not need to be an expert. \nYou just need to show up ready to build. \nℹ️ Other bits of info & FAQs \n\nThis is a free community event\nDrinks or food are available for purchase depending on the venue\nPhotos or videos may be taken for community and marketing purposes\nCome solo or bring a friend\n​​​Is there free parking in the area? Yes. Parking is available along E. Main St and in downtown Norfolk for free after 6pm. If street parking isn’t available\, parking will also be available at the Waterside garage and Fountain garages. To learn more\, head on over to Downtown Norfolk’s parking & transportation page → https://www.downtownnorfolk.org/business/parking-and-transportation\n​What the closest free parking garage to the event?\n[NORFOLK/ASSEMBLY]\nThe Freemason Street Garage\n​​​Will anything else be provided?\nSome light snacks & drinks may be provided by AICHR\nYes\, but space is limited. Make sure to RSVP.\n\n​\n🤝 Organizers & partners\n​\nOrganizers\nThe AI Collective Hampton Roads \n​Platinum partners\nTechArk\nRegent University\nECPI University\nHampton Roads Chamber Foundation \nBronze partners\nAssembly\n757 Collab \n🌍 ​Our parent org \nThe AI Collective is a global non-profit community uniting 150\,000+ pioneers – founders\, researchers\, operators\, and investors – exploring the frontier of AI in major tech hubs worldwide. Through events\, workshops\, and community-led research\, we empower the AI ecosystem to collaboratively steer AI’s future toward trust\, openness\, and human flourishing. \nAll attendees and organizers at events affiliated with The AI Collective agree to our privacy policy and are subject to our code of conduct. Additionally\, by registering for this event\, you agree to The AI Collective Hampton Roads chapter photo & video policy.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%9c%e2%99%80%ef%b8%8f-aichr-build-night/
LOCATION:Assembly\, 400 Granby St.\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23510\, US
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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.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/late-night-coders-7/
LOCATION:Buffalo Wild Wings\, 101 S Independence Blvd\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, United States
CATEGORIES:757 Dev,Meetup
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