This Week in 757 (Events) - April 21, 2025

A curated list of upcoming business and innovation events in the 757.

April 21, 2025

MUST ATTEND
W&M Entrepreneurship Hub: Spring 2025 Demo Day - W&M Entrepreneurship Hub
Friday, April 25 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
https://www.innovate757.org/event/spring-2025-demo-day/

Featuring an exciting alumni guest speaker panel with Nyla Pollard and Noah Kim, two former student-athletes turned entrepreneurs who are redefining sports and technology.

TUESDAY April 22
9:00 am - 4:00 pm: The HIVE: Hampton Roads Military Community Employer Connect (Southside) [Register]

9:00 am - 4:00 pm: The HIVE: Hampton Roads Military Community Employer Connect (Peninsula) [Register]

10:00 am - 12:00 pm: The HIVE: Communicating and Creating Exceptional Customer Service [Register]

11:00 am - 4:00 pm: The HIVE: Transformational Leadership Coaching Session (Virtual) [Register]

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: The HIVE: From Chaos to Clarity—How to Structure Your Business for Growth [Register]

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm: The HIVE: (Lunch & Learn) Authentic Leadership [Register]

WEDNESDAY April 23
9:00 am - 10:30 am: Fix Your Website—A Workshop for Small Business Owners [Register]

9:00 am - 4:00 pm: Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center: HERO Wednesday Collaborative Partners (Norfolk) [Register]

9:00 am - 4:00 pm: Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center: HERO Wednesday Collaborative Partners (PENINSULA) [Register]

11:00 am - 1:00 pm: The HIVE: (One-on-One) Website Audit & Strategy (In-Person or Virtual) [Register]

11:00 am - 2:00 pm: The HIVE: Financial Advisor on Call (In-Person or Virtual) [Register]

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm: The HIVE: Discover the Power of Coaching (In-Person) [Register]

THURSDAY April 24
9:00 am - 12:00 pm: The HIVE: 2025 Financing Symposium [Register]

9:00 am - 4:00 pm: Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center: Hampton Roads Military Community Education Connect (Peninsula) [Register]

9:00 am - 4:00 pm: Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center: Hampton Roads Military Community Education Connect (Southside) [Register]

10:00 am - 12:00 pm: SBSD: SWaM Certification Application Info Session [Register]

11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Fervent Four Show [Live]

11:00 am - 7:00 pm: The HIVE: Transformational Leadership Coaching Session (Virtual) [Register]

FRIDAY April 25
10:00 am - 1:00 pm: The Hampton Roads Workforce Council: DOD Skillbridge EXPO (Peninsula) [Register]

12:00 pm - 2:30 pm: W&M Entrepreneurship Hub: Spring 2025 Demo Day [Register]

Be sure to explore our full event calendar for upcoming happenings. CLICK HERE to check out everything coming in the future.

FERVENT FOUR
11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Fervent Four Show [Live]

Episode #258: From Rock Bands to Rebrands: Jarrett Beeler on Building an Agency That Actually Delivers

Jarrett Beeler, co-founder of Sway Creative Labs, joins The Fervent Four Show to talk about his wild journey from touring in a rock band to running one of the region's most innovative advertising agencies. With clients ranging from Mariah Carey to McDonald’s, Sway punches well above its weight—delivering creative that’s both beautiful and backed by data.

In this episode, we unpack how Sway is redefining trust and transparency in the agency world, why Hampton Roads is a great place to do big-league creative work, and what it means to add "accountability to imagination." Jarrett also dives into their experimental #AdLibs initiative and the importance of doing meaningful work without ripping clients off. Whether you're a marketer, entrepreneur, or just love a good story, this one’s worth a listen.

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