1701 is the first coworking space in Virginia Beach announced two new programs to assist those searching for employment or the next chapter in their careers. 1701 is made up as a community of startups, entrepreneurs, small business owners and everything in between. They understand that change creates opportunity, and that now more than ever before, someone… [Read More]
VA Beach, Secret Chord Labs wins ‘Startup of the Year’ at Wallifornia MusicTech accelerator
By Megan Corsano – August 4, 2020 Virginia Beach’s Secret Chord Laboratories was recently named the “2020 Startup of the Year” by Wallifornia MusicTech. The company was one of 20 startups selected from an applicant pool of 150 to participate in the six-week virtual accelerator program for music tech startups that ran from May 28 to July 9. Wallifornia MusicTech is… [Read More]
757 ACCELERATE WELCOMES COHORT #3 & ANNOUCES 757X
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Evans McMillionEmail: evans@757accelerate.orgPhone: 757.376.9604 NORFOLK, VA (August 4, 2020) – 757 Accelerate is excited to announce the five new companies comprising Cohort #3! These five promising companies will hit the ground running for their 12-week intensive startup program beginning on August 24th. Cohort #3 includes companies with innovative technology solutions to some pressing problems in… [Read More]
Chesapeake announces small business Covid-19 recovery grant
Chesapeake’s first round of Small Business COVID-10 Recovery Grants was such a success, that they’re rolling out a second grant. All businesses with 50 employees or less, are eligible for up to $10,000 in relief — including those that have received funding from the Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL). Their sole… [Read More]
Norfolk based Ario selected for first Dominion Energy Innovation Center accelerator
By JOHN REID BLACKWELL Richmond Times-Dispatch Seven Virginia-based startup companies have been chosen to participate in the first-ever accelerator program held by the Dominion Energy Innovation Center in Ashland. All seven startups are working on products or services related to energy and sustainability. The 10-week program starts in September and will provide mentoring and education… [Read More]
Here’s a FAQ guide to the REBUILD! VA Small Business Grant Program
As with any new program, there are going be several questions. The REBUILD! VA is no different. Thanks to the Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center (HRSBDC), we have a detailed look and the answers to questions that you may have to best understand if you are qualified for this grant. You can download the… [Read More]
Local startup, Nasoni, launches products on Amazon
Due to COVID, Hampton Roads based Nasoni needed to increase sales and revenue. After some brainstorming and research, they applied and were accepted into the Amazon Launchpad program. Nasoni is pleased to announce the launch of their brand-new Amazon store. Now their exposure has been increased with an e-commerce presence on their Amazon store. “Of… [Read More]
Rebuild! VA
Small Business Grant Program Announced The Rebuild VA Grant Fund is a program to help small businesses and nonprofits whose normal operations were disrupted by COVID-19. Businesses and non-profits that are approved for a Rebuild VA grant may receive up to 3 times their average monthly eligible expenses up to a maximum of $10,000. The… [Read More]
RISE Announces Four Finalists of the $500K Urban Mobility Resilience Challenge
~ Entrepreneurs will receive funding and business mentorship to create a next generation traffic app that offers drivers real-time flooding and re-routing information ~ For Immediate ReleasePaul RobinsonRISE Executive Director(757) 258-0500paulrobinson@riseresilience.org Norfolk, VA., July 27, 2020 – Today RISE announced four small business finalists of the $500K Urban Mobility Resilience Challenge. The finalists will receive funding, business mentorship, and… [Read More]
Gather Opens Coworking Location in Virginia Beach on July 29
Office in Virginia Beach Town Center expands company’s footprint in Hampton Roads Virginia Beach, Va. (July 27, 2020) – Gather Virginia Beach, the third Gather coworking location in the Hampton Roads region, will open its doors on Wednesday, July 29. The location occupies over 28,000 square feet on the third floor of block 3 in Town Center of Virginia… [Read More]
Williamsburg, York County and Poquoson join forces to offer local businesses with a new grant
CDBG Business Grant The City of Williamsburg has teamed up with York County and Poquoson to offer local businesses a new $5,000 grant. Use of FundsThe following costs are reimbursable for purchases made after the Governor’s Declaration of a State of Emergency on March 13th: Purchase of PPE (protective supplies, tools, equipment or inventory) and/ord cleaning services or… [Read More]
Norfolk Announces Grant Program
The Norfolk Economic Development Authority (EDA) announced that they have won approval to establish another small business grant program. Formal approval by the EDA board of directors is expected to take place during their August 5thmeeting and the fund will have $2 million to distribute. The proposed grant program will include the following features: For-profit and… [Read More]
