1:00–1:30 p.m. | Registration & Networking Check in, connect with fellow attendees, and get ready for an afternoon of business connections and new opportunities. 1:30–3:00 p.m. | General Session Opening Remarks Welcome, The Honorable Robert Dyer, Mayor of Virginia Beach Keynote Speaker, Steven Anthony, Chairman and CEO, Anthony Global Holdings Virginia Beach UPLIFT Program Presentation Remarks from City Council Liaisons The Honorable Amelia Ross-Hammond, PhD The Honorable Jennifer Rouse Presentation of the Diversity and Inclusion Impact Award Closing Remarks 3:00–5:00 p.m. | Exhibit Hall & Panel Discussions Explore the Exhibit Hall, connect with exhibitors and procurement representatives, and participate in discussions designed to help your business grow. 3:00–3:30 p.m. | Funding Your Future: Access to Capital for Small Businesses Hear from financial and lending professionals about resources and opportunities to help finance your business's growth. Participating organizations:
- ABNB
- Fulton Bank
- Dollar Bank
- Trust Financing Solutions
3:30–4:00 p.m. | From Bid to Build: Subcontracting Strategies for Success Gain insights from industry leaders on subcontracting, building successful partnerships, and positioning your business for construction opportunities. Participating organizations:
- Archer Western
- FlatironDragados
- MEB
- W. M. Jordan Construction Company
4:00–5:00 p.m. | Exhibit Hall & Networking Continue connecting with exhibitors, procurement representatives, contractors, and business resource partners to explore opportunities and build relationships. |
