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SUMMARY:Leadership\, Influence & Personal Branding Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:Learn leadership principles that build trust\, influence\, and create a personal brand that's distinct and memorable.\n\n\nIn Partnership with The HIVE\, Virginia Beach Economic Development\, and Open Door Media Solutions\, join us over Lunch for this FREE Leadership & Personal Branding Master Class! \nIt is nearly impossible to build a business without people. As a business owner\, it is essential to develop Leadership Skills that motivate employees\, vendors\, and clients to do business with you. Trusted Brands rely on leaders they can trust to organize others to deliver reliable\, high-quality services. That said\, your Brand should embody the reasons why people want to do business with you. \nDuring this session\, we’ll discuss Leadership principles that build trust\, influence\, and a memorable and distinctive Personal Brand. \nIn this session\, we will discuss: \n\nCrafting an authentic Personal Brand\nIdentifying and appealing to your ideal clients\nStrategies to expand your Influence\nTrust-building principles\nBecoming self-aware\nLeadership assessments\nInsights from fellow business owners\n\nAttendees will get an opportunity to get a professional headshot! \nPhoto shoots will be first come\, first served. When you arrive on the day of the event\, see the sign-up sheet to book an available time slot between 1:40 and 2:40. \nLimited slots available. Come camera-ready! \nWho will get the most from this event? \nIf you are in a profession that requires high levels of trust\, this workshop is for you. Clients faced with big decisions often select the most trustworthy option. Join us to learn how to stand out in ways that matter the most. \nGeneral Disclaimer \nThis presentation is provided for educational and informational purposes only. The strategies\, opinions\, and examples shared are intended to help you think critically about leadership\, personal branding\, and professional development. They should not be considered legal\, financial\, employment\, or psychological advice. Every individual and organization is unique\, and you should use your own judgment or consult an appropriate professional before making significant decisions based on this material. \nAny examples\, case studies\, or projected outcomes are illustrative only. Results vary based on individual circumstances\, market conditions\, effort\, and many other factors. No guarantee of specific business or career outcomes is expressed or implied. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nODMS Past Clients\n\n\n\nODMS Creative Portfolio\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTestimonials
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/leadership-influence-personal-branding-lunch-learn/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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SUMMARY:Master Financial Clarity by Bri Smith
DESCRIPTION:Growing a business starts with understanding your finances.\n\n\nThis workshop is designed for entrepreneurs who want greater confidence in managing their business finances and making strategic decisions. Bri Smith\, CPA will walk through practical financial concepts that help business owners improve cash flow\, reduce financial stress\, prepare for taxes\, and build a stronger financial foundation. \n \nYou’ll learn: \n•How to gain clarity over your business finances \n•Cash flow management fundamentals \n•Financial habits that support long-term growth \n•Preparing your business for tax planning and financing \n•Creating a stronger financial foundation
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/master-financial-clarity-by-bri-smith/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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SUMMARY:Small Business Grant Pre-Application Workshop
DESCRIPTION:To apply for the Grant\, a business must attend a pre-application workshop from the Virginia Beach HIVE (the “HIVE”) in person or virtually.\n\n\n****There are HYBRID events\, being held both in-person and online. The link will be distributed prior to the event.\nYou only need to attend one session.***\n\n\nClick here: YesVirginiaBeach.com ~ Small Business Grant \n \n* \nThe program seeks to increase access to funding for historically underserved and marginalized small businesses through the use of grants to qualifying businesses. Small\, women\, minority-owned\, veteran\, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses\, 1. are a diverse mix of start-ups and emerging businesses; there are limited capital tools available specifically for this sector of the business community in the City of Virginia Beach.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/small-business-grant-pre-application-workshop/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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SUMMARY:Small Business Grant Pre-Application Workshop
DESCRIPTION:To apply for the Grant\, a business must attend a pre-application workshop from the Virginia Beach HIVE (the “HIVE”) in person or virtually.\n\n\n****There are HYBRID events\, being held both in-person and online. The link will be distributed prior to the event.\nYou only need to attend one session.***\n\n\nClick here: YesVirginiaBeach.com ~ Small Business Grant \n \n* \nThe program seeks to increase access to funding for historically underserved and marginalized small businesses through the use of grants to qualifying businesses. Small\, women\, minority-owned\, veteran\, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses\, 1. are a diverse mix of start-ups and emerging businesses; there are limited capital tools available specifically for this sector of the business community in the City of Virginia Beach.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/small-business-grant-pre-application-workshop-2/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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SUMMARY:Small Business Grant Pre-Application Workshop
DESCRIPTION:To apply for the Grant\, a business must attend a pre-application workshop from the Virginia Beach HIVE (the “HIVE”) in person or virtually.\n\n\n****There are HYBRID events\, being held both in-person and online. The link will be distributed prior to the event.\nYou only need to attend one session.***\n\n\nClick here: YesVirginiaBeach.com ~ Small Business Grant \n \n* \nThe program seeks to increase access to funding for historically underserved and marginalized small businesses through the use of grants to qualifying businesses. Small\, women\, minority-owned\, veteran\, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses\, 1. are a diverse mix of start-ups and emerging businesses; there are limited capital tools available specifically for this sector of the business community in the City of Virginia Beach.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/small-business-grant-pre-application-workshop-3/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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SUMMARY:Small Business Grant Pre-Application Workshop
DESCRIPTION:To apply for the Grant\, a business must attend a pre-application workshop from the Virginia Beach HIVE (the “HIVE”) in person or virtually.\n\n\n****There are HYBRID events\, being held both in-person and online. The link will be distributed prior to the event.\nYou only need to attend one session.***\n\n\nClick here: YesVirginiaBeach.com ~ Small Business Grant \n \n* \nThe program seeks to increase access to funding for historically underserved and marginalized small businesses through the use of grants to qualifying businesses. Small\, women\, minority-owned\, veteran\, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses\, 1. are a diverse mix of start-ups and emerging businesses; there are limited capital tools available specifically for this sector of the business community in the City of Virginia Beach.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/small-business-grant-pre-application-workshop-4/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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SUMMARY:Small Business Grant Pre-Application Workshop
DESCRIPTION:To apply for the Grant\, a business must attend a pre-application workshop from the Virginia Beach HIVE (the “HIVE”) in person or virtually.\n\n\n****There are HYBRID events\, being held both in-person and online. The link will be distributed prior to the event.\nYou only need to attend one session.***\n\n\nClick here: YesVirginiaBeach.com ~ Small Business Grant \n \n* \nThe program seeks to increase access to funding for historically underserved and marginalized small businesses through the use of grants to qualifying businesses. Small\, women\, minority-owned\, veteran\, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses\, 1. are a diverse mix of start-ups and emerging businesses; there are limited capital tools available specifically for this sector of the business community in the City of Virginia Beach.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/small-business-grant-pre-application-workshop-5/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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SUMMARY:Small Business Grant Pre-Application Workshop
DESCRIPTION:To apply for the Grant\, a business must attend a pre-application workshop from the Virginia Beach HIVE (the “HIVE”) in person or virtually.\n\n\n****There are HYBRID events\, being held both in-person and online. The link will be distributed prior to the event.\nYou only need to attend one session.***\n\n\nClick here: YesVirginiaBeach.com ~ Small Business Grant \n \n* \nThe program seeks to increase access to funding for historically underserved and marginalized small businesses through the use of grants to qualifying businesses. Small\, women\, minority-owned\, veteran\, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses\, 1. are a diverse mix of start-ups and emerging businesses; there are limited capital tools available specifically for this sector of the business community in the City of Virginia Beach.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/small-business-grant-pre-application-workshop-6/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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SUMMARY:Small Business Grant Pre-Application Workshop
DESCRIPTION:To apply for the Grant\, a business must attend a pre-application workshop from the Virginia Beach HIVE (the “HIVE”) in person or virtually.\n\n\n****There are HYBRID events\, being held both in-person and online. The link will be distributed prior to the event.\nYou only need to attend one session.***\n\n\nClick here: YesVirginiaBeach.com ~ Small Business Grant \n \n* \nThe program seeks to increase access to funding for historically underserved and marginalized small businesses through the use of grants to qualifying businesses. Small\, women\, minority-owned\, veteran\, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses\, 1. are a diverse mix of start-ups and emerging businesses; there are limited capital tools available specifically for this sector of the business community in the City of Virginia Beach.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/small-business-grant-pre-application-workshop-7/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T180000
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SUMMARY:Small Business Grant Pre-Application Workshop
DESCRIPTION:To apply for the Grant\, a business must attend a pre-application workshop from the Virginia Beach HIVE (the “HIVE”) in person or virtually.\n\n\n****There are HYBRID events\, being held both in-person and online. The link will be distributed prior to the event.\nYou only need to attend one session.***\n\n\nClick here: YesVirginiaBeach.com ~ Small Business Grant \n \n* \nThe program seeks to increase access to funding for historically underserved and marginalized small businesses through the use of grants to qualifying businesses. Small\, women\, minority-owned\, veteran\, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses\, 1. are a diverse mix of start-ups and emerging businesses; there are limited capital tools available specifically for this sector of the business community in the City of Virginia Beach.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/small-business-grant-pre-application-workshop-8/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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SUMMARY:October Procurement Cafe: Doing Business with the City of Virginia Beach
DESCRIPTION:Get the inside scoop on navigating the procurement process with the City of Virginia Beach at the upcoming Procurement Cafe.\n\n\nGrab a cup of coffee and join us for the Virginia Beach Procurement Café—an interactive\, small-business-friendly workshop designed to help you learn how to do business with the City of Virginia Beach. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to expand your current government contracting work\, this event will provide practical tools and direct access to the City’s Procurement team. \nEach month features a different government procurement topic with this month’s session reviewing the different types of bonds and insurance requirements commonly found in government solicitations\, followed by a Q&A session with procurement professionals.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/october-procurement-cafe-doing-business-with-the-city-of-virginia-beach/
LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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