This past January Instant Teams had present their 2020 plan to their lead investor, Squadra Ventures. Instant Teams had a vision for an end to end workforce funnel due to a gap in the market. There are training platforms and there are employment platforms but the end to end funnel was missing. So Instant Teams set… [Read More]
Why Do You Like the Songs You Like? Startup Aims to Find Out
From Jewish Exponent By Sophie Panzer Scott Miles went to his first concert (Tesla and Poison) two months before his bar mitzvah. “I was amazed at how everyone in the whole arena was sharing this same emotion,” the chief visionary officer and co-founder of Secret Chord Laboratories said. “And I just wanted to know how… [Read More]
SVT Robotics Revolutionizes the Industry with Introduction of New SOFTBOT™ Platform
SVT’s game-changing technology helps companies deploy industrial robots at record speed, perfectly timed for companies eager to meet supply chain demands during pandemic NORFOLK, Va., Sept. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — SVT Robotics, a disrupter in the industrial robotics space whose software accelerates and simplifies deployment of robots, introduced its SOFTBOT™ Platform today allowing companies to expedite… [Read More]
Warehowz Raises $1.2 Million as Need for On-Demand Warehousing Surges
Rapidly growing warehouse marketplace secures funding to address increased demand for faster shipping and flexible storage RICHMOND, Va. – September 15, 2020 – (Newswire.com) Warehowz announces the close of a second series seed funding round totaling $1.2 million. The raise will fuel sales and partnership efforts and enable further development of Warehowz’s cloud-based technology platform…. [Read More]
Fueled by Virtual Learning, Rubin Provides Nearly 100 Schools with Communication Curriculum
Since spring 2020, the coronavirus pandemic has placed unforeseen challenges on students nationwide. Among the obstacles, students need to manage their time and classwork from home, find motivation amid tremendous uncertainty and, perhaps less obvious, communicate with teachers via email and video conferencing like never before. The last challenge is where Rubin has stepped in…. [Read More]
Troopster to Hold Virtual Run Fundraiser for Deployed Service Members
Military nonprofit organization, Troopster®, will hold a week long virtual run fundraiser, The ‘Murican 5 Mile’, September 17-23rd to fundraise for deployed Air Force service members overseas. The event will be held in celebration of the Air Force’s 73rd birthday, September 18. Participants can join from anywhere in the world and the five mile goal… [Read More]
National Small Business Week to Kick-off September 22-24
PRESS OFFICE Release Date: September 3, 2020 Contact: Carol.Wilkerson@sba.gov Release Number: 20-63 Follow us on: Twitter, Facebook, Blogs & Instagram WASHINGTON – Today, Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced the kick-off for National Small Business Week. The virtual event, rescheduled from May due to the coronavirus pandemic, will be… [Read More]
Number of the week in Hampton Roads business: $64 million
From Inside Business By TARA BOZICK ivWatch, with a production facility in Newport News, is a portfolio company of 757 Angels. (Courtesy photo) $64 million — That’s the amount 757 Angels has invested in 28 early-stage companies since the group’s launch in 2015, according to the group’s 2020 five-year impact report. And about 90% of… [Read More]
Tech Center 101
Did you know that Tech Center is a mixed used development in Newport News? Tech Center is a marketplace, venture apartments and a research park. The combination of these elements is known as an “entrepreneurial ecosystem”. The Marketplace and Venture Apartments already built, Tech Center is now on the last phase of development! Tech Center… [Read More]
Hampton Roads accelerator program goes virtual amid pandemic
From INSIDE BUSINESS By TREVOR METCALFE From left, Secret Chord Laboratories founders Scott Miles, David Rosen and Robert Abelow will be participating in the third 757 Accelerate startup program. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the program will be switching to operating virtually this year. (Courtesy photo) Imagine being able to use science to choose the right… [Read More]
757 Angels Releases 2020 Five-Year Impact Report Named as “Top Group in the Southeast” by the Angel Resource Institute
Monique Adams 757 Angels moniqueadams@757angelsgroup.com (Norfolk, VA) 757 Angels continues to be a vital source of capital for startup and early stage businesses across the Commonwealth. As noted in its just-released 2020 Five-Year Impact Report, 757 Angels has invested nearly $64 million into 28 early stage companies since its launch in 2015. Approximately 90% of… [Read More]
Virginia Occupational Safety and Health Emergency Temporary Standards
Virginia became the first state to issue mandatory COVID-19 workplace safety rules, no matter the size of the business or the level of exposure risk hazards. This page will help you to understand what is expected of you to comply with these standards…. [Read More]
