The Global Shapers Community is globally recognized. The Norfolk Hub drives creative change right here at home in Hampton Roads.

 

Our Mission: To activate 757 millennials to drive creative change locally and share ideas globally

We are RECRUITING! Applications are due by November 5th, 2018. Application instructions are available on our "Become a Shaper" page. If you want to nominate an outstanding young professional from 20-29 who resides in Hampton Roads, email us at norfolk@globalshapers.org

"Global Shapers Norfolk is a hub of the World Economic Forum's Global Shapers Community developed and led by distinguished, diverse young men and women under 30, driven by a shared responsibility to make a difference in their community. We are apolitical, not-for-profit, and committed to creating a better world by activating Millennials in Hampton Roads."

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Shaper of the Month: Nisha Witt
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Global Shapers Norfolk is lucky and honored to have Nisha Witt as a member, so we felt she deserved some spotlight. Read more about this amazing Shaper!

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Congratulations to our outgoing curator @aazia_ ! She and her co-founder, Marla Schuchman (@ooomarla), founded a co-working space for parents striving to start up their business. There is nothing like this in our area. Kudos and congratulations on launching an amazing and impactful idea. Please go to Apple Podcast and search “Hearsay with Cathy Lewis”. Great job, ladies! #makinganimpact #entrepreneurship #hamptonroads #workingmoms #workingdads
Ruff year? Holiday schedule have you on a short leash? Tired of seeing your boss on collar ID?⠀ ⠀ Well overplanning the holidays has gone to the dogs. So stop being so mellon collie, put your life on pawse, make your desires for simplicity a little less far-fetched, and join us for the 2nd Annual Network and Chill, the chillest holiday networking event in the 757. ⠀ ⠀ This year's event is being held in partnership with the @NorfolkSPCA (if it wasn't obvious yet). Donations* will be accepted on their behalf. BONUS: Every donation is an entry to win prizes**! Come, have a beer at @coelacanthbrewing , and make a pawsitive impact!⠀ ⠀ *= Please see comments thread for a list of suggested donations.⠀ ⠀ **= Both monetary and tangible donations will be accepted. $10 or $10 value equals one drawing entry. For tangible items, please bring receipt(s) for credit.⠀ ⠀ #GlobalShapersNorfolk #NetworkAndChill #HamptonRoads #Network #NorfolkSPCA #PositiveImpact #Norfolk #VirginiaBeach #Chesapeake #Portsmouth #Hampton #NewportNews #Suffolk #SevenCities
Norfolk Shapers hard at work ramping up for some very exciting projects coming soon. Thanks to @_thericeisright for supplying the meetup spot. #globalshaperscommunity #businessmeeting #projects #floatinghouse #moversandshapers #politalks #networkandchill #millenialsonthemove
So you want to join a youth lead, locally based, globally minded, results driven organization, but you need more information? JOIN US on TONIGHT, Thursday October 25 from 5:30 - 7:30 at Torch Bistro in Norfolk for a chance to meet our members and ask your questions while we wage an EPIC BATTLE of Corn Hole! Winners get bragging rights! #globalshaperscommunity #globalshapers #recruitment #norfolk #virginiabeach #chesapeake #suffolk #portsmouth #newportnews #hampton #cornhole #millenials #genz #youngleaders
Our Shaper, Willie Parks (@mr_parkssss ), did an amazing job last night; along with the other panelists. DID YOU KNOW: 7 out of the top 10 worst flood events has happened within the last 20 years. On top of contributing to the amazing local businesses and organizations to help make Norfolk more resilient, Global Shapers Norfolk is excited to add the amphibious house to the works. Thanks and congratulations to @ypthrive for such an engaging and informative impact talk! #sealevelrise #norfolk #resilience #floatinghouse #floodingadaptation