Events Happening Now
Events Happening Now
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.
WORKSHOP NAME | DATE | TIME | RSVP | LOCATION |
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Recurring | ||||
1 Million Cups | Third Wednesdays | 9 a.m. | Here | The 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. | Here | The 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. | Here | The HIVE
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Financial Advisor on Call by Raymond James & Associates, Jacinta Gauvin | May 3 - May 31 Wednesdays | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Here | The 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. | Here | The HIVE |
Legal Boot Camp for Small Business, SCORE | May 6 | 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Here | The HIVE |
Credit and Money Management, Operation HOPE, Theresa Tumber | May 8 | 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Here | The HIVE |
Core Financial Concepts, Transamerica, Linda Li | May 9
Tuesday | 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Here | The HIVE |
Small Business Development Program, Operation HOPE, Theresa Tumber | May 10
Wednesday | 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Here | The HIVE |
Lawyer on Call, Archangel Law Group PLLC, Christian Blank | May 11 Thursday | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Here | The HIVE |
Meet the Banker with Fulton Bank, SWaM Office | May 12
Friday | noon to 2 p.m. | Here | The HIVE |
Government Contracting for Small Businesses, SCORE, Greg Tilley | May 16
Tuesday | 10 a.m. to noon | Here | The HIVE |
Key Business Building to Maximize Success, VB Public Library, Dorothy Williams | May 17 Tuesday | 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Here | The HIVE |
Social Media Marketing, BE Suite, Christal Saunders | May 17
Tuesday | 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Here | The HIVE |
Small Business Class, Operation HOPE, Theresa Tumber | May 22
Monday | 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Here | The HIVE |
Navigating SAM, NAICS Codes & POC Codes, PTAC | May 26 Friday | noon to 1:30 p.m. | Here | The HIVE |
Small Business Peer Support Group, Enjoying Life Coaching, Kimberly Frazier | May 24
Wednesday | 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Here | The HIVE |
HIVE Small Business Month Networking Event (Save the Date) | May 31
Wednesday | 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. | The HIVE |
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Virtual SWaM Business Informational and Training Sessions
The SWaM Business Office is providing resources and trainings to assist small, women, and minority-owned businesses, including service-disabled/veteran-owned businesses in obtaining contracts with the City of Virginia Beach.
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