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The Small Business Development Center of Hampton Roads, Inc. is the service provider of first choice for the region’s small business community. By offering free, confidential one-on-one business counseling, low-cost training, research through SBDCNet and referrals to top-flight service providers, we assist in maintaining and growing this vitally important segment of the region’s economy.

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OpSail 2012 Virginia™

GET YOUR BUSINESS READY FOR OpSail 2012!

On the horizon lies a historic American milestone, an extraordinary occasion for the United States of America and the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Bicentennial of the War of 1812, the writing of the Star Spangled Banner, planned together with the spectacle of OpSail 2012. OpSail 2012 Virginia is collaboration between Operation Sail Inc. (OpSail) national, the United States Navy, Norfolk Festevents,and hundreds of national, state and local organizations.

From June 1 -12, 2012, the Port of Virginia will once again host an impressive fleet of tall ships, navy and military war ships representing the world. OpSail 2012 Virginia is planned to illuminate the community withspectacle and festivity, and will place our Commonwealth front and center on the world stage.

This is truly a regional event, with exciting activities taking place in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Portsmouth, Hampton, Yorktown, Onancock, Chesapeake, Cape Charles, Tangier Island, and Newport News. OpSail 2012Virginia is a $65 million production, projected to have an attendance of 1.5 million people during the 12 days. In addition, 4000 U.S. and foreign officers, cadets, crew and diplomats will be in town. This added consumer traffic presents a tremendous opportunity for the local business community.

Get your business ready for OpSail and take advantage of the Increased traffic.

Below are links to the OpSail 2012 Virginia Vendor Letter and Application,  Food and Retail vendor’s application, events fees.  The vendor Letter application is for those interested in being involved throughout DOWNTOWN NORFOLK ONLY, and no other location.

• Vendor Letter: Opsail 2012 Virginia Vendor Application

• Food Vendor Application: 2012foodapp

• Retail Vendor Application: 2012retailapp

• Events Fees :2012 Event Fees

For logo and or name use of OpSail 2012 Virginia, please send an email request to: opsail2012virginia@festevents.org.

For more information on OpSail 2012 Virginia, please visit: www.opsail2012virginia.com


 

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