Portsmouth Economic Development

Portsmouth Economic Development is thrilled to welcome Oak Street Health Primary Care Clinic to Westhaven Park! Portsmouth’s residents can easily access the primary care doctor’s office that specializes in senior citizens 65 and older and their CVS Pharmacy partner in one location. #welcometoportsmouth #Portsmouthiswinning

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our “Portsmouth Procurement Contracting Institute”! In partnership with the Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Portsmouth Economic Development is hosting an 8-week training program designed to teach Portsmouth based businesses how to bid on contracts. Registration is NOW OPEN! Use the QR Code or registration link to register. Don’t miss the opportunity to be a part of the inaugural cohort starting January 9, 2024. Registration closes December 17, 2024. https://lnkd.in/eD9MUz8e

We are truly excited to have Mercy Chefs here in Portsmouth serving the community and helping so many people in need.

Portsmouth Economic Development is ramping up for the FY2025 Quarter 3 EDA Business Investment Grant round in January. Prepare your business to apply for our grants by attending our Grant Information Session and Business Plan Preparation workshop this coming December! Scan the QR Code or register here https://lnkd.in/eKHpFHSW

Portsmouth Economic Development had the opportunity to attend Black Diamond Weekend in our very own city! We experienced an unforgettable kick off to the conference with Jennifer Lewis, amazing break out sessions and vendors set ups with local resource partners, fun filled events from the Silent Auction to the Black Diamond Affair Gala and closed out with the amazing Keynote Speaker, John Hope Bryant! This was an event to remember and are proud Black BRAND chose Portsmouth for the 2024 conference!

Congratulations to our most recent recipients of the EDA Business Investment Grants! We are excited to present awards to Chendwa Webb of Healed Wounds, Donna Moore of Louie-Rey’s Event Decor & More, Veronica James of Notary Smart Services LLC, Gaele Pinchinat of Gaming Express and Laniqua Taylor of For The People!

Time to head for New Orleans! Be sure to look for Brian Donahue and the Portsmouth Economic Development team at the International WorkBoat Show, an essential trade conference and exposition for exploring the future of the commercial marine industry. We hope to see you there! Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21wOzDH

The Portsmouth Economic Development team is looking forward to attending the upcoming International WorkBoat Show in New Orleans. It’s a great opportunity to explore emerging marine trends and technologies and network with other leaders in marine transportation and trade from around the world. Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21wOjwO

Come and meet us at the Portsmouth Economic Development booth at Black Diamond Weekend!