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SUMMARY:B-Force Info Session #1
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to become 10X’s more fundable? Register to attend this B-Force info session to apply for the upcoming cohort! \nWhat to Expect:  \n\nOrientation: Get an inside scoop on what our upcoming cohort has in store for you. Discover the transformative opportunities awaiting your business.\nProgram Details: Learn all about B-Force Accelerator\, mentorship opportunities\, access to capital resources\, and specialized support designed to propel your business forward.\nApplication Information: Get the chance to apply on the spot or receive the application link directly during the session.\n\nWhy B-Force?  \nB-Force helps you to strengthen your existing business model\, supercharge your operations\, create a path for scaling\, build a great team\, and get ready to take on capital. Our accelerator isn’t just a program; it’s an ecosystem and a pathway to more and more success! \nDon’t miss this opportunity to learn about our upcoming cohort and supercharge your entrepreneurial journey! Reserve your spot today by registering today to attend this info session. Together\, let’s transform your business dreams into reality with B-Force!
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/b-force-info-session-1/
LOCATION:Black BRAND\, 520 East Main Street #Suite 4\, Norfolk\, VA 23510\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23510\, US
CATEGORIES:Black BRAND,Business,Entrepreneurship,Information Session
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SUMMARY:Google Business Profile Marketing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hands-on\, upbeat session all about optimizing your Google Business Profile led by On Top SEO Experts. \n​Learn how to turn your Google Business Profile into a powerful marketing tool that drives traffic\, builds trust\, and attracts more local customers. This hands-on workshop is designed for business owners\, marketers\, and entrepreneurs who want to stand out in local search and get discovered on Google Maps and Search. \n​Let us help your business build a strong online brand\, so you get found\, get clicks\, calls and visits that make you money! \n​Who Should Attend this Workshop \n​• Small business owners looking to improve local search rankings\n• Entrepreneurs and freelancers wanting to boost online presence\n• Marketing professionals who manage local SEO for clients\n• Storefront\, service-based\, or home-based businesses looking to drive foot traffic \n​Why We’re Hosting This \n​Business growth in Hampton Roads is moving quickly\, and so is the competition. Whether you’re planning an expansion\, relocation\, or brand refresh\, this workshop will give you tools to strengthen your presence and introduce you to a space that could support your next phase of growth. \n​Cost: Free \n​Food and drinks provided. \n​Reserve Your Spot \n​This event is limited to ensure a personalized\, interactive experience.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/google-business-profile-marketing-workshop/
LOCATION:477 Viking Drive\, 477 Viking Drive\, Suite 415\, Virginia Beach\, Virginia\, 23452
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T193000
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SUMMARY:SURGE Newport News Info Session #1
DESCRIPTION:Are you finally ready to start your business? Do you want to take your new business to the next level? \nRegister to attend this SURGE info session and apply for the upcoming cohort! \nWhat to Expect: \n\nOrientation: Get an inside look at how SURGE equips you with the management and financial tools to build and sustain a successful business. Learn how this program can transform your business goals into actionable plans to launch and grow your business.\nProgram Details: Discover the 12-week curriculum focused on business fundamentals\, financial management strategies\, and actionable steps to help you grow your company and increase your household income.\nApplication Information: Apply on the spot or receive the application link during the session to secure your spot in the next cohort.\n\nWhy SURGE? \nSURGE helps aspiring and new entrepreneurs master the essentials of running a business\, from crafting a solid business idea\, developing a master pitch\, learning about pricing strategy\, to understanding financial strategies that support long-term success. This isn’t just a program – it’s a launchpad for your entrepreneurial journey. \nDon’t miss your chance to learn more about our upcoming cohort and take the first step toward achieving your business goals. Register now for an info session and get started with SURGE!
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/surge-newport-news-info-session-1/
LOCATION:Brooks Crossing\, 550 30th Street\, Newport News\, VA 23607\, Newport News\, VA\, 23607\, US
CATEGORIES:Black BRAND,Business,Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T083000
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T120000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T110000
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SUMMARY:Using AI for Social Media
DESCRIPTION:Work Smarter\, Stay Authentic \nSocial media marketing can feel overwhelming\, from coming up with ideas to writing captions\, planning content\, and posting consistently. For many business owners\, it’s difficult to keep up while managing everything else. \nIn this live\, virtual workshop\, you’ll learn how practical\, easy-to-use AI tools can help simplify your social media process without sacrificing your brand voice. Through real-world examples and demonstrations\, we’ll show how AI can support content ideas\, caption writing\, and planning so your social media efforts feel more manageable and intentional. \nThis session is designed to be approachable\, practical\, and immediately useful. \nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nWhich AI tools are most useful for social media marketing\nHow to use AI to generate content ideas and draft captions\nWays to streamline social media planning and save time\nBest practices for using AI while keeping your brand authentic\n\nWhether you’re new to AI or already experimenting\, you’ll leave with clear ideas and next steps you can put into practice right away.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/using-ai-for-social-media/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,SBDC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T100000
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SUMMARY:Women in Business Hampton Roads: Coffee Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Join this month’s Women in Business coffee meet up at Sky’s the Limit Yoga! The event is free to attend and no registration is needed.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/women-in-business-hampton-roads-coffee-meetup/
LOCATION:Sky’s the Limit Yoga\, 115 W 25th Street\, Suite A\, Norfolk\, Virginia
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Meetup,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T120000
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UID:10004464-1770890400-1770897600@www.innovate757.org
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-2026/2026-02-12/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,SBDC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T120000
DTSTAMP:20260202T181557Z
CREATED:20260202T181557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T181557Z
UID:10004520-1771495200-1771502400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Building Your Value Proposition Design (VPD) Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Please join Senior Business Counselor\, and Adjunct GMU Professor George Siragusa\, as he guides you through a step-by-step process of building your Value Proposition Design which is invaluable to startups\, early stage companies\, growth\, or even mature businesses! \nThe Value Proposition Design (VPD) is a framework that enables businesses to develop and solidify their foundational ideas for how they will create\, communicate\, deliver and then extract marketplace value for a differentiated product or service intended to solve a specific problem aligned with a specific customer need while delivering tangible benefits\, for an intended potential customer segment in a domain space or industry sector. It lives inside something called the Business Model Canvas\, another important foundational business framework. \n[Learn more at the event registration link.]
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/building-your-value-proposition-design-vpd-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,SBDC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T130000
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UID:10004535-1772020800-1772024400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Strategic Thinking 101
DESCRIPTION:Strategic Thinking 101: every business decision shapes your future. Join us for a collaborative virtual workshop where we’ll explore how to evaluate choices not just for today\, but for where you want to be next month\, next quarter\, and next year. We’ll discuss practical ways to assess your capacity\, avoid common traps\, and make decisions your future self will appreciate.Who should attend: Any business owner who wants to move from reactive decision-making to intentional planning – whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your established business to the next level.\n  \nSpeaker(s): Jordan Hanna Gray \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/strategic-thinking-101/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T133000
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CREATED:20260128T232541Z
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SUMMARY:Storytelling that Sells: 6 Techniques for Brand\, Sales\, Marketing & Pitching
DESCRIPTION:Most founders struggle to explain what they do in a way that lands. \n​​You’ve got traction\, a great product\, maybe even a team — but when you try to describe it to a potential customer\, investor\, or partner\, the story falls flat. \n​​This isn’t a branding problem.\nIt’s a storytelling problem. \n​​In this 90-minute\, high-touch session\, you’ll learn how to: \n\n​​Use storytelling to reduce risk and drive decisions\n​​Adapt your message for investors\, buyers\, or marketing content\n​​Build clarity around your value using 6 powerful frameworks\n​​Pitch transformation — not just features\n\n​​This session is for startup founders who need to sharpen how they show up for: \n\n​​Sales\n​​Marketing\n​​Pitching\n\n  \n​​You’ll leave with:\nA tested storytelling toolkit you can plug into your next email\, pitch deck\, or sales call — immediately. \n  \n*Please Note: This event is the first of the new 2026 Founder Roadmap Series presented by RedwoodRISE Ventures – More events to follow!*
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/the-2026-founder-roadmap-storytelling-that-sells-6-techniques-for-brand-sales-marketing-pitching/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20260227T120000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20260227T130000
DTSTAMP:20260211T001825Z
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SUMMARY:Investor Updates: The Key to Building Trust and Securing Future Funds
DESCRIPTION:Practical strategies to craft updates\, strengthen relationships\, and boost your odds of future funding with investors.\n\n\nJoin us for a focused 1-hour workshop on “Mastering Monthly Investor Updates: The Key to Building Trust and Securing Future Funding” with entrepreneurial ecosytem champion and angel investor\, Tim Ryan\, and founder of Where2Wheel\, Brittany Peregoff. \nWhether you’re a startup currently raising capital\, preparing for your very first round\, bootstrapped with no prior funding\, or still at pre-seed stage\, consistent monthly updates are one of the highest-leverage activities founders can do—even (and especially) before you have any investors on board. Regular communication helps you stay top-of-mind with potential backers\, demonstrate execution and momentum over time (investors fund “lines\, not dots”)\, build credibility through transparency\, and dramatically increase your odds of closing funding—studies show companies that send regular updates are up to 3x more likely to secure follow-on or initial capital. \n  \nWhat You’ll Learn \nIn this practical session\, you’ll learn why a monthly cadence matters at every stage\, the essential elements of an effective update (highlights\, key metrics\, honest challenges\, next steps\, and clear asks)\, and proven templates and best practices used by top founders to engage current investors while warming up prospects for your next raise. Walk away with the tools to create the perfect investor update that strengthens relationships\, attracts help and intros\, and positions your startup for long-term fundraising success—no matter where you are on the journey. Perfect for founders who want to turn routine communication into a powerful advantage in raising capital! \n  \nSecure your spot! Seating is limited and lunch is included.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/investor-updates-the-key-to-building-trust-and-securing-future-funds/
LOCATION:REaKTOR\, 1100 Exploration Way Room 315\, Hampton\, VA 23666\, Hampton\, VA\, 23666\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,Information Session,Tech
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