City of Virginia Beach - Minority Business Council

09/10/2020

Go to www.vbgov.com/mbc and click on Events and Training to register to join.

September 11, 2020
3pm
Virtual via Webex

09/08/2020

Hampton Roads small businesses can apply for another round of COVID-19 help

https://www.pilotonline.com/inside-business/vp-ib-grants-roundup-0907-20200908-iqkcfpkhvnhqrjxh3bhndjjija-story.html

A roundup of information detailing the COVID-19 grant relief programs available to small business owners.

08/13/2020

We hope to see you all "virtually" at our meeting tomorrow. Access instructions can be found below:

The link can be found on the MBC webpage under Events and Trainings – clicking on ‘virtual’ will provide the webex link, clicking on the MBC meeting will provide the agenda.

07/02/2020

Register now! Learn about a new way to do business with the City of Virginia Beach

https://vbgov.webex.com/vbgov/onstage/g.php?MTID=e5d3930ac07a3d8081ebe754cdd63141f

06/26/2020

‘The MBC is heartbroken by the senseless murder of George Floyd and so many other African Americans whose lives have been cut short due to police brutality. As Dr. King stated, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere”. Their lives mattered. Black Lives Matter.’

05/29/2020

Virginia Beach City Government

Wherever you happen to be this Friday, please join us for a moment of silence at 4:06 p.m. in honor of the victims of last year’s municipal center tragedy. For the full program of remembrance activities, visit https://www.loveforvb.com

05/12/2020

Here’s the latest and immediate opportunities for SWaM and DBE Businesses for the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel Project.

The Hampton Roads Connector Partners held a webinar today to spotlight opportunities for SWaM and DBE firms.

Click on this link, register with your name and email and watch now!
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/4548815250876175105

05/01/2020

Share this graphic, and challenge your friends and family to complete the 2020 census.

https://2020census.gov/en.html

#2020census #shapeyourvision

04/07/2020

🔵News and Updates🔵

Today, Councilman Aaron Rouse hosted a Small Business Panel Q&A. Councilman Rouse asked questions about the SBA small business loan program, what it entails, what information the SBA will need to process those loans, and what other resources the city can provide small businesses.

Councilman Aaron Rouse, who is a part of the Virginia Beach City Council, had a panel of three individuals:

Taylor Adams, Director, Virginia Beach Economic Development

Erica Small-Sisco, Program Director, ODU Women’s Business Center

Tasha Saunders, ODU Women’s Business Center

Click here to go to the Councilman's page to view the second and first live videos, in that order, to view the Small Business Q&A.
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Ms. Erica Small-Sisco, in partnership with Taylor Adams, will be hosting counseling sessions by appointment on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 10 am to 2 pm, at the Economic Development building in Town Center of Virginia Beach.

The address for the Department of Economic Development is 4525 Main St #700, Virginia Beach, VA 23462.

The Department of Economic Development has also worked together in partnership with the Women's Business Center to create a place for COVID-19 Business Resources.

https://www.yesvirginiabeach.com/resources/Pages/COVID-19-Resources.aspx
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The ODU Women's Business Center will be scheduling the counseling sessions and providing any help you may need with the SBA loan process through their direct number (757)683-7150 or toll-free 1-800-245-0504.

04/04/2020

Councilman Aaron Rouse

Councilman Aaron Rouse

In order to get through these tough times, we have to work together. We have to start thinking out-of-the-box and find innovative ways to press on.

Virginia Beach Economic Development is partnering with the ODU Women’s Business Center to provide no-cost technical assistance to small business owners that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and want to apply for federal relief. These services will be available by appointment on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 2pm until June 3.

I will be holding a Small Business Q&A on Facebook Live next Monday at 11am with the people who have put together this program for our city’s business owners - you can submit your questions in the comments below.

Let me be clear, this is only one piece of the puzzle. We will continue to work together to get through this!

04/02/2020

The coronavirus pandemic is causing financial difficulties for businesses globally.

In this toolkit, we share a collection of solid resources that can help local businesses navigate this difficult situation.

https://www.yesvirginiabeach.com/resources/Pages/COVID-19-Resources.aspx

03/25/2020

Have you heard about this webinar? A few more spots have been opened for you. Begins today at 10 am. Register here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/webinar-applying-for-sba-disaster-loans-economic-injury-disaster-loans-tickets-100983785220?aff=erelexpmlt

03/13/2020

Today's meeting has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

02/25/2020

Councilman Aaron Rouse

First, I’d like to thank Pharrell Williams for his love and dedication to the City of Virginia Beach and for creating a week that celebrates our beautiful diversity. Something in The Water festival has become a global-festival and one the signals to the world that Virginia Beach is “open” socially and economically.

Last year around this time, I stood before approximately 800 residents listening to concerns about the festival while trying to ease doubts. As the sole representative from council that night, I was not alone. I was surrounded and supported by a dedicated city staff (Public Works, Parking, Convention Visitors Bureau, Communication office, Permits office and many others) along with our first responders from the Virginia Beach Police Dept, VB Fire Department, VBEMS and VB Volunteer Rescue Squad. Our dedicated staff and public servants in partnership with Pharrell’s Team spent hours upon hours on every detail to promote and bring forth a safe and fun environment and this year will be no different.

I am so proud of the work city staff has done in partnership with this year’s festival organizers.

I am looking forward to answering all your questions again this year and seeing you all soon.

Councilman Aaron R. Rouse

02/17/2020

Look into this! It just might be for you, especially if you’re thinking of starting your own business... Two sessions today at 4 different times... Last session March 25. Spread the word!

02/17/2020

The February meeting of the VB MBC was held on Friday, February 14th and our Industry Hour featured Ron Berkebile, Planning and
Community Development, who shared information about the 2020 Census. You will be hearing more about the census as the time for the Census draws nearer, but all residents are encouraged to participate in the 2020 Census. The MBC March meeting is scheduled for Friday, March 13, 2020 at 3:00 pm.

02/13/2020

Thank you Clarence and Colleen for representing us at the drawing of the names of the students who will be accepted, or wait listed, to the Green Run Collegiate program!

01/25/2020

We're so excited to be supporting the 13th Annual African American Male Summit today. Have you ever attended this wonderful event?

01/10/2020

The first VBMBC meeting of the decade is on! Representatives from VBCPS are here discussing workforce partnerships with the VBMBC, getting insight on how we can support their efforts to provide internships and job shadowing opportunities for ALL students. Thank you, Councilman Aaron Rouse, for getting our agency involved with this much needed effort.

01/10/2020

Just a reminder that we will be meeting today at 3pm. As always, our meetings are held the second Friday of each month at 3pm in the Economic Development board room.

11/30/2019

Councilman Michael Berlucchi

Thank you Councilman Michael Berlucchi for your support!

If you're interested in learning about all that the MBC has to offer, or how you can get involved, visit www.vbgov.com/mbc

It’s Small Business Saturday and I’m at De Rican Chef Restaurant with owner/operator Raquel Bonilla to ask if you will consider to shop and dine local during this holiday season!
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Learn more here: Hampton Roads Chamber, City of Virginia Beach - Minority Business Council, Black BRAND, Asian Business Association of Hampton Roads - ABAHR, Hampton Roads Business OutReach, ViBe Creative District, Virginia Beach Jaycees, Central Business District Association.

11/12/2019

City of Virginia Beach - Minority Business Council

11/12/2019

We're still in awe of this year's record-breaking expo. Make sure to follow us, and learn about our other upcoming events.

11/12/2019

Pharrell producers speak at Virginia Beach minority business event

Pharrell producers speak at Virginia Beach minority business event

Members of Pharrell's creative team offered up advice and perspective to a room packed with hundreds of people during the Virginia Beach Minority Business Council’s annual conference and expo.

11/08/2019

The City of Virginia Beach Minority Business Council would like to thank each and every one of you for making our event a success. Not only did we break a registration record, but we also had record attendance! Stay tuned for our upcoming spring event.

11/07/2019

Although registration is closed, and seating is full for the keynote, please join us for the expo portion of our event starting at 3pm. We can't wait to see you today!

11/06/2019

Registration is now closed. We can't wait to see you tomorrow!

11/06/2019

Today is the LAST day to register for our event. Visit www.vbgov.com/mbc to reserve your spot!

11/05/2019

Tomorrow is the last day to register. You don't want to miss out. www.vbgov.com/mbc

11/05/2019

Registration ends tomorrow!

11/05/2019

Registration ends tomorrow. Share our event with your friends, and be a part of our biggest conference and expo yet!

www.vbgov.com/mbc

11/03/2019

We're only 5 days away from our biggest conference and expo yet!

With so many great things happening, you don't want to miss out. Make sure to register today!
2019 MBC Conference and Expo

11/01/2019

We're one week away from 2019 MBC Conference and Expo, and we're almost at capacity. Make sure to register today. You don't want to miss out on this amazing opportunity to learn and grow your business.

10/28/2019

There are still a few more days left to register. Visit www.vbgov.com/mbc for more information and to reserve your spot.

10/24/2019

¡Registrate hoy mismo! www.vbgov.com/mbc ¡Esperamos verte el 7 de noviembre!