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An insightful discussion on topics highlighting resources, tools, and tips designed to drive innovation and growth of your business.
The Art of Sculpting Your Business
The Art of Sculpting Your Business is dedicated to highlighting resources, tools, and tips designed to drive innovation and growth.
For questions regarding the information provided during Series 1 or 2, please email them to artofbiz@vbgov.com. Be sure to include your name as it may be shared on an upcoming episode or series.
Series 1
City of Virginia Beach Small Business Programs
Guests
- Autumn Bailey, business development manager, City of Virginia Beach Economic Development, The HIVE
- Councilmember Jennifer Rouse, City Council liaison, City of Virginia Beach Minority Business Council (VBMBC)
- Olga Torres, chair for the City of Virginia Beach Minority Business Council (VBMBC)
Flood Protection Program
Guest:
- Tonia Utterback, stormwater engineering administrator, City of Virginia Beach Public Works
- To learn more about the Flood Protection Program, go to: www.ViginiaBeach.gov/floodprotection or call (757) 385-4131
Entrepreneurial Mindset
Guest:
- Josh Alvelo, president and owner, Innovative Twist
- To learn more: www.innovativetwist.com or call 757-553-1111.
Work-Life Blend
Guest:
- Dr. Shannon Harrington
- To learn more, visit www.drfitnurse.com
Marketing Strategy
Guest:
- Sheila Johnson, marketing strategist
Diversity and Inclusion
Guest:
- Toiya Sosa, associate vice president & chief diversity officer, Riverside Health System
- To learn more, visit www.riversideonline.com/about/diversity
Series 2
Subcontracting
Guests
- Maryann Woods, president & CEO, Workplace Solutions
- To learn more, go to: www.workplacevb.com
Kidpreneurs
Guest:
- Josh Alvelo, founder of Kids in Biz and CEO of Innovative Twist
- To learn more, go to: Kids in Biz
The Benefits of Subcontracting
Guest:
- Kip Washington, president & owner, Refresh & Global Cleaning
- To learn more, go to: www.globalcleaningservicescorp.com
Business Planning with the NSU Innovation Center
Guest:
- Dr. Rhonda Alexander, executive advisor, NSU Innovation Center
- To learn more, go to: www.nsu.edu/nsuric