By SVT Robotics Jul 14, 2020 NORFOLK, Va., July 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — SVT Robotics, a company whose software integration platform dramatically accelerates the deployment of industrial robotics, today announced that former Walmart Inc. executive, Cameron Geiger, a global leader in sourcing, supply chain, and IT, will serve as Company Advisor. “Cameron brings deep insight into customers’ real-world pain… [Read More]
Here are the latest changes to the PPP, a side-by-side comparison
Here are the latest changes of the Payroll Protection Program that were signed into law on July 5th. Download pdf here… [Read More]
ivWatch SmartTouch™ Sensor Receives FDA Clearance for Continuous IV Site Monitoring
FDA clearance expands product portfolio with the introduction of a miniaturized and disposable IV infiltration and extravasation detection sensor PROVIDED BY ivWatch, LLC NEWPORT NEWS, Va., July 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — ivWatch, LLC, a pioneer in biosensor technology, has received FDA clearance for its new SmartTouchTM disposable sensor for the early detection of peripheral IV infiltration and extravasation events…. [Read More]
Introducing Hampton Road’s first zero waste + refill shop
Less Than (@golessthan on FB and IG) is the Hampton Road’s first zero waste + refill shop located at 803 Shirley Ave. In addition to the storefront Less Than offers local deliveries, curbside pick up and out of state carbon neutral shipping on our online goods at www.golessthan.com Less Than specializes in eco-friendly sustainable alternatives to… [Read More]
Start Peninsula returns with series of business micro-pitches ahead of final competition in November
From Virginia Gazette By ALEX PERRY Entrepreneurs are practicing their best pitches for the ninth annual Start Peninsula event, which will start off with three micro-pitch competitions July 14, Sept. 22 and Oct. 13. Start Peninsula 2020 is hosted by James City County, in partnership with the cities of Hampton, Newport News, Williamsburg and Poquoson, and… [Read More]
We’re doing our best to keep you up to date with PPP forgiveness
From Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center By Mike Austin PPP FLEXIBILITY ACT CHANGES TO FORGIVENESS APPLICATION PROCESS: POINTS TO PONDER Outline: The Flexibility Act made numerous changes to PPP loans as well as the forgiveness application. The changes to the forgiveness application process include: CHANGED Advance Term CHANGED Percentage of Proceeds for Payroll and Non-Payroll Expenses EXPANDED Safe… [Read More]
Start Peninsula Changes Event Format to Multiple Smaller Competitions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Laura Messer June 23, 2020 757-253-6607; laura.messer@jamescitycountyva.gov Start Peninsula is pleased to announce that it will return for its ninth annual year in 2020. Beginning next month, Start Peninsula will begin a series of three Micro Pitch competitions held on July 14, September 22 and October 13. At each Micro Pitch… [Read More]
Lyfted Media gets off the ground with new COVID-19 disinfecting service
From Inside Business By SANDRA J. PENNECKE Jimmy Olivero was in New York City for work when his business — and life — came to a screeching halt due to the coronavirus pandemic. He hopped on a plane the next day to return to Hampton Roads and figure out his next step. Owner and chief drone… [Read More]
Sera-Brynn Cybersecurity Firm Opens Chesapeake, Virginia Headquarters
Suffolk, Va., June 23, 2020 – Sera-Brynn, LLC is pleased to announce the opening of its new headquarters in the Greenbrier business district of Chesapeake, Virginia. This announcement comes almost 10 years since Sera-Brynn’s inception. The facility will include a cybersecurity laboratory and call center to support CHECKLIGHT™, Sera-Brynn’s advanced endpoint monitoring solution. Sera-Brynn’s incident… [Read More]
Governor Northam Announces $2.48 Million to Support New Research Commercialization in Emerging Technology Sectors
Small technology-based businesses to receive funds for projects in clean energy, cybersecurity, data analytics, life sciences, and unmanned systems FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 17, 2020Office of the Governor: Contact: Alena Yarmosky Alena.Yarmosky@governor.virginia.govCenter for Innovative Technology: Contact: Sara Poole, sara.poole@cit.org RICHMOND-Governor Ralph Northam today announced 26 small technology-based businesses and four universities will receive incentive grants to commercialize… [Read More]
SBA and Treasury Announce New EZ and Revised Full Forgiveness Applications for the Paycheck Protection Program
Release Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2020 Release Number: 20-48 Contact: Press_Office@sba.gov, (202) 205-7036 WASHINGTON—Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, posted a revised, borrower-friendly Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness application implementing the PPP Flexibility Act of 2020, signed into law by President Trump on June 5, 2020. In addition… [Read More]
30 small businesses in James City County receive $3K from Greater Williamsburg Small Business Relief Fund
FROM Daily Press BY Abigail Adcox Thirty small businesses within James City County including local restaurants, hospitality services and retail stores were approved last week for $3,000 in relief funding through the Greater Williamsburg Small Business Relief Fund. This follows the Board of Supervisors for James City County unanimously voting to allocate $500,000 to the… [Read More]
