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SUMMARY:Start\, Grow\, Thrive: "Contracting 101" Government & Commercial
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE START\, GROW\, THRIVE SERIES Monthly seminars for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Typically held on the first Wednesday from 9:00 – 10:30 am at the Virginia Peninsula Chamber Regional Conference Center.\nMembers: Free | Non-Members: $15
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/start-grow-thrive-contracting-101-government-commercial/
LOCATION:Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce\, 11850 Merchants Walk Suite 110\, Newport News\, VA 23606\, Newport News\, VA\, 23606\, US
CATEGORIES:Business
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SUMMARY:Networking Happy Hour with Jake Maines
DESCRIPTION:Voted Best Networking Event In The 757\n\n\nCome eat\, drink\, & mingle! \nNetworking Happy Hour is a low-key\, no agenda\, meet new people/catch up with old friends-type of event. \nSwing by anytime between 5 & 8 p.m. for a few minutes or the whole time! \nMore info about the events can be found at http://networkinghh.com/.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/networking-happy-hour-with-jake-maines-3/
LOCATION:Aslin Beer Company\, 823 Virginia Beach Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23451\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23451\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Just For Fun,Meetup,Networking
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SUMMARY:Women in Business Coffee Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Join us April 7th from 8-10 AM at The Legacy at Willow Pond in Suffolk for a morning of networking and real connection. This is an open-format event\, so come whenever it works for you. No registration needed. \nAt 9 AM\, we’ll do round-robin introductions so everyone has a chance to share what they’re working on and meet the room. \n  \n@womeninbusinesshr is a community-led support and networking group for women-owned businesses across Hampton Roads. And no\, you don’t have to own a business to come. If you work for one\, support one\, or just want to be in the room with women building things\, you’re welcome here. \nWe rotate locations each month to highlight incredible women-owned businesses across our area. \nIf you want to stay in the loop\, fill out this form to be added to the email list. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1aТАw7QFaE0y_GHynu0gL8Мх6С1V1cZjNGz8zX47РKkA/edit \nCome as you are. Leave with connections.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/women-in-business-coffee-meetup/
LOCATION:The Legacy at Willow Pond\, 4251 White Marsh Road\, Suffolk\, Virginia
CATEGORIES:Business,Networking
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SUMMARY:Who's On Your B.A.I.L. Team? Your Trusted Business Advisors!
DESCRIPTION:Wouldn’t it be great if you had a team in place that would help you avoid troubles or assist with challenges in your business? \n\n\n\n\nYou Can Build the Right Team – Your B.A.I.L. Team! \nEvery successful business owner needs trusted advisors. Your B.A.I.L. Team includes a Banker\, Accountant\, Insurance Broker\, and Lawyer—each playing a vital role in helping you make smart decisions as you launch or grow your business. \nBanker\nYour banker can guide you on the right types of business bank accounts and introduce tools and services that simplify managing your company’s finances.\nPresented by Joey Barnes – Fulton Bank \nAccountant\nBefore you even form your business\, an accountant can help you evaluate projected revenue and determine the most appropriate business structure. This decision directly affects how your business is taxed.\nPresented by Chelsea Torres – SBDC \nInsurance Broker\nAn insurance broker takes the time to understand your business model\, daily operations\, team structure\, and sales approach. They assess potential risks and identify areas where your business could face liability—ensuring you’re properly protected.\nPresented by COVA Insurance \nLawyer\nA lawyer advises you on business activities and potential liabilities. They help you choose the right legal structure and provide guidance on essential contracts with clients\, employees\, and vendors.\nPresented by Savvas Daginis – Davis\, Burch\, Abrams Law Firm \nIn partnership with the City of Chesapeake Economic Development \nImportant Details:\n• This is a live\, in-person workshop and will not be recorded.\n• Attendance is free; however\, RSVP is required.\n• Registered participants will receive a reminder prior to the event.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/whos-on-your-b-a-i-l-team-your-trusted-business-advisors/
LOCATION:Chesapeake Economic Development\, 555 Belaire Avenue\, Chesapeake\, Virginia
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship
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SUMMARY:Startup Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Start-up Assistance\n\nKey motivations for entrepreneurship include creative freedom\, control over one’s career path\, the pursuit of wealth creation\, and personal development. \n*Evaluate your entrepreneurial abilities\n*Marketing strategies\n*Financial resources\n*Legal form of organization\n*Tips to prepare & present your business plan\n*Cybersecurity Tips \nEnsure a strong foundation and entrepreneurial success by starting with a well-defined strategy. \n\nSpeaker(s): Lin Hite\, Longwood SBDC Western Region Director \nCo-Sponsor(s): LSBDC\, VASBDC\, GMU\, SBA\, GoVA \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/startup-strategies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship
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SUMMARY:FOCI 101 Briefing Overview for Government Contractors WEBINAR
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is a fast\, founder- and investor-oriented introduction to how strategic competition\, foreign influence\, and U.S. government scrutiny increasingly intersect with advanced technology development. \nThe session places Foreign Ownership\, Control\, or Influence (FOCI) in its operational context: how states pursue access\, how influence is exercised indirectly\, and how early signals shape outcomes long before any formal review or enforcement action occurs. \nTopics include: \n-How foreign state and state-aligned actors engage U.S. innovators today\, including current collection trends\, indirect access strategies\, and soft-power engagement across research\, startup\, investment\, and scaling environments. This includes the periods where vulnerabilities spike. \n-How FOCI is interpreted across the U.S. government\, where thresholds differ between agencies (DoD\, DOE\, NIH\, NSF\, etc.)\, and how those interpretations continue to evolve. \n-What actually draws attention in practice\, funding structures\, partnerships\, personnel\, data access\, and commercial behavior\, often years before companies realize they are being evaluated. \n-Practical mitigation options teams can consider if and when FOCI-related issues arise. \nThe discussion draws on real-world patterns from intelligence collection\, influence operations\, and technology competition. It’s designed to sharpen judgment\, challenge assumptions\, and help teams understand the terrain they’re operating in\, so innovation can proceed faster and with fewer strategic surprises. \nFunded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. \nPRESENTER: Cyrus Miryekta\, CEO\, Ravelin US LLC \nDATE: April 16\, 2026 \nTIME: 1-2PM Eastern WEBINAR \nCOST: Virginia Based Co’s & Virginia University FREE; All Others $20
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/foci-101-briefing-overview-for-government-contractors-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Business
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ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation":MAILTO:priscilla.trimble@virginiaipc.org
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SUMMARY:"Inside Out Culture" Leading People Through Strategic Culture Change
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE STRATEGIES\, PURPOSE\, PROGRESS SERIES A monthly seminar series featuring local business experts sharing insights on key topics. Typically held on the third Tuesday at the Virginia Peninsula Chamber Regional Conference Center.\nMembers: Free | Non-Members: $15
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/inside-out-culture-leading-people-through-strategic-culture-change/
LOCATION:Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce\, 11850 Merchants Walk Suite 110\, Newport News\, VA 23606\, Newport News\, VA\, 23606\, US
CATEGORIES:Business
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SUMMARY:Extracurricular | The Power Of Creative Business IV
DESCRIPTION:Come engage in lively discussions\, build meaningful connections\, and uncover the transformative power of creative thinking in today’s ever-evolving marketplace. Whether you’re an entrepreneur\, artist\, or simply curious about the synergy between art and commerce\, this event is for you. \nEvent Highlights: Panel Discussion featuring innovative business leaders and creatives \nSounds by Diósa | Light refreshments provided | Cash bar | Free with RSVP
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/extracurricular-the-power-of-creative-business-iv/
LOCATION:Assembly\, 400 Granby Street\, Norfolk\, VA 23510\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23510\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T120000
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SUMMARY:Before You Build: How to Define the Right MVP for Your Startup
DESCRIPTION:Featuring LaToya Allen\, Founder of NoteLoft \n​Building too early—or building too much—is one of the most expensive mistakes an early-stage founder can make. Before you write a single line of code or hire a designer\, you need a roadmap that prioritizes revenue over “feature creep.” \n​Join LaToya Allen\, founder of NoteLoft and veteran software engineer\, for a high-impact session on defining a lean\, investor-ready MVP. With 13 years of experience building for both startups and enterprise\, LaToya will show you how to cut through the noise and ship what actually matters. \n​In this session\, we’ll cover: \n\n​The “Problem First” Framework: Identifying the single most important hurdle your product must clear.\nFeature Prioritization: How to ruthlessly decide what stays and what goes in V1.\n​The AI Litmus Test: Does AI actually belong in your MVP\, or is it a distraction?\nRoadmapping: Creating a path from initial launch to a scalable\, revenue-focused product.\n\n​Whether you’re a solo founder or leading an executive team\, this talk will give you the tools to ship faster than your competitors can hire.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/before-you-build-how-to-define-the-right-mvp-for-your-startup/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship
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