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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Central Virginia Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC)":MAILTO:events@cvsbdc.org
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220307T130000
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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\n– The variety of websites available\, the possibilities for upgrading yours to better accommodate online sales and the estimated costs to accomplish this\n– The various e-commerce platforms available and how to select the best based on your specific business needs.\n– How 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 Mesa 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/marketing-monday-success-through-e-commerce-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:e-Commerce,Marketing and Sales,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:20220308T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220308T113000
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CREATED:20220217T194255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220305T015846Z
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SUMMARY:Selling to the Commonwealth:  SWaM Certification
DESCRIPTION:Are you a small\, women-owned\, or minority-owned business who wants to do business with the Commonwealth of Virginia? \nSmall business owners who are looking to participate in Virginia’s specialized procurement and contracting opportunities are encouraged to become SWaM certified. The SWaM certification is a vehicle to promote economic growth of Virginia’s businesses. \nBecoming SWaM certified is just the first step in doing business with the Commonwealth. \nThis workshop will cover: \n\nThe SWaM Certification process\nRequired documents needed to apply\nHow to use the certification to do business with the Commonwealth (intro to eVA\, Virginia’s Online Procurement Portal).\n\nREGISTER\n  \n \nJoin speaker Ramain Gohar\, Business Service Manager (Central-West Virginia)\, Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity\, and learn how and why to become SWaM (Small\, Woman-Owned\, and/or Minority-Owned Business) Certified to gain advantage when seeking state or local government contracts. \n  \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/selling-to-the-commonwealth-swam-certification/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Contracting,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:20220310T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220310T193000
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CREATED:20220217T191315Z
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UID:9348-1646937000-1646940600@cvsbdc.org
SUMMARY:Como Iniciar un Negocio de Comida
DESCRIPTION:Este seminario cubrirá información como iniciar un negocio de comida.\n\n• Diferentes tipos de negocios de comida\n• Plan de negocio y financiamiento\n• Registración\, Certificaciones de Manipulación de Alimentos\, Permisos y Licencias\n• Mercado/Ventas \n  \nRegístrese con anticipación
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/como-iniciar-un-negocio-de-comida/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220317T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220317T170000
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CREATED:20220318T001604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220318T001604Z
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SUMMARY:Finance Friday: Generating Cash & Raising Capital
DESCRIPTION:Speaker : Randy Dewey Founder L.I.F.T Leadership \nThe Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity is pleased to bring you Finance Fridays where we bring small businesses a different financing options for every week. \nThis week\, join us to learn about the loan programs available from Central Virginia SBDC. \nNOTE: This workshop will be presented via Google Meet. \nNo fee. Advance registration is required. \nIf you have any questions regarding this event\, please email Ramain.Gohar@sbsd.virginia.gov \n  \nRegister
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/finance-friday-generating-cash-raising-capital/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business Funding,Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220322T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220322T133000
DTSTAMP:20260427T022847
CREATED:20220217T191554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T054336Z
UID:9347-1647950400-1647955800@cvsbdc.org
SUMMARY:International Trade 101: Tips\, Pointers\, Q&A
DESCRIPTION:If you’re a Virginia business considering EXPORTING of your goods and/or services\, join us for this live\, interactive web event.  \nThis is a collaborative event featuring expert speakers from the Virginia Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP). \nSpeakers include: \nAaron Miller\, International Trade Director\, Virginia SBDC \nMonica Sadie\, Supply Chain Program Manager\, International Trade\, VEDP \nCaitlin Maxwell\, International Trade Manager\, Northwest Region\, VEDP \nModerated by Rebecca Haydock\, Director of the Central Virginia SBDC and co-hosted by the Charlottesville Business Innovation Council (CBIC). \nRegister
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/international-trade-101-tips-pointers-qa/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Exporting,International Trade,Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220322T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220322T180000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220324T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220324T120000
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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\n  \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 your 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 SBDC 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.
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/starting-your-business-33/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online event,Starting a Business
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220324T193000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220321T225812Z
UID:9658-1648146600-1648150200@cvsbdc.org
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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220325T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220321T194900Z
UID:9653-1648206000-1648209600@cvsbdc.org
SUMMARY:Finance Friday: Generate Cash and Raise Capital
DESCRIPTION:Speaker : Randy Dewey Founder L.I.F.T Leadership \nThe Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity is pleased to bring you Finance Fridays where we bring small businesses a different financing options for every week. \nThis week\, join us to learn about the loan programs available from Central Virginia SBDC. \nNOTE: This workshop will be presented via Google Meet. \nNo fee. Advance registration is required. \nRegister\nIf you have any questions regarding this event\, please email Ramain.Gohar@sbsd.virginia.gov
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/finance-friday-generate-cash-and-raise-capital/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business Funding,Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220330T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220330T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T022847
CREATED:20220322T183830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220322T183855Z
UID:9685-1648634400-1648641600@cvsbdc.org
SUMMARY:Generating Leads with eVA
DESCRIPTION:This advanced workshop is the 2nd in our series & focuses on lead generation. \nThis hands-on session explores the public transparency tools available on the eVA website\, including the Report & Resource Center and the new “power” search.  \nYou’ll learn how to:  \n\nidentify buyers who are buying what you sell\, \ndetermine prices being paid for goods/services\, \nidentify who’s getting business (is it you or your competition). \n\nWe’ll also walk through the Virginia Business Opportunities public posting page – featuring collaboration tools like B2B Connect & VIBE – as we discuss how & when eVA builds a lead list for you and why rating your leads is important. \nRegister
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/generating-leads-with-eva/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Contracting,Online event
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