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SUMMARY:Future Proofing Your Business with Blockchain
DESCRIPTION:FOMO on blockchain for your business? We’ve got you covered.\nWe demystify blockchain in this illustrative program that includes a panel of experts to answer your questions. \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\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\, Virginia SBDC and Central 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  \nPanelists: \nBeth Burgin Waller\, Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Practice Chair\, Woods Rogers Attorneys at Law\, is a cybersecurity and data privacy attorney who uses her significant experience in technology to counsel clients on a broad range of issues. As chair of the Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Practice at Woods Rogers\, Beth advises clients both on cybersecurity concerns and privacy regulatory compliance. Beth is a Certified Information Privacy Professional with both U.S. and Europe designations (CIPP/US & CIPP/E) and a Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). \nBeth’s experience on the intersection of technology and the law is extensive. Her clients range from Fortune 200 companies to municipalities and universities\, and span industries such as manufacturing\, healthcare\, banking\, and energy. Beth also advises clients in high-tech fields such as biotechnology and software development and has experience with clients pioneering new technologies such as blockchain and IoT devices. \nDr. Feras Klenk\, Blockchain researcher and Adjunct Professor\, University North Carolina\, is a recovering academic with a Ph.D. in the social sciences\, where he examined the infrastructures of Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Oman and their varied socio-cultural effects. He is currently a design researcher leading a study on education in the crypto space. \n  \nREGISTER\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/future-proofing-your-business-with-blockchain/
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business,Online event,Technology
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SUMMARY:Marketing Monday:  Success through e-Commerce
DESCRIPTION:If you’re interested in pivoting more of your efforts to ONLINE SALES\, join us during lunch and learn:\n\nThe variety of websites available\, the possibilities for upgrading yours to better accommodate online sales and the estimated costs to accomplish this!\nThe various e-commerce platforms available and how to select the best based on your specific business needs.\nHow to setup and manage your online storefront or service portal and how to use data and marketing to maximize returns.\n\n \nInstructor:  Cameron Nelson\, Chief Digital Advisor\, CV SBDC\n \nMr. Nelson has over 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. \nCameron is also available for one-on-one consultations.  Please email Lynda at events@cvsbdc.org to schedule an appointment. \nREGISTER\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/marketing-monday-success-through-e-commerce/
CATEGORIES:Online event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Central Virginia Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC)":MAILTO:events@cvsbdc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210713T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210713T100000
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SUMMARY:Navigating Virginia's Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Program for Artists
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Create Virginia\nThe uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic created a need for expanded unemployment insurance benefits. The CARES Act includes a provision that extends temporary benefits to individuals who are not eligible for traditional Virginia state benefits. Join presenter\, Renee Chalmers\, as she provides a general overview of the PUA program and answers frequently asked questions \nArtists and performers ONLY\, please. \nSpaces limited to 100 participants. \nREGISTER\nFacilitated by Lynchburg Region SBDC
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/navigating-virginias-pandemic-unemployment-assistance-program-for-artists/
CATEGORIES:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210722T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210722T130000
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SUMMARY:Success through e-Commerce
DESCRIPTION:If you’re interested in pivoting more of your efforts to ONLINE SALES\, join us during lunch and learn:\n\nThe variety of websites available\, the possibilities for upgrading yours to better accommodate online sales and the estimated costs to accomplish this!\nThe various e-commerce platforms available and how to select the best based on your specific business needs.\nHow to setup and manage your online storefront or service portal and how to use data and marketing to maximize returns.\n\n \nInstructor:  Cameron Nelson\, Chief Digital Advisor\, VA SBDC and CV SBDC\n \nMr. Nelson has over 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. \nCameron is also available for one-on-one consultations.  Please email Donna at contact@cvsbdc.org to schedule an appointment. \nREGISTER\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/success-through-e-commerce-2/
CATEGORIES:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210729T130000
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SUMMARY:Local Search Engine Optimization(SEO) Strategies to Get Your Business Found Online
DESCRIPTION:When people are looking for products or services from local businesses\, 97% of them turn to the internet. So if you own a local business\, will people find YOUR company’s website when they search online? \nThe best way to increase your chances of showing up in search results when people search for businesses is through local Search Engine Optimization. \nIn this session\, presented by SEO Expert Sherry Bonelli\, you’ll learn some of the most important local SEO strategies you need to help your website rank higher on Google and other search engines. \nWe’ll discuss: \n\nWhat is SEO?\nWhy you need to show Google that your website is authoritative and trustworthy\nHow to identify keywords and do keyword research\nWhy claiming and optimizing your Google My Business listing is THE most important local SEO strategy you can do\nOnline Business Directories/Citations sites you should get your business listings on and why\nHow to use reviews to boost your rankings\nWhat “technical SEO” strategies are necessary to make Google – and users – happy\nHow to use Tags\nCreating content that answers questions and anticipates user intent\nLink building strategies\n\nAt the end of this jam-packed session\, you’ll have actionable SEO strategies you can start implementing in your business today! \n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT THE PRESENTER(S)\n\n\n\nSherry Bonelli\, owner of early bird digital marketing\, is a nationally recognized local SEO expert and digital marketing professional. She is a recognized national presenter\, speaking at industry events\, webinars and podcasts\, and she’s a guest columnist for some of the leading SEO and digital marketing websites. \n\nSherry Bonelli\nOwner\, early bird digital marketing
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/local-search-engine-optimizationseo-strategies-to-get-your-business-found-online/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales,Online event
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SUMMARY:Starting Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about starting a small business?\nHave you started…but maybe missed some critical information?\nThis workshop is for you!\nREGISTER\nYou will receive an email from events@cvsbdc.org a day or two before the workshop with the link to join\, handouts and the presentation.  Please check you spam if you do not receive this email. \n\nWe review the steps for a successful start\, the registrations and regulations\, and the components of sound business planning\, including financial projections. \nFollow-up appointments are then available with SBDC\, SCORE\, and/or CIC business advisors to focus on your concept development\, business profile\, and/or business plans\, including financial projections. \nBrought to you jointly by: \nCentral Virginia SBDC     \n           Central Virginia SCORE     \n&            Community Investment Collaborative     \n\nThis virtual workshop is hosted by Central Virginia SCORE via Zoom. \nThere is a $5 admin/processing fee to attend this workshop.  If you cancel less than 48 hours before the workshop\, the fee is non-refundable.  If you cancel prior to the 48 hour deadline\, you can use this fee as a credit toward attending another workshop. \nREGISTER
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/starting-your-business-22/
CATEGORIES:Online event,Starting a Business
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