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SUMMARY:Nonprofit StartUp Fundamentals Forum
DESCRIPTION:In this eight-part series participants will be guided through important information about what makes a holistically strong nonprofit. From board governance and financial management to volunteers and strategic planning\, we touch on all aspects of a strong nonprofit and highlight best practices. Students work on a “Mission Map” to clearly articulate and identify the impact of their programs and leave the class with new connections and insights about the nonprofit sector. \nClass meets in the evening over eight sessions with suggested reading and activities to be completed outside of class time.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/nonprofit-startup-fundamentals-forum/
LOCATION:TCC Visual Arts Building\, 260 Boush Street\, Norfolk\, Virginia
CATEGORIES:Business,Nonprofit
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SUMMARY:Cox Communications Small Business Leadership Academy
DESCRIPTION:Register Today for the 9-Week Virtual Program: May 5\, 2026 to July 7\, 2026 \nLearn how to market your business\, increase revenue\, enhance your management skills and more! Old Dominion University’s Strome College of Business\, in partnership with Cox Communications\, is providing education and strategies to help your business grow through the Small Business Leadership Academy. \nCox will award scholarships to accepted vendors or business customers to cover tuition for the program. Reserve your spot by April 30\, 2026. \nParticipation Requirements \n\nMust be an existing business with a Federal Employer Identification Number; for-profit businesses only\nOpen to both businesses and vendors\, with registered Cox Communications vendors or business customers given priority
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/cox-communications-small-business-leadership-academy/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business
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SUMMARY:"Planning for Growth" Formal Strategic Planning
DESCRIPTION:With facilitator\, Professor Willy Donaldson\, PhD of Christopher Newport University \nABOUT THE START\, GROW\, THRIVE SERIES \nMonthly 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/planning-for-growth-formal-strategic-planning/
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:Entrepreneur Essentials: Cybersecurity for Startup Healthcare Companies
DESCRIPTION:Protect your healthcare startup from cyber threats\, stay compliant & learn practical strategies to safeguard patient data and build trust.\n\n\nOur monthly Entrepreneur Essentials series\, powered by TMoblile\, delivers the practical and technical skills startup companies need—right at your fingertips. Join us for lunch and insights from industry-leading professionals. This month’s session\, “Cybersecurity for Startup Healthcare Companies\,” will explore strategies to protect sensitive data\, manage risk\, strengthen compliance\, and build a secure foundation for growth\, with a particular focus on companies neavigating the healthcare sector.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/entrepreneur-essentials-cybersecurity-for-startup-healthcare-companies/
LOCATION:Bloom Coworking\, 739 High Street\, Portsmouth\, VA 23704\, Portsmouth\, VA\, 23704\, US
CATEGORIES:Bloom Coworking,Business,Entrepreneurship
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SUMMARY:Storytelling That Sells
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to translate your brand and founder story into a powerful sales tool and real revenue. \nMany small businesses and startups struggle to explain what they do in a way that actually connects—and converts. In this workshop\, we’ll cover the foundations of branding\, how to craft your founder story\, and how to turn that story into a powerful sales tool. You’ll learn how to communicate your mission clearly\, connect with the right audience\, and translate your brand into real revenue. We’ll also walk through the sales process\, building a simple funnel\, where to find your customers\, and how to consistently make more sales. \n  \nWhat You’ll Learn \nPart 1: Branding & Founder Story (Led by Christina Kimbrough) \nChristina will guide you through the foundational elements of your brand\, starting with your mission and vision\, and moving into how to craft and clearly communicate your founder story. \nYou’ll learn: \n\nWhy your story is one of your most powerful business assets\nHow to articulate what you do in a way people actually understand\nHow to connect your lived experience to the problem you solve\nHow strong branding reduces friction in sales and builds trust before you ever pitch\n\nThis section sets the foundation for everything that follows. Because if people don’t understand you\, they don’t buy from you. \nPart 2: Storytelling That Sells (Led by Amber Hamilton) \n\nOnce your foundation is clear\, Amber will take you into the mechanics of using storytelling as a strategic sales tool\, not just a nice-to-have.\nYou’ll learn how to:\nUse storytelling to reduce perceived risk and drive decisions\nAdapt your message for investors\, buyers\, and marketing channels\nBuild clarity around your value using six powerful frameworks\nPitch transformation instead of just listing features\n\nThis is where your story becomes a system you can use across sales calls\, pitch decks\, emails\, and marketing content. \n  \nWho This Is For \nThis workshop is designed for founders and small business owners who need to sharpen how they show up in: \n\nSales conversations\nMarketing and messaging\nInvestor or partnership pitches\n\nIf you’ve ever felt like you “know what you do” but struggle to explain it in a way that connects and converts\, this is for you. \n  \nWhat You’ll Walk Away With \nYou’ll leave with a clear\, refined brand story and a practical storytelling toolkit you can immediately apply to your next: \n\nSales call\nPitch deck\nEmail or marketing campaign\n\n  \nSecure your spot! Seating is limited and lunch is included.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/storytelling-that-sells/
LOCATION:REaKTOR\, 1100 Exploration Way Room 315\, Hampton\, VA 23666\, Hampton\, VA\, 23666\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship
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