In December, 2020, RISE announced the launch of the 2021 Coastal Community Resilience Challenge. The Challenge will award a total of $1.5 million to small businesses with innovative flood-resilience solutions. Businesses can apply for up to $350,000 to advance and … Continued
The Virginia Enterprise Zone Program is a state and local partnership and a critical tool in supporting business expansion in Newport News. The City of Newport News hosts two Enterprise Zones and is one of the top users in the … Continued
On Thursday, January 10, the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) will conduct a free, in-depth workshop on “How to Qualify” for the state VEZ incentives from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the James Room of Fountain … Continued
Christopher Newport University (CNU) is hosting a free Small Business & Supplier Diversity Fair on Wednesday, November 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the David Student Union Ballroom located on the main campus in Newport News, Virginia. The Small … Continued
The Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (SBSD) will offer separate SWaM (small, women-owned, or minority-owned business) Information and Certification Sessions in July. Both events will be held at Christopher Newport University (CNU). Are you a small, women-owned … Continued
The Newport News Seafood Industrial Park has been awarded a $332,016 grant from the Virginia Port Authority’s Aid to Local Ports grant program. The award was the largest of eight grants from the $1 million allocated by the state for … Continued
The Norfolk Department of Human Services is hosting its citywide Spring Career Fair on Thursday, June 7, 2018 from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm at the Workforce Development Center, 201 E. Little Creek Road, Norfolk, VA 23505. More than 50 … Continued
May is National Bike Month, and Hampton is hosting several events that include fun locations and interesting routes for every skill level. Words on Wheels is a tour of downtown, Phoebus and Fort Monroe on Sunday, May 6. The idea … Continued
Thomas Nelson Community College – START Peninsula Business Startup Class “Building a Successful Startup Business.” 5 weeks beginning April 12, 2018 Peninsula Workforce Development Center 600 Butler Farm Road Hampton, VA Thomas Nelson Community College and START Peninsula have partnered … Continued
757 Launch Friday, March 30th from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Selden Market 208 E Main Street Norfolk, VA 23510 At 757 Launch, three new programs to support entrepreneurs and startups in Hampton Roads will be unveiled. 757 Launch will be … Continued