BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Innovate Hampton Roads - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Innovate Hampton Roads X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.innovate757.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Innovate Hampton Roads REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T170000 DTSTAMP:20250909T153116Z CREATED:20250909T153116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T153116Z UID:10003911-1758013200-1758042000@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:One-on-One Business Counseling (Eastern Virginia Region) DESCRIPTION:Business Development Counseling Sessions \nThese one-hour\, appointment-only sessions (available between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM) are designed to help you: \n\nAccess both new and existing business development resources\nLearn how to do business with Virginia state agencies\nUnderstand the SWaM Certification process\nExplore state financing programs\n\nSessions are conducted by:Angela Barber\, Business Service Manager\, Eastern Virginia RegionVirginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (SBSD) \nImportant Information: \nRegistered participants will receive an email and calendar invite confirming the appointment\, along with additional session details. \nIf you require technical assistance with the SWaM Certification application\, please email me directly at angela.barber@sbsd.virginia.gov. These sessions may take longer than one hour and require special scheduling. \nIf you are located outside of the Hampton Roads/Eastern Shore area\, please refer to the contact list below to find your regional Business Services Manager and reach out to them directly to schedule a session. \nYou will receive an email reminder and a calendar invite prior to your appointment. \nIf you are unable to keep your appointment\, please cancel or email me as a courtesy. Thank you! URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/one-on-one-business-counseling-eastern-virginia-region/ LOCATION:The HIVE – Business Resource Center\, City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,Information Session ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_513625289_210644926634_1_original.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T160000 DTSTAMP:20250812T183359Z CREATED:20250812T183359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T183359Z UID:10003865-1755867600-1755878400@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:Hampton Roads Small Business Summit DESCRIPTION:Access to Capital & Small Business Resources – Learn about availability of low interest loans\, grants\, and funding sources. URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/hampton-roads-small-business-summit/ LOCATION:Chrysler Museum of Art\, One Memorial Place\, Norfolk\, VA CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T120000 DTSTAMP:20250331T140440Z CREATED:20250331T140440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T140440Z UID:10003634-1745488800-1745496000@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:SWaM Certification Application Info Session DESCRIPTION:How can SWaM Certification Benefit My Business?\n\n\nTHIS IS AN INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOP \nAre you a small\, women-owned\, or minority-owned business who wants to do business with the Commonwealth of Virginia? \nSmall business owners who are looking to participate in Virginia’s specialized procurement and contracting opportunities are encouraged to become SWaM certified. The SWaM certification is a vehicle to promote the economic growth of Virginia’s businesses. \nBecoming SWaM certified is just the first step in doing business with the Commonwealth. Each year the state buys goods and services totaling more than $8 billion. The Commonwealth of Virginia wants to do business with you and increase participation of small\, women owned\, and minority-owned businesses. \nThis workshop will cover the SWaM Program and designations\, certification process and on-line application portal (live demo)\, required documents needed to apply\, and how to use the certification to do business with the Commonwealth’s State agencies\, Colleges and Universities as well as a brief intro to eVA\, (Virginia’s Online Procurement Portal) \nPresented by Angela Barber\, Business Services Manager – Hampton Roads/Eastern Shore Region. \n \nIN PARTNERSHIP WITH CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT UNIVERSITY’S OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/swam-certification-application-info-session-3/ LOCATION:CNU Office of Procurement/Admin Building\, 321 Hiden Blvd. (CNU North) Room 100\, Newport News\, VA 23606\, Newport News\, VA\, 23606\, US ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/174967_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T120000 DTSTAMP:20250331T140446Z CREATED:20250331T140446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T140446Z UID:10003635-1744279200-1744286400@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:The Resilient Entrepreneur’s Toolkit DESCRIPTION:Mastering Mindset\, Stress\, Overwhelm\, and Emotional Intelligence for Sustainable Business Success\n\n\nJoin us as we discuss practical tools\, strategies\, and solutions to empower your mindset\, help you manage the day-to-day stress of being a business owner! \nPresented by LaShawna Epps\, Founder & CEO\, A BeYOUtiful Life Speaking\, Coaching & Consulting Services \n \nWorkshop Objectives: \n● Success and Common Mindset Barriers for Entrepreneurs: Shift into a growth-focused mindset to overcome challenges and cultivate \ninnovative thinking and adaptability. \n● The Stress and Overwhelming Epidemic in Entrepreneurship: Demonstrate how managing stress improves focus and productivity. \n● Emotional Intelligence for Entrepreneurs: Teach emotional intelligence techniques to enhance leadership and relationships \n● Why Self-Care is Critical for Success: Build a personalized self-care routine for sustainable success. \n● Sustaining Growth & Momentum Beyond the Workshop \n \nMs. Epps is a highly-rated mental health and wellness speaker whose style is dynamic and entertaining! \nShe specializes in empowering individuals\, groups\, and organizations to amplify their consciousness of the dangers of stress to enhance their mental\, emotional\, and physical health. Her expertise in emotional regulation is foundational to her work helping others to understand and manage their emotions to cultivate a balanced\, resilient mindset. \nWhether through live or virtual events\, coaching\, mentoring\, workshops or panel discussions\, she creates a tailored experience for each audience\, ensuring her message resonates deeply and delivers lasting impact. \nAs the Founder & CEO of A BeYOUtiful Life LLC\, LaShawna is a mission-driven messenger dedicated to leading others to become healed\, empowered and resilient–helping them to stress less so they can live more! \nHer mission centers on inspiring lasting\, positive transformation and guiding individuals toward a fuller\, more balanced life\, one person at a time! \n \nAN EMAIL REMINDER WITH PARKING INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE SENT THE DAY BEFORE THE EVENT URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/the-resilient-entrepreneurs-toolkit/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/174970_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T143000 DTSTAMP:20250331T140451Z CREATED:20250331T140451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T140451Z UID:10003636-1744102800-1744122600@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:Norfolk Housing and Neighborhood Infrastructure Contracting Symposium DESCRIPTION:Calling all local businesses eager to grow\, thrive\, and level up in the housing and neighborhood infrastructure construction industry!\n\n\nTHIS EVENT IS FREE TO ATTEND – REGISTRATION REQUIRED!\n \nThe City of Norfolk Housing and Community Development (DHCD) and the Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (SBSD) are pleased to present this opportunity to learn how to secure housing development contracts. \nJoin us for the Norfolk Housing and Neighborhood Infrastructure Contracting Symposium at the Kroc Center on April 8th! \nDoors open at 8:30 for check in and light breakfast networking. \nThis information-packed event is your ticket to contract readiness for housing development projects in Norfolk. Whether you are new to the industry and want to understand what it takes\, looking to scale up to multi-family development projects with federal funding\, or ready to refine your strategy for upcoming opportunities\, we’ve got you covered. \nWhat to Expect: \n· Understand Norfolk’s housing and neighborhood infrastructure needs \n· Learn about the City’s economic inclusion contracting commitments \n· Understand the Qualifications for Contracting Participation \n· Navigate the City’s Procurement Process \n· Stay Competitive with Estimating and Bidding \n· Get insights on Bonding requirements \n· Gain key strategies to Level Up Your Business \n \nKeynote Speaker: See information below. \n \nBonus: Enjoy a FREE lunch while networking with like-minded professionals. Seats are limited\, so don’t miss out! (REGISTRATION REQUIRED TO RECEIVE YOUR LUNCH TICKET AT CHECK IN) \nFor more information on this event or the Department of Housing and Community Development email: ha.chau@norfolk.gov \nEvent reminders with logistic and lunch details will be sent via email to registered participants the day before the event… so check your emails! \n \nPlease be advised that this Contracting Symposium is being recorded for educational and promotional purposes. By attending this event\, you acknowledge and consent to being recorded\, including audio\, video\, and photographs. Your participation in this event grants the organizers permission to use these recordings in ways that may include future materials\, publications\, and online content If you do not wish to be recorded\, please notify an event organizer prior to or during the symposium. URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/norfolk-housing-and-neighborhood-infrastructure-contracting-symposium/ LOCATION:The Salvation Army Kroc Center Hampton Roads\, 1401 Ballentine Boulevard\, Norfolk\, VA 23504\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23504\, US ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/174973_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T130000 DTSTAMP:20250331T140455Z CREATED:20250331T140455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T140455Z UID:10003637-1743674400-1743685200@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:Doing Business with the Port of Virginia 2025! DESCRIPTION:GROW WITH US: PARTNERING FOR A STRONGER ECONOMY\n\n\n\nThe Port of Virginia is excited to bring you the 2025 SWaM/DBE Networking and Information Sessions \n\nThis event is hosted by The Port of Virginia. The Port of Virginia’s mission is to deliver opportunity by driving business to\, and through\, the Commonwealth. \n \nBelow are the commodity codes for the services/goods The Port of Virginia is looking to purchase… \n49570 Oceanography and Limnology Equipment: Dredges\, Thermographs\, etc. \n95935 Construction Services\, General (Marine) \n95942 Docking and Stevedoring Services95984 Towing Services\, Marine \n95990 Waterfront Construction Services Including Piers\, Docks\, Decking\, etc. (Includes Maintenance and Rep)97526 Cranes and Buckets Rental or Lease \n95922 Barge Maintenance and Repair \n95924 Boats and Motors Maintenance and Repair \n95934 Construction Services: Boats\, Barges\, Ferries\, Ships \n95936 Crane Maintenance and Repair\, Marine \n95944 Electronic and Communication Equipment Services (Including Installation\, Maintenance and Repair) \n95946 Ferry Maintenance and Repair \n95973 Ship Maintenance and Repair \n95900 MARINE CONSTRUCTION AND RELATED SERVICES; MARINE EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR \n95926 Breakwater Construction\, Maintenance\, and Repair \n92546 Geotechnical Engineering \n90742 Geotechnical – Soils \n91842 Engineering Consulting \n92500 ENGINEERING SERVICES\, PROFESSIONAL \n92517 Civil Engineering \n92538 Field Engineering \n92542 Foundation Engineering \n54506 Chain Hoists and Cable Lifts \n56021 Conveyors\, Gravity\, Roller Type\, Aluminum and Steel Frames \n56039 Cranes\, All Kinds (Except Automotive and Road and Bridge Building) \n76513 Cranes\, Truck Mounted Type\, Heavy Duty \n96286 Transportation of Goods and Other Freight Services \n \nFor more information\, visit https://operations.portofvirginia.com/procurement or email POVSWaM@portofvirginia.com URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/doing-business-with-the-port-of-virginia-2025/ LOCATION:Phenix Commerce Center – Building 1\, 60 Aberdeen Road\, Hampton\, VA 23661\, Hampton\, VA\, 23661\, US ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/174976_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T123000 DTSTAMP:20250317T182241Z CREATED:20250317T182241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T182241Z UID:10003503-1743588000-1743597000@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:Who's On Your B.A.I.L. Team? - (Banker\, Accountant\, Insurance\, Lawyer) DESCRIPTION:Wouldn’t it be great if you had a team in place that would help you avoid troubles or assist with challenges in your business?\n\n\nTHIS IS A LIVE/IN-PERSON WORKSHOP AND WILL NOT BE RECORDED.\n \nYou can have such a team – your B.A.I.L. team! \nYour BAIL team will consist of a Banker\, Accountant\, Insurance broker and Lawyer. Each of these members of your team will help guide you through important decisions as you build or grow your business. \n \nThe Banker is the member of your team who can advise you on what types of bank accounts you should have for your business. They can also provide some banking tools that may make your business-owner life easier. Presented by Ginnele Shonyo – Virginia LISC \n \nThe Accountant is the member of your team who you can talk to before you form your business. They can chat with you about your expected revenue and what business entity you would be best served by forming. This will impact how your business will pay taxes. Presented by Dinah Idan-Biney\, CPA\, CGMA\, MBA – Bridgesource Accounting Services \n \nThe Insurance Broker is the member of your team who will learn about your business model\, your operations\, your team\, and your selling methods. They will look at any potential areas where you could face liability. Presented by Paula Faivre – State Farm \n \nThe Lawyer is the advisor who you’ll also chat with about your business activities. And potential liability that could arise from those activities. They are there to help you make the best decision on what entity you should form… and they can advise you on what types of contracts you may need with clients\, employees\, vendors. Presented by Jazmin Mullen-Allen\, Esq. – JMA Law \n \nFREE TO ATTEND RSVP IS REQUIRED – REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS WILL BE SENT A REMINDER THE DAY BEFORE THE EVENT \n \nIn partnership with Portsmouth Economic Development URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/whos-on-your-b-a-i-l-team-banker-accountant-insurance-lawyer/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Economic Development\, 200 High Street Suite 201\, Portsmouth\, VA 23704\, Portsmouth\, VA\, 23704\, US ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/174165_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T113000 DTSTAMP:20250306T145156Z CREATED:20250306T145156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T145156Z UID:10003500-1742461200-1742470200@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:SWaM/DBE Certification Information Session DESCRIPTION:How Can SWaM/DBE Certification Help Grow Your Business?\n\n\nIN-PERSON WORKSHOP\n \nAre you a small\, women-owned\, or minority-owned business who wants to do business with the Commonwealth of Virginia? Small business owners who are looking to participate in Virginia’s specialized procurement and contracting opportunities are encouraged to become SWaM certified. The SWaM certification is a vehicle to promote economic growth of Virginia’s businesses. \nBecoming SWaM certified is just the first step in doing business with the Commonwealth and many local government bodies tha. Each year the state buys goods and services totaling more than $8 billion. The Commonwealth of Virginia wants to do business with you and increase participation of small\, women owned\, and minority-owned businesses. \nThis workshop will cover the SWaM Program and certification/designation types\, on-line application process\, required documents needed to apply\, and how to use the certification to do business with the Commonwealth (intro to eVA\, Virginia’s Online Procurement Portal). \nPresented by Angela Barber\, Business Services Manager – Hampton Roads/Eastern Shore Region \nDisadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) certification program is a Federal program. The purpose is to increase the participation of certified DBEs in projects funded by the US Department of Transportation and other federal sectors. Projects typically include heavy construction\, such as building and designing roads\, bridges\, railroads\, ports\, and airports. \nPresented by Nina Britton\, DBE & Transportation Outreach Specialist – Hampton Roads Region \n \nREGISTERED PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A REMINDER THE DAY BEFORE THE EVENT! \nIn Partnership with the City of Portsmouth Economic Development URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/swam-dbe-certification-information-session/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Economic Development\, 200 High Street Suite 201\, Portsmouth\, VA 23704\, Portsmouth\, VA\, 23704\, US CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/174099_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T123000 DTSTAMP:20240311T174852Z CREATED:20240311T174852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T174852Z UID:10001956-1710932400-1710937800@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:Succession Planning and Exit Strategy Webinar DESCRIPTION:Are you in the beginning stages to get ready for retirement or looking to sell your business?\n\n\nVirginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity would like to invite you to attend a Succession Planning and Exit Strategy Workshop \nThis workshop is for small business owners who are considering an exit or are in the beginning stages of getting ready for retirement. \nwe will discuss exit strategy and succession plan creation\, complete a first valuation\, and begin to determine the next steps. \nIn addition\, attendees will leave understanding the selling climate\, and the importance of fixing their business\, in order to ensure it is sellable and transferable. \nSpeaker: Tracy Gunn is the founder of Get Exitable. URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/succession-planning-and-exit-strategy-webinar/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Business ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/165874_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221215T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221215T130000 DTSTAMP:20221212T182923Z CREATED:20221212T182923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221212T182923Z UID:10000602-1671105600-1671109200@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:Franchising 101: Starting a Business Through a Franchise DESCRIPTION:(Hosted by Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity and FranNet)\n\n\n\nDescription\n\nStarting a business through a franchise is often the shortest path to profitability\, and some of them require as little as $50K to start and simply operate out of a home office – there is no food and no retail space to rent. But how do you find the good ones and not pay too much (or too little) for your business? Learn everything from how to find the right franchise for you\, to which state and local regulations you must be aware of before signing a franchise agreement\, to which franchises do well (and don’t do well) in your region. We will also discuss funding options. URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/franchising-101-starting-a-business-through-a-franchise/ LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Information Session,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220824T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220824T120000 DTSTAMP:20220208T185730Z CREATED:20220208T185730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T185730Z UID:10000312-1661335200-1661342400@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:SBAW: Know Your Loans - 504\, SBA 7A and Micro Lending - Fulton Bank DESCRIPTION:Learn about the different types of loans available and find the one that will best suit your small business needs.\n\n\nBorrowed money can be used for funding a new business to expanding an existing business. But with all of the different types of loans out there\, which is best—and for which purpose? \nJoin us as we discuss the difference between 504\, 7A products (SBA) and Micro Loans (VSBFA). \nGuest speakers: \nSabrina Davis\, VP SBA Relationship Manager – Fulton Bank\n \nMelissa Burroughs\, Business Finance Group\, Inc.\n \nKaren White\, Regional Lending Representative – VSBFA \nThis is a virtual workshop and the link to join via Google Meeting will be provided with registration. URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/sbaw-know-your-loans-504-sba-7a-and-micro-lending-fulton-bank-2/ CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/142197_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220520T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220520T120000 DTSTAMP:20220208T185729Z CREATED:20220208T185729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T185729Z UID:10000310-1653044400-1653048000@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:Finance Fridays - Truist Bank DESCRIPTION:Every week\, we bring different financing option for small businesses.\n\n\nThe Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity is pleased to bring you Finance Fridays where we bring small businesses a different financing options for every week. \nThis week\, join us to learn about the loan programs available from Truist Bank. \nNOTE: This workshop will be presented via Google Meet. \nNo fee. Advance registration is required. \nIf you have any questions regarding this event\, please email Angela.barber@sbsd.virginia.gov URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/finance-fridays-truist-bank/ CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/142195_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220513T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220513T120000 DTSTAMP:20220208T185727Z CREATED:20220208T185727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T185727Z UID:10000308-1652439600-1652443200@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:Finance Fridays - Fulton Bank DESCRIPTION:Every week\, we bring different financing option for small businesses.\n\n\nThe Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity is pleased to bring you Finance Fridays where we bring small businesses a different financing options for every week. \nThis week\, join us to learn about the loan programs available from Fulton Bank. \nNOTE: This workshop will be presented via Google Meet. \nNo fee. Advance registration is required. \nIf you have any questions regarding this event\, please email Angela.barber@sbsd.virginia.gov URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/finance-fridays-fulton-bank/ CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/142193_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220506T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220506T120000 DTSTAMP:20220505T164508Z CREATED:20220505T164508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220505T164508Z UID:10000574-1651834800-1651838400@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:Finance Fridays - Crowdfunding and Alternative funding DESCRIPTION:Every week\, we bring a different financing option for small businesses. This week\, Crowdfunding and Alternative funding\n\n\nThe Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity is pleased to bring you Finance Fridays. Finance Fridays was developed to provide Virginia’s small business community with various financing options for your business. \nThis week\, join us to learn about crowdfunding and alternative funding \nNOTE: This workshop will be presented via Google Meet. \nNo fee. Advance registration is required. \nIf you have any questions regarding this event\, please email Ramain.Gohar@sbsd.virginia.gov URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/finance-fridays-crowdfunding-and-alternative-funding/ CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,Information Session,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/143549_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220421T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220421T140000 DTSTAMP:20220411T153950Z CREATED:20220411T153950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220411T153950Z UID:10000555-1650542400-1650549600@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:Franchising 101 DESCRIPTION:Learn everything from how to find the right franchise for you\, local regulations and We will also discuss funding options.\n\n\nVirginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity in partnership with Roanoke Regional SBDC invites you to attend Franchising 101. A workshop all about franchising. \n \nFranchising 101: Starting a business through a franchise \n \nStarting a business through a franchise is often the shortest path to profitability\, and some of them require as little as $50K to start and simply operate out of a home office – there is no food and no retail space to rent. But how do you find the good ones and not pay too much (or too little) for your business? Learn everything from how to find the right franchise for you\, to which state and local regulations you must be aware of before signing a franchise agreement\, to which franchises do well (and don’t do well) in your region. We will also discuss funding options. \n \nAbout the speaker: \n \nHeather Rosen is the president of FranNet of Virginia and DC\, a franchise advisory and development services firm with 50+ offices in North America. She is also an attorney who previously advised small and medium sized businesses including sole proprietors on contractual matters\, mergers and acquisitions\, litigation strategy\, corporate structure\, and real estate acquisitions and financing. In 2001\, Heather moved to Washington\, DC to work as an in-house consultant to large\, international law firms\, advising partners and firm management on strategic planning\, client targeting\, marketing budget allocation\, and proposal writing. \n \nHeather left the legal services industry in 2009 to open FranNet of Virginia\, extending FranNet’s reach and expanding her family’s 30 year old franchise consulting practice. For the past 12+ years\, she has been the primary authority on franchising in the DC metro area for SCORE\, SBDC and the Women’s Business Center\, as well as for the major outplacement agencies and military transition programs. Heather teaches the franchise workshops for all of these agencies and is regularly asked to counsel clients looking for guidance on going into business through a franchise. She is the co-author of the 2016 book\, “More Than Just French Fries: 15 Business Thought Leaders Share Insights on Franchising Success.” URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/franchising-101/ CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/143356_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220408T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220408T120000 DTSTAMP:20220208T185726Z CREATED:20220208T185726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T185726Z UID:10000306-1649415600-1649419200@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:Finance Fridays - Virginia Community Capital DESCRIPTION:Every week\, we bring different financing option for small businesses.\n\n\nThe Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity is pleased to bring you Finance Fridays where we bring small businesses a different financing options for every week. \nThis week\, join us to learn about the loan programs available from Virginia Community Capital (VCC). \nNOTE: This workshop will be presented via Google Meet. \nNo fee. Advance registration is required. \nIf you have any questions regarding this event\, please email Angela.barber@sbsd.virginia.gov URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/finance-fridays-virginia-community-capital/ CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/142191_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220330T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220330T120000 DTSTAMP:20220208T185724Z CREATED:20220208T185724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T185724Z UID:10000305-1648634400-1648641600@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:Partner Event: Generating Leads with eVA DESCRIPTION:This is a “hand-on”\, faster paced session than Basic eVa training offered in the “Selling to the Commonwealth” sessions.\n\n\nThis is a partner event. DO NOT register for this event on this Eventbrite page.\nTo register for this event\, click here.\nThis webinar is hosted by Virginia Department of General Services. URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/partner-event-generating-leads-with-eva-5/ CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/142189_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220330T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220330T110000 DTSTAMP:20220208T185723Z CREATED:20220208T185723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T185723Z UID:10000304-1648632600-1648638000@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Marketing & Social Media for your Business DESCRIPTION:How can a small business market their business effectively without spending big bucks?\n\n\nThe Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity in partnership with the Rappahannock Area Health District of the Virginia Department of Health is proud to present this marketing webinar. \nSmall business owners don’t have a big budget for marketing and advertising.  So\, how can a small business owner market their business effectively without spending big bucks?  How can you use social media to marketing your business?  Social media is more than creating a Facebook page for your business. How do you measure the effectiveness of your social media campaigns? Is email marketing getting the results you desire?  What is your business brand? \nCome learn the answers to these marketing questions and more from our marketing expert at Arlington Strategy. \nNOTE: This workshop will be presented via Google Meet. \nNo fee. Advance registration is required. \nIf you have any questions about this webinar\, contact Chris Ley at chris.ley@sbsd.virginia.gov. URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/webinar-marketing-social-media-for-your-business/ CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/142187_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220330T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220330T110000 DTSTAMP:20220208T185722Z CREATED:20220208T185722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T185722Z UID:10000303-1648630800-1648638000@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:Small Business Academy: The Entrepreneurial Equation with Edward Jones DESCRIPTION:Financial Strategies – Tools to Help Your Business Become Efficient and Profitable\n\n\nThe Entrepreneurial Equation seminar is designed to help small-business owners understand the financial strategies and tools to help run their business more effectively.\n \n \nTopics include:\n \n \nVarious banking\, retirement plan and insurance options\n \nValuable strategies that can help you create value outside your business\n \nStrategies for building\, creating value and protecting your business \nPresented by Penny Sanchez\, Financial Advisor – Edward Jones\nI started as an Edward Jones client and experienced firsthand the quality-oriented\, long-term investment philosophy of Edward Jones. My financial advisor had an amazing impact on me and my family\, and in 2018\, I realized I wanted to help people and change their lives in the same manner my financial advisor had done for me. \nIn 2019 I became an Edward Jones financial advisor\, and it has been one of the best decisions I ever made. As an Edward Jones advisor\, I put my clients’ interests first. I believe it’s important to invest my time in understanding your situation and your financial goals before you invest your money. Put simply\, I want to know what is important to you. Once we’ve identified your goals\, I use a defined process to build a customized financial strategy to help you meet them. \nWith that strategy in place\, I partner with you throughout your lifetime to help you stay on track and make adjustments when necessary or when life’s unexpected turns get in the way. \nI moved to Virginia Beach in 2010. Prior to joining Edward Jones\, I was a corporate leader. I earned my BA at Trinity College (Hartford) and my MBA from Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). \nWhen I’m not working\, I spend time with family and friends\, play golf\, travel and read. I welcome the opportunity to learn about you and your financial goals. It all starts with a conversation – let’s meet and chat! \nRegistered participants will receive a link via email to join via Zoom.. Registration closes the day before to allow time to send link to participants to join the event. URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/small-business-academy-the-entrepreneurial-equation-with-edward-jones/ CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/142185_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220329T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220329T120000 DTSTAMP:20220208T185720Z CREATED:20220208T185720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T185720Z UID:10000302-1648548000-1648555200@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:SWaM Certification Application Info Session DESCRIPTION:How can SWaM Certification Help My Business?\n\n\nAre you a small\, women-owned\, or minority-owned business who wants to do business with the Commonwealth of Virginia?  Small business owners who are looking to participate in Virginia’s specialized procurement and contracting opportunities are encouraged to become SWaM certified. The SWaM certification is a vehicle to promote economic growth of Virginia’s businesses. \nBecoming SWaM certified is just the first step in doing business with the Commonwealth. Each year the state buys goods and services totaling more than $8 billion. The Commonwealth of Virginia wants to do business with you and increase participation of small\, women owned\, and minority-owned businesses. \nThis workshop will cover the SWaM Program and designations\, certification process and new on-line application portal (live demo)\, required documents needed to apply\, and how to use the certification to do business with the Commonwealth (intro to eVA\, Virginia’s Online Procurement Portal). \nPresented by Angela Barber\, Business Services Manager – Hampton Roads/Eastern Shore Region. \nAll registered participants will receive an email with details to join the virtual workshop. URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/swam-certification-application-info-session-2/ CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/142183_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220325T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220325T120000 DTSTAMP:20220321T173137Z CREATED:20220321T173137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220321T173137Z UID:10000469-1648206000-1648209600@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:Finance Fridays - Generate Cash and Raise Capital (Angle inv\, VC & more ) DESCRIPTION:Every week\, we bring different financing option for small businesses.\n\n\nSpeaker : Randy Dewey Founder L.I.F.T Leadership \nThe Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity is pleased to bring you Finance Fridays where we bring small businesses a different financing options for every week. \nThis week\, join us to learn about the loan programs available from Central Virginia SBDC. \nNOTE: This workshop will be presented via Google Meet. \nNo fee. Advance registration is required. \nIf you have any questions regarding this event\, please email Ramain.Gohar@sbsd.virginia.gov URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/finance-fridays-generate-cash-and-raise-capital-angle-inv-vc-more/ CATEGORIES:Angel Investing,Business,Entrepreneurship,Information Session,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/143025_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220323T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220323T170000 DTSTAMP:20220208T185718Z CREATED:20220208T185718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T185718Z UID:10000301-1648040400-1648054800@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:Hampton Roads/Eastern Shore Region: Virtual One-on-One Business Counseling DESCRIPTION:DUE TO COVID-19\, ALL MEETINGS WILL BE CONDUCTED VIA PHONE OR OTHER TELECONFERENCING OPTIONS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.\n\n\nThe Hampton Roads/Eastern Shore (includes Greensville County\, Hampton\, Newport News\, Yorktown\, Poqouson) representative with the Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (SBSD) will be to conducting one-on-one counseling sessions on how to do business with Virginia state agencies and how to access business development resources (new and existing)\, including SWaM Certification and State financing programs.  These 1 hour sessions are by appointment only. \nSessions will be conducted by Angela Barber\, Business Service Manager (Hampton Roads/Eastern Shore) – Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity. \nNOTE:  If you are located outside of the Hampton Roads/Eastern Shore area\, click on the link below\, scroll to the Business Development & Outreach Services section to locate the Business Services Manager covering your area … CLICK HERE FOR STAFF DIRECTORY \nRegistered participants will receive an email to confirm appointment and contact info. \nIF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE WITH SWAM CERTIFICATION\, PLEASE EMAIL ME DIRECTLY at angela.barber@sbsd.virginia.gov AS THESE APPOINTMENTS TAKE LONGER.  URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/hampton-roads-eastern-shore-region-virtual-one-on-one-business-counseling-6/ CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/142181_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220323T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220323T120000 DTSTAMP:20220208T185715Z CREATED:20220208T185715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T185715Z UID:10000298-1648029600-1648036800@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:SBAW: Know Your Loans - 504\, SBA 7A and Micro Lending - Fulton Bank DESCRIPTION:Learn about the different types of loans available and find the one that will best suit your small business needs.\n\n\nBorrowed money can be used for funding a new business to expanding an existing business. But with all of the different types of loans out there\, which is best—and for which purpose? \nJoin us as we discuss the difference between 504\, 7A products (SBA) and Micro Loans (VSBFA). \nGuest speakers: \nSabrina Davis\, VP SBA Relationship Manager – Fulton Bank\n \nMelissa Burroughs\, Business Finance Group\, Inc.\n \nKaren White\, Regional Lending Representative – VSBFA \nThis is a virtual workshop and the link to join via Google Meeting will be provided with registration. URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/sbaw-know-your-loans-504-sba-7a-and-micro-lending-fulton-bank/ CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/142179_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220323T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220323T113000 DTSTAMP:20220208T185713Z CREATED:20220208T185713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T185713Z UID:10000297-1648029600-1648035000@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:Partner Event: Selling to the Commonwealth - eVA 101 DESCRIPTION:Learn about Virginia’s procurement system. State contracting 101 for businesses new to the state government contracting process.\n\n\nThis is a partner event. DO NOT register for this event on this Eventbrite page.\nTo register for this event\, click here.\nThis webinar is hosted by Virginia Department of General Services. URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/partner-event-selling-to-the-commonwealth-eva-101-4/ CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/142177_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220318T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220318T120000 DTSTAMP:20220208T185711Z CREATED:20220208T185711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T185711Z UID:10000296-1647601200-1647604800@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:Finance Fridays - Arlington Community Federal Credit Union DESCRIPTION:Every week\, we bring different financing option for small businesses.\n\n\nThe Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity is pleased to bring you Finance Fridays where we bring small businesses a different financing options for every week. \nThis week\, join us to learn about the loan programs available from the Arlington Community Federal Credit Union. \nNOTE: This workshop will be presented via Google Meet. \nNo fee. Advance registration is required. \nIf you have any questions regarding this event\, please email chris.ley@sbsd.virginia.gov URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/finance-fridays-arlington-community-federal-credit-union/ CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/142175_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T120000 DTSTAMP:20220208T185710Z CREATED:20220208T185710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T185710Z UID:10000295-1647424800-1647432000@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:Partner Event: Generating Leads with eVA DESCRIPTION:This is a “hand-on”\, faster paced session than Basic eVa training offered in the “Selling to the Commonwealth” sessions.\n\n\nThis is a partner event. DO NOT register for this event on this Eventbrite page.\nTo register for this event\, click here.\nThis webinar is hosted by Virginia Department of General Services. URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/partner-event-generating-leads-with-eva-4/ CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/142173_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T110000 DTSTAMP:20220208T185708Z CREATED:20220208T185708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T185708Z UID:10000294-1647421200-1647428400@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:Small Business Academy: Women\, Wealth and Well-Being with Edward Jones DESCRIPTION:The Fundamentals of Personal Finance\n\n\nWhile the fundamentals of personal finance are critical for everyone to understand\, there are some topics that are particularly important for women.\n \n \nDiscussion Topics:\n \n \nHow to organize your financial life and define your goals\n \nUnderstanding your retirement options\n \nWhat to do to begin planning your estate\n \nManaging unique situations\, like widowhood or divorce. \nPresented by Penny Sanchez\, Financial Advisor – Edward Jones\nI started as an Edward Jones client and experienced firsthand the quality-oriented\, long-term investment philosophy of Edward Jones. My financial advisor had an amazing impact on me and my family\, and in 2018\, I realized I wanted to help people and change their lives in the same manner my financial advisor had done for me. \nIn 2019 I became an Edward Jones financial advisor\, and it has been one of the best decisions I ever made. As an Edward Jones advisor\, I put my clients’ interests first. I believe it’s important to invest my time in understanding your situation and your financial goals before you invest your money. Put simply\, I want to know what is important to you. Once we’ve identified your goals\, I use a defined process to build a customized financial strategy to help you meet them. \nWith that strategy in place\, I partner with you throughout your lifetime to help you stay on track and make adjustments when necessary or when life’s unexpected turns get in the way. \nI moved to Virginia Beach in 2010. Prior to joining Edward Jones\, I was a corporate leader. I earned my BA at Trinity College (Hartford) and my MBA from Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). \nWhen I’m not working\, I spend time with family and friends\, play golf\, travel and read. I welcome the opportunity to learn about you and your financial goals. It all starts with a conversation – let’s meet and chat! \nRegistered participants will receive a link via email to join via Zoom.. Registration closes the day before to allow time to send link to participants to join the event. URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/small-business-academy-women-wealth-and-well-being-with-edward-jones/ CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/142171_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220315T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220315T120000 DTSTAMP:20220208T185706Z CREATED:20220208T185706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T185706Z UID:10000293-1647338400-1647345600@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:Small Business Academy: Taking Your Mission To the Next Level of Marketing DESCRIPTION:Small Business Workshop Academy: Taking Your Mission To the Next Level of Marketing\n\n\nJoin this powerful discussion on tips for effectively marketing your business. Topics will include: \n– How to effectively share your story from stage \n– How to work smarter not harder in your marketing – with a unique 1 hr to 30 piece content strategy \n– How to kit your story into a book – Self Publishing Process. \n– Landing speaking and media from your story \nPresented by Ms. Tamra Andress\, Owner of F.I.T. in Faith Media \nTamra Andress is a top thought leader in spiritual entrepreneurship. She is an ordained minister and personal and professional development coach on a mission to free and propel entrepreneurs globally to make their uniquely purposed Kingdom impact joyfully. Her F.I.T. in Faith Podcast is globally ranked in the top 1% of the spiritual\, religious\, and business charts with over 200 interviews. . \nWith over a decade and a half of first-hand experience in start-ups and non-profit development\, she serves as an advisor for emerging companies. She speaks to thousands weekly through Clubhouse\, summits\, global stages\, podcasts\, and her live vodcast show audiences. She is a published best selling author of multiple anthologies\, and her own best selling publication\, “Always Becoming: sex\, shame\, & Love” which was released in Fall 2021 and hit #1 in 10 categories. \nHer company\, F.I.T. in Faith Media is a business and broadcasting company focused on passion\, publishing and play as she and her team design and support founders\, innovators and trailblazers with podcasting production\, book publishing\, and coaching program implementation. \nTamra has utilized her entrepreneurial and relational expertise to align 1000’s within their business for prosperity and profit and will further that mission annually as the host of the Grow Your Business for God’s Sake Conference. \nHer most treasured role in developing the kingdom is as a wife and mama of 2 traveling the world to spread the good news. And the most exciting thing about all of this is… she’s just getting started! \n \nREGISTERED PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A LINK TO JOIN VIRTUALLY VIA GOOGLE MEETING PRIOR TO THE EVENT. URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/small-business-academy-taking-your-mission-to-the-next-level-of-marketing/ CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/142169_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220315T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220315T170000 DTSTAMP:20220208T185704Z CREATED:20220208T185704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T185704Z UID:10000292-1647334800-1647363600@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:Hampton Roads/Eastern Shore Region: Virtual One-on-One Business Counseling DESCRIPTION:DUE TO COVID-19\, ALL MEETINGS WILL BE CONDUCTED VIA PHONE OR OTHER TELECONFERENCING OPTIONS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.\n\n\nThe Hampton Roads/Eastern Shore (includes Greensville County\, Hampton\, Newport News\, Yorktown\, Poqouson) representative with the Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (SBSD) will be to conducting one-on-one counseling sessions on how to do business with Virginia state agencies and how to access business development resources (new and existing)\, including SWaM Certification and State financing programs.  These 1 hour sessions are by appointment only. \nSessions will be conducted by Angela Barber\, Business Service Manager (Hampton Roads/Eastern Shore) – Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity. \nNOTE:  If you are located outside of the Hampton Roads/Eastern Shore area\, click on the link below\, scroll to the Business Development & Outreach Services section to locate the Business Services Manager covering your area … CLICK HERE FOR STAFF DIRECTORY \nRegistered participants will receive an email to confirm appointment and contact info. \nIF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE WITH SWAM CERTIFICATION\, PLEASE EMAIL ME DIRECTLY at angela.barber@sbsd.virginia.gov AS THESE APPOINTMENTS TAKE LONGER.  URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/hampton-roads-eastern-shore-region-virtual-one-on-one-business-counseling-5/ CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/142167_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220311T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220311T120000 DTSTAMP:20220208T185702Z CREATED:20220208T185702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T185702Z UID:10000291-1646996400-1647000000@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:Finance Fridays - Latino Economic Development Center DESCRIPTION:Every week\, we bring different financing option for small businesses.\n\n\nThe Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity is pleased to bring you Finance Fridays where we bring small businesses a different financing options for every week. \nThis week\, join us to learn about the loan programs available from the Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC). \nNOTE: This workshop will be presented via Google Meet. \nNo fee. Advance registration is required. \nIf you have any questions regarding this event\, please email chris.ley@sbsd.virginia.gov URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/finance-fridays-latino-economic-development-center/ CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/142165_image.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR