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SUMMARY:Gen Z Has Entered the Chat
DESCRIPTION:Come out for an immersive gathering celebrating the culture\, creativity\, and community shaping the next generation. Local officials and leaders will be on the scene to listen to your concerns on Housing\, Transit\, and the future of the region. Connect with curious minds\, hear fresh perspectives\, and experience interactive moments designed to spark meaningful conversation.  – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gen-z-has-entered-the-chat-tickets-1980684010193?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/gen-z-has-entered-the-chat/
LOCATION:400 Granby St\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260209T170000
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SUMMARY:Valentine's Day Notes of Appreciation & Affirmation
DESCRIPTION:Kind words\, warm vibes\, and a little sweet treat. Starting Monday\, we’ll have supplies out so you can write a Valentine for one another\, share affirmation notes\, and spread some joy. Deliver them yourself or leave them for Cupid to hand out on Friday\, 2/13!
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/valentines-day-notes-of-appreciation-affirmation/
LOCATION:400 Granby St\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States
GEO:36.852122;-76.291682
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T110000
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SUMMARY:Using AI for Social Media
DESCRIPTION:Work Smarter\, Stay Authentic \nSocial media marketing can feel overwhelming\, from coming up with ideas to writing captions\, planning content\, and posting consistently. For many business owners\, it’s difficult to keep up while managing everything else. \nIn this live\, virtual workshop\, you’ll learn how practical\, easy-to-use AI tools can help simplify your social media process without sacrificing your brand voice. Through real-world examples and demonstrations\, we’ll show how AI can support content ideas\, caption writing\, and planning so your social media efforts feel more manageable and intentional. \nThis session is designed to be approachable\, practical\, and immediately useful. \nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nWhich AI tools are most useful for social media marketing\nHow to use AI to generate content ideas and draft captions\nWays to streamline social media planning and save time\nBest practices for using AI while keeping your brand authentic\n\nWhether you’re new to AI or already experimenting\, you’ll leave with clear ideas and next steps you can put into practice right away.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/using-ai-for-social-media/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,SBDC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T100000
DTSTAMP:20260202T160435Z
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SUMMARY:Women in Business Hampton Roads: Coffee Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Join this month’s Women in Business coffee meet up at Sky’s the Limit Yoga! The event is free to attend and no registration is needed.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/women-in-business-hampton-roads-coffee-meetup/
LOCATION:Sky’s the Limit Yoga\, 115 W 25th Street\, Suite A\, Norfolk\, Virginia
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Meetup,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T180000
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SUMMARY:Williamsburg Software Developers Group February Social Event
DESCRIPTION:Our next social event will be at Longboards Williamsburg Dining & Tiki Bar in Premium Outlets\, in the former location of Oceans & Ales.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/williamsburg-software-developers-group-february-social-event/
LOCATION:Longboards Williamsburg Dining & Tiki Bar\, 5601 Richmond Rd\, Williamsburg\, Virginia
CATEGORIES:Meetup,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T120000
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SUMMARY:Simple Business Plan Bootcamp February 2026
DESCRIPTION:All businesses need a plan to succeed. \nYour plan drives critical decisions and actions that determine whether you succeed or fail. Identifying your core customers\, important activities and key resources can make sure you’re focusing your business on profitability and growth \nUnfortunately\, the business planning process can be confusing and complicated. The format of a traditional business plan can be long\, lengthy and intimidating to write. Knowing what information is critical to include and knowing where to get that information can result in a plan that isn’t helpful or ends up on the shelf ignored. \nIn this two-session class we will take a fresh look at how to create a plan that works for your small business. One that is less confusing\, gives you the ability to make important decisions\, and helps you figure out how to determine what information you really need before you execute the plan. SBDC Manager Eric Byrd will walk you through building your own simple business plan using The Business Model Canvas and other tools so you can easily chart a course for success. \nIn the first session (part one) you will identify the 5 Elements of Your Plan and define the structure of your business concept. This is the foundation of your plan and of your business once you open your doors at launch time. Also in the first session (part one)\, you will discover how to identify your core Customer Segments and Value Proposition to map out what you need to know to turn your idea into an actual operational business. Between the sessions you will do research and gather information about your key customers and value proposition to include in your basic plan. In the second session (part two) you will learn how to use your value proposition information to map out your business model and identify ways to confirm your concept using the data gathering and validation techniques. Also in the second session\, you will be exposed to the three core Business Finance concepts you will need to understand to turn your idea into a functioning business. Throughout the process you will be able to ask questions and identify the specific information you need to have to create the right plan for your specific business. \nSpeaker(s): Eric Byrd\, Manager\, Loudoun SBDC \nFee: $0 No Cost \nTwo Sessions: \n(Part 1) Thursday\, February 5th\, 2025  10:00am – 12:00pm \n(Part 2) Thursday\, February 12th\, 2025  10:00am – 12:00pm \nNOTE: Registration closes 24 hours before start of first class.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/simple-business-plan-bootcamp-february-2026/2026-02-12/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,SBDC
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260212T210000
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SUMMARY:Valentine's Day Flower Pop-Up w/ Orbis x Jade Rabbit Flowers
DESCRIPTION:Beat the Valentine’s Day rush! Stop by the living room to pick up locally arranged bud vases or a bouquet for yourself\, a friend\, or a loved one. They’ll have pre-arranged bouquets featuring premium locally grown flowers for easy grab-and-go.  – https://www.jaderabbitflowers.com/shop/p/valentines-wrapped-bouquet
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/valentines-day-flower-pop-up-w-orbis-x-jade-rabbit-flowers/
LOCATION:400 Granby St\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States
GEO:36.852122;-76.291682
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T190000
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SUMMARY:From Intelligence to Authority: Securing AI in 2026
DESCRIPTION:Why AI makes security architecture more important\, not less.\nThis is a live\, digital-only event focused on how AI is reshaping cybersecurity\, identity\, and enterprise architecture. No in-person attendance. Join from anywhere.\nAs AI systems become embedded into security workflows\, identity systems\, and automation pipelines\, the real risk isn’t that AI might be wrong. The real risk is giving a probabilistic system authority in places that require certainty.\nThis session reframes AI security from “model safety” to architecture safety.\nWe’ll explore how trust\, identity\, governance\, and control planes must evolve as intelligence becomes non-deterministic.\nIf you work in cybersecurity\, cloud\, or engineering\, this is how you stay ahead of the threat landscape going into 2026. Join Andrew Stafford for a practical\, architect-level breakdown of what secure AI systems must look like at enterprise scale. \n  \n[More info at the event registration link.]
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/from-intelligence-to-authority-securing-ai-in-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:AI,Meetup
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SUMMARY:Valentine's Day Flower Pop-Up w/ Orbis x Jade Rabbit Flowers
DESCRIPTION:Beat the Valentine’s Day rush! Stop by the living room to pick up a bud vase or bouquet for yourself\, a friend\, or a loved one. Orbis and Jade Rabbit Flowers will have some pre-arranged options available for easy grab-and-go.  – https://www.jaderabbitflowers.com/shop/p/valentines-wrapped-bouquet
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/valentines-day-flower-pop-up-w-orbis-x-jade-rabbit-flowers-2/
LOCATION:400 Granby St\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States
GEO:36.852122;-76.291682
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260216T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260216T183000
DTSTAMP:20260216T180702Z
CREATED:20260102T211342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T180702Z
UID:10004217-1771261200-1771266600@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Soar Sessions: STEM Power; Thriving Beyond the Degree
DESCRIPTION:An intimate conversation for women to learn to navigate life after graduation — whether stepping into the workforce\, pursuing advanced degrees\, or pivoting into new passions. This session explores how to thrive beyond the classroom by redefining success on your own terms and leveraging STEM skills in diverse industries and roles\, and creating community that supports growth\, identity\, and balance. – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/soar-session-stempower-thriving-beyond-the-degree-tickets-1978841503205?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/soar-sessions-stem-power-thriving-beyond-the-degree/
LOCATION:400 Granby St\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States
GEO:36.852122;-76.291682
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20260218T110000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20260218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260127T173259Z
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SUMMARY:The Nuts and Bolts of SBIRs/STTRs across Life Science Agencies WEBINAR
DESCRIPTION:The Nuts and Bolts of SBIRs/STTRs across Life Science Agencies WEBINAR\n\n\nFeeling daunted by the range of SBIR/STTR opportunities offered to support your emerging company’s life science product development?  With 11 federal agencies supporting the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs\, newcomers to the process may miss opportunities that are right for them simply because they may not be aware of some of the in’s and out’s of SBIRs/STTRs across agencies.  This 90-minute webinar with Q & A will help first-time applicants understand the landscape of opportunities to support awards at NIH\, NSF\, USDA\, ARPA-H and to a lesser extent DoD.  This webinar is presented by Life Science Works.  Our presenter has written and received SBIRs for his own life science company and he helps others navigate the landscape to zero in on the right opportunity at the right moment.LOCATION: WEBINARDATE: February 18\, 2026TIME: 1PM-2:30PMCOST:  •	Virginia Based Small Tech Firms & University Researchers\, FREE•	Non-Virginia Based Companies and University\, $45 person
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/the-nuts-and-bolts-of-sbirs-sttrs-across-life-science-agencies-webinar/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,VIPC
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260218T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260218T193000
DTSTAMP:20260218T180754Z
CREATED:20260203T145050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T180754Z
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SUMMARY:Soup & Chili Swap
DESCRIPTION:Warm up your week — with a soup & chili swap! This is a shared-table kind of event — if you’re planning to enjoy the soups and chilis\, we ask that you bring something to contribute\, whether it’s a crockpot of soup\, chili\, or a tasty addition to go alongside. We’ll provide the fixings! Come taste\, trade recipes\, and hang out over a bowl (or three). No competition — just good food and good company. 🥣 – https://community.assemblynfk.com/events/1415655068/soup-and-chili-swap/tickets
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/soup-chili-swap/
LOCATION:400 Granby St\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States
GEO:36.852122;-76.291682
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260202T181148Z
CREATED:20260202T181148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T181148Z
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SUMMARY:Android App Development 101
DESCRIPTION:Come join us either in person or virtually to learn the basics of Android App development. \nZoom Link: TBA
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/android-app-development-101/
LOCATION:Vision Care Center of Virginia\, 2157 Cunningham Drive\, Hampton\, Virginia
CATEGORIES:Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T120000
DTSTAMP:20260202T181557Z
CREATED:20260202T181557Z
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SUMMARY:Building Your Value Proposition Design (VPD) Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Please join Senior Business Counselor\, and Adjunct GMU Professor George Siragusa\, as he guides you through a step-by-step process of building your Value Proposition Design which is invaluable to startups\, early stage companies\, growth\, or even mature businesses! \nThe Value Proposition Design (VPD) is a framework that enables businesses to develop and solidify their foundational ideas for how they will create\, communicate\, deliver and then extract marketplace value for a differentiated product or service intended to solve a specific problem aligned with a specific customer need while delivering tangible benefits\, for an intended potential customer segment in a domain space or industry sector. It lives inside something called the Business Model Canvas\, another important foundational business framework. \n[Learn more at the event registration link.]
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/building-your-value-proposition-design-vpd-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,SBDC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T193000
DTSTAMP:20260212T204457Z
CREATED:20260212T204457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T204457Z
UID:10004558-1771522200-1771529400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:757CIO Event: M365 Migrations
DESCRIPTION:Topic: M365 Migration – Lessons from the Trenches \n​Join us for an evening of peer learning as we explore the complexities\, challenges\, and successes of Microsoft 365 migration projects. This session will move beyond theory to examine actual implementations\, providing actionable insights. \n​We are opening this event to technology leaders and their teams. We encourage you to bring your direct reports who engage in M365 initiatives\, infrastructure management\, or migration projects. This is an excellent opportunity for your teams to gain exposure to real-world experiences and learn alongside their peers. \n​Featured Speaker: Martin Gale\, Bluewave Technology Group\, Solution Architect \n​Martin brings 29 years of experience across the full spectrum of information technology roles\, from Systems Administrator to CIO and now Solution Architect. His extensive background spans servers\, storage\, networking\, and virtualization across both enterprise and service provider environments. Martin has worked in diverse industries including software development\, hardware manufacturing\, insurance\, and healthcare\, and holds certifications as a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer and VMware Certified Professional. A military combat veteran and former Drill Instructor\, Martin\, brings a disciplined\, results-oriented approach to technology challenges. \n​During this session\, Martin will share real case studies from M365 migration projects\, providing candid perspectives on what worked\, what did not\, and the lessons learned along the way. \n​Event Sponsor: This event is generously sponsored by Bluewave Technology Group\, a technology advisory firm. \n​ \n757CIO is a peer-to-peer community providing education and meaningful professional connections among technology leaders in the Hampton Roads region.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/757cio-event-m365-migrations/
LOCATION:Kaufman & Canoles\, 150 W. Main Street\, Suite 2100\, Norfolk\, Virginia
CATEGORIES:757CIO
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ORGANIZER;CN="757CIO":MAILTO:Info@757CIO.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260209T223947Z
CREATED:20260209T223947Z
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SUMMARY:AI Collective-HR | AI ideation\, research\, and validation
DESCRIPTION:Using AI to Think Like a Successful Entrepreneur \nAn AI-powered ideation\, research\, and validation workshop \nBuilding ideas is easy. Proving they matter is hard. \nThis hands-on workshop is designed to help you use AI as a thinking partner to move faster from vague ideas to clearer\, validated directions. Instead of guessing or relying on gut instinct alone\, you will learn practical ways to use AI to challenge assumptions\, explore markets\, and pressure-test ideas before you invest too much time or energy.\nThis session focuses on how founders\, builders\, and teams can use AI to think more clearly\, ask better questions\, and make more informed decisions. No hype. No pitch decks. Just practical frameworks you can apply right away. \n🔍 What you’ll learn \n\nHow to use AI to generate and refine early-stage ideas\nTurning assumptions into research questions instead of guesses\nExploring customer and market perspectives with AI support\nSimple validation techniques you can use immediately\nHow to move from intuition-driven thinking to evidence-informed decisions\n\nThis is not about memorizing prompts or chasing tools. It is about learning how to think better with AI in the loop. \n[More details on the event’s registration page]
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/ai-collective-hr-ai-ideation-research-and-validation/
LOCATION:ECPI University\, 5555 Greenwich Road\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, United States
CATEGORIES:AI,Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260217T150849Z
CREATED:20260217T150849Z
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SUMMARY:🧜‍♀️AI Collective-HR | AI ideation\, research\, and validation
DESCRIPTION:Using AI to Think Like a Successful Entrepreneur\nAn AI-powered ideation\, research\, and validation workshop \nBuilding ideas is easy. Proving they matter is hard. \nThis hands-on workshop is designed to help you use AI as a thinking partner to move faster from vague ideas to clearer\, validated directions. Instead of guessing or relying on gut instinct alone\, you will learn practical ways to use AI to challenge assumptions\, explore markets\, and pressure-test ideas before you invest too much time or energy.\nThis session focuses on how founders\, builders\, and teams can use AI to think more clearly\, ask better questions\, and make more informed decisions. No hype. No pitch decks. Just practical frameworks you can apply right away. \n🔍 What you’ll learn \n\nHow to use AI to generate and refine early-stage ideas\nTurning assumptions into research questions instead of guesses\nExploring customer and market perspectives with AI support\nSimple validation techniques you can use immediately\nHow to move from intuition-driven thinking to evidence-informed decisions\n\nThis is not about memorizing prompts or chasing tools. It is about learning how to think better with AI in the loop. \n🧠 Your facilitators\nAndrew Stafford is a Fractional Chief AI Officer and Director of Technology and Global Alliances at The AI Collective. He works with executive teams to establish clear ownership of AI decisions\, focus on real ROI\, and avoid unnecessary risk\, tool sprawl\, and hype-driven strategy. \nTed Patterson is a Product and GTM Engineer at Reelist and a founding leader of The AI Collective Hampton Roads. With nearly 20 years of experience across product\, research\, design\, and systems\, he focuses on turning complex ideas into testable hypotheses\, clear narratives\, and practical next steps. \nTogether\, Andrew and Ted will guide you through an end-to-end ideation\, research\, and validation flow that blends strategic thinking with hands-on experimentation. \n👥 Who should attend? \n\nFounders and early-stage startup teams\nProduct managers\, designers\, and engineers\nNo-code and automation builders\nResearchers and analysts\nStudents and career switchers exploring entrepreneurship\nAnyone curious about using AI to think more clearly about ideas and markets\n\nNo prior AI experience required. \n⚡ Why this matters\nAI is changing how ideas are formed\, tested\, and funded. The real advantage is not knowing more tools. It is knowing how to ask better questions\, challenge assumptions earlier\, and validate faster.\nThis session is about building that muscle. \nℹ️ FAQs\nIs there free parking?\nYes. There is plenty of free parking available on the ECPI University campus. \nIs this event free?\nYes. Space is limited\, so please RSVP and cancel if your plans change. \nWill food or drinks be provided?\nLight snacks and drinks will be available. \n🤝 Organizers & partners\n​\nOrganizers\nThe AI Collective Hampton Roads \n​Platinum partners\nTechArk\nRegent University\nECPI University \n​Silver partners\nTEKsystems\nAssembly \n​Space partner\n757 Collab\nThe Hive by Virginia Beach\nNSU Innovation Center \n🌍 ​Our parent org\nThe AI Collective is a global non-profit community uniting 150\,000+ pioneers – founders\, researchers\, operators\, and investors – exploring the frontier of AI in major tech hubs worldwide. Through events\, workshops\, and community-led research\, we empower the AI ecosystem to collaboratively steer AI’s future toward trust\, openness\, and human flourishing. \nAll attendees and organizers at events affiliated with The AI Collective agree to our privacy policy and are subject to our code of conduct. Additionally\, by registering for this event\, you agree to The AI Collective Hampton Roads chapter photo & video policy.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%9c%e2%99%80%ef%b8%8fai-collective-hr-ai-ideation-research-and-validation/
LOCATION:ECPI\, 5555 Greenwich Road\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
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ORGANIZER;CN="%F0%9F%A7%9C%E2%80%8D%E2%99%80%EF%B8%8F The AI Collective Hampton Roads":MAILTO:aicollectivehr-announce@messages.meetup.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260223
DTSTAMP:20260204T175629Z
CREATED:20260204T175629Z
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SUMMARY:Techstars Startup Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Startup Weekend is a global\, 54-hour event where entrepreneurs\, developers\, designers\, and other professionals collaborate to turn an idea into a startup over a single weekend. \nPerfect for emerging executives developing an entrepreneurial mindset. \nFebruary 20 – 22\, 2026 \nIn this three-day program aspiring entrepreneurs experience startup life. It is a creative and collaborative educational event over a Friday\, Saturday\, and Sunday. Open to the public\, anyone can develop and pitch new startup ideas. From executive product owners to independent inventors\, all are welcome.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/techstars-startup-weekend/
LOCATION:University of Richmond
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260223
DTSTAMP:20260209T205352Z
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SUMMARY:757 BLD WKND 2026
DESCRIPTION:Hampton Road’s first hackathon supported by the 757 Startup Studios and Assembly. \nIf you like to build and create\, this event is for you. Picture a vibrant space where entrepreneurs\, students\, and professionals converge to build whatever they want—from innovative new projects to wacky ideas. The best projects\, as determined by our panel of expert and investor judges\, will have opportunities to win prizes and bragging rights. From the initial brainstorming to the final pitch\, you’ll experience a weekend-long version of the entrepreneurial journey. \nUnlike a traditional “hackathon”\, we have a broad sense of the word “build” — whether you’re technical or non-technical\, we want you to build together! This event is also an ideal platform to find talent or collaborators to bring your idea to life. The event will occur over three days at the 757 Startup Studios within the Assembly campus in Norfolk\, VA.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/757-bld-wknd-2026/
LOCATION:757 Startup Studios @ Assembly\, 400 Granby Street\, Norfolk\, VA 23510\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23510\, US
CATEGORIES:757 Startup Studios,Entrepreneurship,Just For Fun
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260220T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260221T000000
DTSTAMP:20260218T180919Z
CREATED:20260203T145214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T180919Z
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SUMMARY:757 BLD WKND 2026
DESCRIPTION:If you love to build and create\, this event is for you! A high-energy\, weekend-long experience where entrepreneurs\, students\, and professionals bring bold ideas to life and pitch for prizes and bragging rights. This event blends tech\, gaming\, music\, AI\, and hands-on exploration in a culture-rich\, electrifying environment. Open to both technical and non-technical builders\, it’s a three-day opportunity to collaborate\, find talent\, and create together with 757 Startup Studios. – https://757-bld-wknd-2026.devpost.com/
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/757-bld-wknd-2026-day-1/
LOCATION:400 Granby St\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States
GEO:36.852122;-76.291682
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260221T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260222T000000
DTSTAMP:20260218T181047Z
CREATED:20260203T145336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T181047Z
UID:10004525-1771682400-1771718400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:757 BLD WKND 2026
DESCRIPTION:If you love to build and create\, this event is for you! A high-energy\, weekend-long experience where entrepreneurs\, students\, and professionals bring bold ideas to life and pitch for prizes and bragging rights. This event blends tech\, gaming\, music\, AI\, and hands-on exploration in a culture-rich\, electrifying environment. Open to both technical and non-technical builders\, it’s a three-day opportunity to collaborate\, find talent\, and create together with 757 Startup Studios. – https://757-bld-wknd-2026.devpost.com/
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/757-bld-wknd-2026-day-2/
LOCATION:400 Granby St\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States
GEO:36.852122;-76.291682
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260222T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260222T190000
DTSTAMP:20260218T181214Z
CREATED:20260203T145456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T181214Z
UID:10004526-1771768800-1771786800@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:757 BLD WKND 2026
DESCRIPTION:If you love to build and create\, this event is for you! A high-energy\, weekend-long experience where entrepreneurs\, students\, and professionals bring bold ideas to life and pitch for prizes and bragging rights. This event blends tech\, gaming\, music\, AI\, and hands-on exploration in a culture-rich\, electrifying environment. Open to both technical and non-technical builders\, it’s a three-day opportunity to collaborate\, find talent\, and create together with 757 Startup Studios. – https://757-bld-wknd-2026.devpost.com/
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/757-bld-wknd-2026-day-3/
LOCATION:400 Granby St\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States
GEO:36.852122;-76.291682
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T190000
DTSTAMP:20260209T210031Z
CREATED:20260209T210031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T210031Z
UID:10004534-1771772400-1771786800@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:OFFWRLD. SESSIONS | Community Create Day
DESCRIPTION:OFFWRLD. SESSIONS: Community Create Day is an open\, immersive creative experience designed to bring together artists\, musicians\, writers\, designers\, and storytellers from across the 757. This is not a traditional showcase—it’s a live creation space where process is celebrated just as much as the final product. \nFrom the moment doors open\, the building transforms into a multi-room creative playground. Attendees are invited to explore\, connect\, and create in real time. A digital building map will be released ahead of the event and available on-site\, highlighting designated areas for different creative mediums throughout the space.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/offwrld-sessions-community-create-day/
LOCATION:Assembly\, 400 Granby Street\, Norfolk\, VA 23510\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23510\, US
CATEGORIES:Just For Fun,Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260223T233000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260224T010000
DTSTAMP:20260203T145752Z
CREATED:20260130T143317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T145752Z
UID:10004490-1771889400-1771894800@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Norfolk.js
DESCRIPTION:Come hang with Norfolk.js to kick off the HRDevFest week with their HRDevFest Pre-Show — a fun\, low-key chance to connect before the main event. Hang out\, chat about new JavaScript trends\, and meet fellow web developers of all skill levels. – https://www.meetup.com/norfolkjs/events/313101031/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2&member_id=183507571
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/norfolk-js/
LOCATION:400 Granby St\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States
GEO:36.852122;-76.291682
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T130000
DTSTAMP:20260209T223420Z
CREATED:20260209T223420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T223420Z
UID:10004536-1771934400-1771938000@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:The 5 p.m. - 9 a.m. Entrepreneur: Building a Side Business Without Burning Out Your Career
DESCRIPTION:You don’t have to quit your job to test a business idea. You just need a plan. Join three alumni who launched successful side ventures while keeping full-time roles. They will break down the real math: hours required\, startup costs\, when to tell your employer\, and when not to\, and the financial benchmarks for scaling. You will leave with a clear roadmap\, an ethics checklist to protect your day job\, and candid advice on knowing if or when to go full-time. \nPanelists: Chelsea Mandello M.B.A. ’21 (Troopster)\, Maybelline Sak ’07 (ADV) \nModerator: Graham Henshaw (William & Mary) \nThis event is part of William & Mary’s Professional Development Week (Feb. 23-27). Throughout the week\, the W&M community will come together to strengthen our connections and grow in our professional lives. No matter what stage of your career you are in\, don’t miss these opportunities to hear from experts\, discuss pressing topics and leverage your lifelong W&M network for professional success!
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/the-5-p-m-9-a-m-entrepreneur-building-a-side-business-without-burning-out-your-career/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T210000
DTSTAMP:20260120T181236Z
CREATED:20260120T181236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T181236Z
UID:10004455-1771961400-1771966800@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Geeks at a Bar- Peninsula Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Do you work with technology or for a tech company? Do you speak geek? Come network with other technology industry workers for a casual\, conversational happy hour.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/geeks-at-a-bar-peninsula-happy-hour-6/2026-02-24/
LOCATION:Marketplace at Tech Center\, 12090 Jefferson Ave\, Newport News\, VA\, 23606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetup,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T130000
DTSTAMP:20260209T222934Z
CREATED:20260209T222934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T222934Z
UID:10004535-1772020800-1772024400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Strategic Thinking 101
DESCRIPTION:Strategic Thinking 101: every business decision shapes your future. Join us for a collaborative virtual workshop where we’ll explore how to evaluate choices not just for today\, but for where you want to be next month\, next quarter\, and next year. We’ll discuss practical ways to assess your capacity\, avoid common traps\, and make decisions your future self will appreciate.Who should attend: Any business owner who wants to move from reactive decision-making to intentional planning – whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your established business to the next level.\n  \nSpeaker(s): Jordan Hanna Gray \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/strategic-thinking-101/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T133000
DTSTAMP:20260129T002524Z
CREATED:20260128T232541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T002524Z
UID:10004484-1772020800-1772026200@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Storytelling that Sells: 6 Techniques for Brand\, Sales\, Marketing & Pitching
DESCRIPTION:Most founders struggle to explain what they do in a way that lands. \n​​You’ve got traction\, a great product\, maybe even a team — but when you try to describe it to a potential customer\, investor\, or partner\, the story falls flat. \n​​This isn’t a branding problem.\nIt’s a storytelling problem. \n​​In this 90-minute\, high-touch session\, you’ll learn how to: \n\n​​Use storytelling to reduce risk and drive decisions\n​​Adapt your message for investors\, buyers\, or marketing content\n​​Build clarity around your value using 6 powerful frameworks\n​​Pitch transformation — not just features\n\n​​This session is for startup founders who need to sharpen how they show up for: \n\n​​Sales\n​​Marketing\n​​Pitching\n\n  \n​​You’ll leave with:\nA tested storytelling toolkit you can plug into your next email\, pitch deck\, or sales call — immediately. \n  \n*Please Note: This event is the first of the new 2026 Founder Roadmap Series presented by RedwoodRISE Ventures – More events to follow!*
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/the-2026-founder-roadmap-storytelling-that-sells-6-techniques-for-brand-sales-marketing-pitching/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260225T213000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260225T233000
DTSTAMP:20260225T201718Z
CREATED:20260224T201227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T201718Z
UID:10004590-1772055000-1772062200@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Innovators Invite: Innovators Making Waves in the 757
DESCRIPTION:Join the NIC for a dynamic conversation with the bold thinkers and builders shaping the future of our region. Hear from leaders across healthcare\, media\, tech\, and entrepreneurship during a lively panel moderated by Kevin Leslie of Old Dominion University\, followed by audience Q&A and networking. Registration opens at 4:30 PM\, panel begins at 5:00 PM\, and the evening wraps with connection and refreshments by Free Life — this event is free to attend. – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/innovators-invite-innovators-making-waves-in-the-757-tickets-1982360300021?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/innovators-invite-innovators-making-waves-in-the-757-2/
LOCATION:400 Granby St\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States
GEO:36.852122;-76.291682
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260226T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260226T180000
DTSTAMP:20260224T201342Z
CREATED:20260130T143446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T201342Z
UID:10004491-1772123400-1772128800@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Marketing in the Age of AI
DESCRIPTION:Curious on how artificial intelligence is reshaping today’s marketing landscape? Join AMA to learn practical\, real-world ways businesses are using AI through an interactive presentation led by industry experts. Enjoy networking\, a catered lunch\, and insights that are approachable\, educational\, and immediately applicable — whether you’re new to AI or already experimenting. Tenants & members\, see the community portal for a limited discount.  – https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/e8951a7a-e182-4465-a6fc-189aba6e4414?fbclid=IwY2xjawPfFNNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFxZmxtV2VKcmtic2FrZ1kyc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlqCpBmanKxFTF-1278JyWaaYJIISHkCtaVwmQjM4QmwjAZ6sh8uSX2EgZA3_aem_Bug_0vAnkbRW89K2Mm3LcA
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/marketing-in-the-age-of-ai/
LOCATION:400 Granby St\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States
GEO:36.852122;-76.291682
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