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SUMMARY:Accessing Capital\, Customers and Curated Research
DESCRIPTION:Accessing Capital\, Customers and Curated Research: what there is to know NOW\nRebecca Haydock\, the new director of the Central Virginia Small Business Development Center is a multi-time entrepreneur and investor. She has doubled the size of her organization and curated new resources over the last few months to help companies face the challenges of business now. The CV SBDC exists to serve you and your business. Come learn what resources exist for you and hear success stories of companies thriving amidst the challenges of the pandemic. There will be time for Q&A with business and technical experts on hand. \nRebecca grew up on a farm in Upstate\, NY\, comes from a family of entrepreneurs and started her first of several businesses at age 16. A graduate of Cornell University\, she has over 20 years of experience advising\, starting\, growing and financing primarily technology-based businesses. She has owned and operated companies ranging from bagels to biotech. Rebecca formerly worked in economic development in Schenectady\, NY\, at the NC SBDC advising in government contracting and business development\, spoke at national technology conferences\, managed a tech portfolio as a Director at Princeton\, NJ based Technology Management and Funding\, and is an experienced an angel investor\, strategic advisor\, and mentor. As a business advisor and Director of CV SBDC she guides organizational excellence\, sustainable business practices\, and building operational infrastructure for growth with an emphasis on acquiring human and financial assets. \nThis event is hosted by the Louisa Chamber of Commerce
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/accessing-capital-customers-and-curated-research-what-there-is-to-know-now/
LOCATION:VFW Post #8947\, Mineral\, VA\, 201 Mineral Avenue\, Mineral\, VA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Louisa Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:info@louisachamber.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201105T143000
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SUMMARY:Hosting Virtual Food & Beverage Events - Producers
DESCRIPTION:In order to weather the current crisis\, food and beverage producers need to find innovative ways to develop new revenue streams.\nIn this webinar\, you’ll learn how to create and deliver successful virtual F&B events that connect you with your customers. Topic areas include choosing the right event structure\, attracting an audience\, and managing communications. \nThis session is for artisanal producers such as breweries\, distilleries\, wineries\, chocolatiers\, and coffee roasters. Are you a bar\, restaurant\, coffee shop\, or food & beverage retailer? Attend session on November 9th on Hosting Virtual F&B Event for Restaurants & Retailers. \nWebinar presented by Chris Van Orden\, who manages The Virginia SBDC Craft Beverage Assistance (CBA) program. Visit the CBA program page for more information. \nREGISTER
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/hosting-virtual-food-beverage-events-producers/
LOCATION:Orange County Economic Development Office\, 109 West Main Street\, Orange\, 22960\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201105T150000
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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-3/
LOCATION:Orange County Economic Development Office\, 109 West Main Street\, Orange\, 22960\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201109T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201109T100000
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SUMMARY:Hosting Virtual Food & Beverage Events - Restaurants & Retailers
DESCRIPTION:In order to weather the current crisis\, food and beverage restaurants & retailers need to find innovative ways to develop new revenue streams.\nIn this webinar\, you’ll learn how to create and deliver successful virtual F&B events that connect you with your customers. Topic areas include choosing the right event structure\, attracting an audience\, and managing communications. \nThis session is for food & beverage retailers such as restaurants\, bars\, restaurants\, wine shops\, and coffee shops. Are you a food and beverage producer? Attend session on November 5th on Hosting Virtual F&B Event for Producers. \nWebinar presented by Chris Van Orden\, who manages The Virginia SBDC Craft Beverage Assistance (CBA) program. Visit the CBA program page for more information. \nREGISTER
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/hosting-virtual-food-beverage-events-restaurants-retailers/
LOCATION:Orange County Economic Development Office\, 109 West Main Street\, Orange\, 22960\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201112T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201112T100000
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SUMMARY:Marketing and Social Media NOW:  for Madison County and other businesses!
DESCRIPTION:Madison County  and other Businesses: Are you ready to boost your business online and nail your digital communication plan? \nAttend this Online Customer Engagement workshop to get help building (or rebuilding) your online strategy. In 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 for Workshop\n \nInstructor:  Greg Dorazio\, Central VA Small Business Development Center’s Business Communications Advisor.   \nMr. 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. \n\nAfter the initial presentation\, Greg will be available for 45 minute\, one-on-one appointments with Madison County businesses\, scheduled every hour\, throughout the remainder of the day.   Sign up for a time slot below! \nDuring these sessions\, a business should expect to accomplish: \n\nIndividualized 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\nHosted by: Madison County Economic Development & Tourism and the Central Virginia SBDC \n         
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/marketing-and-social-media-now-madison-county-businesses/
LOCATION:Orange County Economic Development Office\, 109 West Main Street\, Orange\, 22960\, United States
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SUMMARY:Marketing to the Federal Government
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to add to your business’ portfolio and bottom line through a federal government contract but are struggling to make inroads?\nJoin us and learn marketing strategies and tips to increase your chances of success.\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 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/marketing-to-the-federal-government/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201117T080000
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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 early stage company and lessons learned from an expert entrepreneur.  The November speakers will be : \nEarly Stage:  Merci Best of Steamkitx\n\nExpert :  John Stacey\, The Stacey Group\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-4/
LOCATION:Orange County Economic Development Office\, 109 West Main Street\, Orange\, 22960\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201117T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201117T160000
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SUMMARY:Quad County Business Summit 2020
DESCRIPTION:It’s time for the 5th ANNUAL QUAD COUNTY BUSINESS SUMMIT!\nNovember 17 from 1:00pm – 4:00pm; held virtually via Zoom\n(QuadTank Pitch Competition from 10:00am – noon)\nREGISTER FOR THE 2020 SUMMIT\n\nThe 2020 Summit will hosted by Fluvanna County Economic Development (EDO) in collaboration with the Economic Development Offices from Greene\, Louisa and Orange Counties and the Central Virginia Small Business Development Center.  This year’s Summit also welcomes newly invited special guests – Madison County businesses! \nThe Summit is intended to bring together businesses from the region for a half-day of networking and educational programs\, with various speakers covering a vast range of topics.  It is FREE to attend for businesses located in any of the five counties – Fluvanna\, Greene\, Louisa\, Madison or Orange. \nIf you’re a new or existing business in one of the four eligible counties and could use additional funding to take your business to the next level\, we encourage you to enter our second annual QuadTank Pitch Competition\, with a winner-takes-all $5\,000 prize!\nFor more details on speakers\, the QuadTank Pitch Competition and the full agenda\, visit The QCBS 2020.\n\nREGISTER FOR THE 2020 SUMMIT\n 
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/quad-county-business-summit-2020/
LOCATION:Orange County Economic Development Office\, 109 West Main Street\, Orange\, 22960\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201119T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201119T170000
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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 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. \nREGISTER
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/starting-your-business-4/
LOCATION:Orange County Economic Development Office\, 109 West Main Street\, Orange\, 22960\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201119T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201119T163000
DTSTAMP:20201118T203904Z
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SUMMARY:Show Up With Your Best to Get Your Best - A Virtual World Training
DESCRIPTION:Whether an executive leading an organization or a business striving to serve your customers\, zoom requires showing up differently to make an impact. \nIn this workshop\, Robin Kaczka\, Kaczka Coaching & Consulting\, will talk about how to make sure you are showing up your best to best grow your business.\nREGISTER\n\nRobin Kaczka has been effectively developing relationships and building her business virtually using Zoom to network\, mentor her team\, and serve clients for over 5 years as a partner with Rodan+Fields. She recently launched Kaczka Coaching & Consulting to support entrepreneurs and professionals ready to turn dreams into reality through connections and creative and effective solutions. Website link: https://robinkaczka.com. 
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/show-up-with-your-best-to-get-your-best-a-virtual-world-training/
LOCATION:Orange County Economic Development Office\, 109 West Main Street\, Orange\, 22960\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201126T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201126T170000
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SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Holiday- Office Closed
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URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/thanksgiving-holiday/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201127T090000
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SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Holiday- Office Closed
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URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/thanksgiving-holiday-office-closed/
LOCATION:VA
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