300 Preston Avenue, Suite 201, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Our hours are 9:00 - 5:00
Week 8: Pitch Prep Program Pitch for up $15,000 in prize money! Take our prep class to make the most of your pitch. In this interactive webinar you will learn tips from the pros and be given access to several resources that can help you prepare your deck with confidence and how to make the […]
Week 1: Launch Program Start-up or existing companies in the Town of Culpeper Take our class to make the most of your developing business. In this interactive webinar you will […]
Week 2: Starting Your Business Thinking about starting a small business? Have you started…but maybe missed some critical information? This workshop is for you! We review the steps for a successful start, the registrations and regulations, and the components of sound business planning, including financial projections. Follow-up appointments are then available with SBDC, SCORE, and/or CIC business advisors to […]
Week 3: Understanding Your Customers and Market Is your business concept the right idea, at the right time for your industry? Are the features attractive to customers and do they care enough to change current habits? Is your addressable market big enough to generate adequate revenue for a successful business? Our research tools can help […]
Week 4: BET 2, Pricing, Costs, and Launch Preparation Program Get clear up front on your business costs, how to establish prices and project profitability, considering the value proposition of your product or service. Are your costs and profit margins designed to reach industry norms? Is your pricing strategy appropriate to engage and retain customers? […]
Week 5: Marketing, Sales, and Your Brand Curious about navigating online sales and marketing vs. traditional methods? Do you want to explore how to best launch a new product or […]
In this one hour session, an experienced business advisor from the Central Virginia Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC) will provide an overview of free resources available to your business. We’ll […]
Exciting things are taking shape at the Chamber! Join us for lunch and a program featuring the Chamber’s new President & CEO, Natalie Masri. Lead. Inspire. Venture. Engage. Team Chamber […]
The Law and Legal structures are a vital part of effectively forming and maintaining your small business at all phases of the entrepreneurial life cycle. When understood, the law can […]
Week 6: Planning for Success Do you have a “living” business plan that supports your operations, works well for you, and that you can share with others? Have you looked […]
Participants will learn free and low cost ways to market their business and increase sales. Topics will include: Getting the most out of social media Using email marketing effectively Free resources to make your business look great Participants will receive tips and ideas they can begin implementing right away Speaker: Hope Gayles, Associate Director Communications […]
The Federal Government buys over $600 billion per year on goods and services, 23% of that spend is allocated for Small Business. This is a huge opportunity for firms, who […]
