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SUMMARY:BizConnect Member Weekly Coffee - Mr. Rooter Plumbing
DESCRIPTION:Join BizConnect members for weekly coffee. Come for advice from other business owners\, bring guests to connect with BizConnect members\, bring ideas for partnership opportunities. It’s a great way to end the busy work week and start the weekend.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/bizconnect-member-weekly-coffee-mr-rooter-plumbing/
LOCATION:Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Virginia Beach\, 101 Malibu Dr\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,Meetup,Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="BizConnectHR":MAILTO:laura@BizConnectHR.com
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SUMMARY:2025 Global Expeditionary Logistics Symposium (GELS 2025)
DESCRIPTION:The Association of Marine Corps Logisticians (AMCL) invites you to participate as a sponsor or exhibitor at the 2025 Global Expeditionary Logistics Symposium (GELS 2025)\, co-hosted by AMCL and Christopher Newport University’s (CNU) Center for American Studies (CAS). Network and showcase your business amongst the Department of Defense\, allied and partner nations\, academic\, and industry professionals in the logistics and supply chain community at this year’s symposium.   \n Symposium Theme: The Littorals will take place August 5-7\, 2025 in Newport News\, VA at CNU’s beautiful campus.    \n\nSee the complete agenda and a campus map: Schedule\nUse the events portal to register: Association of Marine Corps Logisticians\n\nABOUT GELS: A premier professional symposium featuring a large and diverse audience across the Marine Corps\, the Department of Defense (DoD)\, allies and partners\, industry\, and academia. In recent years\, targeted focus\, research\, and analysis has centered on Logistics and supply chain planning as the pacing function in contested environments globally.  The symposium is a platform to discuss and showcase complex logistics use cases\, while addressing the myriad of challenges logistics professionals must contend with. The symposium will host various speakers and guest panels who are leaders that recognize the critical importance of advancing and sharing logistics\, energy and infrastructure ideas\, innovations\, data and modeling methods; connecting professionals in the logistics\, distribution\, transportation\, and supply chain professions.  GELS 2025 will provide attendees with the opportunity to engage with these military leaders\, global policy makers\, and industry professionals.  \nIn previous symposiums we have featured several U.S. and allied general and flag officers\, logistics\, unmanned systems\, digital manufacturing and transportation industry and academic leaders\, and military logisticians from across the Department of Defense. GELS 2025 will provide the same rich discussions with these leaders. We would be honored to include NCMS as a sponsor and/or exhibitor during this year’s forum. 
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/2025-global-expeditionary-logistics-symposium-gels-2025/
LOCATION:Christopher Newport University\, 1 Avenue of the Arts David Student Union-Ballroom\, Newport News\, VA 23606\, Newport News\, VA\, 23606\, US
CATEGORIES:Critical Mass,Information Session,Networking
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SUMMARY:Suffolk Breakfast and Business Series - Find\, Speak To\, and Win Your Perfect Customer
DESCRIPTION:THIS IS AN IN-PERSON EVENT. \nFinding the right customer isn’t luck — it’s strategy. In this session\, we’ll walk through a results-driven framework to help you discover who your ideal client really is\, what they struggle with\, and how to speak directly to their needs. Whether you’re growing a new audience or tightening your marketing focus\, this session is packed with real-world insights\, powerful questions\, and actionable steps to help you stop marketing to “everyone” — and start reaching the people who want exactly what you offer. \n\nSpeaker(s): Paula Short\, Hampton Roads SBDC \nCo-Sponsor(s): City of Suffolk Economic Development \n  \nFee: No Cost \n\nFor more small business events visit: https://clients.virginiasbdc.org/center.aspx?center=46050
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/suffolk-breakfast-and-business-series-find-speak-to-and-win-your-perfect-customer/
LOCATION:Suffolk Public Works Operations Facility\, 800 Carolina Road\, Suffolk\, VA\, 23434\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,Information Session
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SUMMARY:Tap Into Top Talent Training Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Time: 1:30pm – 3:30pm \nWhere: NSU Innovation Center\, 520 E. Main Street\, Norfolk\, VA 23510 \nCost of training: FREE \n  \nRegister Now! \nSpace is limited\, so we encourage you to secure your spot by registering through this link: https://forms.office.com/r/gkM3CgahNg \nBenefits of Attending: \n\nLearn how to hire talented interns.\nDiscover how to qualify for matching funds from VTOP (Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership)\, which can significantly reduce the cost of internship programs.\nGain insights into effective internship development and management practices.\nContribute to the growth and development of the Hampton Roads region.\n\nAgain\, Space is limited\, secure your spot register today: https://forms.office.com/r/gkM3CgahNg
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/tap-into-top-talent-training-workshops/
LOCATION:NSU Innovation Center\, 520 E. Main Street\, Norfolk\, VA 23510\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23510\, US
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,Information Session,Jobs
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SUMMARY:BizConnect BizTools Workshop
DESCRIPTION:DITCH THE PITCH: An interactive personal growth workshop to help you make an impactful first impression with your introduction. \nEither your business has just launched and you’re excited to get out there and start promoting it or your business has been around a for years. Regardless\, you still get nervous when someone asks you “what do you do?” You get even more nervous when you have to stand up even for a few seconds and introduce yourself and your business. \nVery few can answer effortlessly. There should be simplicity in your answer so that people completely get it. In your head it’s clear but when you open your mouth to speak you can’t find the words. It’s obvious that things have gone south when the person with whom you are speaking has a glazed over look in their eyes. You can almost see the grocery list they are creating in their head. You have just bored them or worse\, confused them. Either way\, the moment is lost\, and opportunity has left the building. \nNEW FORMAT: We have condensed the workshop\, facilitated by Marcia Brodie\, from 2 days\, to a 3-hour workshop in one day. You will still get the same benefits with less of a time commitment. During the 3 hours we will help you unpack your top priorities and help you determine what are the most important aspects of your business that you should be talking about. We will help you create an impactful introduction that will be clean and concise and will leave people wanting to know more. \nMarcia Futterman Brodie is the founder and owner of Marcia Trains and has been in sales and marketing in both the private and not-for-profit sector for over thirty years. Additionally\, Marcia has been a sales manager and trained sales professionals in the art of presentations and marketing. Marcia also coaches individuals with interviewing strategies and communication skills.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/bizconnect-biztools-workshop/
LOCATION:The Gallery at Paint Pink\, 2200 Colonial Ave #15\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23517
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Information Session
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SUMMARY:Business Finance Basics
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Business Finance Basics\, where we’ll break down complex financial concepts into easy-to-understand tips for your business!
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/business-finance-basics/
LOCATION:The IncuHub\, 100 Seventh Street #104\, Portsmouth\, VA 23704\, Portsmouth\, VA\, 23704\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session
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SUMMARY:Hampton Roads Small Business Summit
DESCRIPTION:Access to Capital & Small Business Resources – Learn about availability of low interest loans\, grants\, and funding sources.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/hampton-roads-small-business-summit/
LOCATION:Chrysler Museum of Art\, One Memorial Place\, Norfolk\, VA
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session
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SUMMARY:Borrowing for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, August 26\, 2025 at 9:30 AM for “Borrowing for Small Businesses”\, part of the Bank on your success™ program at Truist. This interactive session will help you understand your business’s financing options and help put you in the best position to get the funding your business needs. \nLocated at the Hampton History Museum\, our expert speaker will cover topics such as: Why businesses need funds; Where to find funding; How to select the right type of financing; What lenders look for; The borrowing process; How to create your business borrowing profile; Next steps after a financing decision \nDon’t miss out on this opportunity! Register now to secure your spot. \nPresented by TRUIST Small Business\, sponsored by Hampton’s Department of Economics.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/borrowing-for-small-businesses/
LOCATION:Hampton History Museum\, 120 Old Hampton Lane\, Hampton\, VA\, 23669\, United States
CATEGORIES:Information Session
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SUMMARY:Business Foundations - Money
DESCRIPTION:This session is one of three parts in the Business Foundations Series for new and early stage businesses (1 year or less and $50\,000 or less in annual revenue). Each session can be taken in any order. Taking all three provides a better understanding of the core business principals of Management\, Marketing and Money. An understanding of these concepts is the foundation of business success. \nBusiness Foundations – Money covers the crucial topics businesses need for sustainability and growth. In this session\, you’ll get an overview of the following: \nMoney: Essential Financial Information for long-term success • Access to Capital • Loans and Grants • Bootstrapping • Investments \n\nSpeaker(s): Todd DuRose\, Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/business-foundations-money/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Information Session,SBDC
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