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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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. | The HIVE (By Appointment Only) | |
Virginia APEX Accelerator (formerly known as PTAC) | Wednesdays | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | The HIVE (By Appointment Only) | |
April Events | ||||
Transformational Leadership Coaching Sessions | Tuesdays, April 2-30 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Here | The HIVE |
Access to Capital with Promise Land Capital | Tuesdays & Thursdays
April 2-30 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Here | The HIVE |
Financial Advisor on Call | Wednesdays, April 3-24 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Here | The HIVE |
CPA on Call with Pixel Financial Group | Every other Wednesday April 3-24 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Here | The HIVE |
How to Represent Your Brand: Your Business Introduction | Tuesday, April 2 | 9:30 a.m. to noon | Here | The HIVE |
One-on-One Counseling | Thursday, March 6-27 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Here | The HIVE |
Authoring Your Vision: From Aspiration to Achievement- Part II (Lunch & Learn Series) | Thursday, April 4 | noon to 1 p.m. | Here | The HIVE |
Meet the Banker | Friday, April 5 | 1-3 p.m. | Here | The HIVE |
Intro to Selling to Virginia – Workshop No. 1 | Wednesday, April 10 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Here | Virtual |
Federal Contracting: WOSB (Woman Owned Small Business) Certification | Wednesday, April 10 | 12:30-2 p.m. | Here | Virtual |
Authoring Your Vision: From Aspiration to Achievement- Part III (Lunch & Learn Series) | Thursday, April 11 | noon to 1 p.m. | Here | The HIVE |
Successful Teaming Agreements and Subcontracts | Thursday, April 11 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Here | Virtual |
How to Manage Your Debt – Strategies for Financial Health and Growth | Thursday, April 11 | 1 p.m. | Here | Virtual |
Meet the Banker | Friday, April 12 | 1-3 p.m. | Here | The HIVE |
Alternative Financing for Business | Tuesday, April 16 | 11 a.m. to noon | Here | The HIVE |
The Entrepreneurial Equation: Working for You and Your Business | Tuesday, April 16 | 11 a.m. | Here | Virtual |
Marketing to the Federal Government | Tuesday, April 16 | 9:30 to noon | Here | The HIVE |
A Basic QuickBooks Guide for Small Business Owners | Tuesday, April 16 | 1 p.m. | Here | Virtual |
Marketing Master Class: Lunch & Learn- Branding and Pitching | Wednesday, April 17 | noon to 4 p.m. | Here | The HIVE |
Cutting Costs with AI: A Roadmap for Small Businesses | Wednesday, April 17 | 10-11 a.m. | Here | The HIVE |
Generating Leads Using eVA – Workshop No. 2 | Wednesday, April 17 | 10 a.m. to noon | Here | Virtual |
What is a "Bot" and How Can It Benefit Your Small Business | Wednesday, April 17 | noon to 1 p.m. | Here | The HIVE |
Latest Updates on SBA Procurement Programs & Small Business Financing | Thursday, April 18 | 1-3:30 p.m. | Here | The HIVE |
Summer Hiring – Compliance Considerations and Tips for Success | Thursday, April 18 | 1 p.m. | Here | Virtual |
Business Model Canvas | Saturday, April 20 | 10 a.m. to noon | Here | The HIVE |
Grow Your Customer Base with Data Axle Reference Solutions | Monday, April 22 | 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Here | The HIVE |
Opportunity Identification for Government Contracting | Monday, April 22 | 12:30 p.m.-2 p.m. | Here | Virtual |
Intro to State Government Contracting | Tuesday, April 23 | noon | Here | Virtual |
SWaM Information Session | Wednesday, April 24 | 10 a.m. to noon | Here | The HIVE |
Turning Strangers into Customers Using AI | Thursday, April 25 | 11 a.m. to noon | Here | The HIVE |
How to Protect Your Small Businesses from Digital Threats (Lunch & Learn) | Thursday, April 25 | noon to 1 p.m. | Here | 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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