October 2018


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"Small business is a major component of our business community and a major strategy for our growth and success," said Virginia Beach Economic Development Director Warren D. Harris. "We have an abundance of resources and programs designed to help businesses get off the ground and grow. This partnership with 1701 is designed to encourage entrepreneurs to come to Virginia Beach to grow in a supportive and enriching environment. The location in the ViBe Creative District is an added benefit for creativity and technology."


Information about 1701's Entrepreneur-in-Residence program can be found on its website. Applications will be open in mid-October, and entrepreneurs will be accepted on a rolling three-month basis. Accepted applicants earn three months of fully sponsored workspace.


"As we launch this Entrepreneur-in-Residence program in partnership with the City, we are aiming to stimulate even more growth and stability in the ViBe Creative District and all of Virginia Beach," said 1701 co-founder Lisa DeNoia. "We think Virginia Beach is the perfect place to launch a business, and we want to increase the number of scalable companies who start, stay and grow right here in our city."


1701 offers memberships based on individual needs. Members receive benefits such as office or desk space, high-speed internet, IT support, conference rooms, meeting space, networking events, discounts to classes and workshops, free parking, beach cruisers, an abundance of coffee and much more.


1701's goal is to stimulate the growth of startups and new businesses in Virginia Beach. Since its inception in 2016, 1701 has provided support and resources to more than 350 entrepreneurs in the region through coworking, mentorship and various events. 1701 estimates more than 65 new business licenses have been acquired by its members over the last two years. Fifteen companies have successfully graduated out of the shared workspace and have leased commercial space in Virginia Beach or the region.


In addition to this new partnership, Virginia Beach Economic Development's small business resources include workshops and networking opportunities, business mentoring, outreach events, procurement training, 1 Million Cups entrepreneurial engagement program, resource connections, site selection assistance, market research and business license assistance. A few key statistics on the importance of small business growth include:


95% of Virginia Beach businesses have 50 or fewer employees SWaM-certified companies are twice as likely to receive grant funding 33% of all startups in the region are located in Virginia Beach


Additionally, Virginia Beach has an online Small Business Toolbox to navigate the way. Virginia Beach Economic Development has also organized the Small Business Forum on Oct. 23, a free event to introduce strategic business partners in the arts and entertainment industries.


The ViBe Creative District was established to attract creative industries to a section of the Virginia Beach Oceanfront that was identified for revitalization. It was once an incubator for small and emerging businesses. In 2015, the City of Virginia Beach established the boundary of the District by ordinance and declared it "an arts and cultural district and technology zone" with incentives established by the Virginia General Assembly. The ViBe Creative District's purpose is to serve as a vibrant center for the arts, culture and technology.


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Bird Walks at Newport News Park Event:


Virginia Beach Convention Center, Virginia Beach


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Tuesday, May 5, 2018 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Event Location: Newport News Park


Tue, Oct 30, 5:30pm Event Location:


Location: MEO Central Library. Room: Teen Area. Saturday, August 11, 2018, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM


Virginia Beach College Night" Event Dates:


Anime Club Text


4100 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456


13560 Jefferson Ave - Newport News , VA 23603


Ben Franklin Circle


Wednesday, May 6, 2018 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Event Location:


34 Bennett’s Creek Park


3000 Bennett’s Creek Park Rd - Suffolk , VA 23435


Monday, August 27, 2018, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.


Tue, Oct 16, 6:30 pm Event Location:


3314 Sandra Ln, Virginia Beach,


4100 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456


Location: MEO Central Library


Annual Mutt Strut Dog Walk & Festival Event:


Hampton Roads Councils Partnership Dinner Event Dates:


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Suffolk NAACP


Monthly Meeting Event Dates:


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Every 3rd of the month Location:


Oak Grove Baptist Church3625 East


Washington St - Suffolk Contact info: 757-539-2003


Date(s) - 08/18/2018 - 08/19/2018


10:00 am - 6:00 pm


Location: Mattanock Town 1001 Pembroke Lane - Suffolk


Planning an event in Hampton Roads?


30th Annual Nansemond Indian Pow Wow


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