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This Week in 757 (Events) - April 7, 2025
A curated list of upcoming business and innovation events in the 757.

MUST ATTEND
The Resilient Entrepreneur’s Toolkit - SBSD
Friday, April 10 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
https://www.innovate757.org/event/the-resilient-entrepreneurs-toolkit/
Join us as we discuss practical tools, strategies, and solutions to empower your mindset, help you manage the day-to-day stress of being a business owner!
Presented by LaShawna Epps, Founder & CEO, A BeYOUtiful Life Speaking, Coaching & Consulting Services
Her mission centers on inspiring lasting, positive transformation and guiding individuals toward a fuller, more balanced life, one person at a time!
MONDAY April 7
11:00 am - 12:00 pm: The HIVE: (One-on-One) Desanollo y Emprendimiento de Empresas [Register]
TUESDAY April 8
9:00 am - 2:30 pm: SBSD: Norfolk Housing and Neighborhood Infrastructure Contracting Symposium [Register]
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]
11:00 am - 4:00 pm: The HIVE: Transformational Leadership Coaching Session (Virtual) [Register]
9:30 pm - April 9 @ 12:30 am: American Institute of Architects Coastal Virginia: AIA CoVA Movie Night—The Grand Budapest Hotel [Register]
WEDNESDAY April 9
8:30 am - 4:00 pm: The HIVE: 757 Career Summit Preparation Seminar (Southside) Day 1 [Register]
8:30 am - 4:00 pm: The HIVE: 757 Career Summit Preparation Seminar (Southside) Day 1 [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]
9:30 am - 11:30 am: Portsmouth Economic Development: The One-Page Marketing Plan [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]
11:00 am - 2:00 pm: The HIVE: Financial Advisor on Call (In-Person or Virtual) [Register]
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm: Radiant Living Institute: The Female Founders Collective [Register]
THURSDAY April 10
8:30 am - 4:00 pm: 757 Career Summit Preparation Seminar (Southside) Day 2 [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: The Resilient Entrepreneur’s Toolkit [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]
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm: Radiant Living Institute: Women’s Leadership Circle [Register]
FRIDAY April 11
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm: The HIVE: Meet the Banker with Fulton Bank (In-Person) [Register]
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm: 757 Makerspace: Spring Special—Porcelain Egg Painting with Evan in NFK [Register]
6:30 pm - 10:00 pm: Project ORF: Where Community Connects [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 #256: Unlocking LinkedIn for B2B Success with Lauren Krailo
Think LinkedIn is just for job seekers? Think again!
Lauren Krailo, founder of Krailo Socials, joins The Fervent Four to reveal how B2B companies—especially in commercial construction—can leverage LinkedIn to build credibility, generate leads, and expand their networks.
She breaks down the myths holding businesses back, shares the platform’s "secret sauce," and provides actionable strategies to turn LinkedIn into a powerful sales and networking tool.
Don’t miss this deep dive into making LinkedIn work for your business!