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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!\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  \nThis virtual workshop is hosted by the Central Virginia SCORE via Zoom. \n \n  \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/
LOCATION:Orange County Economic Development Office\, 109 West Main Street\, Orange\, 22960\, United States
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SUMMARY:Federal Government Contracting 101
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in Federal Government Contracting?\nJoin us and learn strategies and tips for securing federal business.\nREGISTER\n\n\nJoin Lisa Wood\, Director of the Virginia Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)\, for this informative presentation – a “must” for those who are considering the Federal Government contracting market and want to learn how to prepare for/navigate this huge potential market.  The class offers tips and tricks on how to win Federal business.\nLisa Wood is the Statewide Director of the Virginia Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) hosted by George Mason University. Prior to that\, she served as the Statewide Director with the Connecticut and Ohio PTAC programs and was also Director for the Northwest Commission PTAC in Pennsylvania. Before joining the PTAC community\, Lisa was a Procurement Specialist for Bechtel Plant Machinery\, Inc. in the Greater Pittsburgh Area. In this role\, Wood performed contract administration and negotiation duties. She also recommended bidders\, handled issue inquiries\, negotiated bids\, performed cost and price analysis\, and prepared comprehensive letters to justify recommended contract actions.  Ms. Wood holds an MBA from the University of New Haven and a BSBA through Robert Morris University of Pittsburgh where she is also pursuing her PhD in Instructional Management and Leadership. \nREGISTER\n 
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/federal-government-contracting-101/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201013T120000
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SUMMARY:Pivoting to e-Commerce Sales
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\, Business Communications and Technology 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\n \n                    
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/pivoting-to-e-commerce-sales/
LOCATION:Orange County Economic Development Office\, 109 West Main Street\, Orange\, 22960\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201015T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201015T120000
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SUMMARY:State/Local Contracting:  SWaM Certification
DESCRIPTION:Small businesses looking to government contracting as a new avenue for selling their goods and services will definitely benefit from this workshop! \nREGISTER\n \nJoin Courtney Mustin\, Business Services Manager\, Virginia Department of Small Business & 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  \n\nTopics covered in this workshop: \n\nDetails/benefits of the small business set-aside preference program\nNavigating the SWaM application process\nPositioning your business for greater success at winning a contract\nLive demo and walk thru of the SWaM certification website and\, if time allows\, the eVA website\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/state-local-contracting-swam-certification/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201019T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201019T170000
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SUMMARY:ICAP - application deadline
DESCRIPTION:Upcoming ICAP (Innovation Commercialization Assistance Program) Cohort – Virtual: November 2020\nBased on the National Science Foundation’s I-Corps™ program for Lean Startups\, ICAP helps inventors and entrepreneurs take the right first steps in bringing new technologies and innovations to market. \nICAP includes FREE introductory training programs and counseling services offered through ICAP instructors and local SBDC counselors. ICAP helps startups identify potential customers and develop successful business models based on that knowledge. It is an ideal program for early-stage companies trying to prepare for eventual venture investment. \nFOR INFORMATION or to REGISTER\nApplications are due by midnight on October 19\, 2020.\n\nPreferred Sectors \nThe cohort will give preference to startups focused on the following sectors/solutions: \nCybersecurity \nSoftware | Telecommunications | | Information & Communication Technologies | E-Commerce | Networking & Equipment | Electronics/Instrumentation | Sensors | Materials | Drones | IoT \n          \nFOR INFORMATION or to REGISTER\nApplications are due by midnight on October 19\, 2020.
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/innovation-commercialization-assistance-program-icap-application-deadline/
LOCATION:Orange County Economic Development Office\, 109 West Main Street\, Orange\, 22960\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201020T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201020T100000
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SUMMARY:Entrepreneurs & Espresso
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. \n\nRSVP\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*Please RSVP online in advance and we will send you a link to join the Zoom meeting*\n\n\n\n\n\nThe schedule will include a pitch from an early stage company and lessons learned from an expert entrepreneur. \nThis is a free event open to the entire entrepreneurship community.  \n\n\nMeeting Format\n8:00 – 8:15 a.m. Intro & Welcome by Hosts\n8:15 – 8:30 a.m. Early Stage Company Pitch and Group Feedback\n8:30 – 9:00 a.m. Fireside chat: Crash & Learn with Q&A\n9:00 – 9:30 a.m. Group Announcements and flow in networking (if platform allows) \nRSVP\n\n\n\n\nHosts: \nThe Charlottesville Business Innovation Council (CBIC); Contact Hope Rana at ce2@cvilleinnovation.org\nThe Community Investment Collaborative (CIC); Contact Waverly Davis at waverly@cicville.org\nCvilleTrep LLC; Contact Philippe Sommer at cvilletrep@gmail.com\ni.Lab at UVA; Contact Sandra McCutcheon at McCutcheonS@iLab.virginia.edu\nCentral Virginia Small Business Development Center: Contact Rebecca Haydock at rhaydock@cvsbdc.org \n                 \nSponsors: \nUVA Darden School of Business Batten Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/entrepreneurs-espresso-2/
LOCATION:Orange County Economic Development Office\, 109 West Main Street\, Orange\, 22960\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201021T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201021T100000
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SUMMARY:QuadTank:  Prepare Your Pitch
DESCRIPTION:Win the $5\,000 Quad Tank Competition!\nStart-up or existing companies in Fluvanna\, Greene\, Louisa\, and Orange Counties.\nTake our prep class to make the most of your pitch.\nRebecca Haydock\, new Director of the Central Virginia SBDC\, and Cameron Nelson\, Business Communications and Technology Advisor\, will walk you through what is crucial to include in your pitch and how to make the most of your ten minutes before the judges.  Plenty of time for Q & A and individual meetings can be scheduled after the session. \nREGISTER\n\nDETAILS:  This is the second annual QuadTank Pitch Competition – an exciting new addition to the Quad County Business Summit. The winning individual or team this year will be awarded a $5\,000 cash prize to support implementation of their business plans. At the end of the Quad County Business Summit\, the winner will be chosen by a panel of judges. \nPROCESS:\n1) Participating individuals or teams submit a business plan or pitch deck no later than Friday\,\nNovember 6th to QuadTank@cvsbdc.org.\n2) Participants will be notified if there are more than 4 qualified entries. If notified\, there will be\na Pre-qualification Pitch round on Nov. 9th (flexible pitch times will be offered in 15\nmin increments at 9am & 4pm). Pitches will be virtual\, via zoom. [If online connectivity is\nan issue zoom may be accessed by mobile device or we can provide a location in your county\nfor you to make your pitch.]\n3) Semi-finalists (up to 4) will be invited to present at Quad Tank on Tuesday\, November 17th\nstarting at 10am. \nFORMAT:\nParticipants will be allotted a maximum of ten (10) minutes to pitch their idea or concept and five (5)\nminutes for Q&A with the judges. Participants may use PowerPoint\, Canva\, GoogleSlides\nor other visual aids\, or props during their pitch. Pitch visuals should be submitted to\nQuadTank@cvsbdc.org 48 hours prior to presentation\, as a backup\, in case there are issues with\ntechnology \nFor all details on the 2020 Summit and QuadTank competition\, go to: QCBS 2020 \n\nREGISTER
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/quadtank-prepare-your-pitch/
LOCATION:Orange County Economic Development Office\, 109 West Main Street\, Orange\, 22960\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201022T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201022T100000
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SUMMARY:This Is Not Business As Usual:  Restaurants\, Retailers\, Hospitality
DESCRIPTION:Retail\, Restaurant and Hospitality Businesses:  Join us to hear success stories and updates regarding safety\, sales\, marketing\, best practices\, and everyday operations during this challenging time.  Also learn tips to start preparing for the holidays.  Plenty of time for Q&A/discussion.\nREGISTER\n \n\nFeaturing: Marc Willson\, Small Business Strategist\n\nA published keynote speaker\, Marc Willson brings 40 years of experience to bear helping retail\, restaurant and tourism-related small businesses refine and promote their concepts to the public. Marc joined the SBDC in 2009 as a Retail and Restaurant Industry Strategist developing into a small business revivalist. He has traveled throughout the country delivering over 500 seminars and assisting over 3000 retailers\, restaurants and hospitality businesses.\n  \nAfter his workshop\, Marc will be available to meet virtually via zoom for one-on-one consultations for the remainder of the day.  If interested\, please email Lynda at events@cvsbdc.org to reserve a spot.  Appointments will be made on a first-come\, first-served basis so don’t delay!\nREGISTER\n 
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/this-is-not-business-as-usual-restaurants-retailers-and-hospitality-businesses/
LOCATION:Orange County Economic Development Office\, 109 West Main Street\, Orange\, 22960\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201022T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201022T120000
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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\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     \nThis virtual workshop is hosted by the 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-2/
LOCATION:Orange County Economic Development Office\, 109 West Main Street\, Orange\, 22960\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201023T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201023T103000
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SUMMARY:Fulfillment Pivot - Pack It & Ship It
DESCRIPTION:Retailers:  Join us for this informative webinar and learn valuable information to prepare for the holiday season!\nThis interactive live webinar takes a dive into the importance of packing and shipping in an environment of increased online sales. On top of being busy in the store\, you have now become a fulfillment center for your exploding online sales. It is also a chance for you to market your brand on the packaging and contents of the purchase. We will take you through the tips\, tricks and science behind it all. In addition\, a local owner/operator will share her secrets for a first class presentation when shipping to your customers. \n \n\nFeaturing: Marc Willson\, Small Business Strategist\n\nA published keynote speaker\, Marc Willson brings 40 years of experience to bear helping retail\, restaurant and tourism-related small businesses refine and promote their concepts to the public. Marc joined the SBDC in 2009 as a Retail and Restaurant Industry Strategist developing into a small business revivalist. He has traveled throughout the country delivering over 500 seminars and assisting over 3000 retailers\, restaurants and hospitality businesses.\nREGISTER
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/fulfillment-pivot-pack-it-ship-it/
LOCATION:Orange County Economic Development Office\, 109 West Main Street\, Orange\, 22960\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201027T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201027T100000
DTSTAMP:20200922T032352Z
CREATED:20200922T020734Z
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SUMMARY:ProTip Tuesday:  Cash Flow Woes?
DESCRIPTION:  \nGet your day started off right with ProTip Tuesday\, a social and learning event held the fourth Tuesday of every month – currently online via Zoom.  Learn Pro Tips to finance\, manage\, grow and nurture your business. \nREGISTER\n\nOctober 27 Event:  Cash Flow Woes?\nAlmost all businesses\, even those that are profitable\, will experience cash flow problems at one time or another.  Join us this month as Libby Edwards-Allbaugh discusses the importance of strong cash flow and ways to resolve cash flow issues for your small business. \nEdwards-Allbaugh is the founder\, owner and partner of The Tax Ladies\, Inc.\, a successful minority and woman-owned tax service business. The success of her business is built upon providing accurate\, personal service with integrity. \nAn active community member\, Edwards-Allbaugh is a board member with Charlottesville Area Community Foundation\, Center for Nonprofit Excellence\, Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council\, and the National Coalition of 100 Black Women of the Charlottesville Metropolitan Area\, to name a few. She is also actively involved with the Chamber’s Business Women’s Round Table and Minority Business Alliance. \n  \n\nMeeting Format for Each Event: \n8:35 – 8:40 am:  Join the Zoom meeting \n8:45 – 9:30 am:  Introduction of the speaker and speaker presentation \n9:30 – 9:45 am:  Q & A \nREGISTER\nEvent hosted by: Central Virginia SBDC and Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce \n                               \n 
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/protip-tuesday-cash-flow-woes/
LOCATION:Orange County Economic Development Office\, 109 West Main Street\, Orange\, 22960\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201027T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201027T130000
DTSTAMP:20200929T220104Z
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SUMMARY:Pivoting to e-Commerce Sales
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\, Business Communications and Technology 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\n \n                    
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/pivoting-to-e-commerce-sales-2/
LOCATION:Orange County Economic Development Office\, 109 West Main Street\, Orange\, 22960\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201029T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201029T130000
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SUMMARY:Marketing & Social Media NOW
DESCRIPTION:Interested in boosting your business online and nailing your digital communications plan?\nJoin us during your lunch and learn how to build (or rebuild) your online strategy. \nIn this virtual workshop\, participants will learn about creating a strategy for web\, email\, and social media\, and the tips and tools to make this plan more efficient.\nREGISTER\n\nInstructor: Greg Dorazio\, Central VA Small Business Development Center’s Business Communications Advisor.  Mr. Dorazio specializes in Communications Strategy\, Content Marketing\, and Optimized Workflow for Storytelling.  Greg has more than 15 years of experience in journalism\, public relations\, and small business communications. This presentation will help you better understand how to communicate with your customer and create a presence that efficiently builds audience over time. \nGreg is also available for one-on-one appointments with your business.  During these sessions\, a businesses should expect to accomplish: \n\n Individualized communications plan development \nSet up or assessment of social media pages\, newsletters\, and other communication channels\n Review of primary topics for your own content production \n\nTo schedule\, email Greg: gdorazio@cvsbdc.org or Lynda: events@cvsbdc.org \n\n                \nREGISTER
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/marketing-social-media-now/
LOCATION:Orange County Economic Development Office\, 109 West Main Street\, Orange\, 22960\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201030T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201030T103000
DTSTAMP:20201019T201058Z
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SUMMARY:Coopetition
DESCRIPTION:Retailers\, Restaurant and Hospitality businesses\, join us for this interactive discussion focusing on how to work together to be more successful this holiday season!\nCoopitition- practiced amongst coopitors.\n\n“All boats rise with the tide”. This refers to the collective advantage that towns have that work together to improve everyone’s business and the town as a whole. These towns have small events together\, co-promote and market together and cherish the fabric of their community. Join us for an interactive discussion.\n \n\nFeaturing: Marc Willson\, Small Business Strategist\n\nA published keynote speaker\, Marc Willson brings 40 years of experience to bear helping retail\, restaurant and tourism-related small businesses refine and promote their concepts to the public. Marc joined the SBDC in 2009 as a Retail and Restaurant Industry Strategist developing into a small business revivalist. He has traveled throughout the country delivering over 500 seminars and assisting over 3000 retailers\, restaurants and hospitality businesses.\nREGISTER
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/coopetition/
LOCATION:Orange County Economic Development Office\, 109 West Main Street\, Orange\, 22960\, United States
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