Business Growth Strategy Session
Current and prospective Portsmouth-based businesses are invited to drop in at Bloom Coworking for one-on-one consulting support. These sessions help entrepreneurs tackle challenges, discover available resources, and move their ideas forward with...
Small Business One-on-One Sessions
March 04
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM est
EDA Small Business Grants & Loan Information Session
EDA Small Business Grants & Loan Information Session (In-Person & Virtual)
Join us for an exciting event aimed at helping small businesses thrive! The EDA Small Business Grants & Loan Information Session is a fantastic opportunity for...
Information Session
March 05
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM est
Scale Without Hiring: How Solopreneurs and Small Teams Can Use AI to Grow
In this practical 2-hour session, business owners will learn how to use AI tools to save time, streamline operations, and scale without increasing overhead. This is not a technical or theory-heavy presentation. Instead, participants will see a live...
Training
March 17
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM est
SWaM Certification Info Session
How Can SWaM Certification Help Grow Your Business?
THIS IS AN IN PERSON WORKSHOP AND WILL NOT BE RECORDED.
Join Us to learn more about SWaM Certification ... This workshop is FREE to attend.
Are you a small, women-owned, or minority-owned...
Information Session
March 31
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM est
One-on-One Business Counseling
How can SBSD help your small business?
PLEASE NOTE THE LOCATION!
FOR BUSINESSES LOCATED IN THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH!
IF YOUR BUSINESS IS NOT LOCATED IN PORTSMOUTH, PLEASE EMAIL ME DIRECTLY at angela.barber@sbsd.virginia.gov TO SCHEDULE A ONE ON ONE...
Counseling Sessions
March 31
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM est

Brian Donahue
Director of Economic Development

Christopher Tillett
Manager of Business Development