The HIVE - VB Business Resource Center

The HIVE - VB Business Resource Center


We strive to serve as a hub of knowledge for small businesses in Virginia Beach. We look forward to strengthening the foundation of any business seeking our support.

The HIVE: A Collaborative Effort

The HIVE is the result of a successful collaboration among the City of Virginia Beach, academic institutions, other cities in the metropolitan area, Small Business Associations, and other entrepreneurial-related organizations in Virginia Beach and beyond.

The HIVE is a business resource center designed to promote an innovative and entrepreneurial ecosystem in Virginia Beach. The HIVE is committed to serving small businesses, particularly those that are in socially and economically disadvantaged communities.

The HIVE’s objective is to accelerate, establish, and showcase innovation and startups by translating insights into actionable strategies, rethinking the customer experience, improving operational experience and efficiency as well as testing new business models through the use of technology.

The HIVE focuses on offering its community the opportunity to grow and scale early-stage businesses by acting as a knowledge hub, providing useful resources, and connecting like-minded individuals in the City and the region to help businesses flourish.

  • Companies in the infancy through the maturity phase of their business.
  • New entrants into the Virginia Beach business community.
  • International businesses new to the United States and/or the City.
  • Individuals looking to expand their skill set can take advantage of continuing education opportunities offered at The HIVE.
  • Existing businesses wanting to grow and expand.

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Upcoming Events

All of our events are free to attend. Check out the upcoming opportunities at the HIVE.

Become a Partner

We are always looking to partner with individuals and organizations who are passionate about supporting the local business community through training, mentorship and shared expertise. Please complete the form to help us evaluate your request.

Grow Business in Virginia Beach

Federal Business Accelerator

ScaleUP USA has partnered with The HIVE to launch a local chapter of the Federal Business Accelerator at Virginia Beach to create local companies, jobs, and competitiveness in the Virginia Beach region. Join the program now.

Thrive @ The HIVE

Supporting Small Business and the Entrepreneurial Spirit

The program is open to Virginia Beach startups, home-based businesses and Hampton Roads military spouse entrepreneurs.

Access to Capital

The following grants may be helpful to entrepreneurs and CEOs of emerging and new businesses.

Events Happening Now

Check out what classes are offered at the HIVE.


More Ways to Grow Together

What

The HIVE offers individualized consulting, training programs, seminars, procurement assistance, capital formation, mentorship, networking, and a variety of fundamental resources to startups and established small businesses within a cooperative network of government agencies, educational institutions, private sector and community organizations.

Where

The HIVE is located in the Town Center of Virginia Beach, in the heart of the City’s Central Business District, where some of the region’s most prominent businesses are headquartered. It is a convenient location to meet with mentors and get access to a variety of resources.

Who

The HIVE is reserved for the exclusive use of entrepreneurs and existing businesses that need on-site resources to help guide them to growth and success.

Whether you're building a business, exploring a new idea, or looking to connect with like-minded entrepreneurs, there's a seat at the table for you. Contact us or drop by The HIVE to get started.

Hours of Operation:

Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Parking

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At The HIVE, We Can Assist You With:

Business startupIndustry-related certifications
Business plan developmentGrant and loan application assistance
Business legalHiring, training and managing staff
Business insuranceMarketing and product development
Guidance and connections for financingTalent innovation
Government contractingOne-on-one counseling

Capital access formation

Vocational education and skills

City permitting and processes

Hard skills (e.g., welding, IT)
Business licensingSoft skills (e.g., work ethic, attitude, leadership and communication)
Government certificationsZoning-related questions
Mentorship


At The HIVE You'll Have Access to:

Find a Business Mentor

SCORE can help you start, grow or successfully exit a business. Find a free SCORE business mentor.

Success Is Bred From Collaboration

The HIVE focuses on offering its community the opportunity to grow and scale early-stage businesses by acting as a knowledge hub, providing useful resources, and connecting like-minded individuals in the City and the region to help businesses flourish.

We partnered with Virginia Wesleyan University (VWU), Tidewater Community College (TCC), Hampton Roads Workforce Council, and other agencies to provide resources for small businesses.

At The HIVE, you also get access to our network of organizations:

  • Virginia Beach SWaM business office (for small, women and minority-owned businesses)
  • Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity
    agency (SBSD)
  • Women's Business Center (WBC) at Old Dominion University (ODU)
  • Hampton Roads Workforce Council
  • Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center
  • Veterans Business Outreach Centers (VBOC)
  • Virginia Beach City Public Schools - Entrepreneurship and Business Academy
  • Virginia APEX Accelerator (formerly PTAC)
  • Urban League of Hampton Roads
  • Educational support at VWU and TCC
  • Legal partners: Poole Brooke Plumlee PC
  • Banking partners: Fulton Bank, Langley Federal Credit Union
  • Business Development Center at ODU
  • SCORE - Hampton Roads Chapter
  • Virginia Beach Public Library
  • Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)

Contact Information

The HIVE

140 Independence Blvd.
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462
(Virginia Beach Town Center at the corner of Independence Boulevard and Columbus Street)
Phone: 757-385-2470 | Email: TheHIVE@vbgov.com

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