[STRICTLY LIMITED TO 25 BUSINESS LEADERS]

25 Seats. One Table. Direct Access to the

High-Level Resources Your Business Needs

Most business owners wait To Find Out What Happened. We make them happen. I’ve secured Councilman Long for a private briefing with 25 local operators. Get the answers you need to scale, remove the friction, and get back to business.

Most business owners wait To Find Out What Happened. We make It happen. I’ve secured Councilman Long for a private briefing with 25 local operators. Get the answers you need to scale, remove the friction, and get back to business.

Thursday May 7th, 2026 From 6:00-7:30pm During Small Business Week

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Only 25 seats. Once the clock hits zero or the seats are gone, the door is closed.

Meet The People Dedicated To Helping

Newport News Businesses Grow

We’re doing this because we believe in Newport News.

We believe in its businesses.

We believe in its leadership.

And we believe in what’s possible when the right people are in the same room.

Too often, the conversations between those building in our city and those shaping its future don’t happen in the same space. This is that space. We created the room.

You bring your insight, your needs, your experiences, and yes, even what’s working well.

Together, we create a dialogue that moves our city forward.

The Councilman is ready to listen.

City Leaders are interested in hearing from you.

Now it’s our turn to show up.

No fluff, just a real opportunity to be heard and to help shape what’s next for Newport News.

We’re doing this because we believe in Newport News.

We believe in its businesses.

We believe in its leadership.

And we believe in what’s possible when the right people are in the same room.

Too often, the conversations between those building in our city and those shaping its future don’t happen in the same space.

This is that space.

We created the room.

You bring your insight, your needs, your experiences, and yes, even what’s not working so well.

Together, we create a dialogue that moves our city forward.

The Councilman is ready to listen.

City Leaders are interested in hearing from you.

Now it’s our turn to show up.

No fluff, just a real opportunity to be heard and to help shape what’s next for Newport News businesses.

Asha JW Hardnett

The Purpose Doula

Purpose is the fuel for profit.

I fix broken workplace cultures and boring events. If your team is disconnected or your mission is lost, I’m the person you call to bring it back to life.

A. Fitzgerald Hardnett

Strategic Growth & Lead Acquisition

If you need more of the RIGHT people to know about you, your business or programs. I make sure you're never the best kept secret again!

Trusted by Local Leaders & National Organizations

Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly happens at this meeting?

It’s a private, 90-minute session. You’ll get direct time to tell Councilman Long what’s working, what’s not, and what you need from the city to grow

Will my concerns actually be heard?

Yes. The "Bottom Line" you share in your registration goes directly into the briefing for this meeting. We aren't here to waste time.

What if the 25 seats are already full?

I’ll be calling you personally within 48 hours to verify your registration. If I can't reach you or you can't make it, I’ll give the seat to the next person on the waitlist. We only have 25 seats, and I want to make sure every single one is filled with a business owner who is ready to talk.

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