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.
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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.

More Ways to Grow Together
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