BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Innovate Hampton Roads - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.innovate757.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Innovate Hampton Roads REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20220101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20210101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230316T153000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230316T160000 DTSTAMP:20230310T202404Z CREATED:20230310T202404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230310T202404Z UID:10001041-1678980600-1678982400@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:Stockpot Delivery Day DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Stockpot delivery day! Order your lunch online no later than 3 pm on Tuesday\, March 14th to be included in the group order. Use the promo code “ASSEMBLY” when you check out and select “pickup” for free delivery! Food will be delivered on the first floor at 11:30 a.m. Sign up for their rewards program and you’ll earn points towards a $5 discount. – https://food.google.com/chooseprovider?restaurantId=/g/11fk33lqlz&g2lbs=ALIxsqqA1r9Jy0Dgw2zmn7vaonxaV5bJHLC3y2-Ofv__pnVmbSmwK_WEatRwyOZ646ine9fQKKUep0EjPfkx3DHjDZWNNNTmGA%3D%3D&hl=en-US&gl=us&ssta=1&fo_m=MfohQo559jFvMWvkddHzV46uMT_RFPQ05bfKMQVr5-7IofUJMU_hT8vrWuwRMUv3d8yCO4PgMUOzJVpjPL1YMfZ3bInYwBDuMfaXTPp5KXh-&gei=mRUGZKOMBoCi5NoPsP-1oAI&ei=mRUGZKOMBoCi5NoPsP-1oAI&fo_s=OA\,AH&sei=CZRezjVJIhK2ESFkImjZZ-ej&utm_campaign&utm_source=search URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/stockpot-delivery-day/ LOCATION:Assembly Norfolk\, 400 Granby Street\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23510\, United States CATEGORIES:NIC GEO:36.852122;-76.291682 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Assembly Norfolk 400 Granby Street Norfolk VA 23510 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=400 Granby Street:geo:-76.291682,36.852122 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T093000 DTSTAMP:20230217T143117Z CREATED:20230217T143117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T143117Z UID:10000987-1678951800-1678959000@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:Retail Breakfast Club DESCRIPTION:Join us to meet our new CEO\, Jenny Crittenden\, as she gives a glimpse into our new strategic plan. Learn about what happened at General Assembly and how it impacts the retail industry straight from our lobbyists. We’re also excited to introduce our upcoming Certificate in Retail Operations (CROps) students and celebrate our graduates from the last few years. \nThis is a great opportunity to mingle with the Retail Alliance community all while enjoying a delicious breakfast\, so bring your appetite! URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/retail-breakfast-club/ LOCATION:Town Point Club\, 101 W. Main St\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,Meetup,Networking,NIC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/RETAIL-BREAKFAST-CLUB.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230313T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230313T103000 DTSTAMP:20230112T191027Z CREATED:20230112T191027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T191027Z UID:10000645-1678698000-1678703400@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:Align: Small Business Series DESCRIPTION:“Get ready to take your small business to the next level with our 8-week interactive workshop series\, “Align: Small Business Series”!\n\n\nThis comprehensive program is designed for small business owners\, current and potential Selden Market businesses as well as the community\, looking to improve their funding\, marketing\, and growth strategies. \nThroughout the 8 weeks\, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in interactive workshops and receive one-on-one consulting and mentorship. Topics covered will include funding your business\, what all small businesses really need\, marketing strategy\, capital investors & growth strategies\, simple business planning\, pitching vs closing\, financial projections\, and raising capital. \nIn addition to the core workshops\, there will also be supplemental workshops and events focused on creditworthiness\, cash flow and budgeting\, side-hustles and lifestyle businesses\, and popup vendor events. This is a great opportunity for small business owners to connect with like-minded individuals\, gain valuable insights\, and take their business to the next level.” URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/align-small-business-series-6/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,NIC,ODU ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/151231_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230306T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230306T103000 DTSTAMP:20230112T191026Z CREATED:20230112T191026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T191026Z UID:10000655-1678093200-1678098600@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:Align: Small Business Series DESCRIPTION:“Get ready to take your small business to the next level with our 8-week interactive workshop series\, “Align: Small Business Series”!\n\n\nThis comprehensive program is designed for small business owners\, current and potential Selden Market businesses as well as the community\, looking to improve their funding\, marketing\, and growth strategies. \nThroughout the 8 weeks\, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in interactive workshops and receive one-on-one consulting and mentorship. Topics covered will include funding your business\, what all small businesses really need\, marketing strategy\, capital investors & growth strategies\, simple business planning\, pitching vs closing\, financial projections\, and raising capital. \nIn addition to the core workshops\, there will also be supplemental workshops and events focused on creditworthiness\, cash flow and budgeting\, side-hustles and lifestyle businesses\, and popup vendor events. This is a great opportunity for small business owners to connect with like-minded individuals\, gain valuable insights\, and take their business to the next level.” URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/align-small-business-series-5/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,NIC,ODU ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/151231_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230227T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230227T103000 DTSTAMP:20230112T191025Z CREATED:20230112T191025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T191025Z UID:10000654-1677488400-1677493800@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:Align: Small Business Series DESCRIPTION:“Get ready to take your small business to the next level with our 8-week interactive workshop series\, “Align: Small Business Series”!\n\n\nThis comprehensive program is designed for small business owners\, current and potential Selden Market businesses as well as the community\, looking to improve their funding\, marketing\, and growth strategies. \nThroughout the 8 weeks\, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in interactive workshops and receive one-on-one consulting and mentorship. Topics covered will include funding your business\, what all small businesses really need\, marketing strategy\, capital investors & growth strategies\, simple business planning\, pitching vs closing\, financial projections\, and raising capital. \nIn addition to the core workshops\, there will also be supplemental workshops and events focused on creditworthiness\, cash flow and budgeting\, side-hustles and lifestyle businesses\, and popup vendor events. This is a great opportunity for small business owners to connect with like-minded individuals\, gain valuable insights\, and take their business to the next level.” URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/align-small-business-series-4/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,NIC,ODU ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/151231_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T093000 DTSTAMP:20230131T194151Z CREATED:20230131T194151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T194151Z UID:10000972-1676966400-1676971800@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:Learn About the Employee Retention Tax Credit DESCRIPTION:Learn about Employee Retention Tax Credits URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/learn-about-the-employee-retention-tax-credit/ LOCATION:The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center of Hampton Roads\, 1401 Ballentine Blvd\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23504\, United States CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,Information Session,NIC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/tmp_5675_1-24-2023_92704_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230220T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230220T103000 DTSTAMP:20230112T191024Z CREATED:20230112T191024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T191024Z UID:10000926-1676883600-1676889000@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:Align: Small Business Series DESCRIPTION:“Get ready to take your small business to the next level with our 8-week interactive workshop series\, “Align: Small Business Series”!\n\n\nThis comprehensive program is designed for small business owners\, current and potential Selden Market businesses as well as the community\, looking to improve their funding\, marketing\, and growth strategies. \nThroughout the 8 weeks\, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in interactive workshops and receive one-on-one consulting and mentorship. Topics covered will include funding your business\, what all small businesses really need\, marketing strategy\, capital investors & growth strategies\, simple business planning\, pitching vs closing\, financial projections\, and raising capital. \nIn addition to the core workshops\, there will also be supplemental workshops and events focused on creditworthiness\, cash flow and budgeting\, side-hustles and lifestyle businesses\, and popup vendor events. This is a great opportunity for small business owners to connect with like-minded individuals\, gain valuable insights\, and take their business to the next level.” URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/align-small-business-series-3/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,NIC,ODU ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/151231_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230213T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230213T103000 DTSTAMP:20230112T191023Z CREATED:20230112T191023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T191023Z UID:10000925-1676278800-1676284200@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:Align: Small Business Series DESCRIPTION:“Get ready to take your small business to the next level with our 8-week interactive workshop series\, “Align: Small Business Series”!\n\n\nThis comprehensive program is designed for small business owners\, current and potential Selden Market businesses as well as the community\, looking to improve their funding\, marketing\, and growth strategies. \nThroughout the 8 weeks\, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in interactive workshops and receive one-on-one consulting and mentorship. Topics covered will include funding your business\, what all small businesses really need\, marketing strategy\, capital investors & growth strategies\, simple business planning\, pitching vs closing\, financial projections\, and raising capital. \nIn addition to the core workshops\, there will also be supplemental workshops and events focused on creditworthiness\, cash flow and budgeting\, side-hustles and lifestyle businesses\, and popup vendor events. This is a great opportunity for small business owners to connect with like-minded individuals\, gain valuable insights\, and take their business to the next level.” URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/align-small-business-series-2/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,NIC,ODU ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/151231_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230206T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230206T103000 DTSTAMP:20230112T191013Z CREATED:20230112T191013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T191013Z UID:10000924-1675674000-1675679400@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:Align: Small Business Series DESCRIPTION:“Get ready to take your small business to the next level with our 8-week interactive workshop series\, “Align: Small Business Series”!\n\n\nThis comprehensive program is designed for small business owners\, current and potential Selden Market businesses as well as the community\, looking to improve their funding\, marketing\, and growth strategies. \nThroughout the 8 weeks\, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in interactive workshops and receive one-on-one consulting and mentorship. Topics covered will include funding your business\, what all small businesses really need\, marketing strategy\, capital investors & growth strategies\, simple business planning\, pitching vs closing\, financial projections\, and raising capital. \nIn addition to the core workshops\, there will also be supplemental workshops and events focused on creditworthiness\, cash flow and budgeting\, side-hustles and lifestyle businesses\, and popup vendor events. This is a great opportunity for small business owners to connect with like-minded individuals\, gain valuable insights\, and take their business to the next level.” URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/align-small-business-series/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,NIC,ODU ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/151231_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221216T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221216T100000 DTSTAMP:20231008T190247Z CREATED:20221122T193827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231008T190247Z UID:10000576-1671181200-1671184800@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:NIC Unfiltered: A Caffeinated Collaboration Series DESCRIPTION:Join like-minded entrepreneurs for coffee and conversation with Chris Uiterwyk\, Founder & CEO of IPConfigure Inc.\, at Assembly.\n\n\nCome grab a complimentary coffee and listen to Chris Uiterwyk\, Founder & CEO of IPConfigure Inc.\, converse about building a business\, raising and receiving capital\, finding and signing customers and driving a culture of entrepreneurship. \nAbout Chris: Chris Uiterwyk is the founder and chief executive officer of IPConfigure\, Inc.\, a privately owned software development company he founded because he saw an opportunity to develop IT centric video surveillance applications. With more than 26 years of experience in the technology industry\, Mr. Uiterwyk lead IPConfigure from a bootstrapped startup to the multi-million dollar company it is today. Combining fiscal restraint with an eye for talent\, Mr. Uiterwyk has a reputation of winning by leveraging every resource at his disposal to position IPConfigure as a leading video management software company. \nMr. Uiterwyk grew up in Florida on a horse farm and served in the United States Navy as a helicopter Special Operations Crew Chief and Rescue Swimmer. Mr. Uiterwyk earned his bachelor’s degree from Old Dominion University\, and he currently resides in Virginia with his wife and three children. \nAbout NIC: The Norfolk Innovation Corridor is a thriving technology zone founded for the purpose of encouraging growth in entrepreneurship and innovation\, attracting new technology start-ups\, retaining a talented workforce\, developing a dense community of innovators and providing 21st century career opportunities for residents of Norfolk and our region. \nFill out a brief survey by clicking on the link below to receive some swag! \nUnfiltered Survey URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/nic-unfiltered-a-caffeinated-collaboration-series-5/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Just For Fun,Meetup,Networking,NIC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/146652_image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221214T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221214T100000 DTSTAMP:20220405T190839Z CREATED:20220405T190839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T190839Z UID:10000520-1671008400-1671012000@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:1M Cups Virginia Beach @ Assembly DESCRIPTION:Join us as for coffee\, networking\, and community building! URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/1m-cups-virginia-beach-assembly-9/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,NIC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/143233_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221207T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221207T193000 DTSTAMP:20221004T135834Z CREATED:20221004T135834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T135834Z UID:10000792-1670434200-1670441400@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:757 Collab Holiday Social DESCRIPTION:Join us for a good time\, music\, DELICIOUS food\, drinks\, and a beautiful aesthetic. URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/757-collab-holiday-social/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,NIC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/144939_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T190000 DTSTAMP:20231008T185759Z CREATED:20221025T125521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231008T185759Z UID:10000806-1669914000-1669921200@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:HR BizWheel Quarterly Business Expo -- Drone Up! DESCRIPTION:HR BizWheel Quarterly is a new business expo event series brought by the Hampton Roads Innovation Collaborative and StartWheel.\n\n\nHR BizWheel Quarterly is an event series celebrating business success in Hampton Roads\, Virginia. The series alternates locations between the Peninsula and Southside of the region\, and moves from city to city\, demonstrating the reach of the regional business ecosystem. \nHeld from 5-7pm\, these events showcase successful businesses in the region\, while providing valuable networking and connection opportunity to attendees. \nPizza and beverages (including adult) will be provided. \nA modest $5 fee is charged to protect us from no-shows after our investment in food and drinks.. URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/hr-bizwheel-quarterly-business-expo-and-connection-event-2/ LOCATION:The HIVE\, VB Business Resource Center in VB Town Center\, 140 Independence Blvd\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, United States CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,Just For Fun,Meetup,Networking,NIC,Venture Out ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/1669818601501.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221130T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221130T110000 DTSTAMP:20220728T141807Z CREATED:20220728T141807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T141807Z UID:10000472-1669802400-1669806000@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:Access to Capital: IN PERSON DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about how to acquire funding\, such as grants\, debt/loans\, equity/investors\, and bootstrapping for your small business.\n\n\nAccess to capital refers to how difficult or simple it is for someone to obtain funds or resources for their business. When starting or running a business\, most people want access to capital. Businesses in the United States have access to a variety of funding options. Obtaining funding for a business\, on the other hand\, can be difficult for anyone\, let alone a member of a group that has endured discrimination and bias for decades. \n \nThe NSU Innovation Center (NSUIC) and the Small Business Development Council (SBDC) will provide you with information and requirements for acquiring funding\, such as grants\, debt/loans\, equity/investors\, and bootstrapping. Additionally\, this Access to Capital program will include a non-bank SBA 504 financing program aimed at existing businesses. \nNOTE: \nThis event will be held in person at the Norfolk State University Innovation Center in Norfolk VA. \n \nSpeaker Info: \nBill Holloran \nForty-four-year business and economic development career includes: \n \nCurrent economic development efforts include Consultant/Counselor work with Small Business Development Center of Hampton Roads\, Inc.\, and the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce. I am an active member of the Hampton Roads economic development ecosystem (2020 to present) \n \nHolloran Enterprises\, Owner strategic business planning\, investment\, and consulting firm. Current investments and operations in three businesses. Additional consulting efforts average several projects a year for for-profit and non-profit organizations. Work is principally in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia; (2007 – Present) \n• Two successful financial exits \n• Member of regional angel investor network \n \nDay & Zimmermann: Senior Vice-President for Strategy\, Mergers and Acquisitions\, and General Manager duties in Norfolk\, Virginia\, reporting to the President responsible for strategy development; mergers and acquisitions; and business services for a $1.3 billion industrial energy conglomerate providing engineering\, maintenance modification\, and specialty contracting to the power industry and government customers. (Day & Zimmermann is the firm that acquired The Atlantic Group); (2006 – 2019) \n• Executive management team; growth and expansion experience \n• Technology project management \n• Mergers; private equity experience \n \nVice-President for Strategic Planning and stockholder with The Atlantic Group (minority owner)\, a specialty contractor to the electric utility industry. Reported to the President and a member of the Board of Directors responsible for strategic planning and select operational components of a $300 million managed services contractor serving the electric utility industry and government: (1997- 2006) \n• Executive management team; growth and expansion experience\, operations\, mergers and acquisitions \n• Technology project management \n• Rasing debt and equity capital including private equity funding (Wall Street\, et. al) \n• Successful financial exit \n \nPartner in Harrison Investment Company\, a management and investment company; (2003-2012) \n• Successful financial exit \n• Private investor real estate and marina operations \n \nEleven years with the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce and Thomas Nelson Community College serving as Executive Director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC)). Developed and implemented management assistance\, international and financial programs throughout Hampton Roads region to over 2\,200 small businesses resulting in an average addition of approximately 300 jobs and additional capital investment of more than $17 million per year. Implemented defense conversion\, financial\, and technology assistance programs in support of regional economic development efforts including Plan 2007\, the Center for Innovative Technology and local municipality economic development departments. \n• Comprehensive economic development and entrepreneurial experience \n• Extensive consulting and counseling activities \n• Served the Hampton Roads and Eastern Shore region of Virginia \n \nActive professional economic development activities have included membership in 757 Angels (network of private investors and business leaders in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia); Angel Capital Association; National Association of Investors; three decade member of the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce\, including Board service\, Vice-Chairman of Small Business\, and one of the founding investors in the Chamber’s Political Action Committee; Previous economic development and community activities included member\, loan committee Urban Business Development Corporation; Business Advisory Committee\, Thomas Nelson Community College; International Education Committee\, Thomas Nelson Community College; Board of Regents\, Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Small Business Success Center; Chairman of the City of Hampton’s Retail Advisory Council; Mayoral appointment to Virginia Beach Economic Development Strategic Planning Committee; Mayoral appointment to the Norfolk Task Force on Small Business Financing; Mayoral appointment to chair Committee to review the Virginia Beach Recreational and Boat Ordinance; Mayoral appointment to the 1990 Census Complete Count Committee; Instructor\, guest lecturer\, and seminar trainer on various business topics at Christopher Newport University\, George Washington University\, Regent University\, Thomas Nelson Community\, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University\, Hampton University\, and for the micro-loan program at the Hampton Roads region Center for Community Development. Current member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and Virginia High School League for officiating activities; active philanthropic efforts have centered on the American Cancer Society\, Union Mission\, and two national 503© organizations. \n. \nEducation: graduate (Bachelors Communications\, Honors\, Pi Kappa Delta Alumni)\, Old Dominion University (1985) \n \nGraduate and Certificate\, Executive Development Business Program\, Old Dominion University\, Norfolk\, Virginia\, (2004-2005) \n \nGraduate of six-year U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute Certification Program for business and economic development\, non-profit management and administration\, urban planning\, and legislative training\, 1992; and a graduate of American International University Trade Specialist School\, 1994. \n \nAuthor and co-author of over 483 articles on economic development and small business topics published in national daily newspapers and trade periodicals. \n \nMarried (Theresa)\, with three sons\, Neil\, Eric\, and Brandon and two daughters Jessica and Baylee; interests include officiating sports\, fitness\, philanthropic work with Theresa\, and investment of family financial portfolio. Business interests force me to\, begrudgingly\, play golf occasionally. \n \nAbout the NSU Innovation Center: \nThe mission of the NSU Innovation Center is to serve as a liaison between Norfolk State University and our surrounding community. The Center’s main goal is to advance entrepreneurship for both aspiring and existing entrepreneurs by providing resources that support sustainable\, scalable businesses. \nFollow us on Facebook\, Instagram\, LinkedIn\, and subscribe to our newsletter to keep up with the latest news and announcements. URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/access-to-capital-in-person-5/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,NIC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/144323_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221130T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221130T110000 DTSTAMP:20220728T141806Z CREATED:20220728T141806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T141806Z UID:10000470-1669802400-1669806000@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:Access to Capital: ONLINE DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about how to acquire funding\, such as grants\, debt/loans\, equity/investors\, and bootstrapping for your small business.\n\n\nAccess to capital refers to how difficult or simple it is for someone to obtain funds or resources for their business. When starting or running a business\, most people want access to capital. Businesses in the United States have access to a variety of funding options. Obtaining funding for a business\, on the other hand\, can be difficult for anyone\, let alone a member of a group that has endured discrimination and bias for decades. \n \nThe NSU Innovation Center (NSUIC) and the Small Business Development Council (SBDC) will provide you with information and requirements for acquiring funding\, such as grants\, debt/loans\, equity/investors\, and bootstrapping. Additionally\, this Access to Capital program will include a non-bank SBA 504 financing program aimed at existing businesses. \nSpeaker Info: \nBill Holloran \nForty-four-year business and economic development career includes: \n \nCurrent economic development efforts include Consultant/Counselor work with Small Business Development Center of Hampton Roads\, Inc.\, and the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce. I am an active member of the Hampton Roads economic development ecosystem (2020 to present) \n \nHolloran Enterprises\, Owner strategic business planning\, investment\, and consulting firm. Current investments and operations in three businesses. Additional consulting efforts average several projects a year for for-profit and non-profit organizations. Work is principally in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia; (2007 – Present) \n• Two successful financial exits \n• Member of regional angel investor network \n \nDay & Zimmermann: Senior Vice-President for Strategy\, Mergers and Acquisitions\, and General Manager duties in Norfolk\, Virginia\, reporting to the President responsible for strategy development; mergers and acquisitions; and business services for a $1.3 billion industrial energy conglomerate providing engineering\, maintenance modification\, and specialty contracting to the power industry and government customers. (Day & Zimmermann is the firm that acquired The Atlantic Group); (2006 – 2019) \n• Executive management team; growth and expansion experience \n• Technology project management \n• Mergers; private equity experience \n \nVice-President for Strategic Planning and stockholder with The Atlantic Group (minority owner)\, a specialty contractor to the electric utility industry. Reported to the President and a member of the Board of Directors responsible for strategic planning and select operational components of a $300 million managed services contractor serving the electric utility industry and government: (1997- 2006) \n• Executive management team; growth and expansion experience\, operations\, mergers and acquisitions \n• Technology project management \n• Rasing debt and equity capital including private equity funding (Wall Street\, et. al) \n• Successful financial exit \n \nPartner in Harrison Investment Company\, a management and investment company; (2003-2012) \n• Successful financial exit \n• Private investor real estate and marina operations \n \nEleven years with the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce and Thomas Nelson Community College serving as Executive Director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC)). Developed and implemented management assistance\, international and financial programs throughout Hampton Roads region to over 2\,200 small businesses resulting in an average addition of approximately 300 jobs and additional capital investment of more than $17 million per year. Implemented defense conversion\, financial\, and technology assistance programs in support of regional economic development efforts including Plan 2007\, the Center for Innovative Technology and local municipality economic development departments. \n• Comprehensive economic development and entrepreneurial experience \n• Extensive consulting and counseling activities \n• Served the Hampton Roads and Eastern Shore region of Virginia \n \nActive professional economic development activities have included membership in 757 Angels (network of private investors and business leaders in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia); Angel Capital Association; National Association of Investors; three decade member of the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce\, including Board service\, Vice-Chairman of Small Business\, and one of the founding investors in the Chamber’s Political Action Committee; Previous economic development and community activities included member\, loan committee Urban Business Development Corporation; Business Advisory Committee\, Thomas Nelson Community College; International Education Committee\, Thomas Nelson Community College; Board of Regents\, Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Small Business Success Center; Chairman of the City of Hampton’s Retail Advisory Council; Mayoral appointment to Virginia Beach Economic Development Strategic Planning Committee; Mayoral appointment to the Norfolk Task Force on Small Business Financing; Mayoral appointment to chair Committee to review the Virginia Beach Recreational and Boat Ordinance; Mayoral appointment to the 1990 Census Complete Count Committee; Instructor\, guest lecturer\, and seminar trainer on various business topics at Christopher Newport University\, George Washington University\, Regent University\, Thomas Nelson Community\, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University\, Hampton University\, and for the micro-loan program at the Hampton Roads region Center for Community Development. Current member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and Virginia High School League for officiating activities; active philanthropic efforts have centered on the American Cancer Society\, Union Mission\, and two national 503© organizations. \n. \nEducation: graduate (Bachelors Communications\, Honors\, Pi Kappa Delta Alumni)\, Old Dominion University (1985) \n \nGraduate and Certificate\, Executive Development Business Program\, Old Dominion University\, Norfolk\, Virginia\, (2004-2005) \n \nGraduate of six-year U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute Certification Program for business and economic development\, non-profit management and administration\, urban planning\, and legislative training\, 1992; and a graduate of American International University Trade Specialist School\, 1994. \n \nAuthor and co-author of over 483 articles on economic development and small business topics published in national daily newspapers and trade periodicals. \n \nMarried (Theresa)\, with three sons\, Neil\, Eric\, and Brandon and two daughters Jessica and Baylee; interests include officiating sports\, fitness\, philanthropic work with Theresa\, and investment of family financial portfolio. Business interests force me to\, begrudgingly\, play golf occasionally. \n \nAbout the NSU Innovation Center: \nThe mission of the NSU Innovation Center is to serve as a liaison between Norfolk State University and our surrounding community. The Center’s main goal is to advance entrepreneurship for both aspiring and existing entrepreneurs by providing resources that support sustainable\, scalable businesses. \nFollow us on Facebook\, Instagram\, LinkedIn\, and subscribe to our newsletter to keep up with the latest news and announcements. URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/access-to-capital-online-5/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,NIC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/144320_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221118T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221118T100000 DTSTAMP:20221111T195400Z CREATED:20221111T195400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221111T195400Z UID:10000832-1668762000-1668765600@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:NIC Unfiltered: A Caffeinated Collaboration Series DESCRIPTION:Join like-minded entrepreneurs for coffee and conversation with Jeff Conroy\, CEO & Co-Founder of Embody Inc.\, at Assembly.\n\n\nCome grab a complimentary coffee and listen to Jeff Conroy\, CEO & Co-Founder of Embody Inc.\, converse about building a business\, raising and receiving capital\, finding and signing customers and driving a culture of entrepreneurship. \nAbout Jeff: Jeff Conroy is the CEO of Embody\, a Norfolk-based sports medicine company developing collagen-based surgical implants to treat tendon and ligament injuries. Over the past 7 years\, Embody has been awarded more than $24 million in funding from DARPA and AFWERX while also raising more than $30 million from investors. Embody has completed over 1\,100 patient surgeries and created more than 50 jobs. Jeff has had a long career in the life sciences as both an entrepreneur and licensing executive. \nAbout NIC: The Norfolk Innovation Corridor is a thriving technology zone founded for the purpose of encouraging growth in entrepreneurship and innovation\, attracting new technology start-ups\, retaining a talented workforce\, developing a dense community of innovators and providing 21st century career opportunities for residents of Norfolk and our region. \nFill out a brief survey by clicking on the link below to receive some swag! \nUnfiltered Survey URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/nic-unfiltered-a-caffeinated-collaboration-series-4/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,Meetup,Networking,NIC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/146522_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221109T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221109T100000 DTSTAMP:20220405T190835Z CREATED:20220405T190835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T190835Z UID:10000519-1667984400-1667988000@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:1M Cups Virginia Beach @ Assembly DESCRIPTION:Join us as for coffee\, networking\, and community building! URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/1m-cups-virginia-beach-assembly-8/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,NIC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/143233_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221103T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221103T190000 DTSTAMP:20221004T135829Z CREATED:20221004T135829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T135829Z UID:10000791-1667494800-1667502000@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:Community Pitch Event DESCRIPTION:757 Accelerate invites you to the Granby Street Theater to hear how our 9 promising startups discussing are inventing the future! URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/community-pitch-event/ LOCATION:Granby Theater – Weddings & Private Events\, 421 Granby Street\, Norfolk\, VA 23510\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23510\, US CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,NIC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/144936_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221028T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221028T100000 DTSTAMP:20221008T161703Z CREATED:20221008T161703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221008T161703Z UID:10000795-1666947600-1666951200@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:NIC Unfiltered: A Caffeinated Collaboration Series DESCRIPTION:Join like-minded entrepreneurs for coffee and conversation with Tim Stromberg\, Principal of InfraSGA Inc.\, at Assembly.\n\n\nCome grab a complimentary coffee and listen to Tim Stromberg\, Principal of InfrSGA Inc.\, converse about building a business\, hiring and retaining talent\, finding and signing customers and driving a culture of entrepreneurship. \nAbout Tim: Timothy J. Stromberg\, PLA\, CBLP\, ASLA is a principal at InfraSGA\, Inc.\, a Norfolk-based green infrastructure product development company. His entrepreneurial work focuses on the importance of design which integrates blue/green stormwater strategies\, mitigating the growing issues regarding the management of stormwater runoff and its impact on communities at large. The patent pending RAFT urban bio-retention system provides a scalable solution to stormwater management in our ever-changing modern built environment and is an award recipient of the 2019 RISE Coastal Community Resilience Challenge and the 2022 RISE Urban Coastal Community Resilience Challenge. As a founder of several successful niche businesses\, such as Stromberg\, Garrigan & Associates\, Inc\, (SGA)\, that are focused on responding to the rapidly growing need to cost-effectively solve our community’s most arduous environmental and economic challenges\, Timothy is constantly working at the cutting edge of technology\, design\, and resiliency as an award-winning landscape architect and green industry leader. His recent design work in Hampton Roads includes the Elizabeth River/Harbor Park Water Street Open Space\, the St. Paul’s Blue Greenway Park\, the Elizabeth River Project – Ryan Resilience Lab and Learning Park\, and the Chrysler Museum Perry Glass House climate adaptation site design. \nAbout NIC: The Norfolk Innovation Corridor is a thriving technology zone founded for the purpose of encouraging growth in entrepreneurship and innovation\, attracting new technology start-ups\, retaining a talented workforce\, developing a dense community of innovators and providing 21st century career opportunities for residents of Norfolk and our region. \nFill out a brief survey by clicking on the link below to receive some swag! \nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/1SDSWAqGBwaOFXhAoaNFTYwYrt2VGPj0wY0xVs3duovY/edit URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/nic-unfiltered-a-caffeinated-collaboration-series-3/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Meetup,Networking,NIC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/144998_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T110000 DTSTAMP:20221021T140412Z CREATED:20220728T141805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221021T140412Z UID:10000468-1666778400-1666782000@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:Access to Capital: IN PERSON DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about how to acquire funding\, such as grants\, debt/loans\, equity/investors\, and bootstrapping for your small business.\n\n\nAccess to capital refers to how difficult or simple it is for someone to obtain funds or resources for their business. When starting or running a business\, most people want access to capital. Businesses in the United States have access to a variety of funding options. Obtaining funding for a business\, on the other hand\, can be difficult for anyone\, let alone a member of a group that has endured discrimination and bias for decades. \nThe NSU Innovation Center (NSUIC) and the Small Business Development Council (SBDC) will provide you with information and requirements for acquiring funding\, such as grants\, debt/loans\, equity/investors\, and bootstrapping. Additionally\, this Access to Capital program will include a non-bank SBA 504 financing program aimed at existing businesses. \nNOTE: \nThis event will be held in person at the Norfolk State University Innovation Center in Norfolk VA. \nSpeaker Info: \nBill Holloran \nForty-four-year business and economic development career includes: \nCurrent economic development efforts include Consultant/Counselor work with Small Business Development Center of Hampton Roads\, Inc.\, and the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce. I am an active member of the Hampton Roads economic development ecosystem (2020 to present) \nHolloran Enterprises\, Owner strategic business planning\, investment\, and consulting firm. Current investments and operations in three businesses. Additional consulting efforts average several projects a year for for-profit and non-profit organizations. Work is principally in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia; (2007 – Present) \n• Two successful financial exits \n• Member of regional angel investor network \nDay & Zimmermann: Senior Vice-President for Strategy\, Mergers and Acquisitions\, and General Manager duties in Norfolk\, Virginia\, reporting to the President responsible for strategy development; mergers and acquisitions; and business services for a $1.3 billion industrial energy conglomerate providing engineering\, maintenance modification\, and specialty contracting to the power industry and government customers. (Day & Zimmermann is the firm that acquired The Atlantic Group); (2006 – 2019) \n• Executive management team; growth and expansion experience \n• Technology project management \n• Mergers; private equity experience \nVice-President for Strategic Planning and stockholder with The Atlantic Group (minority owner)\, a specialty contractor to the electric utility industry. Reported to the President and a member of the Board of Directors responsible for strategic planning and select operational components of a $300 million managed services contractor serving the electric utility industry and government: (1997- 2006) \n• Executive management team; growth and expansion experience\, operations\, mergers and acquisitions \n• Technology project management \n• Rasing debt and equity capital including private equity funding (Wall Street\, et. al) \n• Successful financial exit \nPartner in Harrison Investment Company\, a management and investment company; (2003-2012) \n• Successful financial exit \n• Private investor real estate and marina operations \nEleven years with the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce and Thomas Nelson Community College serving as Executive Director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC)). Developed and implemented management assistance\, international and financial programs throughout Hampton Roads region to over 2\,200 small businesses resulting in an average addition of approximately 300 jobs and additional capital investment of more than $17 million per year. Implemented defense conversion\, financial\, and technology assistance programs in support of regional economic development efforts including Plan 2007\, the Center for Innovative Technology and local municipality economic development departments. \n• Comprehensive economic development and entrepreneurial experience \n• Extensive consulting and counseling activities \n• Served the Hampton Roads and Eastern Shore region of Virginia \nActive professional economic development activities have included membership in 757 Angels (network of private investors and business leaders in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia); Angel Capital Association; National Association of Investors; three decade member of the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce\, including Board service\, Vice-Chairman of Small Business\, and one of the founding investors in the Chamber’s Political Action Committee; Previous economic development and community activities included member\, loan committee Urban Business Development Corporation; Business Advisory Committee\, Thomas Nelson Community College; International Education Committee\, Thomas Nelson Community College; Board of Regents\, Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Small Business Success Center; Chairman of the City of Hampton’s Retail Advisory Council; Mayoral appointment to Virginia Beach Economic Development Strategic Planning Committee; Mayoral appointment to the Norfolk Task Force on Small Business Financing; Mayoral appointment to chair Committee to review the Virginia Beach Recreational and Boat Ordinance; Mayoral appointment to the 1990 Census Complete Count Committee; Instructor\, guest lecturer\, and seminar trainer on various business topics at Christopher Newport University\, George Washington University\, Regent University\, Thomas Nelson Community\, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University\, Hampton University\, and for the micro-loan program at the Hampton Roads region Center for Community Development. Current member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and Virginia High School League for officiating activities; active philanthropic efforts have centered on the American Cancer Society\, Union Mission\, and two national 503© organizations. \n. \nEducation: graduate (Bachelors Communications\, Honors\, Pi Kappa Delta Alumni)\, Old Dominion University (1985) \nGraduate and Certificate\, Executive Development Business Program\, Old Dominion University\, Norfolk\, Virginia\, (2004-2005) \nGraduate of six-year U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute Certification Program for business and economic development\, non-profit management and administration\, urban planning\, and legislative training\, 1992; and a graduate of American International University Trade Specialist School\, 1994. \nAuthor and co-author of over 483 articles on economic development and small business topics published in national daily newspapers and trade periodicals. \nMarried (Theresa)\, with three sons\, Neil\, Eric\, and Brandon and two daughters Jessica and Baylee; interests include officiating sports\, fitness\, philanthropic work with Theresa\, and investment of family financial portfolio. Business interests force me to\, begrudgingly\, play golf occasionally. \nAbout the NSU Innovation Center: \nThe mission of the NSU Innovation Center is to serve as a liaison between Norfolk State University and our surrounding community. The Center’s main goal is to advance entrepreneurship for both aspiring and existing entrepreneurs by providing resources that support sustainable\, scalable businesses. \nFollow us on Facebook\, Instagram\, LinkedIn\, and subscribe to our newsletter to keep up with the latest news and announcements. URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/access-to-capital-in-person-4/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,NIC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/NSUIC-SBDC-Access-to-Capital-Event-25.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T110000 DTSTAMP:20221021T140310Z CREATED:20220728T141804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221021T140310Z UID:10000479-1666778400-1666782000@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:Access to Capital: ONLINE DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about how to acquire funding\, such as grants\, debt/loans\, equity/investors\, and bootstrapping for your small business.\n\n\nAccess to capital refers to how difficult or simple it is for someone to obtain funds or resources for their business. When starting or running a business\, most people want access to capital. Businesses in the United States have access to a variety of funding options. Obtaining funding for a business\, on the other hand\, can be difficult for anyone\, let alone a member of a group that has endured discrimination and bias for decades. \nThe NSU Innovation Center (NSUIC) and the Small Business Development Council (SBDC) will provide you with information and requirements for acquiring funding\, such as grants\, debt/loans\, equity/investors\, and bootstrapping. Additionally\, this Access to Capital program will include a non-bank SBA 504 financing program aimed at existing businesses. \nSpeaker Info: \nBill Holloran \nForty-four-year business and economic development career includes: \nCurrent economic development efforts include Consultant/Counselor work with Small Business Development Center of Hampton Roads\, Inc.\, and the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce. I am an active member of the Hampton Roads economic development ecosystem (2020 to present) \nHolloran Enterprises\, Owner strategic business planning\, investment\, and consulting firm. Current investments and operations in three businesses. Additional consulting efforts average several projects a year for for-profit and non-profit organizations. Work is principally in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia; (2007 – Present) \n• Two successful financial exits \n• Member of regional angel investor network \nDay & Zimmermann: Senior Vice-President for Strategy\, Mergers and Acquisitions\, and General Manager duties in Norfolk\, Virginia\, reporting to the President responsible for strategy development; mergers and acquisitions; and business services for a $1.3 billion industrial energy conglomerate providing engineering\, maintenance modification\, and specialty contracting to the power industry and government customers. (Day & Zimmermann is the firm that acquired The Atlantic Group); (2006 – 2019) \n• Executive management team; growth and expansion experience \n• Technology project management \n• Mergers; private equity experience \nVice-President for Strategic Planning and stockholder with The Atlantic Group (minority owner)\, a specialty contractor to the electric utility industry. Reported to the President and a member of the Board of Directors responsible for strategic planning and select operational components of a $300 million managed services contractor serving the electric utility industry and government: (1997- 2006) \n• Executive management team; growth and expansion experience\, operations\, mergers and acquisitions \n• Technology project management \n• Rasing debt and equity capital including private equity funding (Wall Street\, et. al) \n• Successful financial exit \nPartner in Harrison Investment Company\, a management and investment company; (2003-2012) \n• Successful financial exit \n• Private investor real estate and marina operations \nEleven years with the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce and Thomas Nelson Community College serving as Executive Director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC)). Developed and implemented management assistance\, international and financial programs throughout Hampton Roads region to over 2\,200 small businesses resulting in an average addition of approximately 300 jobs and additional capital investment of more than $17 million per year. Implemented defense conversion\, financial\, and technology assistance programs in support of regional economic development efforts including Plan 2007\, the Center for Innovative Technology and local municipality economic development departments. \n• Comprehensive economic development and entrepreneurial experience \n• Extensive consulting and counseling activities \n• Served the Hampton Roads and Eastern Shore region of Virginia \nActive professional economic development activities have included membership in 757 Angels (network of private investors and business leaders in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia); Angel Capital Association; National Association of Investors; three decade member of the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce\, including Board service\, Vice-Chairman of Small Business\, and one of the founding investors in the Chamber’s Political Action Committee; Previous economic development and community activities included member\, loan committee Urban Business Development Corporation; Business Advisory Committee\, Thomas Nelson Community College; International Education Committee\, Thomas Nelson Community College; Board of Regents\, Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Small Business Success Center; Chairman of the City of Hampton’s Retail Advisory Council; Mayoral appointment to Virginia Beach Economic Development Strategic Planning Committee; Mayoral appointment to the Norfolk Task Force on Small Business Financing; Mayoral appointment to chair Committee to review the Virginia Beach Recreational and Boat Ordinance; Mayoral appointment to the 1990 Census Complete Count Committee; Instructor\, guest lecturer\, and seminar trainer on various business topics at Christopher Newport University\, George Washington University\, Regent University\, Thomas Nelson Community\, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University\, Hampton University\, and for the micro-loan program at the Hampton Roads region Center for Community Development. Current member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and Virginia High School League for officiating activities; active philanthropic efforts have centered on the American Cancer Society\, Union Mission\, and two national 503© organizations. \n. \nEducation: graduate (Bachelors Communications\, Honors\, Pi Kappa Delta Alumni)\, Old Dominion University (1985) \nGraduate and Certificate\, Executive Development Business Program\, Old Dominion University\, Norfolk\, Virginia\, (2004-2005) \nGraduate of six-year U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute Certification Program for business and economic development\, non-profit management and administration\, urban planning\, and legislative training\, 1992; and a graduate of American International University Trade Specialist School\, 1994. \nAuthor and co-author of over 483 articles on economic development and small business topics published in national daily newspapers and trade periodicals. \nMarried (Theresa)\, with three sons\, Neil\, Eric\, and Brandon and two daughters Jessica and Baylee; interests include officiating sports\, fitness\, philanthropic work with Theresa\, and investment of family financial portfolio. Business interests force me to\, begrudgingly\, play golf occasionally. \nAbout the NSU Innovation Center: \nThe mission of the NSU Innovation Center is to serve as a liaison between Norfolk State University and our surrounding community. The Center’s main goal is to advance entrepreneurship for both aspiring and existing entrepreneurs by providing resources that support sustainable\, scalable businesses. \nFollow us on Facebook\, Instagram\, LinkedIn\, and subscribe to our newsletter to keep up with the latest news and announcements. URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/access-to-capital-online-4/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,NIC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/NSUIC-SBDC-Access-to-Capital-Event-25.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221012T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221012T100000 DTSTAMP:20220405T190833Z CREATED:20220405T190833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T190833Z UID:10000227-1665565200-1665568800@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:1M Cups Virginia Beach @ Assembly DESCRIPTION:Join us as for coffee\, networking\, and community building! URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/1m-cups-virginia-beach-assembly-7/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,NIC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/143233_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220930T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220930T100000 DTSTAMP:20220825T175110Z CREATED:20220825T175110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220825T175110Z UID:10000737-1664528400-1664532000@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:NIC Unfiltered: A Caffeinated Collaboration DESCRIPTION:Join like-minded entrepreneurs for coffee and conversation with Ned Lily\, President & CEO of xTuple\, at Assembly.\n\n\nCome grab a complimentary coffee and listen to Ned Lily\, President & CEO of xTuple converse about building a business\, hiring and retaining talent\, finding and signing customers and driving a culture of entrepreneurship. \nAbout Ned: In October 2001\, Ned co-founded xTuple\, originally called OpenMFG\, with the aim of bringing the worlds of open platform software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) together to solve the unmet needs of small to mid-sized manufacturers. xTuple was acquired by CAI Software in July 2022; CAI is majority-owned by Symphony Technology Group\, a private equity partner to market-leading companies in software\, data\, and analytics. Ned continues as General Manager of the Manufacturing ERP group inside CAI today. \nIn 1999\, he was a co-founder of Great Bridge\, an early business built around the PostgreSQL database which is also the core technology for xTuple today. Great Bridge was incubated inside Landmark Communications\, a mid-sized media company where Ned directed corporate venture investments\, mergers and acquisitions and startup activity. Prior to Landmark\, Ned worked for a regional technology group in Washington D.C. and had a brief first career in political media — television\, radio and a non-partisan news wire. He holds a B.A. from the University of Virginia and an M.A. from George Washington University. \nAbout NIC: The Norfolk Innovation Corridor is a thriving technology zone founded for the purpose of encouraging growth in entrepreneurship and innovation\, attracting new technology start-ups\, retaining a talented workforce\, developing a dense community of innovators and providing 21st century career opportunities for residents of Norfolk and our region. \nFill out a brief survey by clicking on the link below to receive some swag! \nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/1SDSWAqGBwaOFXhAoaNFTYwYrt2VGPj0wY0xVs3duovY/edit URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/nic-unfiltered-a-caffeinated-collaboration-2/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Angel Investing,Business,Entrepreneurship,Meetup,Networking,NIC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/144632_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T110000 DTSTAMP:20220728T141803Z CREATED:20220728T141803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T141803Z UID:10000701-1664359200-1664362800@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:Access to Capital: IN PERSON DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about how to acquire funding\, such as grants\, debt/loans\, equity/investors\, and bootstrapping for your small business.\n\n\nAccess to capital refers to how difficult or simple it is for someone to obtain funds or resources for their business. When starting or running a business\, most people want access to capital. Businesses in the United States have access to a variety of funding options. Obtaining funding for a business\, on the other hand\, can be difficult for anyone\, let alone a member of a group that has endured discrimination and bias for decades. \n \nThe NSU Innovation Center (NSUIC) and the Small Business Development Council (SBDC) will provide you with information and requirements for acquiring funding\, such as grants\, debt/loans\, equity/investors\, and bootstrapping. Additionally\, this Access to Capital program will include a non-bank SBA 504 financing program aimed at existing businesses. \nNOTE: \nThis event will be held in person at the Norfolk State University Innovation Center in Norfolk VA. \n \nSpeaker Info: \nBill Holloran \nForty-four-year business and economic development career includes: \n \nCurrent economic development efforts include Consultant/Counselor work with Small Business Development Center of Hampton Roads\, Inc.\, and the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce. I am an active member of the Hampton Roads economic development ecosystem (2020 to present) \n \nHolloran Enterprises\, Owner strategic business planning\, investment\, and consulting firm. Current investments and operations in three businesses. Additional consulting efforts average several projects a year for for-profit and non-profit organizations. Work is principally in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia; (2007 – Present) \n• Two successful financial exits \n• Member of regional angel investor network \n \nDay & Zimmermann: Senior Vice-President for Strategy\, Mergers and Acquisitions\, and General Manager duties in Norfolk\, Virginia\, reporting to the President responsible for strategy development; mergers and acquisitions; and business services for a $1.3 billion industrial energy conglomerate providing engineering\, maintenance modification\, and specialty contracting to the power industry and government customers. (Day & Zimmermann is the firm that acquired The Atlantic Group); (2006 – 2019) \n• Executive management team; growth and expansion experience \n• Technology project management \n• Mergers; private equity experience \n \nVice-President for Strategic Planning and stockholder with The Atlantic Group (minority owner)\, a specialty contractor to the electric utility industry. Reported to the President and a member of the Board of Directors responsible for strategic planning and select operational components of a $300 million managed services contractor serving the electric utility industry and government: (1997- 2006) \n• Executive management team; growth and expansion experience\, operations\, mergers and acquisitions \n• Technology project management \n• Rasing debt and equity capital including private equity funding (Wall Street\, et. al) \n• Successful financial exit \n \nPartner in Harrison Investment Company\, a management and investment company; (2003-2012) \n• Successful financial exit \n• Private investor real estate and marina operations \n \nEleven years with the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce and Thomas Nelson Community College serving as Executive Director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC)). Developed and implemented management assistance\, international and financial programs throughout Hampton Roads region to over 2\,200 small businesses resulting in an average addition of approximately 300 jobs and additional capital investment of more than $17 million per year. Implemented defense conversion\, financial\, and technology assistance programs in support of regional economic development efforts including Plan 2007\, the Center for Innovative Technology and local municipality economic development departments. \n• Comprehensive economic development and entrepreneurial experience \n• Extensive consulting and counseling activities \n• Served the Hampton Roads and Eastern Shore region of Virginia \n \nActive professional economic development activities have included membership in 757 Angels (network of private investors and business leaders in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia); Angel Capital Association; National Association of Investors; three decade member of the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce\, including Board service\, Vice-Chairman of Small Business\, and one of the founding investors in the Chamber’s Political Action Committee; Previous economic development and community activities included member\, loan committee Urban Business Development Corporation; Business Advisory Committee\, Thomas Nelson Community College; International Education Committee\, Thomas Nelson Community College; Board of Regents\, Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Small Business Success Center; Chairman of the City of Hampton’s Retail Advisory Council; Mayoral appointment to Virginia Beach Economic Development Strategic Planning Committee; Mayoral appointment to the Norfolk Task Force on Small Business Financing; Mayoral appointment to chair Committee to review the Virginia Beach Recreational and Boat Ordinance; Mayoral appointment to the 1990 Census Complete Count Committee; Instructor\, guest lecturer\, and seminar trainer on various business topics at Christopher Newport University\, George Washington University\, Regent University\, Thomas Nelson Community\, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University\, Hampton University\, and for the micro-loan program at the Hampton Roads region Center for Community Development. Current member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and Virginia High School League for officiating activities; active philanthropic efforts have centered on the American Cancer Society\, Union Mission\, and two national 503© organizations. \n. \nEducation: graduate (Bachelors Communications\, Honors\, Pi Kappa Delta Alumni)\, Old Dominion University (1985) \n \nGraduate and Certificate\, Executive Development Business Program\, Old Dominion University\, Norfolk\, Virginia\, (2004-2005) \n \nGraduate of six-year U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute Certification Program for business and economic development\, non-profit management and administration\, urban planning\, and legislative training\, 1992; and a graduate of American International University Trade Specialist School\, 1994. \n \nAuthor and co-author of over 483 articles on economic development and small business topics published in national daily newspapers and trade periodicals. \n \nMarried (Theresa)\, with three sons\, Neil\, Eric\, and Brandon and two daughters Jessica and Baylee; interests include officiating sports\, fitness\, philanthropic work with Theresa\, and investment of family financial portfolio. Business interests force me to\, begrudgingly\, play golf occasionally. \n \nAbout the NSU Innovation Center: \nThe mission of the NSU Innovation Center is to serve as a liaison between Norfolk State University and our surrounding community. The Center’s main goal is to advance entrepreneurship for both aspiring and existing entrepreneurs by providing resources that support sustainable\, scalable businesses. \nFollow us on Facebook\, Instagram\, LinkedIn\, and subscribe to our newsletter to keep up with the latest news and announcements. URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/access-to-capital-in-person-3/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,NIC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/144323_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T110000 DTSTAMP:20220728T141801Z CREATED:20220728T141801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T141801Z UID:10000700-1664359200-1664362800@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:Access to Capital: ONLINE DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about how to acquire funding\, such as grants\, debt/loans\, equity/investors\, and bootstrapping for your small business.\n\n\nAccess to capital refers to how difficult or simple it is for someone to obtain funds or resources for their business. When starting or running a business\, most people want access to capital. Businesses in the United States have access to a variety of funding options. Obtaining funding for a business\, on the other hand\, can be difficult for anyone\, let alone a member of a group that has endured discrimination and bias for decades. \n \nThe NSU Innovation Center (NSUIC) and the Small Business Development Council (SBDC) will provide you with information and requirements for acquiring funding\, such as grants\, debt/loans\, equity/investors\, and bootstrapping. Additionally\, this Access to Capital program will include a non-bank SBA 504 financing program aimed at existing businesses. \nSpeaker Info: \nBill Holloran \nForty-four-year business and economic development career includes: \n \nCurrent economic development efforts include Consultant/Counselor work with Small Business Development Center of Hampton Roads\, Inc.\, and the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce. I am an active member of the Hampton Roads economic development ecosystem (2020 to present) \n \nHolloran Enterprises\, Owner strategic business planning\, investment\, and consulting firm. Current investments and operations in three businesses. Additional consulting efforts average several projects a year for for-profit and non-profit organizations. Work is principally in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia; (2007 – Present) \n• Two successful financial exits \n• Member of regional angel investor network \n \nDay & Zimmermann: Senior Vice-President for Strategy\, Mergers and Acquisitions\, and General Manager duties in Norfolk\, Virginia\, reporting to the President responsible for strategy development; mergers and acquisitions; and business services for a $1.3 billion industrial energy conglomerate providing engineering\, maintenance modification\, and specialty contracting to the power industry and government customers. (Day & Zimmermann is the firm that acquired The Atlantic Group); (2006 – 2019) \n• Executive management team; growth and expansion experience \n• Technology project management \n• Mergers; private equity experience \n \nVice-President for Strategic Planning and stockholder with The Atlantic Group (minority owner)\, a specialty contractor to the electric utility industry. Reported to the President and a member of the Board of Directors responsible for strategic planning and select operational components of a $300 million managed services contractor serving the electric utility industry and government: (1997- 2006) \n• Executive management team; growth and expansion experience\, operations\, mergers and acquisitions \n• Technology project management \n• Rasing debt and equity capital including private equity funding (Wall Street\, et. al) \n• Successful financial exit \n \nPartner in Harrison Investment Company\, a management and investment company; (2003-2012) \n• Successful financial exit \n• Private investor real estate and marina operations \n \nEleven years with the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce and Thomas Nelson Community College serving as Executive Director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC)). Developed and implemented management assistance\, international and financial programs throughout Hampton Roads region to over 2\,200 small businesses resulting in an average addition of approximately 300 jobs and additional capital investment of more than $17 million per year. Implemented defense conversion\, financial\, and technology assistance programs in support of regional economic development efforts including Plan 2007\, the Center for Innovative Technology and local municipality economic development departments. \n• Comprehensive economic development and entrepreneurial experience \n• Extensive consulting and counseling activities \n• Served the Hampton Roads and Eastern Shore region of Virginia \n \nActive professional economic development activities have included membership in 757 Angels (network of private investors and business leaders in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia); Angel Capital Association; National Association of Investors; three decade member of the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce\, including Board service\, Vice-Chairman of Small Business\, and one of the founding investors in the Chamber’s Political Action Committee; Previous economic development and community activities included member\, loan committee Urban Business Development Corporation; Business Advisory Committee\, Thomas Nelson Community College; International Education Committee\, Thomas Nelson Community College; Board of Regents\, Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Small Business Success Center; Chairman of the City of Hampton’s Retail Advisory Council; Mayoral appointment to Virginia Beach Economic Development Strategic Planning Committee; Mayoral appointment to the Norfolk Task Force on Small Business Financing; Mayoral appointment to chair Committee to review the Virginia Beach Recreational and Boat Ordinance; Mayoral appointment to the 1990 Census Complete Count Committee; Instructor\, guest lecturer\, and seminar trainer on various business topics at Christopher Newport University\, George Washington University\, Regent University\, Thomas Nelson Community\, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University\, Hampton University\, and for the micro-loan program at the Hampton Roads region Center for Community Development. Current member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and Virginia High School League for officiating activities; active philanthropic efforts have centered on the American Cancer Society\, Union Mission\, and two national 503© organizations. \n. \nEducation: graduate (Bachelors Communications\, Honors\, Pi Kappa Delta Alumni)\, Old Dominion University (1985) \n \nGraduate and Certificate\, Executive Development Business Program\, Old Dominion University\, Norfolk\, Virginia\, (2004-2005) \n \nGraduate of six-year U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute Certification Program for business and economic development\, non-profit management and administration\, urban planning\, and legislative training\, 1992; and a graduate of American International University Trade Specialist School\, 1994. \n \nAuthor and co-author of over 483 articles on economic development and small business topics published in national daily newspapers and trade periodicals. \n \nMarried (Theresa)\, with three sons\, Neil\, Eric\, and Brandon and two daughters Jessica and Baylee; interests include officiating sports\, fitness\, philanthropic work with Theresa\, and investment of family financial portfolio. Business interests force me to\, begrudgingly\, play golf occasionally. \n \nAbout the NSU Innovation Center: \nThe mission of the NSU Innovation Center is to serve as a liaison between Norfolk State University and our surrounding community. The Center’s main goal is to advance entrepreneurship for both aspiring and existing entrepreneurs by providing resources that support sustainable\, scalable businesses. \nFollow us on Facebook\, Instagram\, LinkedIn\, and subscribe to our newsletter to keep up with the latest news and announcements. URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/access-to-capital-online-3/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,NIC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/144320_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T180000 DTSTAMP:20220802T145419Z CREATED:20220802T145419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220802T145419Z UID:10000704-1664298000-1664301600@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:757 Startup Studios Fall 22' Applications Info Session DESCRIPTION:Join the 757 Startup Studios Team\, to learn more about the program and to answer any questions about the application process! URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/757-startup-studios-fall-22-applications-info-session-3/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Information Session,NIC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/144377_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220914T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220914T130000 DTSTAMP:20220802T145418Z CREATED:20220802T145418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220802T145418Z UID:10000703-1663156800-1663160400@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:757 Startup Studios Fall 22' Applications Info Session DESCRIPTION:Join the 757 Startup Studios Team\, to learn more about the program and to answer any questions about the application process! URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/757-startup-studios-fall-22-applications-info-session-2/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Information Session,NIC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/144377_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220914T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220914T100000 DTSTAMP:20220405T190832Z CREATED:20220405T190832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T190832Z UID:10000226-1663146000-1663149600@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:1M Cups Virginia Beach @ Assembly DESCRIPTION:Join us as for coffee\, networking\, and community building! URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/1m-cups-virginia-beach-assembly-6/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,NIC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/143233_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220913T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220913T133000 DTSTAMP:20220812T154635Z CREATED:20220812T154612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220812T154635Z UID:10000720-1663068600-1663075800@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:How the Port in the 757 Drives Middle Market Growth for Virginia DESCRIPTION:John Asbury\, President and CEO of Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation and Board Director\, Virginia Port Authority \nStephen Edwards\, CEO and Executive Director\, Virginia Port Authority\n\nhttps://www.portofvirginia.com/\n\nIn 2019\, CNBC ranked Virginia as the #1 state for business\, and The Port of Virginia plays a key role in Virginia’s ability to serve those businesses. In a larger sense\, The Port of Virginia is doing everything necessary to become the U.S. East Coast’s leading gateway for global trade for the next several decades and to make Virginia the #1 place for businesses in the country.\nAccording to an economic impact study conducted by the Mason School of Business at the College of William & Mary\, 390\,000 Virginia jobs – nearly ten percent of the state’s resident workforce – are linked to port activity across our six terminals. Those jobs generate $23 billion in annual compensation and $2.1 billion in state and local taxes.\nBetween 2015 and 2025\, the port will have invested $1.5 billion in its infrastructure – creating a network of six terminals that can handle any type of cargo. Dredges hit our waters in late 2019 and our deepening and widening efforts are in full swing. By 2024\, we’ll once again be the deepest port on the US East Coast with 55’ channels and two-way traffic for the largest vessels calling our coast.\nOur Mission\nThe Port of Virginia delivers opportunity by driving business to\, and through\, the Commonwealth.\n\nOur Vision\nThe Port of Virginia’s diverse talent\, agile use of technology\, and command of our ever-changing industry sets the pace for the supply chain of today\, while plotting the course for its tomorrow.\n\nOur Values\n\n\nInnovation – We embrace challenges as opportunities. We leverage technology and experience to move our business and our industry forward\nHelpfulness – We are dedicated to making a positive impact on the world. We offer assistance and are appreciative when it’s accepted – and understanding when it isn’t. We ask questions and offer our best solutions\nFortitude – We are clear in our intent\, thoughtful in our approach\, and professional in our execution\nAccessibility – We build strong\, enduring relationships with our customers by listening\, fostering dialogue\, and creating connections\nMindfulness – We drive business and deliver opportunities today while maintaining a clear vision for the future\nSustainability – We are responsible stewards of the communities in which we operate\, the relationships we foster\, and all of the resources entrusted to our care URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/how-the-port-in-the-757-drives-middle-market-growth-for-virginia/ LOCATION:Town Point Club\, 101 W. Main St\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Information Session,Networking,NIC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/09-13-22-757-VPA.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220831T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220831T110000 DTSTAMP:20220728T141758Z CREATED:20220728T141758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T141758Z UID:10000699-1661940000-1661943600@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:Access to Capital: IN PERSON DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about how to acquire funding\, such as grants\, debt/loans\, equity/investors\, and bootstrapping for your small business.\n\n\nAccess to capital refers to how difficult or simple it is for someone to obtain funds or resources for their business. When starting or running a business\, most people want access to capital. Businesses in the United States have access to a variety of funding options. Obtaining funding for a business\, on the other hand\, can be difficult for anyone\, let alone a member of a group that has endured discrimination and bias for decades. \n \nThe NSU Innovation Center (NSUIC) and the Small Business Development Council (SBDC) will provide you with information and requirements for acquiring funding\, such as grants\, debt/loans\, equity/investors\, and bootstrapping. Additionally\, this Access to Capital program will include a non-bank SBA 504 financing program aimed at existing businesses. \nNOTE: \nThis event will be held in person at the Norfolk State University Innovation Center in Norfolk VA. \n \nSpeaker Info: \nBill Holloran \nForty-four-year business and economic development career includes: \n \nCurrent economic development efforts include Consultant/Counselor work with Small Business Development Center of Hampton Roads\, Inc.\, and the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce. I am an active member of the Hampton Roads economic development ecosystem (2020 to present) \n \nHolloran Enterprises\, Owner strategic business planning\, investment\, and consulting firm. Current investments and operations in three businesses. Additional consulting efforts average several projects a year for for-profit and non-profit organizations. Work is principally in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia; (2007 – Present) \n• Two successful financial exits \n• Member of regional angel investor network \n \nDay & Zimmermann: Senior Vice-President for Strategy\, Mergers and Acquisitions\, and General Manager duties in Norfolk\, Virginia\, reporting to the President responsible for strategy development; mergers and acquisitions; and business services for a $1.3 billion industrial energy conglomerate providing engineering\, maintenance modification\, and specialty contracting to the power industry and government customers. (Day & Zimmermann is the firm that acquired The Atlantic Group); (2006 – 2019) \n• Executive management team; growth and expansion experience \n• Technology project management \n• Mergers; private equity experience \n \nVice-President for Strategic Planning and stockholder with The Atlantic Group (minority owner)\, a specialty contractor to the electric utility industry. Reported to the President and a member of the Board of Directors responsible for strategic planning and select operational components of a $300 million managed services contractor serving the electric utility industry and government: (1997- 2006) \n• Executive management team; growth and expansion experience\, operations\, mergers and acquisitions \n• Technology project management \n• Rasing debt and equity capital including private equity funding (Wall Street\, et. al) \n• Successful financial exit \n \nPartner in Harrison Investment Company\, a management and investment company; (2003-2012) \n• Successful financial exit \n• Private investor real estate and marina operations \n \nEleven years with the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce and Thomas Nelson Community College serving as Executive Director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC)). Developed and implemented management assistance\, international and financial programs throughout Hampton Roads region to over 2\,200 small businesses resulting in an average addition of approximately 300 jobs and additional capital investment of more than $17 million per year. Implemented defense conversion\, financial\, and technology assistance programs in support of regional economic development efforts including Plan 2007\, the Center for Innovative Technology and local municipality economic development departments. \n• Comprehensive economic development and entrepreneurial experience \n• Extensive consulting and counseling activities \n• Served the Hampton Roads and Eastern Shore region of Virginia \n \nActive professional economic development activities have included membership in 757 Angels (network of private investors and business leaders in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia); Angel Capital Association; National Association of Investors; three decade member of the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce\, including Board service\, Vice-Chairman of Small Business\, and one of the founding investors in the Chamber’s Political Action Committee; Previous economic development and community activities included member\, loan committee Urban Business Development Corporation; Business Advisory Committee\, Thomas Nelson Community College; International Education Committee\, Thomas Nelson Community College; Board of Regents\, Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Small Business Success Center; Chairman of the City of Hampton’s Retail Advisory Council; Mayoral appointment to Virginia Beach Economic Development Strategic Planning Committee; Mayoral appointment to the Norfolk Task Force on Small Business Financing; Mayoral appointment to chair Committee to review the Virginia Beach Recreational and Boat Ordinance; Mayoral appointment to the 1990 Census Complete Count Committee; Instructor\, guest lecturer\, and seminar trainer on various business topics at Christopher Newport University\, George Washington University\, Regent University\, Thomas Nelson Community\, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University\, Hampton University\, and for the micro-loan program at the Hampton Roads region Center for Community Development. Current member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and Virginia High School League for officiating activities; active philanthropic efforts have centered on the American Cancer Society\, Union Mission\, and two national 503© organizations. \n. \nEducation: graduate (Bachelors Communications\, Honors\, Pi Kappa Delta Alumni)\, Old Dominion University (1985) \n \nGraduate and Certificate\, Executive Development Business Program\, Old Dominion University\, Norfolk\, Virginia\, (2004-2005) \n \nGraduate of six-year U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute Certification Program for business and economic development\, non-profit management and administration\, urban planning\, and legislative training\, 1992; and a graduate of American International University Trade Specialist School\, 1994. \n \nAuthor and co-author of over 483 articles on economic development and small business topics published in national daily newspapers and trade periodicals. \n \nMarried (Theresa)\, with three sons\, Neil\, Eric\, and Brandon and two daughters Jessica and Baylee; interests include officiating sports\, fitness\, philanthropic work with Theresa\, and investment of family financial portfolio. Business interests force me to\, begrudgingly\, play golf occasionally. \n \nAbout the NSU Innovation Center: \nThe mission of the NSU Innovation Center is to serve as a liaison between Norfolk State University and our surrounding community. The Center’s main goal is to advance entrepreneurship for both aspiring and existing entrepreneurs by providing resources that support sustainable\, scalable businesses. \nFollow us on Facebook\, Instagram\, LinkedIn\, and subscribe to our newsletter to keep up with the latest news and announcements. URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/access-to-capital-in-person-2/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,NIC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/144323_image.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR