Events Happening Now
Events Happening Now
The HIVE - Sponsored Workshops
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.
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WORKSHOP NAME | DATE | TIME | RSVP | LOCATION |
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Recurring | ||||
1 Million Cups | Third Wednesdays | 9 a.m. | The HIVE | |
Leadership Coach on Call, Enjoying Life Leadership | Wednesdays | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Here | The HIVE (By Appointment Only) |
Financial Advisor on Call (Virtual or In-Person) | Wednesdays | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Here | The HIVE (By Appointment Only) |
Small Business Counseling on Call, SCORE | Tuesdays/Thursdays | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Here | The HIVE (By Appointment Only) |
Marketing Coach on Call, B.E. Suite | Wednesdays | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Here | The HIVE (By Appointment Only) |
Virginia Department of Small Business Supplier & Diversity (SBSD) | Mondays/Fridays | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Email for Registration | The HIVE (By Appointment Only) |
Hampton Roads Workforce Council | Mondays/Fridays | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Here | The HIVE (By Appointment Only) |
CPA on Call, Pixel Financial Group | Wednesdays | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Pending | The HIVE (By Appointment Only) |
Virginia Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) | Wednesdays | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. | The HIVE (By Appointment Only) | |
November Events | ||||
Socio Economic Certifications: Are You Eligible? | Thursday, Nov. 2 | 12:30-2 p.m. | Here | The HIVE |
Lawyer on Call | Thursday, Nov. 2 | 9 a.m. to noon | Here | The HIVE |
Business Insurance Workshop | Friday, Nov. 3 | 10 a.m. to noon | Here | The HIVE |
The Sociology of Marketing: What's in the Mind of Your Prospect | Wednesday, Nov. 8 | 10 a.m. to noon | Here | The HIVE |
Women-Owned Small Business Certification Bootcamp | Wednesday, Nov. 8 | 9 a.m. to noon | Here | The HIVE |
Veteran Small Business Certification Bootcamp | Wednesday, Nov. 8 | 1-4 p.m. | Here | The HIVE |
Generating Leads Using eVA - Virginia's Online Procurement Portal (Virtual Workshop) | Wednesday, Nov. 8 | 10 a.m. to noon | Here | The HIVE |
Introduction to the Business Model Canvas | Thursday, Nov. 9 | 6-8 p.m. | Here | The HIVE |
Minority Business Council Fall Expo | Thursday, Nov. 9 | noon to 5 p.m. | Here | Virginia Beach Convention Center |
Valuing Veterans Commemoration | Thursday, Nov. 9 | 9:30 a.m. to noon | Here | The HIVE |
Credit and Money Management | Monday, Nov. 13 | 6-8 p.m. | Here | The HIVE |
SWaM One-On-One | Tuesday, Nov. 14 | 9-5 p.m. | Here | The HIVE |
Alternative Finance for Business (Lunch and Learn) | Thursday, Nov. 16 | noon to 1 p.m. | Here | The HIVE |
The Importance of Language with Young Children | Saturday, Nov. 18 | 10 a.m. to noon | Here | The HIVE |
Demographic Profiles for Marketing Success | Monday, Nov. 20 | 10-11 a.m. | Here | The HIVE |
SWaM Certification Information Session | Tuesday, Nov. 21 | 9:30 a.m. to noon | Here | The HIVE |
Virginia MBDA Business Center Overview and Resources Program | Tuesday, Nov. 21 | 10-11 a.m. | Here | The HIVE |
Long Term Care | Tuesday, Nov. 21 | 6-8 p.m. | Here | The HIVE |
Small Business Development Workshop | Monday, Nov. 27 | 6-8 p.m. | Here | The HIVE |
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