ODU Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship

10/08/2026

09/16/2026

Join the Women's Business Center at ODU’s in partnership with Patriot Woman Coaching as we present PART TWO of an engaging and transformational workshop focused on developing the essential communication skills that can support the success of women in business.
REGISTER TODAY!
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08/07/2026

Great opportunity for U.S. small manufacturers!

SBA Announces First-Ever Critical Suppliers Prize Competition to Strengthen U.S. Manufacturing and Supply Chains:https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/priorities/sba-initiatives/critical-suppliers-prize-competition/

05/01/2026

We are always thrilled to bump into our entrepreneurs doing their thing! Here, our friend Christina Kimbrough is actively marketing her Free Life LLC line at the Pagoda Gardens in Norfolk, Virginia!
FRIENDS OF THE PAGODA & ORIENTAL GARDEN FOUNDATION

04/28/2026

Register Today for the 9-Week Virtual Program!
May 5, 2026 to July 7, 2026
Learn how to market your business, increase revenue, enhance your
management skills and more! Old Dominion University’s Strome College
of Business, in partnership with Cox Communications, is providing
education and strategies to help your business grow through the Small
Business Leadership Academy.
LINK BELOW:
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04/28/2026

ODU and The Mustard Seed Place Women's Business Center client Rachael Culbertson and her company, Culbertson Contracting, LLC won Blue Collar Small Business of the Year for the Virginia District. This is the first year the category has been awarded, and we could not be more pleased that Rachael's company is the very first recipient.

Virginia, Blue Collar Small Business of the Year: Culbertson Contracting, Suffolk, Virginia
Rachael Culbertson
Culbertson Contracting, LLC

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03/10/2026

"12 organizations for Virginia’s women entrepreneurs: Resources, funding opportunities, & more" via VA Dogwood: https://vadogwood.com/community/va-organizations-female-entrepreneurs/ Women's Business Center at ODU

Here are 12 Virginia organizations offering funding, mentorship, training, and resources that every woman entrepreneur should know about.

03/05/2026

Register today for the Financial Wellness Challenge!
A 5-week hands on virtual course designed for current and aspiring
entrepreneurs ready to strengthen their personal economy.
By the end of the challenge, you’ll walk away with the tools and confidence to take real actionable steps
toward your financial goals!
https://lnkd.in/eAZswKRF

02/12/2026

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Industry day at

It was a collaborative USACE Norfolk Day focused on regional strengths, AI innovation, and streamlined acquisition pathways to drive smarter mission outcomes!