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SUMMARY:Government Contracting: Capability Statements
DESCRIPTION:Capability Statements are a critical tool for competing in and remaining successful at the very competitive government contracting marketplace.\nThe Federal Government buys over $600 billion per year on goods and services\, 5% of that spend is allocated for Small Business. This is a huge opportunity for firms\, who qualify\, to grow their business and become part of the challenging world of Government Contracting through set-aside opportunities. In order to get noticed by small business offices\, you must first create a winning capability statement. This is the most importing marketing piece you will create for your business. A properly formatted capability statement will help you get noticed and differentiate you from your competition.  In this presentation you will learn: \n\n\nProper formatting of the statement\nInformation to include and not include\nDifferentiators\, Core competencies and past performance content\nYou will be provided an editable template to use for your own capability statement\nHow to use the statement\n\nREGISTER\n  \nOnce registered\, you will receive a confirmation email from centeric@clients.virginiasbdc.org\, our automated system. This email will contain the ZOOM LINK to join the workshop.  If you cannot find the email\, please check your spam folder. \nHYBRID EVENT: In-person attendance available at the CV SBDC office (300 Preston Ave\, free on-site parking) or online via Zoom \n\n\nJoin Lisa Wood\, Director of the Virginia Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)\, for this informative presentation – a “must” for those who are considering the Federal Government contracting market.  \nPrior becoming Virginia’s PTAC Director\, Lisa served as the Statewide Director with the Connecticut and Ohio PTAC programs and was also Director for the Northwest Commission PTAC in Pennsylvania. Before joining the PTAC community\, Lisa was a Procurement Specialist for Bechtel Plant Machinery\, Inc. in the Greater Pittsburgh Area. In this role\, Wood performed contract administration and negotiation duties. She also recommended bidders\, handled issue inquiries\, negotiated bids\, performed cost and price analysis\, and prepared comprehensive letters to justify recommended contract actions.  Ms. Wood holds an MBA from the University of New Haven and a BSBA through Robert Morris University of Pittsburgh where she is also pursuing her PhD in Instructional Management and Leadership.
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/government-contracting-capability-statements/
LOCATION:Central Virginia Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC)\, 300 Preston Ave\, Suite 201\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contracting,Hybrid event - online/in person
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SUMMARY:Crowdfunding for Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Is crowdfunding right for your small business?\nWith the growing popularity of crowdfunding for early-stage startups\, it is important to stay on top of what works\, what doesn’t work\, and how to best set yourself up for success. Learn about the mechanics and strategy for success as well as hearing from a founder who is currently engaged in an equity crowdfunding campaign. \nTopics covered include: \n\nMechanics of using crowdfunding\nCrowdfunding for technology companies\nCrowdfunding for lifestyle companies\nQ&A\n\nHYBRID event: offered in person at 300 Preston Ave\, second floor training room (free parking on-site) or online via Zoom \nJoin us for in-person networking at 9:30am. The presentation will start at 10:00am for both in-person and virtual attendees. \nRegister\nSpeakers: \nJustin Ritter\, Ritter Law PLLC\, CBIC Chairman of the Board \nBrian Viele\, Founder and CEO\, allocortech inc. \n  \nCohosted by Charlottesville Business Innovation Council (CBIC)
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/crowdfunding-for-small-business/
LOCATION:Central Virginia Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC)\, 300 Preston Ave\, Suite 201\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Funding,Hybrid event - online/in person,Networking
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