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SUMMARY:Healing Arts in Medicine Conference: The Wave of Social Prescribing
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Healing Arts in Medicine Conference\, an online event where we will explore the new wave of social prescribing!\n\n\nHealing Arts in Medicine Conference: The Wave of Social Prescribing \nJoin us for the Healing Arts in Medicine Conference! Get ready to be part of an extraordinary virtual experience that bridges the gap between medicine and the healing arts. This evidence-based training conference is designed for both the medical community and the general public\, focusing on the revolutionary role of healing arts in medicine. \nWhy Attend? \n\nNational and Local Experts: Learn from renowned experts in the field of social prescribing\, a groundbreaking healthcare model successfully implemented in over 30 countries.\nInteractive Virtual Experience: Engage with speakers and fellow attendees in real-time\, fostering meaningful connections and discussions.\nEarn CME Credits: Healthcare professionals can earn up to 5 CME credits through reflective participation in conference activities.\n\nWhat is Social Prescribing? Social prescribing connects individuals to activities\, groups\, and services within their community to address practical\, social\, and emotional needs\, significantly impacting their health and wellbeing. This holistic approach recognizes the critical role of arts\, nature\, movement\, cultural activities\, and community as social determinants of health. By increasing accessibility to these services\, social prescribing not only improves community health but also reduces healthcare costs and provider visits. \nWhat You’ll Explore: \n\nGlobal initiatives and success stories in social prescribing.\nCutting-edge research supporting the efficacy of social prescribing.\nPractical strategies to implement social prescribing in your local community.\n\nDon’t Miss Out! Embark on a journey of discovery and inspiration at the Healing Arts in Medicine Conference. Register now to secure your spot at this incredible virtual event and take the first step towards transforming healthcare in your community.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/healing-arts-in-medicine-conference-the-wave-of-social-prescribing/
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SUMMARY:How to Launch a Successful Startup When You’re Not in Silicon Valley
DESCRIPTION:What are the key questions an emerging entrepreneur should ask when launching a new business?\n\n\nRalph Petroff is a serial entrepreneur and ecosystem developer based in Alabama. Ralph will discuss the key questions an emerging entrepreneur should ask themselves as they consider launching a new business. He will share stories about different kinds of early stage start ups and different pathways to success (including failure). Expect a forty-five-minute presentation and please come with questions for our 15-minute Q&A session.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/how-to-launch-a-successful-startup-when-youre-not-in-silicon-valley/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Angel Investing,Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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SUMMARY:A Start-Up COO’s Perspective on Business Set Up
DESCRIPTION:Outline a tactical plan on how to start your business.\n\n\n“A Start-Up COO’s Perspective on Business Set Up” \nBen Burley\, former co-founder and COO of a venture-backed start-up and current Director of a Venture Studio\, guides ventures from inception to launch. During this discussion\, Ben will define key themes for early-stage decision-making and outline a tactical business start-up plan\, while also exploring risk and uncertainty management. His insights will help you start the journey towards building a lean\, growth-oriented business. Following a 45-minute presentation\, there will be a 15-minute Q&A session
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/a-start-up-coos-perspective-on-business-set-up/
LOCATION:Online Event
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SUMMARY:Access To Capital - ONLINE
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about how to acquire funding\, such as grants\, debt/loans\, equity/investors\, and bootstrapping for your small business.\n\n\nAccess to capital refers to how difficult or simple it is for someone to obtain funds or resources for their business. When starting or running a business\, most people want access to capital. Businesses in the United States have access to a variety of funding options. Obtaining funding for a business\, on the other hand\, can be difficult for anyone\, let alone a member of a group that has endured discrimination and bias for decades. \nThe NSU Innovation Center (NSUIC) and the Small Business Development Council (SBDC) will provide you with information and requirements for acquiring funding\, such as grants\, debt/loans\, equity/investors\, and bootstrapping. Additionally\, this Access to Capital program will include a non-bank SBA 504 financing program aimed at existing businesses. \n \nSpeaker Info:\nBill Holloran\nBill Holloran has over 44 years of experience in business and economic development. He currently works as a Consultant/Counselor for Small Business Development Center of Hampton Roads and the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce. He is also the owner of a strategic business planning\, investment\, and consulting firm. He has had successful financial exits and is a member of a regional angel investor network. \nHolloran previously worked as the Senior Vice-President for Strategy\, Mergers\, and Acquisitions\, and General Manager for Day & Zimmermann\, a $2.2 billion industrial energy conglomerate. He was also a Vice-President for Strategic Planning and stockholder with The Atlantic Group\, a $300 million specialty contractor to the electric utility industry. He served as the Executive Director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for 11 years\, where he developed and implemented management assistance\, international\, and financial programs throughout the Hampton Roads region. \nHolloran has extensive experience in executive management\, growth and expansion\, operations\, mergers\, and acquisitions\, technology project management\, and raising debt and equity capital\, including private equity funding. He has assisted hundreds of small business owners in the Hampton Roads and Eastern Shore region of Virginia and been involved in various economic development and entrepreneurial activities.” \n \nAbout the NSU Innovation Center:\nThe mission of the NSU Innovation Center is to serve as a liaison between Norfolk State University and our surrounding community. The Center’s main goal is to advance entrepreneurship for both aspiring and existing entrepreneurs by providing resources that support sustainable\, scalable businesses. \nFollow us on Facebook\, Instagram\, LinkedIn\, and subscribe to our newsletter to keep up with the latest news and announcements.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/access-to-capital-online-8/
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CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,NIC,ODU
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SUMMARY:Access To Capital - ONLINE
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about how to acquire funding\, such as grants\, debt/loans\, equity/investors\, and bootstrapping for your small business.\n\n\nAccess to capital refers to how difficult or simple it is for someone to obtain funds or resources for their business. When starting or running a business\, most people want access to capital. Businesses in the United States have access to a variety of funding options. Obtaining funding for a business\, on the other hand\, can be difficult for anyone\, let alone a member of a group that has endured discrimination and bias for decades. \nThe NSU Innovation Center (NSUIC) and the Small Business Development Council (SBDC) will provide you with information and requirements for acquiring funding\, such as grants\, debt/loans\, equity/investors\, and bootstrapping. Additionally\, this Access to Capital program will include a non-bank SBA 504 financing program aimed at existing businesses. \n \nSpeaker Info:\nBill Holloran\nBill Holloran has over 44 years of experience in business and economic development. He currently works as a Consultant/Counselor for Small Business Development Center of Hampton Roads and the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce. He is also the owner of a strategic business planning\, investment\, and consulting firm. He has had successful financial exits and is a member of a regional angel investor network. \nHolloran previously worked as the Senior Vice-President for Strategy\, Mergers\, and Acquisitions\, and General Manager for Day & Zimmermann\, a $2.2 billion industrial energy conglomerate. He was also a Vice-President for Strategic Planning and stockholder with The Atlantic Group\, a $300 million specialty contractor to the electric utility industry. He served as the Executive Director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for 11 years\, where he developed and implemented management assistance\, international\, and financial programs throughout the Hampton Roads region. \nHolloran has extensive experience in executive management\, growth and expansion\, operations\, mergers\, and acquisitions\, technology project management\, and raising debt and equity capital\, including private equity funding. He has assisted hundreds of small business owners in the Hampton Roads and Eastern Shore region of Virginia and been involved in various economic development and entrepreneurial activities.” \n \nAbout the NSU Innovation Center:\nThe mission of the NSU Innovation Center is to serve as a liaison between Norfolk State University and our surrounding community. The Center’s main goal is to advance entrepreneurship for both aspiring and existing entrepreneurs by providing resources that support sustainable\, scalable businesses. \nFollow us on Facebook\, Instagram\, LinkedIn\, and subscribe to our newsletter to keep up with the latest news and announcements.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/access-to-capital-online-7/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,NIC,ODU
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SUMMARY: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
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SUMMARY:Access To Capital - ONLINE
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about how to acquire funding\, such as grants\, debt/loans\, equity/investors\, and bootstrapping for your small business.\n\n\nAccess to capital refers to how difficult or simple it is for someone to obtain funds or resources for their business. When starting or running a business\, most people want access to capital. Businesses in the United States have access to a variety of funding options. Obtaining funding for a business\, on the other hand\, can be difficult for anyone\, let alone a member of a group that has endured discrimination and bias for decades. \nThe NSU Innovation Center (NSUIC) and the Small Business Development Council (SBDC) will provide you with information and requirements for acquiring funding\, such as grants\, debt/loans\, equity/investors\, and bootstrapping. Additionally\, this Access to Capital program will include a non-bank SBA 504 financing program aimed at existing businesses. \n \nSpeaker Info:\nBill Holloran\nBill Holloran has over 44 years of experience in business and economic development. He currently works as a Consultant/Counselor for Small Business Development Center of Hampton Roads and the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce. He is also the owner of a strategic business planning\, investment\, and consulting firm. He has had successful financial exits and is a member of a regional angel investor network. \nHolloran previously worked as the Senior Vice-President for Strategy\, Mergers\, and Acquisitions\, and General Manager for Day & Zimmermann\, a $2.2 billion industrial energy conglomerate. He was also a Vice-President for Strategic Planning and stockholder with The Atlantic Group\, a $300 million specialty contractor to the electric utility industry. He served as the Executive Director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for 11 years\, where he developed and implemented management assistance\, international\, and financial programs throughout the Hampton Roads region. \nHolloran has extensive experience in executive management\, growth and expansion\, operations\, mergers\, and acquisitions\, technology project management\, and raising debt and equity capital\, including private equity funding. He has assisted hundreds of small business owners in the Hampton Roads and Eastern Shore region of Virginia and been involved in various economic development and entrepreneurial activities.” \n \nAbout the NSU Innovation Center:\nThe mission of the NSU Innovation Center is to serve as a liaison between Norfolk State University and our surrounding community. The Center’s main goal is to advance entrepreneurship for both aspiring and existing entrepreneurs by providing resources that support sustainable\, scalable businesses. \nFollow us on Facebook\, Instagram\, LinkedIn\, and subscribe to our newsletter to keep up with the latest news and announcements.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/access-to-capital-online-6/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,NIC,ODU
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SUMMARY:Coffee Connect
DESCRIPTION:Coffee Connect | Virginia Beach\n\n\nCoffee connect allows you to mastermind with other professionals and business owners in your specific city\, because hey\, sometimes you need to know how to apply for a zoning license in Chesapeake specifically. You’ll meet up at a local coffee shop or cafe\, mingle a bit over a morning brew\, share what has been challenging at work (no worries\, it will be completely anonymous) and roundtable with your new connections to get fresh ideas on how to approach your most pressing quandaries. \nCoffee Connect will be happening across seven cities (more to come!). \nNetwork in your own backyard!
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/coffee-connect-1/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,VIPC
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