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The HIVE - Sponsored Workshops (March 27 - May 17)

In partnership with the Hampton Roads Workforce Council and Virginia Beach Department of Economic Development, VWU is offering the following professional development workshops at no cost to you. Our goal is to make the workshop series accessible to anyone who may be interested in learning, collaborating with community members, and/or growing their entrepreneurial skills.​

HIVE Small Business Month Networking Event - May 31, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Economic Uplift Capital Accelerator Program: every Wednesday from May 17 – July 12 (no class July 5)

AGH Advisory Services and the Virginia Beach SWaM Office are bringing the Economic Uplift Capital Accelerator (EUCA) - as it serves as an intensive 8-week program to promote growth for businesses that serve emerging communities through enhanced access to capital, business networks, and supply chain to helping fuel more equitable economic growth and wealth building in the region. Register between April 6 – April 24 (RSVP here).

Are you looking for a new growth opportunity?

Jobs for the Future is offering a no-cost, six-month opportunity for small business to bring VR
trainings to their companies. Find a more detailed overview of the virtual reality training opportunity at this link.

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    1 Million CupsThird Wednesdays9 a.m.HereThe HIVE


    May Events

    Bankers on Call with Atlantic Union Bank (One-on-One Sessions), Jennifer Ireland

    May 3 - May 31

    Wednesdays

    11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.HereThe HIVE

    CPA on Call with Pixel Financial Group (One-on-One Sessions), Misty Leinberger

    May 3 - May 31

    Wednesdays

    11 a.m. - 2 p.m.HereThe HIVE


    Financial Advisor on Call by Raymond James & Associates, Jacinta Gauvin

    May 3 - May 31

    Wednesdays

    11 a.m. - 2 p.m.HereThe HIVE
    Small Business Counseling on Call, SCORE

    May 3 - May 31

    Wednesdays

    9 a.m. - 3 p.m.Here

    The HIVE

    Marketing Coach on Call, Christal Saunders

    May 24 - May 31 Wednesdays

    11 a.m. - 2 p.m.HereThe HIVE
    Legal Boot Camp for Small Business, SCOREMay 69 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.HereThe HIVE
    Credit and Money Management, Operation HOPE, Theresa Tumber

    May 8

    6 p.m. - 8 p.m.HereThe HIVE

    Core Financial Concepts, Transamerica, Linda Li

    May 9

    Tuesday

    6 p.m. - 8 p.m.HereThe HIVE
    Small Business Development Program, Operation HOPE, Theresa TumberMay 10

    Wednesday

    6 p.m. - 8 p.m.HereThe HIVE

    Lawyer on Call, Archangel Law Group PLLC, Christian Blank

    May 11
    Thursday
    11 a.m. - 2 p.m.HereThe HIVE
    Meet the Banker with Fulton Bank, SWaM OfficeMay 12

    Friday

    noon to 2 p.m.HereThe HIVE

    Government Contracting for Small Businesses, SCORE, Greg Tilley

    May 16

    Tuesday

    10 a.m. to noonHereThe HIVE
    Key Business Building to Maximize Success, VB Public Library, Dorothy Williams

    May 17

    Tuesday

    2 p.m. - 4 p.m.HereThe HIVE
    Social Media Marketing, BE Suite, Christal SaundersMay 17

    Tuesday

    6 p.m. - 8 p.m.HereThe HIVE
    Small Business Class, Operation HOPE, Theresa TumberMay 22

    Monday

    6 p.m. - 8 p.m.HereThe HIVE
    Navigating SAM, NAICS Codes & POC Codes, PTAC

    May 26

    Friday

    noon to 1:30 p.m.HereThe HIVE
    Small Business Peer Support Group, Enjoying Life Coaching, Kimberly FrazierMay 24

    Wednesday

    6 p.m. - 8 p.m.HereThe HIVE
    HIVE Small Business Month Networking Event (Save the Date)May 31

    Wednesday

    6 p.m. - 8 p.m.The HIVE

    Address:

    • Virginia Wesleyan University: 5817 Wesleyan Dr., Virginia Beach
    • The HIVE: 140 Independence Blvd., Virginia Beach


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