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SUMMARY:Scottsville Community Business Launch - Main Street Success
DESCRIPTION:Compete to win up to $10\,000!\nMarch 2\, 2022 – April 20\, 2022 | Applications due Jan 26 \nThe Town of Scottsville is using state and federal grant funds to support business growth in vacant spaces downtown. Weekly classes will be facilitated by the Central Virginia Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC) to help aspiring entrepreneurs build their business plan. Completed plans will serve as grant applications. \nCourse Fee: $150 for the 8 week program \nApply here \nParticipants will join us for the 8 week program featuring 7 workshops\, culminating in a pitch competition for the prize money. \nWeek 1: Main Street Success Might Require Secret Sauce \nWeek 2: Starting Your Business \nWeek 3: Marketing\, Sales\, and Your Brand \nWeek 4: Launching Your Product or Service and Pricing \nWeek 5: Business Model \nWeek 6: Cash Flow\, Record Keeping\, and Funding \nWeek 7: Pitch Prep \nWeek 8: Pitch Competition \nWeek 1:\nMain Street Success Might Require Secret Sauce\nWhy retail-tainment and coopetition gets it done\nWeek 1 of the 8 week Scottsville Community Business Launch \nPresented by Marc Willson \nMarc Willson is the Small Business Strategist working for the Virginia Small Business Development Center (VSBDC) Network and brings 45 years of business experience to bear in helping retail\, restaurant\, and tourism-related small businesses refine and promote their concepts to the public. In his role working with the VSBDC\, Marc conducts lectures from a suite of topic and meets personally with small businesses throughout Virginia as part of the award winning Small Town and Merchant Program\, providing confidential one-on-one counseling in partnership with the local SBDC office. He is known as an operation’s expert and has counseled countless businesses in best practices\, financials and cash flow\, marketing and customer service\, customer loyalty\, merchandising \, window dressing\, buying\, digital media\, ecommerce and  how to just treat customers with thought\, kindness and respect. In an attempt to keep small businesses relevant during this ever changing marketplace\, we focus on why their offering is unique\, who are their customers and how to reach to them. His clients’ revere his honesty\, delivered with the genteel manner of a southern gentleman. \nVirtual attendance available for entrepreneurs not participating in the cohort program: Register\nScottsville Community Business Launch FAQ’s:\nWhat kinds of businesses are you looking for? \nMost. The Town has zoning that affects where certain businesses can operate\, but that’s not hard to answer case by case. Market research and surveys show strong support for restaurants\, niche retail like clothing\, personal services\, and health and medical services. All kinds of creative ideas are welcome! \nI already do business in Scottsville. Is this for me? \nMaybe. The program’s main goal is to fill vacant buildings and create jobs. It would be great to expand your home-based business to a storefront and hire more staff. An existing business must expand their physical space\, or grow their services by hiring two or more full-time employees. \nHow quickly do I have to open my business? \nYour business must be open in town by September 30\, 2022. The sooner the better! Summertime tourism is a strong boost in Scottsville. \nWhat kind of data will be collected from my business? \nNot much different from your tax filings\, and the records will remain confidential. For three years\, the Town needs to report to the grant agency about the size of your building\, amount spent on equipment\, and amount of taxes paid.
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/scottsville-cbl/
LOCATION:Victory Hall\, 401 Valley St\, Scottsville\, VA\, 24590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business,Online event,Starting a Business
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SUMMARY:Scottsville CBL - Starting Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Week 2:\nStarting Your Business\nWeek 2 of the 8 week Scottsville Community Business Launch \nWe review the steps for a successful start\, the registrations and regulations\, and the components of sound business planning\, including financial projections. \nLearn tips and tricks to be successful as an entrepreneur \n  \nVirtual attendance available for entrepreneurs not participating in the cohort program: Register\nParticipants will join us for the 8 week program featuring 7 workshops\, culminating in a pitch competition for the prize money. \nWeek 1: Main Street Success Might Require Secret Sauce \nWeek 2: Starting Your Business \nWeek 3: Marketing\, Sales\, and Your Brand \nWeek 4: Launching Your Product or Service and Pricing \nWeek 5: Business Model \nWeek 6: Cash Flow\, Record Keeping\, and Funding \nWeek 7: Pitch Prep \nWeek 8: Pitch Competition \n\nScottsville Community Business Launch FAQ’s:\nWhat kinds of businesses are you looking for? \nMost. The Town has zoning that affects where certain businesses can operate\, but that’s not hard to answer case by case. Market research and surveys show strong support for restaurants\, niche retail like clothing\, personal services\, and health and medical services. All kinds of creative ideas are welcome! \nI already do business in Scottsville. Is this for me? \nMaybe. The program’s main goal is to fill vacant buildings and create jobs. It would be great to expand your home-based business to a storefront and hire more staff. An existing business must expand their physical space\, or grow their services by hiring two or more full-time employees. \nHow quickly do I have to open my business? \nYour business must be open in town by September 30\, 2022. The sooner the better! Summertime tourism is a strong boost in Scottsville. \nWhat kind of data will be collected from my business? \nNot much different from your tax filings\, and the records will remain confidential. For three years\, the Town needs to report to the grant agency about the size of your building\, amount spent on equipment\, and amount of taxes paid.
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/scottsville-community-business-launch/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business,Starting a Business
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SUMMARY:Scottsville CBL - Marketing\, Sales\, and Your Brand
DESCRIPTION:Week 3:\nMarketing\, Sales\, and Your Brand\nWeek 3 of the 8 week Scottsville Community Business Launch \nIn this interactive webinar\, we’ll help you better identify your ideal customers and build a successful business around solving their problems. Then we’ll consider the best ways to market your product or service to your specific customers\, including how to connect on social media. \n\n\n\nVirtual attendance available for entrepreneurs not participating in the cohort program: Register\nParticipants will join us for the 8 week program featuring 7 workshops\, culminating in a pitch competition for the prize money. \nWeek 1: Main Street Success Might Require Secret Sauce \nWeek 2: Starting Your Business \nWeek 3: Marketing\, Sales\, and Your Brand \nWeek 4: Launching Your Product or Service and Pricing \nWeek 5: Business Model \nWeek 6: Cash Flow\, Record Keeping\, and Funding \nWeek 7: Pitch Prep \nWeek 8: Pitch Competition \n  \nScottsville Community Business Launch FAQ’s:\nWhat kinds of businesses are you looking for? \nMost. The Town has zoning that affects where certain businesses can operate\, but that’s not hard to answer case by case. Market research and surveys show strong support for restaurants\, niche retail like clothing\, personal services\, and health and medical services. All kinds of creative ideas are welcome! \nI already do business in Scottsville. Is this for me? \nMaybe. The program’s main goal is to fill vacant buildings and create jobs. It would be great to expand your home-based business to a storefront and hire more staff. An existing business must expand their physical space\, or grow their services by hiring two or more full-time employees. \nHow quickly do I have to open my business? \nYour business must be open in town by September 30\, 2022. The sooner the better! Summertime tourism is a strong boost in Scottsville. \nWhat kind of data will be collected from my business? \nNot much different from your tax filings\, and the records will remain confidential. For three years\, the Town needs to report to the grant agency about the size of your building\, amount spent on equipment\, and amount of taxes paid.
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/scottsville-community-business-launch-wk3/
LOCATION:Victory Hall\, 401 Valley St\, Scottsville\, VA\, 24590\, United States
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business,Starting a Business
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SUMMARY:Ag Day 2022
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, March 22\, 2022 for a virtual workshop “Expected Market Trends for Farmers’ Markets\, Farm Stores\, and Local Food” presented by Rose Jeter\, Instructor\, Agricultural Technology Program at Virginia Tech. This virtual workshop is a part of our Ag Day 2022 Series.\nDuring this virtual workshop you’ll learn: \n– What is a market analysis and why do I need one? \n– How to find market size\, potential\, and trends \n– Overview of current trends in local and regional food systems \nWho should attend: Owners of Small Business who are Producers\, Growers\, Farmers Market Managers and Vendors\, Manufacturers\, Retailers in the Agriculture Industry \nDate: Tuesday\, March 22 \nTime: 2:00 – 3:00 PM \nSpeaker: Rose Jeter\, Instructor\, Agricultural Technology Program at Virginia Tech. \nPre-registration is required. \nA confirmation email with the Zoom login information will be sent after registration \nRegister\n\n \nJoin us for a virtual workshop on Tuesday\, March 22\, 2022 “Are you Market Ready? Tips and Best Practices for Producers to Sell to Consumers at Farmers Markets” presented by Dr. Theresa Nartea\, Associate Professor and Extension Specialist-Marketing & Agribusiness. This virtual workshop is a part of our Ag Day 2022 series.\nDr. Nartea will share fresh tips and practices that will excite your customers during the 2022 Farmers Market season. \nDuring this virtual workshop participants will: \n\nIncrease their knowledge of effective\, attractive and safe product display at a farmers market\nIncrease awareness of consumer preferences in purchasing direct to consumer\nIncrease confidence in creating a farmers market display that enhances product value to the end consumer\n\nWho should attend: Owners of Small Business who are Producers\, Growers who are exploring being a vendor at Farmers Market(s)\, and Current Farmers Market Vendors \nDate: Tuesday\, March 22 \nTime: 3:30 – 4:30 PM \nSpeaker: Dr. Theresa Nartea\, Associate Professor and Extension Specialist-Marketing & Agribusiness \nA confirmation email with the Zoom login information will be sent after registration \nRegister\n\n \nJoin us on Tuesday\, March 22\, 2022 as we celebrate Ag Day 2022 for a virtual workshop\, with guest presenter French Price\, Value Chain Coordinator with Virginia Cooperative Extension. French will share an explanation of the local food value chain and how transparency\, trust and relationship building can help your business capture greater profits in the local foods market.\nIf you are wanting to understand your business’ role in the food system\, consider attending: “Facilitating Value Chain Connections: Managing Near Term Demands for Long Term Gains” \nDuring this virtual workshop you’ll increase your: \n\nKnowledge of food value chains and community food systems\nAwareness of ways to add value to their products and services\nConfidence in differentiating their product through storytelling\n\nWho should attend: Owners of Small Business who are Producers\, Growers\, Farmers Market Managers and Vendors\, Manufacturers\, Retailers in the Agriculture Industry \nPresenter: French Price\, Value Chain Coordinator with Virginia Cooperative Extension \nDate: Tuesday\, March 22 \nTime: 5:00 – 6:00 PM \nPre-Registration is required and a Zoom link will be included in your confirmation communication. \nRegister
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/ag-day-2022-expected-market-trends-for-farmers-markets-farm-stores-and-local-food/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business,Online event
ORGANIZER;CN="Roanoke Regional SBDC":MAILTO:hello@roanokesmallbusiness.org
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SUMMARY:Blockchain Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:Join us to get an overview of the world of Blockchain\, updated for 2022.\n  \nThis session will cover:\n\nIntroduction to Blockchain\n\nBlockchain vs. bitcoin – how are they different?\n\n\nHow Blockchain can be used for Small Business\n\nAccepting cryptocurrency as a form of payment\nUse of smart contracts\nUsing blockchain to raise capital\n\n\nWhat are NFTs?\n\nHow and why should they be used for small businesses\n\n\nLooking towards the future of Blockchain Technologies\n\nMoving towards cryptocurrency as national currency\n\n\nIndustry Applications\nSafety and Privacy Concerns\n\n  \nInstructor:  \nCameron Nelson\, Chief Digital Advisor\, Central Virginia SBDC and Virginia SBDC\, has more than 18 years experience in technology\, and as a senior tech consultant in Silicon Valley helping Fortune 500 companies improve their digital marketing and eCommerce. At the same time he founded several tech companies\, including a SaaS website for tree preservation and a blockchain platform for nonprofits. Cameron is accomplished in language\, culture\, has an MBA and MA and believes new technology products have the ability to help shape our world for the better. \n  \n  \nREGISTER\n  \nHybrid Event: This event is being offered both in person at the CV SBDC office (300 Preston Ave) and online via Zoom. After registering\, please email events@cvsbdc.org if you would like to attend in person. In person seats are limited – reserve yours today!\nCohosted by Charlottesville Business and Innovation Council (CBIC) \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.
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/blockchain-bootcamp/
LOCATION:Central Virginia Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC)\, 300 Preston Ave\, Suite 201\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hybrid event - online/in person,Managing a Business,Technology
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SUMMARY:Scottsville CBL - Launching Your Product or Service and Pricing
DESCRIPTION:Week 4:\nLaunching Your Product or Service and Pricing\nWeek 4 of the 8 week Scottsville Community Business Launch \n \nIn this interactive webinar\, we explore the operational and logistical needs of launching your product or service\, including pricing strategies.\n \n\n\n\n\n  \nVirtual attendance available for entrepreneurs not participating in the cohort program: Register\nParticipants will join us for the 8 week program featuring 7 workshops\, culminating in a pitch competition for the prize money. \nWeek 1: Main Street Success Might Require Secret Sauce \nWeek 2: Starting Your Business \nWeek 3: Marketing\, Sales\, and Your Brand \nWeek 4: Launching Your Product or Service and Pricing \nWeek 5: Business Model \nWeek 6: Cash Flow\, Record Keeping\, and Funding \nWeek 7: Pitch Prep \nWeek 8: Pitch Competition \n\nScottsville Community Business Launch FAQ’s:\nWhat kinds of businesses are you looking for? \nMost. The Town has zoning that affects where certain businesses can operate\, but that’s not hard to answer case by case. Market research and surveys show strong support for restaurants\, niche retail like clothing\, personal services\, and health and medical services. All kinds of creative ideas are welcome! \nI already do business in Scottsville. Is this for me? \nMaybe. The program’s main goal is to fill vacant buildings and create jobs. It would be great to expand your home-based business to a storefront and hire more staff. An existing business must expand their physical space\, or grow their services by hiring two or more full-time employees. \nHow quickly do I have to open my business? \nYour business must be open in town by September 30\, 2022. The sooner the better! Summertime tourism is a strong boost in Scottsville. \nWhat kind of data will be collected from my business? \nNot much different from your tax filings\, and the records will remain confidential. For three years\, the Town needs to report to the grant agency about the size of your building\, amount spent on equipment\, and amount of taxes paid.
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/scottsville-community-business-launch-wk4/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business,Starting a Business
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SUMMARY:EL ABC de Licencias de Contratistas en VA
DESCRIPTION:EMPRENDE VIRGINIA: PROGRAMA EDUCATIVO PARA NEGOCIOS \nEste taller le proveera informacion sobre los diferentes tipos de licencias de contratistas en VA\, los requisitos y pasos a seguir. \nRegístrese: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MIyILiy3RseIMMsj1ivKVw
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/el-abc-de-licencias-de-contratistas-en-va/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business,Online event,Spanish language event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220330T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220330T190000
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SUMMARY:Scottsville CBL - Business Model
DESCRIPTION:Week 5:\nBusiness Model\nWeek 5 of the 8 week Scottsville Community Business Launch \n \nIn this interactive webinar\, discuss how to find a business planning tool that works for you. \n\n\n\n\n  \nVirtual attendance available for entrepreneurs not participating in the cohort program: Register\nParticipants will join us for the 8 week program featuring 7 workshops\, culminating in a pitch competition for the prize money. \nWeek 1: Main Street Success Might Require Secret Sauce \nWeek 2: Starting Your Business \nWeek 3: Marketing\, Sales\, and Your Brand \nWeek 4: Launching Your Product or Service and Pricing \nWeek 5: Business Model \nWeek 6: Cash Flow\, Record Keeping\, and Funding \nWeek 7: Pitch Prep \nWeek 8: Pitch Competition \n\nScottsville Community Business Launch FAQ’s:\nWhat kinds of businesses are you looking for? \nMost. The Town has zoning that affects where certain businesses can operate\, but that’s not hard to answer case by case. Market research and surveys show strong support for restaurants\, niche retail like clothing\, personal services\, and health and medical services. All kinds of creative ideas are welcome! \nI already do business in Scottsville. Is this for me? \nMaybe. The program’s main goal is to fill vacant buildings and create jobs. It would be great to expand your home-based business to a storefront and hire more staff. An existing business must expand their physical space\, or grow their services by hiring two or more full-time employees. \nHow quickly do I have to open my business? \nYour business must be open in town by September 30\, 2022. The sooner the better! Summertime tourism is a strong boost in Scottsville. \nWhat kind of data will be collected from my business? \nNot much different from your tax filings\, and the records will remain confidential. For three years\, the Town needs to report to the grant agency about the size of your building\, amount spent on equipment\, and amount of taxes paid.
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/scottsville-community-business-launch-wk5/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business,Starting a Business
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