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this week in 757: the TechNite shortlist is here, StratusLIVE tackles the System Tax & one founder's ride from salon to Dragons' Den

this week in 757: the TechNite shortlist is here, StratusLIVE tackles the System Tax & one founder's ride from salon to Dragons' Den

from a nomination list to a life story that makes you consider what comes after success.

IHR757 Events
September 25, 2026

^{business - innovation - growth in hampton roads}

Nine categories, a night at The Dome, here are the 2026 757 TechNite finalists that have just been announced.

StratusLIVE Launches Ignite to Give Nonprofits More Capacity Without Adding Headcount

This local software company just launched an AI tool that does the research but still won't let a bot talk to your donors without a human's sign-off.

She Built a Global Brand Without a Plan

She appeared on Dragons' Den, sold to major retailers and airlines worldwide, then discovered selling her company felt like losing her identity.

Bloom’s Seed Capital Activator is open for Fall 2026 applications for Hampton Roads businesses — a 16-week cohort that gets you loan- and investor-ready: READ MORE.
Portsmouth’s Radian Forge just raised a $2.5M seed round led by Veteran Ventures to scale large-format metal additive manufacturing for Navy and maritime defense work: READ MORE.
If you run a small business and want a shot at $10,000, register for one of The HIVE’s workshops: READ MORE.