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Honored to celebrate the businesses driving innovation and growth across Hampton Roads at the 2026 Small Business of the Year Awards. Congratulations to @adelediamondrings , @holycannoliva , and @northpointvb on their well-deserved recognition! 👏
We’re grateful to be part of a celebration highlighting the people and businesses shaping the future of our region.
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Big things are happening at The HIVE this summer! 🌟
From hands-on workshops to powerful networking opportunities, May through July is packed with events designed to help entrepreneurs learn, connect, and grow. Kick things off with sessions like Business Finance Basics, and then dive deeper into topics like government contracting and building a standout business presence.
Whether you’re just starting out or scaling up, The HIVE is where ideas turn into action. 🚀
👉 Check out upcoming events and save your spot: /o/the-hive-virginia-beach-business-resource-center-50711280383
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Happy Small Business Month, Virginia Beach! Local entrepreneurs can tap into FREE training, workspace, and growth resources at The HIVE VB Business Resource Center.
Small, women and minority-owned, including disabled/veteran-owned businesses, can find resources and training sessions from the SWaM Business Office to assist in obtaining contracts with the City of Virginia Beach.
Start, build, and thrive right here in our community!
National Travel & Tourism Week is here (May 3-9, 2026)! 🌍
Virginia Beach is more than a destination.. it’s a powerful driver of local jobs, small business growth, and community pride!
This week, we’re celebrating the tourism industry that brings visitors to our city and supports thousands of jobs across hospitality, retail, food service, and local experiences.
The theme this year, “Be a Tourist in Your Own Hometown,” is a great reminder that there’s so much to explore right here in Virginia Beach, from waterfront spots and local attractions to the small businesses that make our city unique.
At The HIVE, we see every day how tourism and entrepreneurship go hand in hand. When visitors come here, they’re also discovering local businesses, creative ideas, and new opportunities that help our entire ecosystem grow.
Whether you live here, work here, or are just visiting, take some time this week to explore and support local. 💙
📍Celebrate local. Support local. Experience local.
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🌟 Happy National Small Business Week! 🌟
Small businesses are the backbone of Virginia Beach’s economy, and during National Small Business Week, we’re proud to celebrate the entrepreneurs, founders, and local leaders driving that impact forward.
This year, The HIVE is highlighting opportunities to connect, learn, and grow! Events like this bring together business owners, resource partners, and community leaders to share insights, build relationships, and strengthen the region’s small business ecosystem.
At The HIVE, we’re committed to supporting startups and growing businesses across Virginia Beach through free services, strategic partnerships, and hands-on guidance designed to turn ideas into action.
If you’re building a business or thinking about starting one, this week is a great reminder: you don’t have to do it alone. Let’s connect, collaborate, and keep building together!
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Get ready to experience the ViBe in a whole new way! ✨
Join us this Friday, May 8, from 12 PM to 4 PM, for Taste of the ViBe: Sips & Savor Tour - an exclusive journey through the heart of the ViBe Creative District.
This one-of-a-kind experience takes you behind the scenes at some of the district’s most beloved culinary and creative spots. Along the way, you’ll enjoy eight curated tasting stops, hear personal stories from local business owners, and take home unique artisan gifts that showcase the creativity that makes this district so special.
Your ticket also includes entry to the Economic Development Week Block Party immediately following the tour. 🎉
⚠️🎟️ Only 100 tickets are available, and you can get yours here: /ng/fa/ytvilhd8k6hj
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Honored to attend the 2026 SWaMmy Honors celebrating Virginia’s incredible small, women-owned, and minority-owned businesses 👏
Big congrats to Executive Decisions LLC, a Virginia Beach-based business and proud member of The HIVE community, on this well-deserved recognition! This annual event, hosted by the Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity and led by Agency Director Eric Lin, in partnership with @aedbizlaunch brought together leaders from across the Commonwealth to recognize 10 standout businesses making a difference.
Shoutout to @angib1966 and Chris Ley for the work they do to support and uplift businesses across the Commonwealth and for helping bring this event to life!
Proud to support entrepreneurs as they grow, scale, and lead. 💼✨
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We’re so excited and proud to announce a new partnership with The HIVE - VB Business Resource Center + City of Virginia Beach! 🚀
This partnership represents exactly what we want to see more of in Hampton Roads: practical AI education, hands-on learning, and accessible opportunities for local business owners, builders, students, residents, and community leaders to explore what this technology can actually do.
Over the coming months, we’ll be bringing several AI-focused sessions to The HIVE in Virginia Beach, starting tomorrow with Zero to Agent, a global build night powered by Vercel and v0. (Dive into our bio for the event link)
Thank you to The HIVE and City of Virginia Beach for believing in what we are building and helping us make the AI Collective Hampton Roads the most genuine, grounded, and forward-thinking AI community in Virginia.
We celebrate the opening of the 4th @gelati_celesti today at the Red Mill location, the 11th location in the family's business that spans from Richmond to Virginia Beach.
FREE SCOOP at this new location today only!
Located in the heart of Virginia Beach, The HIVE serves as a collaborative hub designed to support startups, small businesses, and entrepreneurs at every stage of growth. Through FREE services, mentorship opportunities, workshops, and expert guidance, the center helps turn ideas into actionable business strategies and sustainable growth.
Entrepreneurs who connect with The HIVE gain access to:
🔹 One-on-one business counseling and mentorship
🔹 Educational workshops and networking events
🔹 Resources for business planning, licensing, and funding
🔹 Guidance on marketing, hiring, and operational growth
🔹 A strong network of regional partners and industry experts
It’s not too late to join our upcoming FREE workshops at The HIVE🚨 Pre-register for these events on the according Eventbrite page & we’ll see you there! 😎
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