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SUMMARY:Charlottesville Entrepreneurs and Espresso (ce-2)
DESCRIPTION:Get inspired \nMeet fellow entrepreneurs\nShare lessons learned\nc-e2 is a casual gathering of learning for entrepreneurs at all stages of venture creation. Get inspired\, meet fellow entrepreneurs\, share lessons learned\, and become a part of Charlottesville’s vibrant and growing entrepreneurial ecosystem.\n3RD TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH\n8:00 A.M.\nLocation: CODE Building – Irving Theater \n  \nREGISTER
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/charlottesville-entrepreneurs-and-espresso-ce-2-20/
LOCATION:CODE Building – Irving Theater\, 225 W Water St\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:The Global Launchpad
DESCRIPTION:Virginia SBDC’s International Business Development (IBD) Program evaluates startups for export potential and assists startups and existing businesses to compete globally via one-on-one technical assistance and connection to state\, national and international resources. Recognizing these specific opportunities and challenges for technology enabled startups\, the Virginia SBDC is convening a one-day event in Charlottesville\, VA that will bring experts and successful global startups to share their experience entering foreign markets. Specifically\, the program will: \n\nHighlight startups that have had success in global markets.\nProvide compliance training for early stage companies to understand when and how export controls might impact their business.\nHost IP and trademark filing training for startups with a focus on how to mitigate costs and prioritize markets for IP protection.\nPresent information on the proper storage and handling of data in foreign markets with a focus on the European Union.\nIntroduce the taxpayer-funded resources available to companies for global expansion.\n\nKeynote Speaker:\nAntwaun Griffin\, Head of Socially Responsible Purchasing\, Amazon Business  \nFormer Deputy Assistant Secretary\, Department of Commerce; Chief of Staff\, SBA \nAntwaun Griffin joined Amazon Business in May 2022 to lead the AB Bridging Communities program\, focused on accelerating socially responsible spending (Small/Local\, Diverse\, Sustainable) among AB customers\, while supporting/growing Sellers from these communities. \nAntwaun has an extensive background in small business development in the public and private sectors and is a veteran of political campaigns at the National\, State\, and Local levels. Prior to joining Amazon\, Antwaun served as Chief of Staff at the U.S. Small Business Administration – a cabinet level federal agency. In this role\, Antwaun managed the agency’s budget and led the SBA response to the COVID pandemic\, which was focused on supply chain resiliency and strengthening America’s small business supplier base. \nRegister\n**Purchasing multiple tickets for your organization? Add 1 General Admission ticket at $40 and then apply the “GlobalPass” (case sensitive) promo code to unlock $26 discounted tickets for others on your team! Contact Shira Goldeen at events@cvsbdc.org with any questions.** \nProgram Agenda\n\nRemarks from Antwaun Griffin\, Head of Socially Responsible Purchasing\, Amazon Business\nSecuring Intellectual Property Rights in Foreign Markets\nTop Regulatory Compliance Issues for STEM Exporters\nProper Data Handling Under GDPR\nAmple opportunities for networking with panelists\, resource providers\, and the startup community\, culminating with a closing reception featuring hors d’oeuvres and Virginia craft beverages\n\n  \n\n\nSponsors\n         \n \n \n Global Launchpad Co-hosts\n● City of Charlottesville Office of Economic Development ● Albemarle County Office of Economic Development ●  \n● Cville BioHub ● Charlottesville Business Innovation Council (CBIC) ● UVA Licensing & Venture Group ●  \n● Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce ●
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/the-global-launchpad/
LOCATION:CODE Building – Irving Theater\, 225 W Water St\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902\, United States
CATEGORIES:In person event,International Trade,Networking
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