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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/
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,NIC
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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/
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Information Session,NIC
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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/
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Information Session,NIC
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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/
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,NIC
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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
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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/
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,NIC
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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-2/
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,NIC
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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/
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Information Session,NIC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220817T173000
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SUMMARY:Doing Business in Canada
DESCRIPTION:You can attend this event either in-person or online.\n\n\nCome join us to learn about expanding your US based business into the Canadian market. We will have two guest speakers and time for Q&A. \nGuest Speakers: \n\nTina Kotrych with the Canadian Embassy\nMatt Smith with the Hampton Roads Alliance\n\nAgenda: \n\n5:30-6:00PM: Reception and Networking w/appetizers (in-person)\n6:00-7:00PM: Guest Speakers w/Q&A (in-person and online)\n7:00-7:30PM: Reception and Networking w/appetizers (in-person)\n\nOffice Hours: \nIn addition to the Aug 17th evening event Tina Kotrych will be available to book private meetings on the morning of Aug 18\, from 9:00AM-12:00PM.  To book your private session click on the QR code below. \nThank you to our sponsors: \n\nCanadian Embassy\, DC\n757 Collab\, Norfolk\nHampton Roads Alliance\, Norfolk\nHampton Roads Reinvent\, Norfolk\nAssembly\, Norfolk\n\nTo attend Aug 17 use the Eventbrite registration. \nTo book time with Tina on Aug 18 use the QR code.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/doing-business-in-canada/
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Information Session,NIC
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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-5/
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,NIC
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220713T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220713T100000
DTSTAMP:20220405T190827Z
CREATED:20220405T190827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T190827Z
UID:10000235-1657702800-1657706400@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-4/
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,NIC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220919T120000
DTSTAMP:20220614T181829Z
CREATED:20220614T181829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220614T181829Z
UID:10000651-1656324000-1663588800@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:The Startup Series
DESCRIPTION:This program is a 12-week workshop series where entrepreneurs will learn how to develop the perfect launch plans for their startups.\n\n\nThis 12-week series will be broken down into three parts: money\, markets\, and management.  \nPart 1: Money – The Startup Series will kick off with workshops on long-range financial strategies\, annual forecasting\, and how to earn capital and use funding. \nPart 2: Markets –  Entrepreneurs will learn customer experience\, how to identify and target their primary target markets\, and how to stand out from their competition. \nPart 3: Management – This last workshop component will cover marketing and sales strategies and how to pitch your company’s distinct brand and strengths to an investor. \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/the-startup-series/
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,NIC,SBDC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220614T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220614T130000
DTSTAMP:20220601T161530Z
CREATED:20220601T161530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T161530Z
UID:10000629-1655208000-1655211600@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Tech Talk: Innovation and Technology in the Ukraine Conflict
DESCRIPTION:MATB Tech Talks presents: Innovation and Technology in the Ukraine Conflict\n\n\nCome learn about how innovation and technology are being employed in the Ukraine Conflict.  You’ll hear from the following experts: \nMargarita  Konaev\, Deputy Director of Analysis at CSET with an interest in military application of AI and Russian military innovation.  She is also an Adjunct Senior Fellow with the Center for a New American Security. Previously\, she was a Non-Resident Fellow with the Modern War Institute at West Point\, a post-doctoral fellow at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy and a post-doctoral fellow at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perry World House. \nSamuel Bendett\, Advisor to CNA Russia Studies Program. His work involves research on the Russian defense and technology developments. He is also an Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Center for a New American Security and a Russian military autonomy and AI SME for the DOD’s Defense Systems Information Analysis Center. \nDr. J. Jackson is the Chief Technology Officer and a Partner of Shipstone Consulting\, a security firm specialized in infrastructure security solutions for non-profit organizations and NGOs operating in conflict areas. Dr. Jackson holds a Ph.D. in Device Physics and previously served as a United States Intelligence Officer.  Prior to joining Shipstone\, she was the Director of Services for an international infosec firm\, leading the Red Team\, Threat Analytics Group\, Darknet Collection\, and the Device Security Laboratory. She is the author of an upcoming book on Hardware Hacking from No Starch Press. \nAbout the host: The Mid-Atlantic Tech Bridge \nThe Department of the Navy is proud to introduce our way of increasing collaboration\, knowledge sharing\, and innovation with leading-edge tech companies and innovation partners to accelerate solutions to the warfighter. \nThe NavalX Tech Bridges are a connected network that enhances collaboration between Naval Labs\, industry\, academia\, and other military branches. \nA NavalX Tech Bridge offers a collaboration space in a commercial business space\, rather than on base. An off base location offers a more easily accessible landing spot to foster a collaboration ecosystem to build productive partnerships and accelerate delivery of dual use solutions to the warfighter. \nA NavalX Tech Bridge offers access to State and Local government and academic agencies creating a richer regional innovation ecosystem and further supporting economic development. \nTo learn more about the events hosted by the Mid-Atlantic Tech Bridge follow us on LinkedIn.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/tech-talk-innovation-and-technology-in-the-ukraine-conflict/
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,NIC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220609T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220609T130000
DTSTAMP:20220405T190826Z
CREATED:20220405T190826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T190826Z
UID:10000233-1654776000-1654779600@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:DEI : Just Lunch Series
DESCRIPTION:Come join the conversation and vibes\, every second Thursday of each month. Just Lunch\, just us.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/dei-just-lunch-series-3/
LOCATION:Assembly Norfolk\, 400 Granby Street\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,NIC
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220609T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220609T104500
DTSTAMP:20220601T164905Z
CREATED:20220601T164905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T164905Z
UID:10000634-1654767900-1654771500@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:757 Accelerate Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Tune into 757 Accelerate’s virtual info session with Ian Frazier and Evans McMillion. To\nlearn more about the process and ask questions!
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/757-accelerate-info-session-5/
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Information Session,NIC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220608T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220608T100000
DTSTAMP:20220405T190825Z
CREATED:20220405T190825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T190825Z
UID:10000231-1654678800-1654682400@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-3/
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,NIC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T123000
DTSTAMP:20220601T164904Z
CREATED:20220601T164904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T164904Z
UID:10000633-1654169400-1654173000@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:757 Accelerate Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Tune into 757 Accelerate’s virtual info session with Ian Frazier and Evans McMillion. To\nlearn more about the process and ask questions!
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/757-accelerate-info-session-4/
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Information Session,NIC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220526T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220526T130000
DTSTAMP:20220601T164904Z
CREATED:20220601T164904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T164904Z
UID:10000632-1653566400-1653570000@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:757 Accelerate Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Tune into 757 Accelerate’s virtual info session with Ian Frazier and Evans McMillion. To\nlearn more about the process and ask questions!
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/757-accelerate-info-session-3/
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Information Session,NIC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220524T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220524T120000
DTSTAMP:20220516T184605Z
CREATED:20220516T184605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220516T184605Z
UID:10000588-1653386400-1653393600@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.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/access-to-capital-in-person/
LOCATION:NSU Innovation Center\, 520 E. Main Street\, Norfolk\, VA 23510\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23510\, US
CATEGORIES:Angel Investing,Business,Entrepreneurship,NIC,SBDC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220524T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220524T120000
DTSTAMP:20220516T184600Z
CREATED:20220516T184600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220516T184600Z
UID:10000587-1653386400-1653393600@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 \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.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/access-to-capital-online/
CATEGORIES:Angel Investing,Business,Entrepreneurship,NIC,SBDC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220520T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220520T100000
DTSTAMP:20220509T191326Z
CREATED:20220509T191326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T191326Z
UID:10000585-1653037200-1653040800@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:NIC Unfiltered: A Caffeinated Collaboration
DESCRIPTION:Join like-minded entrepreneurs for coffee and conversation with Ulrich Thienel\, CEO of ReAlta Life Sciences\, at Assembly.\n\n\nCome grab a complimentary coffee and listen to Ulrich Thienel\, CEO of ReAlta Life Sciences\,  converse about building a business\, hiring and retaining talent\, finding and signing customers and driving a culture of entrepreneurship. \nAbout our speaker: Ulrich Thienel\, MD\, PhD is the Chief Executive Officer of ReAlta\, a clinical stage biotech company focused on rare diseases. ReAlta develop a new class of dual target complement and inflammation inhibitors for a variety of life-threatening medical conditions. Ulrich has over 20 years of experience building successful leadership teams in both large pharma\, including Johnson & Johnson\, BMS\, and Takeda and more recently as CMO in biotech at RRD International and Finch Therapeutics.  \nUlrich is a board member of the Greater Norfolk Corporation and the Norfolk Innovation Corridor \,  both non-profit organizations that support the growth of the local community. Together with his long term partner\, Ulrich recently formed Friends of Cinema Puerto Rico\, a non-profit organization that promotes the arts and culture of Latinx through cinema and educational programs. \nAbout the 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. \n \n\n\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/
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Meetup,Networking,NIC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T190000
DTSTAMP:20220503T142753Z
CREATED:20220503T142753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220503T142753Z
UID:10000570-1652983200-1652986800@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:VIP Listen & Learn: How to Target Your Audience as a Speaker/Author
DESCRIPTION:Are you a speaker or author? Who are you speaking or writing to? Join us as we explore ways to get laser-focused on your target audience!\n\n\nAs a public speaker\, one of the most important things you can do is to discover who your audience is. This may seem like a simple task\, but it’s actually quite complex. Depending on the situation\, your audience could be made up of business people\, stay-at-home moms\, or teenagers.  \nEach audience has different needs and expectations\, so it’s important to tailor your message accordingly. The best way to do this is to create a persona for each audience type. By understanding the demographics\, interests\, and needs of each audience\, you’ll be able to deliver a speech that resonates with them on a personal level. In turn\, this will make you a more effective public speaker overall. \nDuring this discussion\, we will be diving into the following topics: \n\nGet started as a speaker/author\nHow to find and target your audience\n\nAbout the Speaker: \nLeona Carter empowers emerging speakers and authors to captivate their audience through speaking and writing. She also equips couples to create long-lasting intimacy in marriage.\n \nLeona is a Certified Intimacy and Relationship Coach\, 10x\, International-Multi-best-selling Author\, and Business Strategist. As the President and CEO of Carter Strategies and filmmaker\, Leona is working on her first documentary and has been featured on CBS\, FOX\, ABC\, and NBC\, just to name a few.\n \nMarried since 1995\, Leona\, and her high school sweetheart\, Omarr\, have six children and one grandson. Leona and her family moved from Seattle Washington to Kalamazoo Michigan for the tuition-based program called The Kalamazoo Promise\, where her family was featured in the New York Times.\n \nLeona’s energetic personality and vibrancy sets her apart from the normalcy of entrepreneurship. She blazes a trail everywhere she goes through her passion for serving.\n \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/vip-listen-learn-how-to-target-your-audience-as-a-speaker-author/
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,NIC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220512T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220512T130000
DTSTAMP:20220405T190824Z
CREATED:20220405T190824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T190824Z
UID:10000230-1652356800-1652360400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:DEI : Just Lunch Series
DESCRIPTION:Come join the conversation and vibes\, every second Thursday of each month. Just Lunch\, just us.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/dei-just-lunch-series-2/
LOCATION:Assembly Norfolk\, 400 Granby Street\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,NIC
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T103000
DTSTAMP:20220601T164901Z
CREATED:20220601T164901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T164901Z
UID:10000631-1652347800-1652351400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:757 Accelerate Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Tune into 757 Accelerate’s virtual info session with Ian Frazier and Evans McMillion. To\nlearn more about the process and ask questions!
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/757-accelerate-info-session-2/
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Information Session,NIC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220511T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220511T100000
DTSTAMP:20220405T190823Z
CREATED:20220405T190823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T190823Z
UID:10000239-1652259600-1652263200@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-2/
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,NIC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/143233_image.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220509T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220509T130000
DTSTAMP:20220503T142749Z
CREATED:20220503T142749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220503T142749Z
UID:10000268-1652097600-1652101200@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Build Your Business Workshop: Customer Segment & Persona
DESCRIPTION:Ever wonder why you aren’t making a lot of sales or why your product or service doesn’t appeal to more people?\n\n\nWhen starting a business\, it is important to take the time to really get to know your target customer. This involves researching their demographics\, identifying their motivations and desires\, and understanding the factors that drive their purchasing decisions.  \nBy getting to know your customer on a deeper level\, you can create an effective marketing strategy that resonates with this target audience and draws them in. Whether you are designing a website\, crafting advertisements\, or choosing products to offer\, having a clear picture of who your customer is will help you achieve greater success in your business endeavors. \nDuring this discussion\, we will be diving into the following topics: \n\nHow to identify your customer(s)\nWhat is a customer segment and how do you use it?\nHow to attract your customers specifically to your business\n\nAbout the Speaker: \nAkosua has helped entrepreneurs\, innovators and support services including George Mason University and Old Dominion University to establish their vision into tangible resources and platforms in Hampton Roads. She got her start at Old Dominion University where she worked with its various entrepreneurial programs to help build and grow a community of high growth\, high impact businesses.  \nShe is the creator of #AStartupsRightSteps\, an online course that help entrepreneurs avoid wasting money and resources by making the right moves. She has helped her clients save up to five figures in less than 30 days of training with her. She created #AStartupsRightSteps to help people turn their ideas and business models into solutions customers will pay for repeatedly. \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/build-your-business-workshop-customer-segment-persona/
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,NIC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T193000
DTSTAMP:20220318T150753Z
CREATED:20220318T145041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220318T150753Z
UID:10000464-1651771800-1651779000@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:757 Startup Studios Spring Social
DESCRIPTION:Join 757 Startup Studios and the Hampton Roads startup community as we celebrate a year of milestones and progress!\n\n\nCelebrate Cinco de Mayo as you network with fellow startup and entrepreneurial ecosystem supporters as we enjoy light apps and drinks on the Assembly rooftop.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/757-startup-studios-spring-social/
LOCATION:Assembly Norfolk\, 400 Granby Street\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,Just For Fun,Meetup,Networking,NIC
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T110000
DTSTAMP:20220601T164858Z
CREATED:20220601T164858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T164858Z
UID:10000630-1651744800-1651748400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:757 Accelerate Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Tune into 757 Accelerate’s virtual info session with Ian Frazier and Evans McMillion. To\nlearn more about the process and ask questions!
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/757-accelerate-info-session/
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Information Session,NIC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220429T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220429T100000
DTSTAMP:20220420T142237Z
CREATED:20220420T142237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T142237Z
UID:10000560-1651222800-1651226400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:NIC Unfiltered: A Caffeinated Collaboration Series
DESCRIPTION:Join like-minded entrepreneurs for coffee and conversation with AK Shultz Co-founder & CEO of SVT Robotics\, at Coalescence Coffee.\n\n\nCome grab a complimentary coffee and listen to AK Shultz\, Co-founder & CEO of SVT Robotics converse about building a business\, hiring and retaining talent\, finding and signing customers and driving a culture of entrepreneurship. \nAbout our speaker: As CEO of SVT Robotics\, A.K. Schultz leads the overall company vision and go-to-market strategies. A.K. has spent his career leading the design and implementation of high-profile automation projects across multiple industries and top Fortune 500 companies\, participating in the deployment of over $1 billion in automation. That experience gave him a unique understanding of the technical solutions customers need to advance their business\, and it provided the foundation to launch SVT Robotics in 2018.   \n A.K. grew up in Virginia and received an engineering degree from Massachusetts Maritime Academy. He is also a former US Army officer. Upon returning to Virginia\, A.K. continued his education with an MBA from William and Mary University.  \n About the 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. \n#innovation #entrepreneurship #norfolk #entrepreneurs #hamptonroadsinnovation
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/nic-unfiltered-a-caffeinated-collaboration-series-2/
LOCATION:Coalescence Coffee Company\, 226 West 24th Street\, Norfolk\, VA 23517\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23517\, US
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,Meetup,Networking,NIC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220427T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220427T160000
DTSTAMP:20220318T150410Z
CREATED:20220318T150410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220318T150410Z
UID:10000467-1651050000-1651075200@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:SBIR/STTR 101 Workshop
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/sbir-sttr-101-workshop/
LOCATION:757 Startup Studios\, 400 Granby St\, #115\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Information Session,NIC,Virtual
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