From INSIDE BUSINESS By TREVOR METCALFE In addition to attracting huge national companies like Amazon, Virginia is a pretty good place to launch your small business, according to a new report. But, Hampton Roads entrepreneurship experts think it could be even better. “We already have been blessed with so much,” said Polly White, a business… [Read More]
New innovation lab with coding and 3D printing coming to Langley
From WYDaily By Julia Marsigliano Joint Base Langley-Eustis will soon have a new innovation lab for its airmen. The “Spark Cell” gives airmen the opportunity to create innovative solutions for their respective jobs in the Air Force, similar to “Shark Tank,” according to the news release. “Our Innovation Lab will help empower Airmen to solve problems… [Read More]
W&M cuts ribbon on new entrepreneurship hub
by Erin Zagursky William & Mary students are collaborating with faculty and business leaders to not just develop start-ups, but to develop themselves into entrepreneurial thinkers at the university’s new entrepreneurship hub. On Wednesday night, leaders from the university and surrounding localities gathered for a ribbon-cutting at the hub, which is supported by the Alan B…. [Read More]
Governor Northam Announces More Than $5.8 Million for Regional Workforce, STEM, and Site Development Initiatives
For Immediate Release: December 11, 2019Contacts: Office of the Governor: Alena Yarmosky, Alena.Yarmosky@governor.virginia.gov | Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development: Amanda Love, Amanda.Love@dhcd.virginia.gov, (804) 371-7006 RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced more than $5.8 million in Growth and Opportunity for Virginia (GO Virginia) funding for nine regional projects. The GO Virginia Board reviewed and approved seven grant… [Read More]
William & Mary’s Business School continues proud partnership with the Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce supporting women in business
WILLIAMSBURG – The Raymond A. Mason School of Business at William & Mary and the Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce have continued their esteemed partnership. Since August, the Chamber has held a plethora of Mason-sponsored events, including three events within Chamber’s Lead Peninsula campaign and three editions of their Pink Bag Lunch series. Two upcoming… [Read More]
757 Accelerate Community Pitch Night held at Slover Library
757 Accelerate opened their doors at a recent community event at Slover Library on November 6th. The evening featured pitches from six start-ups delivered by their founders that discussed their business. This year’s cohort featured: Xperience Robotics: Designs and develops sensors to help people with physical movement challenges and in turn making physical therapy more… [Read More]
Winners Announced for Start Peninsula
By Start Peninsula Following another unforgettable weekend of entrepreneurship, networking and strategizing, Start Peninsula is pleased to announce its three winners for 2019: Atlas Quick-Clip – An attachment for the magazine of a firearm that relieves the spring tension making it easier to reload ammunition into a magazine French Slide – The patio door reinvented to encompass… [Read More]
Best Coffee Shops in Norfolk, VA
By https://www.visitnorfolk.com Coffee is an essential part of our daily routines, so we’ve rounded up the best places to get your caffeine fix in Norfolk. Find the coffee shop that fits your personality best — whether you need caffeine to have the energy to explore the city or simply want to enjoy catching up with… [Read More]
Navy veteran’s business delivers for service members
For deployed service members, getting a care package means more than just what’s inside; it’s a little piece of home…. [Read More]
StartWheel Welcomes New Executive Director, Tim Ryan
By Chris Shelton, exiting Executive Director of StartWheel StartWheel is starting a new chapter. As of September 1st, I have officially handed over the reigns of day-to-day operations to Tim Ryan. It had become nearly impossible to manage growth at my own businesses while concurrently fulfilling the mission of StartWheel. I’ve learned that growing a… [Read More]
Ignition Launches Ignition Work Space
This September, Ignition Center will complete modernizations at its space in downtown Williamsburg on the top floor of 1006 Richmond Rd and launch a new co- working element, featuring a renovated design, new flooring and luxury private offices available for rent in a fun new co-working environment. Members of the workspace will benefit from access… [Read More]
Grant Winners Hope to Foster ‘Innovative Solutions’ with Space Satellite Program
Hampton Roads entrepreneurs will soon have access to the tools and resources of small satellite data and NASA researchers through a new grant program…. [Read More]
