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Small Business Digital Ready $10,000 Business Grant Webinar

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In partnership with LISC, Verizon Small Business Digital Ready has committed $1M in small business grants for 2023. By joining Verizon Small Business Digital Ready, small business owners will get access to free courses, live coaching sessions led by industry experts, and insightful resources. There is also the opportunity to apply for an exclusive pool of $10,000 small business grants.

To unlock the application for the current round of grant funding, register on Verizon Small Business Digital Ready, complete any combination of two courses, coaching events, and community events, and apply by May 12, 2023.

During this webinar, we shared information about the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready online platform and the latest $10,000 business grant opportunity!

LEADForward Community Partnership Chat: Northern Virginia Science Center

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Northern Virginia Science Center is a leading organization for individuals of all ages looking to engage in hand-on science designed to spark the natural curiosity in all of us. They serve over 70,000 individuals annually both at their Children’s Science Center Lab, and during their STEM festivals taking place across the state. Going forward, Northern Virginia Science Center is opening a new location soon in the Dulles Technology Corridor that will serve thousands of individuals both in Northern Virginia and across the country at this brand new, state of the art location. To learn more, watch the video!

Verizon & Mission Tomorrow

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Verizon was a proud sponsor for the Richmond Chamber of Commerce’s signature event, Mission Tomorrow. Over the span of two days, 12,000 of the region’s eighth graders explored a wide variety of potential career pathways in high-demand industries through a series of interactive activities and discussions with over 150 area businesses.

At Verizon’s exhibitor booth, students witnessed the strength of Verizon’s 5G connection while playing their favorite games on the Xbox game console. They learned about the 5G network and different types of modems used for connectivity. The students were also immersed in virtual reality through Oculus headsets and experienced the virtual museum Smithsonian exhibit.

Get a glimpse of the incredible event and Verizon’s participation below!

Verizon’s Matt Ogburn tries out the Oculus headset with attendees!
Verizon was proud to showcase the strength of its 5G connectivity through the Oculus headset!

LEADForward Community Partnership: STARBASE Victory

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Join Verizon’s Matt Ogburn as he chats with Bill Hayden–also known as “T Ball”–Executive Director of STARBASE Victory. STARBASE is a non-profit offering every fourth, fifth, and sixth grader in Portsmouth the opportunity to engage in STEM opportunities. The two discussed the importance of fostering a love of STEM from a young age to equip future leaders with crucial technological skills.

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LEADForward Community Partnership Chat: STEP Richmond

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Verizon’s Matt Ogburn chats with STEP (Strategies To Elevate People) Richmond’s Tim Cole and Richmond Redevelopment & Housing Authority’s Ralph Stuckey to discuss how STEP and RRHA are leveraging technology to serve as a bridge to connect underserved populations to Richmond’s community resources–fostering their success. Click the video to learn more!

5G Connecting Communities Series: Women Leading the Way in Tech

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On Tuesday, May 17, 2022, the women of Verizon’s SGA East Region as kicked off the 5G Connecting Communities Series through conversations with women who are leading the way in tech. Leaders from New York, Washington D.C., and Virginia discussed economic development, STEM education, and digital divide investments happening up and down the coast. The event spotlighted how 5G drives local communities, including the nonprofit partners, businesses, and government leaders from across the region who are leveraging technology to advance their work.

Speakers included:

Candice Austin, Director, State Government & Local Affairs, Verizon; Jessica Chait, Manager, State & Local Government Affairs, Verizon; Danielle Craddock, Founder/Director, Girls Inspired and Ready to Lead, Inc.; Kathleen Grillo, SVP, Public Policy & Government Affairs, Verizon; Kassandra Perez-Desir, Regional Director, Government Affairs & Public Policy, Verizon; Kelly Schulz, Former Secretary of the Maryland Department of Commerce & Department of Labor; and Michelle Watson, Tech Program Supervisor, Queens Chamber of Commerce.

Community Partner Chat: United Way of Southwest Virginia

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One of the most rewarding aspects of our community engagement work is the opportunity to partner with many non-profit organizations and support innovative programs that help advance the diverse communities we serve.  In May 2020, we launched our Verizon Community Partnerships Initiative to celebrate community organizations supported by Verizon and highlight their important work. 

Today, we feature Travis Staton, President and CEO, United Way of Southwest Virginia.

Below we share a conversation with Travis about United Way of Southwest Virginia’s work in uplifting Southwest VA residents.

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Our mission is to engage with citizens and community stakeholders in USA to provide information on how technology can work to have a dramatic impact on the way we work and live in our communities.

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