Events Happening Now
Events Happening Now

The HIVE - Sponsored Workshops
In partnership with the Hampton Roads Workforce Council and the 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.
Check out all upcoming and future HIVE-sponsored events or browse below.
August Workshops
Workshop | Date | Time | RSVP |
Veterans Business Network | Aug. 5 | 8:30-9:30 a.m. | Here |
SWaM Certification Information Session | Aug. 14 | 10 a.m. to noon | Here |
Business Architect Accelerator Program | Aug. 26 | 6-8 p.m. | Here |
Procurement Cafe | Aug. 27 | 10-11 a.m. | Here |
SWaM Certification Information Session | Aug. 28 | 10 a.m. to noon | Here |
SWaM Certification Hands-On Application Assistance | Aug. 28 | 2-4 p.m. | Here |
Other City-Sponsored Workshops

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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