This Week in 757 (Events) October 20, 2025

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

October 20, 2025

TUESDAY October 21
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm: Launchpad: Launchpad Information Session [Register] 

WEDNESDAY October 22
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: The Incuhub: Borrowing for Small Businesses [Register] 

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm: the HIVE: Preventing Burnout—Listen to Your Body, Focus Your Energy [Register] 

THURSDAY October 23
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm: Newport News SWAM Business Services: Serve The City—Partnering With Local Government [Register] 

FRIDAY October 24
8:30 am - 9:30 am: BizConnect HR: Member Weekly Coffee – Colley Avenue Copies [Register]

10:00 am - 1:00 pm: Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center: DoD SkillBridge EXPO (Southside) [Register]

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

FERVENT FOUR

Episode #284: Automating the Future of Cancer Detection with Rachelle Turiello

Avant Genomics, a precision oncology startup spun out of the University of Virginia, is redefining how we detect cancer through blood.

Led by founder and CEO Rachelle Turiello, PhD, the company is automating liquid biopsy sample preparation—streamlining over 90 manual steps involved in isolating and preparing circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA).

By combining microfluidics, robotics, and modular chemistry, Avant Genomics’ platform accelerates turnaround times, enhances accuracy, and reduces costs.

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