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18 Sep

New Program to Promote Development of Affordable Rental Housing

City now accepting applications for the Attainable Workforce Housing Performance GrantDevelopers interested in expanding affordable housing in Virginia Beach can now apply for the…

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23 Jul

Four Virginia Beach Startups to Compete at Startup World Cup Regional Finals

Crunchy Hydration, EdLogics, SalesE and Attorney Live are one step closer to winning $1 millionFour Virginia Beach-based startups have earned one of ten coveted spots in the final…

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22 May

City of Virginia Beach Development Authority Awards 20 FIG Grants

Matching grants of up to $10,000 were awarded to eligible local businesses.Twenty local, small businesses have won matching grants of up to $10,000 to improve their properties in Virginia…

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16 May

Neptune Shield Awarded $162,000 EDIP to Expand Innovation Hub

EDIP Grant Will Power a Wide Variety of Startups, Including Veteran-Owned, Maritime, Defense and CybersecurityThe Virginia Beach Department of Economic Development (VBED) has awarded a…

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27 Mar

Virginia Beach to Host 2025 International Partnering Forum

The City of Virginia Beach Takes the International Stage as America's Premier Renewable Energy HubThe City of Virginia Beach is host-sponsor of the

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11 Mar

ViDARR Inc. to Establish Cutting-Edge Manufacturing Facility in Virginia Beach

The City of Virginia Beach recently announced ViDARR Inc., a premier manufacturer of advanced defense optical technologies, will establish a new manufacturing facility in Virginia Beach. With an…

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07 Feb

Globalinx Data Center to Break Ground on Subsea Cable Fiber Optic Project

Four additional cable bores will open new digital roads for businesses and residents in the region.A Virginia Beach company’s expansion will put it in the lead among companies operating…

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15 Jan

Virginia Beach Development Authority Awards Over $136,000 in Small Business Grants

Virginia Beach Development Authority Awards Over $136,000 in Small Business Grants16 Businesses Each Received Grants of up to $10,000From cutting-edge eye care…

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14 Jan

City of Virginia Beach Development Authority Announces Return of Façade Improvement Grants

The City of Virginia Beach Development Authority (VBDA) is pleased to announce the return of the Façade Improvement Grant (FIG) program.For four years in a row, this popular program has…

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