Bloom Market Launches Small Business Incubator | Virginia Beach News

Virginia Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 30, 2026 · 1m

Portsmouth’s Bloom Market is launching a bold new incubator program, transforming its space into four subsidized retail spots for small business owners—giving entrepreneurs direct customer access and growth opportunities. Partnering with Main Street Initiative and the Small Business Development Center, this shift moves away from traditional vendor sales to full-time, coached ownership. Delisea Nicholson of Impressive Juice Bar calls it a game-changer, seeing firsthand how direct customer interaction can fuel explosive growth. Selected businesses aim to establish roots and transition into…