Newport News Economic Development Authority

The core mission of the Newport News Economic Development Authority is to grow and diversify the tax and employment base of the City of Newport News, Virginia.

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🖥️ Conversations with the Clerk: Will & Estate Planning Webinar

Join NN Circuit Court Clerk Angela Reason for a free virtual session on Thursday, Aug. 28, 6–7 p.m.

#ConversationsWithTheClerk #EstatePlanning #WillPlanning #LegalBasics

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💉 Give Blood, Save Lives❤️

Mayor’s Cup Blood Drive on Aug. 26, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at City Center (James Room). Schedule your appointment at the Red Cross website using code NNMayor.

✨ Bonus: Donate and receive a $15 e-gift card!

#MayorsCupBloodDrive #GiveBloodSaveLives

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🏆Winner - 2025 Excellence in Economic Development Award from the International Economic Development Council

The Cities of Newport News & Hampton’s joint 2025 Excellence in Economic Development Awards entry earned Gold from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC).

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📚 Dive into Summer Fun with the Newport News Public Library! ☀️

Join the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge from July 1–31 — track your minutes, earn rewards, and unlock prizes for all ages.

#NNPLSummerReads #SummerReadingChallenge #ReadAndWin

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Boost your family’s health and nutrition with The Virginia Family Nutrition Program! 🍎✨

Join this free 4-session program. Classes start July 9. Sign up here: https://t.co/Fp2s6K001U

#FamilyNutrition #EatSmartBeActive #NutritionEducation #HealthyFamilies #FreeClasses

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🌟 Newport News is uniting for National Youth Violence Prevention Week, April 28–May 2

Registration is now open and space is limited.
Learn more and view the full schedule at https://t.co/w7nah1ujuF.

#ThriveTogetherNN

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Gear up with purpose at G.I. Janes, a military surplus store in NN.

Owner Deborah Bowers provides quality products and services. Visit 9961 Warwick Blvd. or learn more at https://t.co/RNheOpcXwd. 🛡️

#GIJanes #MilitarySurplus #WomenOwnedBusiness #TacticalGear #ShopLocalVA

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🎨 Connecting Classrooms to Community! Every Newport News second grader is diving into public art with the Explore Art in Our Community activity book, created by the NN Public Art Foundation in partnership with the city and NNPS.

#PublicArt #ArtsInEducation

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Kickstart your career with purpose! 🌟 The City of Newport News offers hands-on internships that build skills, provide mentorship, and make an impact. Now hiring—apply here today.💼

#NewportNewsInternships #CareerStart #FutureLeaders #VTOPAward #WorkforceDevelopment

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Here are the remaining Lunch & Learn Series session dates for 2025: free virtual Zoom sessions from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.

🗓️ Save the Date:
November 6 – Home-Based Business Conference

#LunchAndLearn #HomeBusinessGrowth #SBDC #EntrepreneurTips #SmallBizSuccess #FreeWorkshops

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🍴✨ Join the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank on Thursday, May 1, for Tastefully Yours—the Peninsula’s premier food tasting fundraiser at the Hampton Roads Convention Center.

🎟️ Grab your tickets at https://t.co/Gb5ZINxt1q
#TastefullyYours #FightHunger #VirginiaPeninsulaFoodbank

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🚀 Calling all home-based business owners and entrepreneurs

The 2025 Lunch & Learn Series is here:

On April 17 – Start-Up Lessons: Wins & Woes
Speaker: Katie Van Winkle, Anatokey

#LunchAndLearn #HomeBusinessGrowth #SBDC #EntrepreneurTips #SmallBizSuccess #FreeWorkshops

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🎬 Where Stage Meets Screen—Welcome to Limelight 8!

Founded by Chrissie Harvey, Limelight 8 is Newport News’ newest motion picture and performing arts studio.

📍445 Oriana Rd, Unit 14 | Newport Crossing Shopping Center

#Limelight8 #PerformingArtsStudio #DanceAndFilm

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🌟 Transform Your Life at the 2025 Career, Arts & Wellness Fair! 🎨💼🧘‍♀️

April 17, 2025, at Brittingham-Midtown Community Center.
🕙 High School Students: 10 AM – 12 PM
🕑 General Public: 2 PM – 5 PM

📍 570 McLawhorne, NN, VA
#CareerFair #ArtsAndWellness #TransformYourLife

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🍴 Food Network is coming to Newport News!

The Great Food Truck Race rolls in for two days of epic eats and live filming.
📍 April 7 | Port Warwick
📍 April 8 | Victory Landing Park
🕚 11 AM – 5 PM

#GreatFoodTruckRace #NewportNewsEats #FoodNetwork #FoodieEvent #TruckYeah

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Did you know thousands of eligible seniors are missing SNAP benefits? 🛒💙 Thrive Peninsula is here to help older adults access food assistance & ensure good nutrition as they age. Schedule an appointment today! 🌟🍽

#SeniorSupport #SNAPBenefits #HealthyAging #ThrivePeninsula

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Innovated Machine & Tool Co. Expands to Meet Growing Demand

Former Virginia Governor George Allen, Senator Danny Diggs, and Mayor Phillip Jones attended a groundbreaking ceremony on March 21.

#Innovation #ManufacturingExcellence #VirginiaBusiness #EconomicGrowth

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🚀 Ready to launch or grow your business?

Join us at the 2025 East End Business Expo on April 12th from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Brooks Crossing Innovation and Opportunity Center in NN!

🌟 Learn from workshops and connect. Register today.

#EastEndBusinessExpo #Entrepreneurship

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📢 The 2025 Lunch & Learn Series is back, bringing virtual sessions every 3rd Thursday of the month from 12 PM to 1 PM. 🌐 Join Zoom sessions featuring keynote speakers and engaging Q&A opportunities.

🔗 Scan the QR codes to register.
#LunchAndLearn #SmallBusinessSuccess

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Calling all Virginia Region II elementary and middle school science teachers! 🧪✨
Join Jefferson Lab's Teacher Night on April 3. Pre-register by April 2 for updates. 📚🔬
📍 CEBAF Center Auditorium, Newport News
⏰ 6:30-8:00 PM

#TeacherNight #STEMEducation #ScienceTeachers