May 2015 Around Hampton Roads


“The Port of Virginia has had a long-standing and important relationship with Target and we applaud the decision to expand their presence in Suffolk and the benefits it will bring to the Commonwealth,” said John F. Reinhart, CEO and executive director of the Virginia Port Authority. “The climate in Virginia is right for companies to invest, or reinvest, and prepare for the next growth phase. We look forward to continuing to serve as one of Target’s global gateways.”


“This announcement and Target's investment in Suffolk and the Commonwealth will provide hundreds of new jobs for Virginians,” stated Delegate S. Chris Jones (Suffolk). “Target is a good corporate citizen who makes valuable contributions to the communities they serve. This investment is a great example of that. The General Assembly continues to make economic development a top priority and it's clear that those investments are paying dividends for our Commonwealth and its people"


Virginia Beach Starts 1 Million Cups


Virginia Beach has just been accepted into 1 Million Cups (1MC), a program developed by Kauffman Labs to engage entrepreneurs in communities around the world. Each week, the 1MC program offers two local entrepreneurs an opportunity to present their startups to a diverse audience of mentors, advisors and entrepreneurs. In Virginia Beach, nine business leaders have been identified as co-organizers who will launch the program and oversee its success.


Presenters prepare a six-minute educational presentation and engage in 20 minutes of feedback and questioning after they present. Entrepreneurs gain insight into possible ways they can improve their businesses, gather real-time feedback, connect with a community that truly cares about their progress and walk away feeling like they have advanced their business. The audience also learns a great deal from the presentations. Whether this is through passively listening or deeply engaging with the entrepreneurs, there is much to learn every week from these dynamic and diverse communities.


The Virginia Beach 1MC program will be held every Wednesday morning from 9 to 10 a.m. at Stratford University, 555 S. Independence Blvd. The program will start on April 29 with presentations from Monique Adams of 757 Angels, Inc. and Scott Hunter, president of Comparity, Inc. 1MC is free and open to the public. View the national website at www.1millioncups.com, and access the Virginia Beach microsite at virginiabeach. sites.1millioncups.com/.


“We have about 50 companies on the roster to speak to this group,” said Kevin Curry, co- organizer. “Our city needs something like this to connect the entrepreneur community. It ends up being a pitch practice to help people hone their skills. The programs are educational, and they provide an environment to observe, learn and expand. All the organizers are from Virginia Beach, but our goal is to have a regional reach. Curry is an entrepreneur with two startups, 3Scape and Comparity.


“We are very pleased that our entrepreneurs will have the opportunities to learn and grow through this program,” said Warren D. Harris, director of Virginia Beach Economic Development. “This program in addition to our Small Business Contracting Institute, SWAM Business Forum and SCORE provide a robust toolbox of opportunities and educational programs for entrepreneurs and small business owners.”


In each 1 Million Cups city, local entrepreneurs drive the program as community organizers. Upcoming Events Email your free upcoming events to: events@hamptonroadsmessenger.com


Coupon Swap Event Dates:


Thursdays 11 AM - 7 PM Event location:


Little Creek Branch Library


7853 Tarpon Place | Norfolk 23518 Contact info: (757) 441-1751


Job Readiness Classes Event Dates:


Every Thursday 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Event location:


Norfolk Workforce Development 201 East Little Creek Road Norfolk, VA 23505 Contact info: (757) 664-6000


Learning on Laptops: Homework Help (ages 12-18) Event Dates:


First Thursday of each month 6-8 p.m. excluding holidays Event location: Grissom Library 366 Deshazor Drive Newport News, VA 23608 Contact info: 757-369-3190


First Friday in Olde Towne Portsmouth Event Dates:


First Friday of the month 5 pm – 8 pm Event location:


Olde Towne Portsmouth High Street Contact info:


Katie Cross (757) 397-8473


Resume Workshop & Computer Tutoring (Adults) Event Date:


Monday - Thursday


12:00 - 1:30 PM & 2:00 - 3:30 PM Event location:


Barron F. Black Branch Library 6700 East Tanners Creek Drive, Norfolk, VA 23513 Contact info: (757) 441-5806


Computer & Resume Tutoring (Adults)


Event Dates:


Mon.-Thurs. 1-3PM (until April 30) Event location:


Barron F. Black Branch Library 6700 East Tanners Creek Drive, Norfolk, VA 23513 Contact info: (757) 441-5806


Hampton Branch NAACP Event Dates:


1st Monday of each month 7:00 PM excluding holidays Event Location: Bethel AME Church 94 Lincoln Street Hampton, VA 23663 Contact Info: 757-827-1768


Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Weight Management Support Event Dates:


Mondays 5:30 PM (except holidays) Event location:


Norview Community Center 6380 Sewells Point Road, Norfolk, VA Contact Info: 289-7088


Homework Help Event Dates:


Mondays – Thursdays 4pm-6pm Event location:


Horace C. Downing Branch Library 555 East Liberty Street, Norfolk, VA Contact info: (757) 441-1968


Chesapeake Branch NAACP Monthly Meeting Event Dates:


First Tuesday of the Month 7pm-8pm


Event location:


Providence United Church of Christ 2200 Vicker Avenue Chesapeake, VA Contact info: (757)485-8916


VHCDC First Time Home Buyer Class


Event Dates:


Thursday, May 7th - 6pm to 9pm Event Location: Portsmouth Partnership Briefing Center 200 High Street Portsmouth, VA 23704 Contact info/register:


www.vhcdc.org (757) 478-3964


Work Ready: Volunteer Fair for Teens Event Dates:


Tuesday, May 12 4:30-8:30 PM Event Location: Slover Library


235 E. Plume Street, Norfolk, VA 23710 -5th Floor Alcove Contact info: (757) 664-7323


Dance Fitness Event Dates:


Wednesday, May 13, 20 & 27 5:30 PM


Event Location:


Horace C. Downing Branch Library 555 E. Liberty Street Norfolk, VA 23523 Contact info: (757) 441-1968


Newport News Branch NAACP Event Dates: Monthly Meeting


2nd Thursday of the month 7:00 pm


Event Location:


Newport News Community Center 605 South Ave, Newport News, VA Contact info:


757-532-9486 | 757-532-4701 (text)


NCNW Norfolk Section Meeting Event Dates:


2nd Saturday of the month 10:30 am Event location:


Oakmont Family Investment Center 7241 Oakmont Drive Norfolk, VA Contact info: 757-701-9819


Norfolk Branch NAACP Meeting Event Dates:


2nd Monday of the month 7pm-8pm


Event location:


Huntersville Community Center 830 Goff Street Norfolk, VA Contact info: 757 627-1096


Virginia Beach NAACP Meeting Event Dates:


Second Monday of the month 7:00pm


Event location:


868 North Newtown Rd Suite 101 Virginia Beach, VA Contact info: 757-490-7799


Contraband Commemoration Living History Tours Event Dates: May 16, 2015


11 a.m. and 2 p.m., rain or shine Event Location:


Fort Monroe, Cannon Park Hampton, VA 23669 Contact info: (757) 637-7778


National Kids to Parks Day at Sleepy Hole Park Event Dates: May 16, 2015 2:00-3pm


Event Location: Sleepy Hole Park 4700 Sleepy Hole Road Contact info: 757.514.7262


K-9 Karnival Event Dates:


May 16, 2015 · 10 am - 3 pm Event Location:


Mount Trashmore Park 310 Edwin Drive


Virginia Beach, Virginia Contact info: (757) 385-2990


Virginia Symphony Orchestra Concert


Event Dates: May 17, 2015 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Event Location:


City Center at Oyster Point Fountain Plaza


735 Town Center Drive Contact info: 757-926-1400


Sargeant Memorial Collection Class: Sisters Network of Southeastern VA Support Meetings Event Dates:


3rd Sunday of every month Event location:


5606 Virginia Beach Blvd Bldg. A, Ste. 201


Virginia Beach, VA 23462 Contact info:


Deborah Hunt 757-536-6555


Virginia Beach Brandon Middle School PTA Health Fair Event Dates:


May 20, 2015, 6:00PM-9:00PM. Event Location: 1700 Pope St,


Virginia Beach, VA 23464 Contact info: (757) 648-4450


131st Annual Memorial Day Parade Vietnam War Memorial Service Event Dates:


Monday, May 25th at 10 am Event location:


I. C. Norcom High School,High Street, Crawford Street, and Columbia Street. Contact info: 393-5143


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"STOP: Think About the Consequences" Workshop Event Dates: May 27, 2015 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Event Location:


Camelot Community Center 948 King Arthur Drive Chesapeake, VA Contact info: 382-3200


Grief and Loss: Bereavement Support Group Event Dates:


4th Thursday of Each Month Event location:


Mary Immaculate Hospital, Heart Center Waiting Room, 2 Bernardine Drive, Newport News, VA Contact info:


Charles Chappell 886-6934


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Volunteering for the leadership roles in Virginia Beach are: • • • • • • • •


Kevin Curry, Creator of 3Scape Drew Webb, Strategic Director of Affaiproject.com


Gregor Goodman, Business Development Manager of Techark Solutions Magda Khalifia, President, Asymmetric Solutions Group


Mike Klett, Director of Business Development, Klett Consulting Group Elizabeth M. Dietzmann, Associate Corporate Counsel, Harbor Group International Nancy Norman, Assistant Vice President, Rutherfoord


Development •


Raymond White, Business Development Manager, Virginia Beach Economic Steve Goad, Owner, Media Goal Solutions


The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation is a private, nonpartisan foundation that aims to foster economic independence by advancing educational achievement and entrepreneurial success. Founded by late entrepreneur and philanthropist Ewing Marion Kauffman, the Foundation is based in Kansas City, Mo., and has approximately $2 billion in assets. Visit www.kauffman.org for more information.


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