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Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center

Name: Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center
Address: 101 W. Main Street, Norfolk, VA, 23510, US
Telephone: +17576642595
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Small Business Development Center of Hampton Roads Supporting Organizations:

Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. The Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center provides professional business advising, training, and business resources to help grow and strengthen Hampton Roads businesses from Williamsburg to the Eastern Shore. Hundreds of business owners and managers receive one-on-one advising every year, and twice as many business owners attend training programs. SBDC professionals assist with business planning, marketing, financial analysis, access to capital, business start-up and other specialized services as requested. Companies report successes and impact as a result of their SBDC relationship. George Mason University

Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce

Virginia Peninsula Community College

10/16/2026

We took small business success to the airwaves this week!

Our Assistant Director, Donna Norman made the media rounds with appearances on The Hampton Roads Show and 13News Now to spread the word about our upcoming Home-Based Business Conference!

🏡 Did you know that some of the most successful businesses start right at home?

Whether you're just getting started, looking to turn a side hustle into a full-time business, or ready to take your existing home-based business to the next level, this conference is designed with YOU in mind!

We’re excited to bring together entrepreneurs, aspiring business owners, and industry experts for a day of learning, networking, and resources to help small businesses thrive.

A big thank you to both television teams for helping us shine a spotlight on entrepreneurship and the incredible opportunities available to our Hampton Roads business community!

👉 Don't miss your opportunity to join us at the Home-Based Business Conference!

https://business.hrchamber.com/event-calendar/Details/2026-home-based-business-conference-1671932?sourceTypeId=Website

10/14/2026

8 DAYS AWAY! Are you ready? Whether you're preparing for your next big move, growing your revenue, building your business from the ground up, the 2026 Home-Based Business Conference is for YOU!

Register today and save! Use discount code HBB15 by October 16 to secure special pricing. Register now: https://hbbnetwork.com/

10/02/2026

Small businesses are the backbone of our regional economy, and making sure entrepreneurs have the resources, expertise and support they need to succeed is at the heart of what we do.

Yesterday, our Executive Director, Jolie Spiers, joined “Our Issues Hampton Roads” on myTVZ to talk about the important work of the Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center and the impact we are making across the region.

From one-on-one, no-cost business advising to workshops, access-to-capital guidance, strategic planning and connections to valuable resources, the Hampton Roads SBDC works alongside entrepreneurs at every stage of business ownership.

Jolie also shared how small business owners across Hampton Roads can connect with our team and take advantage of the tools and expertise available to help them start, strengthen and grow their businesses.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to shine a spotlight on our region’s small business community and the resources available to support their success.

We look forward to seeing the full conversation air on “Our Issues Hampton Roads” and will be sure to share it once it does!

09/25/2026

Retail matters and so does collaboration across Hampton Roads!

The Hampton Roads SBDC was proud to join the Retail Alliance for its Virginia Retail Matters event, bringing together retail professionals, business leaders and economic development partners to connect, learn and discuss the trends and opportunities shaping Virginia’s retail industry.

Pictured: Hosh Weekes with the Newport News Economic/Industrial Development Authority; Tara Jones with the Retail Alliance; Donna Norman, our Assistant Director and HRSBDC Business Advisor Amber Kostka, who also serves on the Retail Alliance Board.

We’re always proud to show up, strengthen partnerships and support the continued success of small businesses throughout Hampton Roads!

09/22/2026

Isle of Wight County business owners: you don’t have to navigate your next business decision alone.

We’re proud to partner with Isle of Wight County Economic Development to connect local entrepreneurs with the guidance and resources they need to move forward. From marketing and funding to growth strategy and planning what comes next, support is available.

Check out the Business Navigator opportunity below—and remember, the Hampton Roads SBDC is here when you’re ready to take the next step.

09/14/2026

This week’s Lunch & Learn is all about building the mindset to keep moving forward.

Join us and Home-Based Business Network this Thursday, September 17, from 12:00–1:00 PM for Building Resilience and Growth Mindset in Entrepreneurship with Cheryl Harris Sutton of Harris Sutton Enterprises.

Designed specifically for home-based business owners, this virtual session will focus on staying confident, adaptable and forward-focused through the challenges and opportunities that come with growing a business.

There’s still time to register! Reserve your spot and spend your lunch hour investing in you and your business.

https://clients.virginiasbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=50460036

09/10/2026

Could you introduce your business in a few minutes?

BIZZA, our new Pizza and Pitches competition, will give five entrepreneurs the opportunity to pitch their businesses live during the conference luncheon.

Attendees will hear five business pitches, support local entrepreneurs, and vote for a People’s Choice Winner.

Interested in pitching? Register for the conference and indicate your interest in participating.

Learn more at hbbnetwork.com

09/09/2026

Small business owners and entrepreneurs, this one’s for you!

Did you know there are FREE resources available right here in Hampton Roads to help you build, grow and scale your business?

Join us for an Information Session & Happy Hour at IncuHub in Portsmouth to learn how the SBDC can support your business at every stage.

SBDC Portsmouth Business Advisor Amber Kostka will walk attendees through the tools, advising and resources available to help local businesses succeed.

Come for the information, stay for the connections—and leave with resources you can put to work in your business.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-business-development-center-information-session-happy-hour-tickets-1998978168513?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios&sg=25f2a27e282c2145aec2ba28199d9e5cef28be61738cf32a96226f506101948c5d9bfb7e7afdddc87fbb57929aaa783d560881e8824c0368377f9cee06b8c60f98cd3ec530ca0c7f977ba07f

09/05/2026

The 2026 Home-Based Business Conference is moving to the Hampton Roads Convention Center.

Join entrepreneurs from across the region for a full day of practical education, business resources, and valuable connections designed to help you increase your visibility and grow your business.

Thursday, October 22, 2026
8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Hampton Roads Convention Center

Early-bird registration is $55 through October 1.

Register at https://hrsbdc.com/conference/

09/03/2026

Resilience isn’t just about weathering challenges—it’s about building the mindset to keep moving, adapting and growing.

Join the Hampton Roads SBDC and Home-Based Business Network for the next virtual Lunch & Learn: Building Resilience and Growth Mindset in Entrepreneurship

Led by Cheryl Harris Sutton of Harris Sutton Enterprises, this session will help home-based business owners strengthen their confidence, adaptability and forward-thinking mindset as they navigate entrepreneurship.

📅 Thursday, September 17
⏰ 12:00–1:00 PM
💻 Virtual via Zoom
📌 Advance registration required

Invest an hour in yourself—and in building a stronger, more resilient business.

https://clients.virginiasbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=50460036

Address

101 W. Main Street
Norfolk, VA
23510

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+17576642595

Website

https://hrchamber.com/programs/small-business-development-center/

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