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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. 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

Recurring

Leadership Coach on Call, Enjoying Life Leadership

Wednesdays11 a.m.-2 p.m.HereThe HIVE (By Appointment Only)

Financial Advisor on Call (Virtual or In-Person)

Wednesdays11 a.m.-2 p.m.HereThe HIVE (By Appointment Only)
Small Business Counseling on Call, SCORETuesdays/Thursdays10 a.m.-1 p.m.HereThe HIVE (By Appointment Only)
Marketing Coach on Call, B.E. SuiteWednesdays11 a.m.-2 p.m.HereThe HIVE (By Appointment Only)
Virginia Department of Small Business Supplier & Diversity (SBSD)Mondays/Fridays8 a.m.-5 p.m.Email for RegistrationThe HIVE (By Appointment Only)
Hampton Roads Workforce CouncilMondays/Fridays8 a.m.-5 p.m.HereThe HIVE (By Appointment Only)

CPA on Call, Pixel Financial Group

Wednesdays

11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Here

The HIVE (By Appointment Only)

Virginia APEX Accelerator (formerly known as PTAC)

Wednesdays

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Email for Registration

The HIVE (By Appointment Only)

January Events

In Person

Project Management Series: Part 1- Project Management Fundamentals

Jan. 7

6-7 p.m.HereThe HIVE
Brand, Build Relationships and More…with Your LinkedIn Profile & Company PageJan. 1010 a.m. to noonHereThe HIVE
Business Model CanvasJan. 1110 a.m. to noonHereThe HIVE
Visions vs Goals: What is the Difference and How do They Affect My Business GrowthJan. 1310 a.m. to noonHereThe HIVE
Employee Benefits: Health Care Insurance ExplainedJan. 1310 a.m. to noonHereThe HIVE
Building a Strong Employee Culture – The Importance of Getting It RightJan. 149-10 a.m.HereThe HIVE

Veteran Certifications

Jan. 149:30-11:30 a.m.HereThe HIVE
SWaM Information SessionJan. 1410 a.m. to noonHereThe HIVE
Project Management Series: Part 2- Project Planning & Scope Management

Jan. 14

6-7 p.m.HereThe HIVE
Future-Proofing Your Business: Key Trends in Insurance and Risk Management Every Entrepreneur Should Know

Jan. 15

10 a.m. to noonHereThe HIVE
Non-Traditional Funding Options for BusinessesJan. 1511 a.m. to noonHereThe HIVE
Government Contracting 101 Series- Bids and Proposals

Jan. 16

3-5 p.m.HereThe HIVE

Business Essentials for Entrepreneurs: Navigating Commercial Real Estate and more

Jan. 2110 a.m. to noonHereThe HIVE
Project Management Series: Part 3- Risk Management in ProjectsJan. 216-7 p.m.HereThe HIVE
Leading with Love Through ServiceJan. 2210 a.m. to noonHereThe HIVE
Turning Strangers into Customers Using Paid ads on Facebook & InstagramJan. 23

10 a.m. to noon

HereThe HIVE
Fresh Start: Key Cannabis Insights for the Year AheadJan. 2311 a.m. to noonHereThe HIVE
Introduction to Nonprofits: Building a Mission-Driven OrganizationJan. 2510 a.m. to noonHereThe HIVE
Employee or ContractorJan. 281-2 p.m.HereThe HIVE
Project Management Series: Part 4-Time Management & Scheduling TechniquesJan. 286-7 p.m.HereThe HIVE
Minding Your Small BusinessJan. 2910 a.m. to noonHereThe HIVE
Government Contracting 101 Series- Bids and ProposalsJan. 303-5 p.m.HereThe HIVE

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