BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Central Virginia Small Business Development Center - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://cvsbdc.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Central Virginia Small Business Development Center
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20230312T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20231105T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20240310T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20241103T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T150000
DTSTAMP:20260506T223436
CREATED:20240925T121229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T121229Z
UID:16091-1727791200-1727794800@cvsbdc.org
SUMMARY:Get Started
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to start a new a business or side business? Join us for “Get Started\,” an online workshop designed to guide aspiring entrepreneurs through the essentials of starting a new business. Whether you’re completely new to the business world or looking to refine your business strategy\, this event is perfect for you. \nSpeaker(s): Nihal Vasty Small Business Advisor \nHave your questions ready and grab a pen to jot down any notes or feedback! \nREGISTER
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/get-started/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Starting a Business
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T130000
DTSTAMP:20260506T223436
CREATED:20240827T204633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T143750Z
UID:15774-1727866800-1727874000@cvsbdc.org
SUMMARY:BET Session 1: Starting Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Start-up Assistance\nAre you thinking about starting a small business?\nHave you already started and realize you may have missed a few things?\nThis workshop is for you!\nWe’ll cover the essential steps to launch your business successfully\, including registrations\, regulations\, and the key elements of effective business planning—such as financial projections. The workshop will be held online via Zoom\, and you’ll receive a link to join a day or two before the event. \nAfter the workshop\, you can schedule follow-up appointments with business advisors from SBDC\, SCORE\, or CIC. These sessions will help you refine your business concept\, develop a business profile\, and create or improve your business plan\, including financial projections. \nVIRTUAL event via Zoom \nFee: $ 15.00 \nREGISTER 
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/bet-session-1-starting-your-business/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Starting a Business
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cvsbdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/BET-1-Starting-Your-Business.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Central Virginia Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC)":MAILTO:events@cvsbdc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T193000
DTSTAMP:20260506T223436
CREATED:20240925T155938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T155939Z
UID:16095-1727978400-1727983800@cvsbdc.org
SUMMARY:StartUp Toolbox: Find Funding
DESCRIPTION:Need to understand the basics about finding funding\, types of lending\, and finding financing a small business? In this Start Up Toolbox\, we cover what to expect from the bank and what the bank will expect of you. We also discuss some of the most common ways to find funding while demystifying and defining some of the types of financing that is available to a startups – so you can make the right choice for your new business and set goals for the future. This class is taught live and on-line. \nSpeaker(s): Jordan Reeves \nCo-Sponsor(s): \nPlan to join on-line at the zoom link provided. We DO NOT provide a follow up recording or materials to those who do not attend the session live. \nREGISTER
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/startup-toolbox-find-funding-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Starting a Business
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T193000
DTSTAMP:20260506T223436
CREATED:20240925T160445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T160445Z
UID:16097-1728410400-1728415800@cvsbdc.org
SUMMARY:StartUp Toolbox: Hiring Your First Employee
DESCRIPTION:Got questions about hiring at your new business such as: How and when should I hire an employee? What’s the difference between and employee and a “contractor”? Which is right for your business? This class in our Start-up Toolbox series will cover the basics and give you the tools you need to get the help you need at your small business . \n\n\nSpeaker(s): Tori Gilmartin\, Director of Talent & Workforce Development\, Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance \nREGISTER
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/startup-toolbox-hiring-your-first-employee-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Starting a Business
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T130000
DTSTAMP:20260506T223436
CREATED:20240828T185743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T171505Z
UID:15787-1729681200-1729688400@cvsbdc.org
SUMMARY:BET Session 4: Pricing\, Costs and Launch Preparation
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Start-up Assistance\n\nBET Session 4: Pricing\, Costs\, & Launch Preparation \nGain clarity upfront on your business costs\, how to set prices\, and how to project profitability—all while considering the value proposition of your product or service.\nKey questions to consider: \n\nAre your costs and profit margins aligned with industry norms?\nIs your pricing strategy designed to attract and retain customers?\nWill your business generate enough income to support you and your family?\n\nIn this workshop\, we’ll discuss effective cost of goods sold management and provide tools to help you prepare for the launch of a new product or service. \nVIRTUAL event Online via Zoom \n\nFee: $ 15.00 \n\nREGISTER
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/bet-session-4-pricing-costs-and-launch-preparation/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business,Starting a Business
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cvsbdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/BET-4_-Pricing-Costs-and-Launch-Preparation.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Central Virginia Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC)":MAILTO:events@cvsbdc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T100000
DTSTAMP:20260506T223436
CREATED:20241013T215609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241013T215741Z
UID:16164-1730192400-1730196000@cvsbdc.org
SUMMARY:2024 Building the Foundation for Your New Business
DESCRIPTION:Some of the most popular reasons to start a business include-having a unique business idea\, designing a career that has the flexibility to grow with you\, working toward financial independence\, and investing in yourself. Prepare to start a successful business: \n\nEvaluate your entrepreneurial abilities\nMarketing strategies\nFinancial resources\nLegal form of organization\nTips to prepare & present your business plan\nCybersecurity Tips\n\nNot every small business is positioned for success\, so you may be in for a real challenge when you decide to take the plunge\, ditch your day job\, and become a business owner. The stage is often set in the beginning\, so make sure you start with a strong foundation. \nSpeaker(s): Presented and taught by Lin Hite\, Longwood SBDC Regional Director \nCo-Sponsor(s): Longwood SBDC\, George Mason University\, Virginia Small Business Development Center\, U.S. Small Business Administration\, SVHEC\, GoVA \nREGISTER
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/2024-building-the-foundation-for-your-new-business/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Starting a Business
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR