The Slover

10/12/2026

Opening a new storefront can be challenging, but so can day-to-day management of operations that will keep your business successful in the long run. 💼💫

Join our upcoming Business Bites workshop led by Jerome Olds, a dynamic and dedicated operations manager, where you will learn essential fundamentals of daily business management and operations to support your newly opened storefront! Set yourself up for success with these essential basics in storefront business management. ✨

📅Wed. Nov 4, 2026
⏰6-7 p.m.
📍Downtown Branch at Slover

10/09/2026

Business Underground was a huge success! We had an amazing time building community between local business leaders at our biggest networking event of the year! We are so thankful to all who attended for helping to make this such a successful, fun, and fruitful meeting of entrepreneurial minds 🧠💼✨

Stay tuned for our next Business Center Event Workshop featuring Real Estate Agent Ciera Lloyd! She is passionate about teaching Real Estate practices and inspiring women in this male-dominated industry. You don’t want to miss this special Women’s Small Business Month installment of Business Bites!✨

💼 Business Bites with Realtor Ciera Lloyd
📅 Wed. Oct. 14, 2026
⏰ 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
📍Downtown Branch at Slover

10/07/2026

Calling all ghouls and goblins!🎃👻

This year for Halloween, we’re hosting a Trick or Treat Carnival with all the spooktacular delights you could wish for! Win fun prizes in Boo! Bingo, take creepy crawly photos with our Halloween Green Screen, wear your Halloween best to enter our costume contest
and, of course, there will be lots of candy! 🍭🍫

📅Sat. Oct 31, 2026
⏰11 a.m. - 3p.m.
📍Downtown Branch at Slover

10/06/2026

Brrr! It’s getting chilly outside! ❄️Our upcoming Intro to Quilting course is the perfect, beginner friendly opportunity to learn how to make your warm, cozy own quilt from scratch!🪡🧵

Receive hands-on guidance and familiarity with essential quilting tools. No previous experience is required, just a willingness to learn and gain confidence in quilting fundamentals!⭐

📅Sat. Nov. 4, 2026
⏰3 - 4 p.m.
📍Maker Studio at Slover

10/01/2026

We’re kicking off autumn with more fun and exciting programs for the whole family at The Downtown Branch! 🍂✨

Practice French at Story Time, dive into macabre historical art, learn to play Dungeons and Dragons and so much more! 🐉

Check out our Downtown Branch at Slover Program Calendar 📅 to register for some of these awesome events:🔗norfolk.gov/DTBranchCalendar

09/30/2026

We are so happy to have hosted opera singer and curator Davóne Tines’ discussion on the creative process and beautiful performance of Philip Glass’ “Lincoln” this past weekend in collaboration with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra Virginia Symphony Orchestra! 🎶

In addition to Norfolk’s own Teens with a Purpose Teens With A Purpose performing their own original works in relation to “Lincoln,” this was an inspiring and unifying experience on the importance and power of the arts. 🎭

Missed the event but want to keep up with what we have planned? 👀

Check out our Downtown Branch at Slover Program Calendar 📅 to register for some of these awesome events:🔗norfolk.gov/DTBranchCalendar

09/30/2026

09/28/2026

Do you really need another reason to attend Norfolk’s biggest networking event of the year? 🎉

This is the premier gathering for business professionals seeking to expand their network and connect with local industry leaders. You don’t want to miss this amazing opportunity to strengthen your business network in The Slover’s newest event venue, 235 Commons. Enjoy the glamour of this speakeasy-inspired setting while mingling with Norfolk’s top business owners. 💼✨

Appetizers & cash bar will be provided by Pride Home Exteriors. Check out details on how to register below!

📅Thurs. Oct 1, 2026
⏰ 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
📍235 East Plume Street
🔗 Register: norfolk.gov/bcevents

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09/25/2026

Our Pumpkin Pillows crafting workshop was the perfect activity to start the fall season 🍂

Anne and Alex of the Maker Studio guided participants in making their own cute, cozy pillows! A wonderful autumnal touch for any space 🎃🍁

Thank you to everyone who came out and made this such a fun workshop!

Join us for our next Creative Studios Program, Introduction to Quilting!

📅Wed. Nov. 4, 2026
⏰3 p.m.
📍Maker Studio at The Slover, 235 East Plume Street
🔗Register here: norfolk.gov/csEvents

09/21/2026

Fall is here! 🍂 Time to lock in on those business goals. 👀🔒

From building new skills to building new connections, the Hendrix Business Center has some awesome opportunities coming your way. Mark your calendar, make your plans & meet us at The Slover. ✨

🧱 Building Blocks w/ FLIPP Inc.
📅 Wed. Sept. 23, 2026
⏰ 6 p.m. – 7p.m.

🤝 Business Underground w/ Pride Home Exteriors
📅 Thurs. Oct. 1, 2026
⏰ 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

💼 Business Bites w/ Realtor Ciera Lloyd
📅 Wed. Oct. 14, 2026
⏰ 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.

📍235 E. Plume St.

🔗Register here: norfolk.gov/bcEvents

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