Every day in the 757, over 6,900 non-profit organizations are serving the needs of our region.  That includes business advocates like the Hampton Roads Chamber, charitable organizations, trade associations, civic groups, foundations, faith-based charities, and so many more.  In a community of over 1.7 million residents, that represents one non-profit organization for every 246 people.

For operators of entertainment related businesses this is welcome news.  However, in order to ensure a smooth process, applicants have to be prepared to provide a considerable amount of documentation.  Fortunately, the SBA will be conducting a national webinar from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm on the 30^th of March.  The SBA is also soliciting questions from attendees in advance of this training session.  If an potential applicant has a specific question, they are to submit it to SVOGrant@sba.gov by noon on Monday March 29^th.

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2021 is quite the dichotomous year for women. We have already seen the highest highs, and sadly, many are experiencing the lowest lows.