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SUMMARY:Black Diamond Weekend Innovation Commercialization Competition
DESCRIPTION:The Responsible Innovation Commercialization Competition is a hackathon designed to connect students with subject matter experts\, the entrepreneur ecosystem\, and industry. For this inaugural event\, NASA has provided a problem statement for students to workshop over the course of three days. Students will explore themes around solar energy and life on the moon!  **NOTE: Space is limited. Register NOW!**\n\n\n\nSchedule/Logistics:\n \nLocation: Hampton Roads Convention Center\, Hampton\, VA\nDates: Thursday\, November 13-Saturday\, November 15\n \nOn Thursday beginning at 7pm\, you will enjoy a presentation by NASA as well as special invited guests. You will then form non-homogenous teams with students from across the region. On Friday\, between 3pm and 9pm\, you will formulate your ideas onsite and gain insights from industry experts. Then on Saturday\, beginning at 9am\, you will return to develop their presentations with your groups and present them to a panel of judges for a chance at a cash prize. We will feed you throughout! \n\nInvited Schools:\nNorfolk State University\nOld Dominion University\nTidewater Community College\nChristopher Newport University\nVirginia Peninsula Community College\nHampton University\nPaul D. Camp Community College\n\nParticipating Ecosystem Partners and Subject Matter Expertise:\nInnovate Hampton Roads\n757Collab\nZel Technologies\nStemComm Ventures\nHampton Roads Executive Roundtable\n\nNASA\n\n**NOTE: Space is limited. Register NOW!**
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/black-diamond-weekend-innovation-commercialization-competition/
LOCATION:Hampton Roads Convention Center\, 1610 Coliseum Dr\, Hampton\, Virginia\, 23666
CATEGORIES:Black BRAND,Local Colleges & Universities
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SUMMARY:Black Diamond Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Black Diamond Weekend is the premier gathering celebrating Black excellence\, entrepreneurship\, and community wealth building in Hampton Roads and beyond. This year marks a milestone — the 10th Anniversary of Black BRAND — and we’re honoring a decade of impact\, growth\, and legacy. \nWith the theme Regional Renaissance\, BDW spotlights the rich culture\, innovation\, and collaboration across the Seven Cities of Hampton Roads — Chesapeake\, Hampton\, Newport News\, Norfolk\, Portsmouth\, Suffolk\, and Virginia Beach. \nOver three unforgettable days\, leaders\, innovators\, and visionaries will come together to exchange ideas\, build connections\, and ignite opportunities that shape the future of business and culture. The weekend culminates with the 10th Anniversary Black Diamond Affair Gala — an unforgettable evening of celebration\, recognition\, and inspiration. \nFrom high-impact plenaries and thought-provoking panels to networking socials\, live entertainment\, and our milestone Gala — BDW is more than a conference; it’s a movement designed to empower\, inspire\, and transform.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/black-diamond-weekend-2/
LOCATION:Hampton Roads Convention Center\, 1610 Coliseum Dr\, Hampton\, Virginia\, 23666
CATEGORIES:Black BRAND,Business,Entrepreneurship,Information Session
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SUMMARY:Hampton Roads Small Business Navy Expo (Hampton)
DESCRIPTION:Program Format: Matchmaker Event\n \nTraining Topics: Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Readiness\, Government Contracting\, Government Industrial Base (GIB) Readiness\, HUBZones\, Intermediate Level\, Introductory Level\, Market Research and Business Development\, Marketing/Sales\, Orientation\, Basic Training\, Introductory Topics\, Set Aside Certifications and Designations\, Small Business Liaison Offices (SBLO) Training\, Small Disadvantaged Business Program – 8(a)\, Small Disadvantaged Businesses\, Subcontracting\, Veteran Owned Small Business Certifications\, Veterans Outreach Conf.\, Woman-owned Businesses\n \n\nNote: Conference and Matchmaker is in-person ONLY – Over a two day span there will be speakers and panels\, a vendor exhibit hall\, networking\, and matchmaking between Vendors\, Prime Contractors\, and Government Agency representatives.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/hampton-roads-small-business-navy-expo-hampton/
LOCATION:Hampton Roads Convention Center\, 1610 Coliseum Dr\, Hampton\, Virginia\, 23666
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Information Session
ORGANIZER;CN="Elizabeth Torrens":MAILTO:etorren2@gmu.edu
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