“We are really excited about the strength of the founders chosen for cohort 2 and the fact that they represent a diverse mix of local and out-of-area companies addressing big problems and helping us retain and attract business to Hampton Roads.”… [Read More]
Workforce Council Announces Second Year of Events for Prospective Entrepreneurs
The workforce development organization recently announced details for the second year of its free Biz Cafe event series. Hosted in partnership with the City of Norfolk, the series aims to help budding innovators make their ideas a reality…. [Read More]
CoVaBiz BOB (Best of Business) Awards, Voting Ends Aug. 30
What makes a company successful? Its people? Its profits? Its impact? We consider it a combination of these factors, and we’re fortunate to have many successful businesses here in Coastal Virginia that put our region on the map economically, make our communities more dynamic and set the precedent of what the future of business will look like for our region…. [Read More]
Press Release: Six Companies Join Hampton Roads Accelerator
The latest cohort of companies will begin the program on Aug. 26. The group includes ventures industries such as cosmetics, software, 3-D printing and furniture…. [Read More]
757 Accelerate Alums Troopster, SVT Robotics Move Into Shared Space
Editor’s Note: As well as anyone could anticipate, 757 Accelerate’s first cohort companies are growing their wings. Two of them, Troopster and SVT Robotics, recently expanded their physical footprints into a new, shared facility in Norfolk. They’re also sharing their collective expertise to help each other level-up—SVT Robotics is testing one of its robotic packaging… [Read More]
PitchBook & NVCA Venture Monitor Report Sheds Light on Current State of US Venture-Backed Investing
The most recent Venture Monitor report published by PitchBook and NVCA reveals some interesting developments. Pre-money valuations top $7M, angel rounds closing 2.8 years after founding, and more!… [Read More]
Start Peninsula to Host Startup Pitch Training Workshops
Are you planning to pitch your business idea at Start Peninsula, 757Pitch, or to real investors? You won’t want to miss this opportunity! Start Peninsula is hosting eight workshops at various locations across the Peninsula between September 4th and October 30th, leading up to the weekend-long main event November 1st through 3rd…. [Read More]
Startup Night Visits Portsmouth’s IncuHub, Aug. 8th
Startup Night is a monthly event for entrepreneurs to network and share their newest business ideas. At some point, every new business owner has to start “pitching” an audience, whether for securing funding, marketing their business, or gaining new customers. What better place to hone your skill than in a friendly and supportive atmosphere? We… [Read More]
Hampton Roads Solar and EV Charger Co-op to Host Info Session Aug. 12
A group of forward thinking people has formed the Hampton Roads Solar and EV Charger Co-op with the help of Solar United Neighbors of Virginia to make it easier to save money on the purchase of solar panels and level 2 EV chargers, while building a community of local solar supporters…. [Read More]
Who Won 757Pitch: July 2019 Edition
We had a great turnout at Ferguson Ventures on Tuesday, July 16th for 757Pitch’s 13th edition. We heard from five energetic startup teams about the big ideas they’re working on. 757Pitch is a bi-monthly, open-to-the-public pitch competition for new, scalable, high-growth business ideas. Five competitors each have seven minutes to deliver their pitch, followed by… [Read More]
Opportunity Zone Investor Sessions (Newport News)
Opportunity Zones are new revitalization tools that offer developers and investors tax benefits for investing in underserved areas of our community…. [Read More]
Ferguson Ventures to Host 757Pitch Next Week
Ferguson Ventures will host the next 757Pitch at the Ferguson Heritage Center on Tuesday, July 16 from 5:30 -8:30 pm. 757Pitch is Hampton Roads’ own bi-monthly, open-to-the-public pitch competition for new, scalable, high-growth business ideas. Five competitors each have seven minutes to deliver their pitch, followed by five minutes of Q&A. The winner is awarded… [Read More]
