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SUMMARY:Intellectual Property Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION:Unfamiliar with patents\, trademarks\, copyrights\, and trade secrets? Learn about intellectual property (IP) basics and potential ways to protect your innovations as you transition from idea to product. The session will cover: \n\nWhat is the USPTO?\nAn overview of intellectual property types: patents\, trademarks\, copyrights\, and trade secrets\nWhy innovators and entrepreneurs should consider protecting their IP\nHow to get started in protecting your intellectual property.\n\n\nREGISTER\n  \n\n\nSpeaker: Ramon Mercado\, USPTO \nWebinar presented in collaboration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. \nA confirmation email with the Zoom login information will be sent after registration – a day before before the event – please be on the lookout for it. \n\nSpeaker(s): \nCo-Sponsor(s): \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/intellectual-property-fundamentals/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business,Online event
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SUMMARY:BET 1: Planning and Operating for Success
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a “living” business plan that supports your operations\, works well for you\, and that you can share with others?\nHave you looked at all 20 components of your business model to avoid blind spots?\n\nIn this interactive session\, you will learn several business planning models so you can choose the right tool(s) for you. You will also learn about the quadrants of risk and how to effectively share your business concept for the purposes of planning\, managing\, or pitching your business. \nHYBRID event: In person at the PVCC Eugene Guiseppe Center (222 S Main St\, Stanardsville) or online via Zoom \nRegister\nThere is a $15 administrative fee to attend this workshop. Scholarships available – contact events@cvsbdc.org for more information \n  \nAll programs of the Virginia SBDC are open to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/stanardsville-business-launch-bet-1-planning-for-success/
LOCATION:PVCC Eugene Guiseppe Center\, 222 South Main St\, Stanardsville\, VA\, 22973\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hybrid event - online/in person,Managing a Business,Starting a Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T130000
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SUMMARY:Blue Print Business Plan Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This four-hour workshop covers the development of the business plan and financial forecasting of the business plan. Please be prepared to begin working on your business plan during the class. We will start by opening a Microsoft Word or Google Doc for you to add information to as we proceed through the workshop. By the end of the workshop you will have completed a rough draft of a portion of the business plan and have clear direction which areas you need to conduct research and add additional information to in order to complete. \nTakeaways: \n\nResearch tools\nBusiness plan components\nBusiness concept\nFinancial plan\nSupporting documents\n\n\nSpeaker(s): Angela Kelley\, UMW SBDC consultant Angela Kelley joined the Small Business Development Center in 2017 as an Early Venture Business Consultant. She created the First Steps to Starting a Business online learning module and works diligently with new businesses to form new business entities\, project monthly cash flows\, and register to sell to state and federal government agencies. Angela has a bachelor’s degree in business management with a focus in marketing from the University of Mary Washington and a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Mary Washington. Prior to working with the SBDC\, Angela started and currently owns and operates a local landscaping company since 2001. \nIf you need further assistance or have a question\, please contact us at (540) 654-1383. \nFee: $ 35.00 \nRegister
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/blue-print-business-plan-workshop-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business,Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240207T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240207T120000
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SUMMARY:Payment Processing
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Financing\n\nThis one-hour webinar is designed for small business owners to learn more about credit card optimization\, including reducing fees on credit cards and gifts cards. \nLearning Outcomes: \n\nChoosing a Processor – What to look for when picking a company to process credit cards.\nVisa/MC Interchange – Find out how the processors get charged and how it affects you.\nGift Card Programs – Will setting up a gift card program for your business help? If so\, learn how to set one up.\nCash Discounting – Find out how to pass the fees to the cardholder in a way that doesn’t break Visa/MC compliance.\n\nBy registering for this seminar\, you grant UMW SBDC permission to share your contact information with the speaker. \n\n\nREGISTER\n  \n\nSpeaker(s): Ed Hopper is the CEO of Altor Processing Systems\, founded in 1999. In January 2018\, he led his company in a new direction. They launched Altor/50 and now donate half of their net profits to over 20 charities. Ed says “We can usually help merchants save money and help charities at the same time. It’s a Win/Win!” Ed spends his free time in the summer as a Supervisor for Virginia Beach Lifesaving Service and is a previous member of the Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad. He sits on the board for both the Virginia Beach Minority Business Council and the Virginia Beach Surf and Rescue Museum. Ed and the company focus on serving SWaM and Veteran owned businesses. They currently teach this course for the City of VA Beach SWaM office as well as the VBOC (Veteran’s Business Outreach Center) in Norfolk which services Virginia and West Virginia. \nCo-Sponsor(s): \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/payment-processing-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Cybersecurity,Managing a Business,Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240207T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240207T180000
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SUMMARY:Piedmont Pitch Launch
DESCRIPTION:Week 1: Launch Program\nJoin the teams from CV SBDC\, Charlottesville\, and Albemarle to learn more about the program and opportunities available for participants. \nHYBRID event In person for cohort participants at 300 Preston Ave\, 2nd floor training room\, Charlottesville or online via Zoom \nRegister\nAbout Piedmont Pitch\nThe City of Charlottesville Office of Economic Development and Albemarle County Economic Development have joined forces to offer educational programming leading to a pitch competition for local small businesses. Entrepreneurs and small business owners in Charlottesville and Albemarle can apply to participate in the 10 week program including 8 training programs (Business Essentials Training) offered by Central Virginia SBDC and work with a business advisor to hone their pitch and develop a solid business plan. Graduates of Piedmont Pitch have the opportunity to pitch for $15\,000 in prize money! \nApply for Piedmont Pitch \n  \nHow to Participate in Piedmont Pitch\nWho is eligible to participate? \n\nExisting small businesses or new start-ups opening in Charlottesville and Albemarle. To be eligible to receive prize money\, participants must have an active business license in the City of Charlottesville or Albemarle County by May 1\, 2024.\n\nHow to apply \n\nThe Piedmont Pitch application can be found here\n\nHow much prize money is available? \n\nGraduates of the Piedmont Pitch program have the opportunity to pitch for $15\,000 in prizes.\n\nQuestions about Piedmont Pitch can be sent to events@cvsbdc.org or 434-295-8198
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/piedmont-pitch-launch-2/
LOCATION:Central Virginia Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC)\, 300 Preston Ave\, Suite 201\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Access to Capital,Hybrid event - online/in person,Managing a Business,Starting a Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T133000
DTSTAMP:20260522T140415
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T202918Z
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SUMMARY:Fluvanna: Business Plan 101
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a “living” business plan that supports your operations\, works well for you\, and that you can share with others?\nHave you looked at all 20 components of your business model to avoid blind spots?\nIn this interactive session\, you will learn several business planning models so you can choose the right tool(s) for you. You will also learn about the quadrants of risk and how to effectively share your business concept for the purposes of planning\, managing\, or pitching your business. \nJoin us for lunch at networking at 11:30am.\nProgram will begin promptly at 12:00pm. \nIn person: Ashlawn Clubhouse at Lake Monticello (41 Ashlawn Blvd\, Palmyra) \nRegister\nPresented by the Central VA SBDC\, Fluvanna Economic Development Office\, Fluvanna Chamber of Commerce\, and Fluvanna Women in Business \n     
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/fluvanna-business-plan-101/
LOCATION:Ashlawn Clubhouse at Lake Monticello\, 41 Ashlawn Blvd\, Palmyra\, VA\, 22963\, United States
CATEGORIES:In person event,Managing a Business
ORGANIZER;CN="Central Virginia Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC)":MAILTO:events@cvsbdc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240221T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240221T180000
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SUMMARY:BET 1: Planning and Operating for Success
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a “living” business plan that supports your operations\, works well for you\, and that you can share with others?\nHave you looked at all 20 components of your business model to avoid blind spots?\n\nIn this interactive session\, you will learn several business planning models so you can choose the right tool(s) for you. You will also learn about the quadrants of risk and how to effectively share your business concept for the purposes of planning\, managing\, or pitching your business. \nHYBRID event: In person for Piedmont Pitch cohort at 300 Preston Ave\, 2nd floor training room\, Charlottesville or online via Zoom \nRegister\nThere is a $15 administrative fee to attend this workshop. Scholarships available – contact events@cvsbdc.org for more information \n  \nAll programs of the Virginia SBDC are open to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/bet-1-planning-and-operating-for-success/
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,Starting a Business
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240222T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240222T133000
DTSTAMP:20260522T140415
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T184405Z
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SUMMARY:How to Train Your Employees for Cybersecurity Success
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Cybersecurity\n\nEmpowering your workforce with cybersecurity awareness and best practices is crucial in safeguarding your small business against cyber threats. \nThis training is tailored for small business owners seeking to cultivate a cybersecurity-conscious culture and equip their employees with the knowledge and skills necessary to mitigate cyber risks effectively. \n\nREGISTER\n  \n\nSpeaker: Quiana Gainey\, Virginia SBDC Cyber Industry Expert \nA confirmation email with the Zoom login information will be sent after registration – a day before before the event – please be on the lookout for it. \n\nFee: No Cost
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/how-to-train-your-employees-for-cybersecurity-success/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Cybersecurity,Managing a Business,Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240227T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240227T130000
DTSTAMP:20260522T140415
CREATED:20240125T183605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T183635Z
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SUMMARY:Patent Basics
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will cover the basic facts about patents. We will explore the different types of patents\, including utility\, design\, and plant. We will define the difference and use of both provisional patent applications and non-provisional patent applications. Further\, we will discuss the process of patent prosecution\, the role of the U.S. patent examiner and what to expect when working with the USPTO. \nInformation regarding a number of patent prosecution programs and initiatives available to applicants will also be provided. \nREGISTER\nSpeaker: Tong Guo\, USPTO \nWebinar presented in collaboration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. \nA confirmation email with the Zoom login information will be sent after registration – a day before before the event – please be on the lookout for it.\n\nSpeaker(s): \nCo-Sponsor(s): \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/patent-basics/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business,Online event
ORGANIZER;CN="Central Virginia Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC)":MAILTO:events@cvsbdc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240227T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240227T130000
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SUMMARY:The RFP: Who? What? When?
DESCRIPTION:Many bid requests are written by different people\, with different knowledge and interests\, with no two bid requests exactly the same. To be successful in your bid submission you should follow the organizational priority set by those who manage the evaluation process. This training will outline the bid request structure for major competitive and negotiated procurements to simplify proposal preparation and evaluation for offerors\, contractors\, and contract administrators. Based on the RFP\, you will successfully develop a proposal in accordance with the Government instructions and expectations.  \nTraining Objectives:\n• Understand the solicitation and the importance of writing proposals.\n• Identify the foundational sections of a proposal by using them as the organizational building blocks in proposal and templates.\n• Analyze Sections C\,H\, L\, and M of a Request for Proposal (RFP) and identify requirements\, evaluation criteria\, and technical support needed to be compliant \nREGISTER\n  \nSpeaker(s): Markino Ross\, the Managing Member of AIA Consulting LLC a Small\, Micro\, Women Owned\, Minority Owned business\, provides Proposal Management Services and Proposal Training to Government contractors. Ms. Ross has 10+ years managing all phases of acquisition from opportunity assessment through proposal preparation and development to post award. She is an APMP member and a Shipley trained proposal professional with extensive experience managing large federal proposals including direct awards\, single and multiple Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) vehicles (for the Department of Army\, Department of Defense\, Department of Navy and Department of Transportation); analyzing RFP requirements; identifying discriminators and developing themes; organizing resources; developing and managing schedules; conducting proposal reviews; and facilitating After Action and Lesson Learned Reviews. Ms. Ross has a B.S. in Biology from VCU and a B.S. in Political Science from NCSU. \nCo-Sponsor(s): \nIf you need further assistance or have a question\, please contact us at (540) 654-1383 \n  \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/the-rfp-who-what-when-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business,Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T120000
DTSTAMP:20260522T140415
CREATED:20240108T204858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T204859Z
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SUMMARY:Building Your Value Proposition Design
DESCRIPTION:Please join Senior Business Counselor\, and Adjunct GMU Professor George Siragusa\, as he guides you through a step-by-step process of building your Value Proposition Design which is invaluable to startups\, early stage companies\, growth\, or even mature businesses! \nThe Value Proposition Design (VPD) is a framework that enables businesses to develop and solidify their foundational ideas for how they will create\, communicate\, deliver and then extract marketplace value for a differentiated product or service intended to solve a specific problem aligned with a specific customer need while delivering tangible benefits\, for an intended potential customer segment in a domain space or industry sector. It lives inside something called the Business Model Canvas\, another important foundational business framework. \nRegister\nCancellation Policy: Contact the Center regarding cancellation earlier than 24 business hours prior to event. Kindly email – help@masonsbdc.org (preferred) or call 703-261-4105 to notify the team. \nSpecial Instruction: This live webinar will be presented via Zoom. Webinar access details (Zoom invitation) will be provided after registration.
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/building-your-value-proposition-design/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business,Online event
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