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SUMMARY:Hampton Roads Adaptation Forum - Jan 2026
DESCRIPTION:This Adaptation Forum will focus on site-specific resilience strategies\n\n\n\nThe Hampton Roads Adaptation Forum is a series of quarterly meetings to bring together professionals in adaptation – local municipal government staff\, scientific experts\, private sector engineers\, state and federal agency staff\, NGOs and other stakeholders – to facilitate regional coordination\, the exchanging of information and particularly the sharing of best practices in adaptation. \nOrganized by the Old Dominion University’s Institute for Coastal Adaptation and Resilience\, ODU Resilience Collaborative\, and the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission. \nThe January 2026 Adaptation Forum will focus on site-specific resilience strategies. \nFriday\, January 9\, 2026 from 9.00 am to 2.00 pm (Breakfast and lunch provided) \n1st floor conference room\, Virginia Modeling\, Analysis\, and Simulation Center (1030 University Boulevard\, Suffolk\, VA 23435). \nRegistration is free \nVisit the Adaptation Forum website
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/hampton-roads-adaptation-forum-jan-2026/
LOCATION:Old Dominion University Virginia Modeling\, Analysis\, and Simulation Center\, 1030 University Boulevard\, Suffolk\, VA\, 23435\, United States
CATEGORIES:Information Session,Local Colleges & Universities,ODU
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SUMMARY:Boots to Business Reboot
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to kickstart your entrepreneurial journey with Boots to Business Reboot – a hands-on event to help you succeed in business!\n\n\n\nBoots to Business Reboot \nWelcome to our in-person event Boots to Business Reboot! Join us at 200 High Street and learn how to start or grow your business. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out\, this event is perfect for you. Come gain valuable insights to take your business to the next level. Don’t miss out on this chance to kickstart your entrepreneurial journey! Open to all members of the Military Community!
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/boots-to-business-reboot-2/
LOCATION:200 High Street Suite 201\, Portsmouth\, VA\, USA\, 200 High Street #Suite 201\, Portsmouth\, VA 23704\, Portsmouth\, VA\, 23704\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,ODU
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T080000
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SUMMARY:Boots to Business Reboot
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to kickstart your entrepreneurial journey! This event is open to all members of the military community!
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/boots-to-business-reboot/
LOCATION:Veterans Business Outreach Center\, Norfolk\, Virginia 23510\, Norfolk\, Virginia\, 23510\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,ODU
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SUMMARY:Access To Capital
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\nREGISTER FOR THIS EVENT AT:  https://events.humanitix.com/access-to-capital-7-26-24 \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. \n \nSpeaker Info:\nBill Holloran\nBill Holloran has over 44 years of experience in business and economic development. He currently works as a Consultant/Counselor for Small Business Development Center of Hampton Roads and the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce. He is also the owner of a strategic business planning\, investment\, and consulting firm. He has had successful financial exits and is a member of a regional angel investor network. \nHolloran previously worked as the Senior Vice-President for Strategy\, Mergers\, and Acquisitions\, and General Manager for Day & Zimmermann\, a $2.2 billion industrial energy conglomerate. He was also a Vice-President for Strategic Planning and stockholder with The Atlantic Group\, a $300 million specialty contractor to the electric utility industry. He served as the Executive Director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for 11 years\, where he developed and implemented management assistance\, international\, and financial programs throughout the Hampton Roads region. \nHolloran has extensive experience in executive management\, growth and expansion\, operations\, mergers\, and acquisitions\, technology project management\, and raising debt and equity capital\, including private equity funding. He has assisted hundreds of small business owners in the Hampton Roads and Eastern Shore region of Virginia and been involved in various economic development and entrepreneurial activities.” \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-12/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,NIC,ODU
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SUMMARY:Policies to Spur Entrepreneurship and Small Business Growth in Hampton Roads
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/policies-to-spur-entrepreneurship-and-small-business-growth-in-hampton-roads/
LOCATION:The Priority Automotive Club at S.B. Ballard Stadium\, 5115 Hampton Blvd\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:ODU
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SUMMARY:Access To Capital
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\nREGISTER FOR THIS EVENT AT: https://events.humanitix.com/access-to-capital-5-24-24\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. \n \nSpeaker Info:\nBill Holloran\nBill Holloran has over 44 years of experience in business and economic development. He currently works as a Consultant/Counselor for Small Business Development Center of Hampton Roads and the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce. He is also the owner of a strategic business planning\, investment\, and consulting firm. He has had successful financial exits and is a member of a regional angel investor network. \nHolloran previously worked as the Senior Vice-President for Strategy\, Mergers\, and Acquisitions\, and General Manager for Day & Zimmermann\, a $2.2 billion industrial energy conglomerate. He was also a Vice-President for Strategic Planning and stockholder with The Atlantic Group\, a $300 million specialty contractor to the electric utility industry. He served as the Executive Director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for 11 years\, where he developed and implemented management assistance\, international\, and financial programs throughout the Hampton Roads region. \nHolloran has extensive experience in executive management\, growth and expansion\, operations\, mergers\, and acquisitions\, technology project management\, and raising debt and equity capital\, including private equity funding. He has assisted hundreds of small business owners in the Hampton Roads and Eastern Shore region of Virginia and been involved in various economic development and entrepreneurial activities.” \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-11/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,NIC,ODU
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SUMMARY:Entrepreneurship Exchange: Bridging Past and Present
DESCRIPTION:Designed to foster a vibrant community within Norfolk’s small business ecosystem. https://events.humanitix.com/entrepreneurship-exchange\n\n\nRegister for this event at: https://events.humanitix.com/entrepreneurship-exchange \nThis event has been strategically crafted to foster a vibrant community within Norfolk’s small business ecosystem. Through a networking event\, we aim to connect local entrepreneurs\, businesses\, start-ups\, and past and present participants of incubator programs. Our overarching goal is to enhance our presence within the community as a pivotal resource for fostering innovation in entrepreneurship\, particularly within underserved and minority communities. Our objective is to contribute to community revitalization by disseminating valuable information on business ownership and effective leadership practices. Throughout the event\, we will conduct a survey to gauge the demand for entrepreneurial growth\, showcase current success stories\, and facilitate the establishment of enduring partnerships and relationships.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/entrepreneurship-exchange-bridging-past-and-present/
LOCATION:NSU Innovation Center\, 520 E. Main Street\, Norfolk\, VA 23510\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23510\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,NIC,ODU
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T130000
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SUMMARY:Phishing\, Smishing\, and Vishing - Oh My!
DESCRIPTION:The ODU Virginia Modeling\, Analysis & Simulation Center (VMASC) invites you to attend our FREE two-hour Instructor-Led Training program supported by US Small Business Administration (US-SBA): \nPhishing\, Smishing\, and Vishing – Oh My! \nThis training is the first in a series of five designed to empower small business owners with essential cyber awareness skills. \nIn this session\, you will learn: \n\nWhat Phishing\, Vishing\, and Smishing are?\nHow to identify fraudulent emails\, phone calls\, and text messages?\nBest practices to protect yourself and your business from cyberattacks and data theft.\n\nDate: Friday\, April 26\, 2024 \nTime: 1 – 3 PM (Eastern Time) \nVenue: VMASC\, 1030 University Blvd. Suffolk\, VA 23435 (Main Conference Hall)  \nHow to Register: Visit REGISTRATION PORTAL to register and secure your spot. \nDon’t miss this valuable opportunity to safeguard yourself and your business from cyber threats!
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/phishing-smishing-and-vishing-oh-my/
LOCATION:VMASC\, 1030 University Blvd\, Suffolk\, VA\, 23435
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Information Session,ODU
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T110000
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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. \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. \n \nSpeaker Info:\nBill Holloran\nBill Holloran has over 44 years of experience in business and economic development. He currently works as a Consultant/Counselor for Small Business Development Center of Hampton Roads and the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce. He is also the owner of a strategic business planning\, investment\, and consulting firm. He has had successful financial exits and is a member of a regional angel investor network. \nHolloran previously worked as the Senior Vice-President for Strategy\, Mergers\, and Acquisitions\, and General Manager for Day & Zimmermann\, a $2.2 billion industrial energy conglomerate. He was also a Vice-President for Strategic Planning and stockholder with The Atlantic Group\, a $300 million specialty contractor to the electric utility industry. He served as the Executive Director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for 11 years\, where he developed and implemented management assistance\, international\, and financial programs throughout the Hampton Roads region. \nHolloran has extensive experience in executive management\, growth and expansion\, operations\, mergers\, and acquisitions\, technology project management\, and raising debt and equity capital\, including private equity funding. He has assisted hundreds of small business owners in the Hampton Roads and Eastern Shore region of Virginia and been involved in various economic development and entrepreneurial activities.” \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-8/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,NIC,ODU
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SUMMARY:Access To Capital
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. \n \nSpeaker Info:\nBill Holloran\nBill Holloran has over 44 years of experience in business and economic development. He currently works as a Consultant/Counselor for Small Business Development Center of Hampton Roads and the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce. He is also the owner of a strategic business planning\, investment\, and consulting firm. He has had successful financial exits and is a member of a regional angel investor network. \nHolloran previously worked as the Senior Vice-President for Strategy\, Mergers\, and Acquisitions\, and General Manager for Day & Zimmermann\, a $2.2 billion industrial energy conglomerate. He was also a Vice-President for Strategic Planning and stockholder with The Atlantic Group\, a $300 million specialty contractor to the electric utility industry. He served as the Executive Director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for 11 years\, where he developed and implemented management assistance\, international\, and financial programs throughout the Hampton Roads region. \nHolloran has extensive experience in executive management\, growth and expansion\, operations\, mergers\, and acquisitions\, technology project management\, and raising debt and equity capital\, including private equity funding. He has assisted hundreds of small business owners in the Hampton Roads and Eastern Shore region of Virginia and been involved in various economic development and entrepreneurial activities.” \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-10/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,NIC,ODU
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T143000
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SUMMARY:2024 Maritime Conference
DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to attend a Maritime Conference on Friday\, April 12th\, 2024. The future of the maritime industry: Workforce\, Resiliency\, and Technology. \nFeaturing a keynote address by Rear Admiral Ann C. Phillips\, US Navy (Ret.) Administrator\, Maritime Administration\, U.S. Department of Transportation. \n\n2:30 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. at Darden College of Education and Professional Studies Building\, Multipurpose Auditorium\, 1st Floor\n\nFollowed by an Art Exhibition Grand Opening and Reception \nMessage in a Bottle: Picturing Maritime Culture in Hampton Roads \n\n6:00 P.M. at Barry Art Museum\n\nFor specific questions or special accommodations\, please contact Maritime Initiatives in the Office of Research at 617-797-1304.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/2024-maritime-conference/
LOCATION:ODU\, 5115 Hampton Blvd\, Norfolk\, Virginia\, 23529
CATEGORIES:NIC,ODU
ORGANIZER;CN="ODU Maritime":MAILTO:emcmahon@odu.edu
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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. \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. \n \nSpeaker Info:\nBill Holloran\nBill Holloran has over 44 years of experience in business and economic development. He currently works as a Consultant/Counselor for Small Business Development Center of Hampton Roads and the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce. He is also the owner of a strategic business planning\, investment\, and consulting firm. He has had successful financial exits and is a member of a regional angel investor network. \nHolloran previously worked as the Senior Vice-President for Strategy\, Mergers\, and Acquisitions\, and General Manager for Day & Zimmermann\, a $2.2 billion industrial energy conglomerate. He was also a Vice-President for Strategic Planning and stockholder with The Atlantic Group\, a $300 million specialty contractor to the electric utility industry. He served as the Executive Director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for 11 years\, where he developed and implemented management assistance\, international\, and financial programs throughout the Hampton Roads region. \nHolloran has extensive experience in executive management\, growth and expansion\, operations\, mergers\, and acquisitions\, technology project management\, and raising debt and equity capital\, including private equity funding. He has assisted hundreds of small business owners in the Hampton Roads and Eastern Shore region of Virginia and been involved in various economic development and entrepreneurial activities.” \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-7/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,NIC,ODU
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SUMMARY:Access To Capital
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. \n \nSpeaker Info:\nBill Holloran\nBill Holloran has over 44 years of experience in business and economic development. He currently works as a Consultant/Counselor for Small Business Development Center of Hampton Roads and the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce. He is also the owner of a strategic business planning\, investment\, and consulting firm. He has had successful financial exits and is a member of a regional angel investor network. \nHolloran previously worked as the Senior Vice-President for Strategy\, Mergers\, and Acquisitions\, and General Manager for Day & Zimmermann\, a $2.2 billion industrial energy conglomerate. He was also a Vice-President for Strategic Planning and stockholder with The Atlantic Group\, a $300 million specialty contractor to the electric utility industry. He served as the Executive Director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for 11 years\, where he developed and implemented management assistance\, international\, and financial programs throughout the Hampton Roads region. \nHolloran has extensive experience in executive management\, growth and expansion\, operations\, mergers\, and acquisitions\, technology project management\, and raising debt and equity capital\, including private equity funding. He has assisted hundreds of small business owners in the Hampton Roads and Eastern Shore region of Virginia and been involved in various economic development and entrepreneurial activities.” \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-9/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,NIC,ODU
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T110000
DTSTAMP:20240201T181318Z
CREATED:20240201T181318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T181318Z
UID:10001834-1708682400-1708686000@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. \n \nSpeaker Info:\nBill Holloran\nBill Holloran has over 44 years of experience in business and economic development. He currently works as a Consultant/Counselor for Small Business Development Center of Hampton Roads and the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce. He is also the owner of a strategic business planning\, investment\, and consulting firm. He has had successful financial exits and is a member of a regional angel investor network. \nHolloran previously worked as the Senior Vice-President for Strategy\, Mergers\, and Acquisitions\, and General Manager for Day & Zimmermann\, a $2.2 billion industrial energy conglomerate. He was also a Vice-President for Strategic Planning and stockholder with The Atlantic Group\, a $300 million specialty contractor to the electric utility industry. He served as the Executive Director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for 11 years\, where he developed and implemented management assistance\, international\, and financial programs throughout the Hampton Roads region. \nHolloran has extensive experience in executive management\, growth and expansion\, operations\, mergers\, and acquisitions\, technology project management\, and raising debt and equity capital\, including private equity funding. He has assisted hundreds of small business owners in the Hampton Roads and Eastern Shore region of Virginia and been involved in various economic development and entrepreneurial activities.” \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-6/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,NIC,ODU
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T110000
DTSTAMP:20240201T181304Z
CREATED:20240201T181304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T181304Z
UID:10001833-1708682400-1708686000@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Access To Capital
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. \n \nSpeaker Info:\nBill Holloran\nBill Holloran has over 44 years of experience in business and economic development. He currently works as a Consultant/Counselor for Small Business Development Center of Hampton Roads and the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce. He is also the owner of a strategic business planning\, investment\, and consulting firm. He has had successful financial exits and is a member of a regional angel investor network. \nHolloran previously worked as the Senior Vice-President for Strategy\, Mergers\, and Acquisitions\, and General Manager for Day & Zimmermann\, a $2.2 billion industrial energy conglomerate. He was also a Vice-President for Strategic Planning and stockholder with The Atlantic Group\, a $300 million specialty contractor to the electric utility industry. He served as the Executive Director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for 11 years\, where he developed and implemented management assistance\, international\, and financial programs throughout the Hampton Roads region. \nHolloran has extensive experience in executive management\, growth and expansion\, operations\, mergers\, and acquisitions\, technology project management\, and raising debt and equity capital\, including private equity funding. He has assisted hundreds of small business owners in the Hampton Roads and Eastern Shore region of Virginia and been involved in various economic development and entrepreneurial activities.” \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-8/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,NIC,ODU
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/165077_image-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T120000
DTSTAMP:20231205T225919Z
CREATED:20231205T225919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231205T225919Z
UID:10001655-1702551600-1702555200@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:The Department of Energy is looking to fund innovative ideas
DESCRIPTION:Are you an Innovator who likes to solve tough and important problems?
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/the-department-of-energy-is-looking-to-fund-innovative-ideas-2/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,Information Session,NIC,ODU
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T140000
DTSTAMP:20231205T225909Z
CREATED:20231205T225909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231205T225909Z
UID:10001654-1702386000-1702389600@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:The Department of Energy is looking to fund innovative ideas
DESCRIPTION:Are you an Innovator who likes to solve tough and important problems?
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/the-department-of-energy-is-looking-to-fund-innovative-ideas/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,Information Session,NIC,ODU
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T150000
DTSTAMP:20231117T150627Z
CREATED:20231117T150627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T150627Z
UID:10001617-1701954900-1701961200@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:ENTREPRENEURIAL ENGINEERING
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in government contracting opportunities in engineering\, technology\, and construction?\n\n\nAre you interested in government contracting opportunities in engineering\, technology\, and construction? Come join us as we explore what it takes to qualify\, locate\, and compete for the most promising opportunities.   \nDecember 7\, 2023\, at the Chartway Arena\, 4320 Hampton Blvd.\, Norfolk\, VA 23529.  This event is free and open to the public.  \nFree Parking\, 43rd St\, Constant Center\, Floors 2\, 3\, or 5.   \nIt is brought to you by the Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Old Dominion University.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/entrepreneurial-engineering/
LOCATION:Chartway Arena\, 4320 Hampton Boulevard\, Norfolk\, VA 23508\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23508\, US
CATEGORIES:Information Session,NIC,ODU
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230830T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230830T110000
DTSTAMP:20230803T181315Z
CREATED:20230803T181315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230803T181315Z
UID:10001323-1693389600-1693393200@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Access to Capital
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. \n \nSpeaker Info:\nBill Holloran\nBill Holloran has over 44 years of experience in business and economic development. He currently works as a Consultant/Counselor for Small Business Development Center of Hampton Roads and the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce. He is also the owner of a strategic business planning\, investment\, and consulting firm. He has had successful financial exits and is a member of a regional angel investor network. \nHolloran previously worked as the Senior Vice-President for Strategy\, Mergers\, and Acquisitions\, and General Manager for Day & Zimmermann\, a $2.2 billion industrial energy conglomerate. He was also a Vice-President for Strategic Planning and stockholder with The Atlantic Group\, a $300 million specialty contractor to the electric utility industry. He served as the Executive Director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for 11 years\, where he developed and implemented management assistance\, international\, and financial programs throughout the Hampton Roads region. \nHolloran has extensive experience in executive management\, growth and expansion\, operations\, mergers\, and acquisitions\, technology project management\, and raising debt and equity capital\, including private equity funding. He has assisted hundreds of small business owners in the Hampton Roads and Eastern Shore region of Virginia and been involved in various economic development and entrepreneurial activities.” \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-7/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,NIC,ODU
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230824T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230824T140000
DTSTAMP:20230725T124505Z
CREATED:20230725T124437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T124505Z
UID:10001317-1692865800-1692885600@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Meet with Agency SBIR reps
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Defense and its participating components award over $2B annually in SBIR/STTR funding.  This 5 hour\, in depth live WORKSHOP presents proposal preparation tips for those who want to learn more about planning and preparing a DOD SBIR/STTR submission for an upcoming opportunity. The DOD SBIR 23.3 and STTR.C are set to be released on August 23 and proposal will be due Oct. 18\, so attending this training will provide you with the tools to effectively respond!\nMeet with Agency Reps during lunch! Confirmed agencies include:\n\nDARPA (Fairfax)\nDept. of Energy (Fairfax)\nDefense Logistics Agency (Fairfax and Norfolk)\nNASA (Norfolk)\nOthers TBA!\n\n\nTopics covered include:\n\nProposal Basics — What is a proposal\, how proposals are scored (not read)\, and how to write to the DOD SBIR/STTR evaluator;\nHow to Make a Bid/No Bid Decision — evaluating the DOD topic requirements\, determining if a topic is “wired”\, understanding potential competition\, resources needed to submit\, is there a commercialization pathway?;\nPassed the ROI test and ready to bid — The true cost of bidding\, bid prep tips\, developing an elevator pitch\, project plans\, and commercialization strategy;\nPreparing the Proposal — Following directions\, understanding the topic description\, understanding the agencies objectives\, what goes into the proposal (from outline to specific content).\nPartnering for success—Finding a Technology Transition Partner\, incorporating the partner into the Commercialization Strategy\, execution gap analysis\nReviews and Lessons Learned—Define Pink and Red Team Reviews\, mock-SEB Review\, Lessons Learned Meeting Strategy\, how to prepare for next time\n\nFunded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration\nBrought to you by: Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation\nThanks to our Event Hosts: APEX Accelerator and The Business Development Center at ODU.\nPresented by: Randy Simpson\, TechOpp Consulting
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/meet-with-agency-sbir-reps/
LOCATION:112 Bank St.
CATEGORIES:ODU,VIPC
ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation":MAILTO:priscilla.trimble@virginiaipc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230728T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230728T110000
DTSTAMP:20230706T181306Z
CREATED:20230706T181306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230706T181306Z
UID:10001269-1690538400-1690542000@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Access to Capital
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. \n \nSpeaker Info:\nBill Holloran\nBill Holloran has over 44 years of experience in business and economic development. He currently works as a Consultant/Counselor for Small Business Development Center of Hampton Roads and the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce. He is also the owner of a strategic business planning\, investment\, and consulting firm. He has had successful financial exits and is a member of a regional angel investor network. \nHolloran previously worked as the Senior Vice-President for Strategy\, Mergers\, and Acquisitions\, and General Manager for Day & Zimmermann\, a $2.2 billion industrial energy conglomerate. He was also a Vice-President for Strategic Planning and stockholder with The Atlantic Group\, a $300 million specialty contractor to the electric utility industry. He served as the Executive Director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for 11 years\, where he developed and implemented management assistance\, international\, and financial programs throughout the Hampton Roads region. \nHolloran has extensive experience in executive management\, growth and expansion\, operations\, mergers\, and acquisitions\, technology project management\, and raising debt and equity capital\, including private equity funding. He has assisted hundreds of small business owners in the Hampton Roads and Eastern Shore region of Virginia and been involved in various economic development and entrepreneurial activities.” \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-6/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,NIC,ODU
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T170000
DTSTAMP:20230602T200022Z
CREATED:20230602T200022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230602T200022Z
UID:10001224-1687446000-1687453200@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Developing an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Hampton Roads
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/developing-an-entrepreneurial-ecosystem-in-hampton-roads/
LOCATION:Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel\, 777 Waterside Drive\, Norfolk\, VA 23510\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23510\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,Information Session,NIC,ODU
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230621T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230621T110000
DTSTAMP:20230615T181336Z
CREATED:20230615T181336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230615T181336Z
UID:10001235-1687341600-1687345200@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Access to Capital
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. \n \nSpeaker Info:\nBill Holloran\nBill Holloran has over 44 years of experience in business and economic development. He currently works as a Consultant/Counselor for Small Business Development Center of Hampton Roads and the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce. He is also the owner of a strategic business planning\, investment\, and consulting firm. He has had successful financial exits and is a member of a regional angel investor network. \nHolloran previously worked as the Senior Vice-President for Strategy\, Mergers\, and Acquisitions\, and General Manager for Day & Zimmermann\, a $2.2 billion industrial energy conglomerate. He was also a Vice-President for Strategic Planning and stockholder with The Atlantic Group\, a $300 million specialty contractor to the electric utility industry. He served as the Executive Director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for 11 years\, where he developed and implemented management assistance\, international\, and financial programs throughout the Hampton Roads region. \nHolloran has extensive experience in executive management\, growth and expansion\, operations\, mergers\, and acquisitions\, technology project management\, and raising debt and equity capital\, including private equity funding. He has assisted hundreds of small business owners in the Hampton Roads and Eastern Shore region of Virginia and been involved in various economic development and entrepreneurial activities.” \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-5/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,NIC,ODU
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/160718_image.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230531T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230531T110000
DTSTAMP:20230504T181305Z
CREATED:20230504T181305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230504T181305Z
UID:10001134-1685527200-1685530800@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Access to Capital
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. \n \nSpeaker Info:\nBill Holloran\nBill Holloran has over 44 years of experience in business and economic development. He currently works as a Consultant/Counselor for Small Business Development Center of Hampton Roads and the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce. He is also the owner of a strategic business planning\, investment\, and consulting firm. He has had successful financial exits and is a member of a regional angel investor network. \nHolloran previously worked as the Senior Vice-President for Strategy\, Mergers\, and Acquisitions\, and General Manager for Day & Zimmermann\, a $2.2 billion industrial energy conglomerate. He was also a Vice-President for Strategic Planning and stockholder with The Atlantic Group\, a $300 million specialty contractor to the electric utility industry. He served as the Executive Director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for 11 years\, where he developed and implemented management assistance\, international\, and financial programs throughout the Hampton Roads region. \nHolloran has extensive experience in executive management\, growth and expansion\, operations\, mergers\, and acquisitions\, technology project management\, and raising debt and equity capital\, including private equity funding. He has assisted hundreds of small business owners in the Hampton Roads and Eastern Shore region of Virginia and been involved in various economic development and entrepreneurial activities.” \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-4/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,NIC,ODU
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230419T110000
DTSTAMP:20230330T181205Z
CREATED:20230330T181205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230330T181205Z
UID:10001067-1681898400-1681902000@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Access to Capital
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. \n \nSpeaker Info:\nBill Holloran\nBill Holloran has over 44 years of experience in business and economic development. He currently works as a Consultant/Counselor for Small Business Development Center of Hampton Roads and the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce. He is also the owner of a strategic business planning\, investment\, and consulting firm. He has had successful financial exits and is a member of a regional angel investor network. \nHolloran previously worked as the Senior Vice-President for Strategy\, Mergers\, and Acquisitions\, and General Manager for Day & Zimmermann\, a $2.2 billion industrial energy conglomerate. He was also a Vice-President for Strategic Planning and stockholder with The Atlantic Group\, a $300 million specialty contractor to the electric utility industry. He served as the Executive Director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for 11 years\, where he developed and implemented management assistance\, international\, and financial programs throughout the Hampton Roads region. \nHolloran has extensive experience in executive management\, growth and expansion\, operations\, mergers\, and acquisitions\, technology project management\, and raising debt and equity capital\, including private equity funding. He has assisted hundreds of small business owners in the Hampton Roads and Eastern Shore region of Virginia and been involved in various economic development and entrepreneurial activities.” \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-3/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,NIC,ODU
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T193000
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CREATED:20230404T191700Z
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SUMMARY:M-Lab Open House
DESCRIPTION:M-Lab_OpenHouse – INDUSTRY
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/m-lab-open-house/
LOCATION:Monarch Engineering & Innovation Lab\, 2117 Monarch Hall\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23529\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Information Session,NIC,ODU
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ORGANIZER;CN="Monarch Engineering & Innovation Lab":MAILTO:m-lab@odu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T110000
DTSTAMP:20230309T181157Z
CREATED:20230309T181157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230309T181157Z
UID:10001040-1680084000-1680087600@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Access to Capital
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. \n \nSpeaker Info:\nBill Holloran\nBill Holloran has over 44 years of experience in business and economic development. He currently works as a Consultant/Counselor for Small Business Development Center of Hampton Roads and the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce. He is also the owner of a strategic business planning\, investment\, and consulting firm. He has had successful financial exits and is a member of a regional angel investor network. \nHolloran previously worked as the Senior Vice-President for Strategy\, Mergers\, and Acquisitions\, and General Manager for Day & Zimmermann\, a $2.2 billion industrial energy conglomerate. He was also a Vice-President for Strategic Planning and stockholder with The Atlantic Group\, a $300 million specialty contractor to the electric utility industry. He served as the Executive Director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for 11 years\, where he developed and implemented management assistance\, international\, and financial programs throughout the Hampton Roads region. \nHolloran has extensive experience in executive management\, growth and expansion\, operations\, mergers\, and acquisitions\, technology project management\, and raising debt and equity capital\, including private equity funding. He has assisted hundreds of small business owners in the Hampton Roads and Eastern Shore region of Virginia and been involved in various economic development and entrepreneurial activities.” \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-2/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,NIC,ODU
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230327T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230327T103000
DTSTAMP:20230112T191029Z
CREATED:20230112T191029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T191029Z
UID:10000650-1679907600-1679913000@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-8/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,NIC,ODU
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230320T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230320T103000
DTSTAMP:20230112T191028Z
CREATED:20230112T191028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T191028Z
UID:10000647-1679302800-1679308200@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-7/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,NIC,ODU
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/151231_image.png
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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
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