Ned Griffith created GetBooked757.com as an online solution to connect performers and event organizers. “It’s like a matchmaker service between an event planner of any kind and an entertainer of any kind,” Griffith said. Griffith, owner of Quik Website Design and Consulting, said he created the site this year to fill what he saw as a void in the booking services industry in Hampton Roads and those within the 757 area code…. [Read More]
Winners Announced for Start Peninsula
The pitch competition began on Friday, Nov. 2 with 30 pitches and a keynote by serial entrepreneur and author, Jason Calacanis. Following a 90-second pitch, 10 early stage businesses were selected to move on to Sunday’s final round. On Sunday, 3 winners were selected after working on their business ideas all weekend and then completing a five-minute pitch presentation and five minute question-and-answer session with the judges…. [Read More]
Four Hampton Roads Cities Named in Top Ten Digital Cities Survey
The Center for Digital Government (CDG) announced the winners of the 2018 Digital Cities Survey. Now in its 18th year, the annual survey recognizes cities using technology to tackle social challenges, enhance cybersecurity, improve transparency and much more…. [Read More]
EO Global Student Entrepreneur Award Winners Announced
It’s been more than 25 years since a group of forward-thinking entrepreneurs created Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), a network of likeminded peers that help each other learn and grow. Since 1987, EO has been transforming the lives of the entrepreneurs who transform the world. As the global thought leader on entrepreneurship, EO plays an integral role in… [Read More]
ODU’s Fifth Class of Strome Entrepreneurial Hall of Fame Inducted
Three business leaders were inducted into the fifth class of the Old Dominion Strome Entrepreneurial Hall of Fame on Nov. 1, and a prominent nonprofit founder was named the 2018 Entrepreneur of the Year…. [Read More]
Ecodog, a Solar Powered Dog Water Fountain, Has Local Origins
One of the homes at this year’s Homearama at the Creeks of Nansemond features a unique, locally created item. Ecodog, a solar powered, bio-filtered water fountain for dogs, was highlighted at The Suffolk House, built by Ore Builders. It is also a functional work of art that can be used at residences, businesses and in the community…. [Read More]