BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CalDiscovery//caldiscovery//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH DESCRIPTION:Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscover y.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fro m CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. SOURCE:https://caldiscovery.com/virginia-beach-va/tech.ics X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H X-WR-CALDESC:Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscove ry.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fr om CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - virginia-beach-va (tech) BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Network: Direct Employer Access (Newport News) DTSTART:20260908T130000Z DTEND:20260908T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T000258Z UID:10005232-1788858000-1788879600@www.innovate757.org CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Stop applying online. Start shaking hands. Bypass the resume " black hole." Meet vetted hiring managers who know what your clearance is w orth\n\n\nThe Algorithm Can’t Hire You. We Can.\nThe Problem: You spend hours tailoring your resume. You submit it to an online portal. You wait. You hear nothing. The “Black Hole” of online applications is the enemy of a fast transition. \nThe Solution: The Network is your bypass. We cut the red tape and put you in the room with the people who actually sign the offer letters. \nThis isn’t a “job fair” where you collect brochure s. This is a tactical access point to the 757’s most aggressive military -hiring companies. We have vetted every employer in the room. They aren’ t here to tell you to “apply on the website”—they are here to find t heir next team leader. \nWho Should Attend: \nTransitioning Service Member s: Who are tired of the waiting game. \nMilitary Spouses: Looking for empl oyers who understand the PCS lifestyle. \nVeterans: Ready to level up from their current civilian role. \nYour Rules of Engagement:\nBring Resumes i f you have them BUT no biggie if you don’t. \nBe Social: No stress\, tak e your 30 seconds to tell them who you are. Make it count. Learn who they are and what they’re looking for. If it’s not you\, how you can help. \nThe job market is all about who you know. Come know the right people. \n If you have any additional questions\, please do not hesitate to contact u s: \nNewport News Front Desk: 757-782-4531 \nEmail: militarycommunity@thew orkforcecouncil.org \nThis event and the services provided herein at the H ampton Roads Veterans Employment Centers are funded through 25% or $199\,5 76 through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and 75% or $580\,3 91 through nonfederal sources. LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T000258Z LOCATION:Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center (HRVEC)\, 600 Thimble Sh oals #Suite 210\, Newport News\, VA 23693\, Newport News\, VA\, 23693\, US URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/the-network-direct-employer-access-n ewport-news-15/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Innovate Hampton Roads X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.innovate757.org/organizer/757-makerspace-communit y-workshop-and-studios END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Network: Direct Employer Access (Norfolk) DTSTART:20260908T130000Z DTEND:20260908T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T000258Z UID:10005294-1788858000-1788879600@www.innovate757.org CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Stop applying online. Start shaking hands. Bypass the resume " black hole." Meet vetted hiring managers who know what your clearance is w orth\n\n\nThe Algorithm Can’t Hire You. We Can.\nThe Problem: You spend hours tailoring your resume. You submit it to an online portal. You wait. You hear nothing. The “Black Hole” of online applications is the enemy of a fast transition. \nThe Solution: The Network is your bypass. We cut the red tape and put you in the room with the people who actually sign the offer letters. \nThis isn’t a “job fair” where you collect brochure s. This is a tactical access point to the 757’s most aggressive military -hiring companies. We have vetted every employer in the room. They aren’ t here to tell you to “apply on the website”—they are here to find t heir next team leader. \nWho Should Attend: \nTransitioning Service Member s: Who are tired of the waiting game. \nMilitary Spouses: Looking for empl oyers who understand the PCS lifestyle. \nVeterans: Ready to level up from their current civilian role. \nYour Rules of Engagement:\nBring Resumes i f you have them BUT no biggie if you don’t. \nBe Social: No stress\, tak e your 30 seconds to tell them who you are. Make it count. Learn who they are and what they’re looking for. If it’s not you\, how you can help. \nThe job market is all about who you know. Come know the right people. \n If you have any additional questions\, please do not hesitate to contact u s: \nNorfolk Front Desk: 757-807-0423 \nEmail: militarycommunity@theworkfo rcecouncil.org \nThis event and the services provided herein at the Hampto n Roads Veterans Employment Centers are funded through 25% or $199\,576 th rough the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and 75% or $580\,391 th rough nonfederal sources. LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T000258Z LOCATION:Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center (HRVEC)\, 861 Glenrock R oad #Suite 220\, Norfolk\, VA 23502\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23502\, US URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/the-network-direct-employer-access-n orfolk-7/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Innovate Hampton Roads X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.innovate757.org/organizer/757-makerspace-communit y-workshop-and-studios END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:HERO Wednesday: The Resource War Room (PENINSULA) DTSTART:20260909T130000Z DTEND:20260909T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T060228Z UID:10005343-1788944400-1788966000@www.innovate757.org CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Housing/Healthcare/Education/DoD Skillbridge. No red tape. Dir ect access to the experts you need in one room.\n\n\nOne room. Every resou rce. \nConnect directly with Housing\, Healthcare & DoD Skillbridge/Educat ion providers. Cut through the noise and get solutions. LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T060228Z LOCATION:Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center (HRVEC)\, 600 Thimble Sh oals Boulevard #210\, Newport News\, VA 23606\, Newport News\, VA\, 23606\ , US URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/hero-wednesday-the-resource-war-room -peninsula-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Innovate Hampton Roads X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.innovate757.org/organizer/757-makerspace-communit y-workshop-and-studios END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Network: Direct Employer Access (Newport News) DTSTART:20260910T130000Z DTEND:20260910T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T180250Z UID:10005233-1789030800-1789052400@www.innovate757.org CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Stop applying online. Start shaking hands. Bypass the resume " black hole." Meet vetted hiring managers who know what your clearance is w orth\n\n\nThe Algorithm Can’t Hire You. We Can.\nThe Problem: You spend hours tailoring your resume. You submit it to an online portal. You wait. You hear nothing. The “Black Hole” of online applications is the enemy of a fast transition. \nThe Solution: The Network is your bypass. We cut the red tape and put you in the room with the people who actually sign the offer letters. \nThis isn’t a “job fair” where you collect brochure s. This is a tactical access point to the 757’s most aggressive military -hiring companies. We have vetted every employer in the room. They aren’ t here to tell you to “apply on the website”—they are here to find t heir next team leader. \nWho Should Attend: \nTransitioning Service Member s: Who are tired of the waiting game. \nMilitary Spouses: Looking for empl oyers who understand the PCS lifestyle. \nVeterans: Ready to level up from their current civilian role. \nYour Rules of Engagement:\nBring Resumes i f you have them BUT no biggie if you don’t. \nBe Social: No stress\, tak e your 30 seconds to tell them who you are. Make it count. Learn who they are and what they’re looking for. If it’s not you\, how you can help. \nThe job market is all about who you know. Come know the right people. \n If you have any additional questions\, please do not hesitate to contact u s: \nNewport News Front Desk: 757-782-4531 \nEmail: militarycommunity@thew orkforcecouncil.org \nThis event and the services provided herein at the H ampton Roads Veterans Employment Centers are funded through 25% or $199\,5 76 through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and 75% or $580\,3 91 through nonfederal sources. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T180250Z LOCATION:Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center (HRVEC)\, 600 Thimble Sh oals #Suite 210\, Newport News\, VA 23693\, Newport News\, VA\, 23693\, US URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/the-network-direct-employer-access-n ewport-news-16/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Innovate Hampton Roads X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.innovate757.org/organizer/757-makerspace-communit y-workshop-and-studios END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Network: Direct Employer Access (Norfolk) DTSTART:20260910T130000Z DTEND:20260910T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T180250Z UID:10005295-1789030800-1789052400@www.innovate757.org CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Stop applying online. Start shaking hands. Bypass the resume " black hole." Meet vetted hiring managers who know what your clearance is w orth\n\n\nThe Algorithm Can’t Hire You. We Can.\nThe Problem: You spend hours tailoring your resume. You submit it to an online portal. You wait. You hear nothing. The “Black Hole” of online applications is the enemy of a fast transition. \nThe Solution: The Network is your bypass. We cut the red tape and put you in the room with the people who actually sign the offer letters. \nThis isn’t a “job fair” where you collect brochure s. This is a tactical access point to the 757’s most aggressive military -hiring companies. We have vetted every employer in the room. They aren’ t here to tell you to “apply on the website”—they are here to find t heir next team leader. \nWho Should Attend: \nTransitioning Service Member s: Who are tired of the waiting game. \nMilitary Spouses: Looking for empl oyers who understand the PCS lifestyle. \nVeterans: Ready to level up from their current civilian role. \nYour Rules of Engagement:\nBring Resumes i f you have them BUT no biggie if you don’t. \nBe Social: No stress\, tak e your 30 seconds to tell them who you are. Make it count. Learn who they are and what they’re looking for. If it’s not you\, how you can help. \nThe job market is all about who you know. Come know the right people. \n If you have any additional questions\, please do not hesitate to contact u s: \nNorfolk Front Desk: 757-807-0423 \nEmail: militarycommunity@theworkfo rcecouncil.org \nThis event and the services provided herein at the Hampto n Roads Veterans Employment Centers are funded through 25% or $199\,576 th rough the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and 75% or $580\,391 th rough nonfederal sources. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T180250Z LOCATION:Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center (HRVEC)\, 861 Glenrock R oad #Suite 220\, Norfolk\, VA 23502\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23502\, US URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/the-network-direct-employer-access-n orfolk-8/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Innovate Hampton Roads X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.innovate757.org/organizer/757-makerspace-communit y-workshop-and-studios END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2026 City of Virginia Beach Industry Day DTSTART:20260915T130000Z DTEND:20260915T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T060226Z UID:10005185-1789462800-1789473600@www.innovate757.org CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Your next contract starts with the right connection—join us at Industry Day!\n\n\nJoin the City of Virginia Beach for the 2026 Virgini a Beach Industry Day. Whether you’re an established contractor\, small b usiness\, consultant\, supplier\, or firm looking to expand your opportuni ties with the City\, Industry Day is your opportunity to gain valuable ins ight into upcoming projects\, procurement opportunities\, and the City’s purchasing process. Hear directly from City departments about anticipated contracting needs\, capital projects\, and procurement forecasts while le arning how your business can position itself for future opportunities. You ’ll also have the chance to build relationships with City staff\, projec t managers\, procurement professionals\, and fellow members of the busines s community. \n \nEvent Highlights \n\nLearn about upcoming contracts\, ca pital projects\, and procurement forecasts.\nHear presentations from City departments and project leaders.\nDiscover how to better position your bus iness for future contracting opportunities.\nNetwork with City officials\, project managers\, procurement professionals\, and industry peers.\nParti cipate in an interactive Q&A session to ask questions and provide feedback .\n\n \nWhether you’re new to doing business with the City or a seasoned vendor looking to stay ahead of upcoming opportunities\, Industry Day off ers the information and connections you need to help your business succeed . Space is limited—register today and take the next step toward doing bu siness with the City of Virginia Beach! LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T060226Z LOCATION:The HIVE by City of Virginia Beach\, 140 Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23462\, US URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/2026-city-of-virginia-beach-industry -day/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Innovate Hampton Roads X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.innovate757.org/organizer/757-makerspace-communit y-workshop-and-studios END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Network: Direct Employer Access (Newport News) DTSTART:20260915T130000Z DTEND:20260915T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T060226Z UID:10005234-1789462800-1789484400@www.innovate757.org CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Stop applying online. Start shaking hands. Bypass the resume " black hole." Meet vetted hiring managers who know what your clearance is w orth\n\n\nThe Algorithm Can’t Hire You. We Can.\nThe Problem: You spend hours tailoring your resume. You submit it to an online portal. You wait. You hear nothing. The “Black Hole” of online applications is the enemy of a fast transition. \nThe Solution: The Network is your bypass. We cut the red tape and put you in the room with the people who actually sign the offer letters. \nThis isn’t a “job fair” where you collect brochure s. This is a tactical access point to the 757’s most aggressive military -hiring companies. We have vetted every employer in the room. They aren’ t here to tell you to “apply on the website”—they are here to find t heir next team leader. \nWho Should Attend: \nTransitioning Service Member s: Who are tired of the waiting game. \nMilitary Spouses: Looking for empl oyers who understand the PCS lifestyle. \nVeterans: Ready to level up from their current civilian role. \nYour Rules of Engagement:\nBring Resumes i f you have them BUT no biggie if you don’t. \nBe Social: No stress\, tak e your 30 seconds to tell them who you are. Make it count. Learn who they are and what they’re looking for. If it’s not you\, how you can help. \nThe job market is all about who you know. Come know the right people. \n If you have any additional questions\, please do not hesitate to contact u s: \nNewport News Front Desk: 757-782-4531 \nEmail: militarycommunity@thew orkforcecouncil.org \nThis event and the services provided herein at the H ampton Roads Veterans Employment Centers are funded through 25% or $199\,5 76 through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and 75% or $580\,3 91 through nonfederal sources. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T060226Z LOCATION:Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center (HRVEC)\, 600 Thimble Sh oals #Suite 210\, Newport News\, VA 23693\, Newport News\, VA\, 23693\, US URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/the-network-direct-employer-access-n ewport-news-17/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Innovate Hampton Roads X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.innovate757.org/organizer/757-makerspace-communit y-workshop-and-studios END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Network: Direct Employer Access (Norfolk) DTSTART:20260915T130000Z DTEND:20260915T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T060226Z UID:10005296-1789462800-1789484400@www.innovate757.org CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:Stop applying online. Start shaking hands. Bypass the resume " black hole." Meet vetted hiring managers who know what your clearance is w orth\n\n\nThe Algorithm Can’t Hire You. We Can.\nThe Problem: You spend hours tailoring your resume. You submit it to an online portal. You wait. You hear nothing. The “Black Hole” of online applications is the enemy of a fast transition. \nThe Solution: The Network is your bypass. We cut the red tape and put you in the room with the people who actually sign the offer letters. \nThis isn’t a “job fair” where you collect brochure s. This is a tactical access point to the 757’s most aggressive military -hiring companies. We have vetted every employer in the room. They aren’ t here to tell you to “apply on the website”—they are here to find t heir next team leader. \nWho Should Attend: \nTransitioning Service Member s: Who are tired of the waiting game. \nMilitary Spouses: Looking for empl oyers who understand the PCS lifestyle. \nVeterans: Ready to level up from their current civilian role. \nYour Rules of Engagement:\nBring Resumes i f you have them BUT no biggie if you don’t. \nBe Social: No stress\, tak e your 30 seconds to tell them who you are. Make it count. Learn who they are and what they’re looking for. If it’s not you\, how you can help. \nThe job market is all about who you know. Come know the right people. \n If you have any additional questions\, please do not hesitate to contact u s: \nNorfolk Front Desk: 757-807-0423 \nEmail: militarycommunity@theworkfo rcecouncil.org \nThis event and the services provided herein at the Hampto n Roads Veterans Employment Centers are funded through 25% or $199\,576 th rough the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and 75% or $580\,391 th rough nonfederal sources. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T060226Z LOCATION:Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center (HRVEC)\, 861 Glenrock R oad #Suite 220\, Norfolk\, VA 23502\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23502\, US URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/the-network-direct-employer-access-n orfolk-10/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Innovate Hampton Roads X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.innovate757.org/organizer/757-makerspace-communit y-workshop-and-studios END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Peninsula Developers Study Group DTSTART:20260915T210000Z DTEND:20260915T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T060219Z UID:10004793-1789495200-1789500600@www.innovate757.org CATEGORIES:education,tech DESCRIPTION:New AI tools are dropping every week. Bookmarks are piling up. “To-be-studied” lists are growing faster than we can keep up with. \n Sound familiar? \nPeninsula Developers Study Group is a local initiative f or students and developers in the Peninsula area who want to stop meaning to learn and start actually doing it—together. \nThere’s no pressure t o be an expert\, and no bootcamp intensity. Just a consistent habit\, a ro om full of curious people\, and the accountability that comes from showing up. \nHow it works:\nWe meet every two weeks on Tuesdays from 6:00–7:30 PM at CNU. Sessions are a mix of focused study and group discussion. \nSe ssion details:\n🕕 Study time: 6:05 PM – 7:05 PM\n🤝 Networking time : 7:05 PM – 7:30 PM\n📍 Location: Christopher Newport University (Lute r 170)\n🔁 Frequency: Bi-weekly (Tuesdays)\n💬 Join Slack: Fill Google Form \nThings to bring: \n\nLaptop\nEarphones/headphones\n\nRoadmap (opti onal structure we’re following): \n\nAI Fluency + Claude 101 (start here )\nBuilding with the Claude API\nIntro to MCP + MCP Advanced\nClaude Code in Action + Coursera module\nPractice questions + scenario walkthroughs\nA nti-patterns review\n\nBased on: “The Claude Certified Architect is Here !” \nYou are welcome to study on anything else too. The goal is the habi t\, not the syllabus. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T060219Z LOCATION:Christopher Newport University\, 1 Avenue of the Arts\, Newport N ews\, VA\, 23606\, US URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/peninsula-developers-study-group-17/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Innovate Hampton Roads X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.innovate757.org/organizer/757-makerspace-communit y-workshop-and-studios END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR