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. 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 | 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) | |
March Events | ||||
| Zero to Website: Build Your Website in 90 Minutes! | March 6 | 9-10:30 a.m. | Here | The HIVE |
| The Future of Cannabis Education | March 6 | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m | Here | The HIVE |
| NAACP Business Building Series | March 8 | 10 a.m. to noon | Here | The HIVE |
| My Story, My Brand: How your experience can benefit your business! | March 10 | 10 a.m. to noon | Here | The HIVE |
| Non-Traditional Funding Options for Businesses | March 11 | 11 a.m. to noon | Here | The HIVE |
| From Chaos to Clarity – How to Structure Your Business for Growth | March 11 | noon to 1 p.m. | Here | The HIVE |
Navigating SAM and the Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) | March 11 | noon to 2:30 p.m. | Here | The HIVE |
| SWaM Certification Information Session | March 13 | 10 a.m. to noon | Here | The HIVE |
| Empowering Entrepreneurs: A Comprehensive Guide to Launching Your Business in VA | March 15 | 10 a.m. to noon | Here | The HIVE |
| Workforce Strategy Planning: The Keys to Success | March 18 | 9-10:30 a.m. | Here | The HIVE |
| Foundations in Generative A.I. - A Hands-On Workshop by Veterans Forge | March 20 | 9 a.m. to noon | Here | The HIVE |
Patience is a Virtue? | March 20 | 10 a.m. to noon | Here | The HIVE |
| (Lunch & Learn) Marketing Series: Part 2 - Marketing Strategy | March 20 | noon to 1:30 p.m. | Here | The HIVE |
| Government Contracting 101 Bids & Proposals Series: Part 5 - Teaming Agreements and NDAs for Partnering | March 20 | 3-5 p.m. | Here | The HIVE |
| Out of the Mud into Profit | March 24 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Here | The HIVE |
| Resumes Reimagined with Generative AI - A Hands-On Workshop Offered by Veterans Forge | March 25 | 9 a.m. to noon | Here | The HIVE |
| Identifying and Creating your Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) | March 25 | 10 a.m. to noon | Here | The HIVE |
| AI For your Small Business: Friend or Foe? | March 27 | 10 a.m. to noon | Here | The HIVE |
From Vision to Volume: Self-Publishing Your Book In Ease | March 27 | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Here | The HIVE |
| Government Contracting 101 Bids & Proposals Series: Part 6 - Get Started on a Government Proposal | March 27 | 3-5 p.m. | Here | The HIVE |
| Building Wealth, Brick by Brick: Smart Investing & Strategic Real Estate Moves (Lunch & Learn) | March 27 | noon to 2 p.m. | Here | The HIVE |
| A.I. for All Boot Camp | March 28 | 10 a.m. to noon | Here | The HIVE |
| Saturday Money & Business Overview | March 29 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Here | The HIVE |
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