Please join us for another great networking event for ladies only!! Learn how having a published book can lend credibility to your business. Or just pick up a great read from one of our many authors. Talk to them about their process. Know another lady wanting to get published? Invite them to BLING to learn… [Read More]
Start Peninsula Returns to Hampton for Annual Event
Editor’s Note: Start Peninsula is in its 8th year of programming. Many past competitors have continued to enjoy success and growth, including Nuekie, Nasoni, Safety Nailer, Buskey Cider, Frog-Skin, AnswerNow, OccasionGenius, and Instant Teams (formerly Mad Skillz). Nuekie, one of last year’s winners, was just selected to participate in the second 757 Accelerate cohort commencing… [Read More]
Working from home and making it work
We are excited to announce the next event in the Home-based business lunch and learn series! This event will feature keynote speaker Zee Worstell of Cumuli Learning Platforms, as well as networking and Q&A. Bring a bag lunch and enjoy FREE drinks and dessert, provided by the host. Seating is limited. RSVP to econdev@yorkcounty.gov or (757) 890-3317… [Read More]
Startup Survival Series : Micro Pitch Competition
Interested in pitching your startup? Have a great idea that needs to be heard? Apply to pitch in our Micro Pitch Competition! Here are the rules: Applicants must pitch their startup or a business idea they wish to put into action. Each team will have 90 seconds to pitch, with no props, slides or Q&A…. [Read More]
The invisible brand: How to get found online
We are excited to announce the next event in the Home-based business lunch and learn series! This event will feature keynote speaker Gretchen Bedell of Odd Moxie, as well as networking and Q&A. Bring a bag lunch and enjoy FREE drinks and dessert, provided by the host. Seating is limited. RSVP to econdev@yorkcounty.gov or (757) 890-3317 Noon-1pm…. [Read More]
Startup Survival Series Entrepreneur Meetup @ Virginia Beer Company
Networks and personal relationships are essential for entrepreneurs. Join us at our monthly social as we explore different craft breweries around the peninsula. This month we’ll be at Virginia Beer Company, conveniently located on 2nd Street in Williamsburg. Enjoy a beer or soft drink, and make sure to grab a bite to eat from the… [Read More]
Launchpad Moving to William and Mary’s Tribe Square This Fall
Local startups and student entrepreneurs will be closer than ever when the Launchpad regional business incubator and a second student entrepreneurship center open in the College of William and Mary’s Tribe Square this fall…. [Read More]
3rd Annual Shark Tank Virginia Opens Applications, Pitch Events and Startup Expo
On April 27th, Ignition Center will host its third annual Shark Tank Virginia startup competition and expo for entrepreneurs, featuring investors and a public audience. The event has led to over $500k in investment for participants. It features a startup competition with a cash prize and an exhibition area to connect with founders and their products…. [Read More]
Four Hampton Roads Cities Named in Top Ten Digital Cities Survey
The Center for Digital Government (CDG) announced the winners of the 2018 Digital Cities Survey. Now in its 18th year, the annual survey recognizes cities using technology to tackle social challenges, enhance cybersecurity, improve transparency and much more…. [Read More]
Williamsburg SCORE Workshop – How to Start & Manage a Non-Profit Organization
Do you need to know……… What does it cost to start a non-profit? Youre on the board. Now what? Is your non-profit properly registered with the county, state and federal government? Is your non-profit really a non-profit? Can your benefactors deduct their dues and gifts to my organization? Heres your chance to get some answers…. [Read More]
Who Won 757Pitch? (Sept. 2018)
All available seats were filled at the Launchpad Greater Williamsburg Business Incubator on Tuesday, September 18th, as 757Pitch’s eighth edition got underway. We heard from five energetic entrepreneurs about the big ideas they’re working on. Check out their pitches—videos herein!… [Read More]
Craft the Perfect Pitch with Start Peninsula
Don’t leave winning $5,000 up to chance! Learn how to pitch your business in 90-seconds! Start Peninsula is hosting Pitch Perfect events in September and October to help people prepare for the main event in November…. [Read More]
