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SUMMARY:Happy New Year - OFFICE CLOSED
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URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/happy-new-year-office-closed/
LOCATION:VA
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SUMMARY:Pivoting to e-Commerce Sales - Orange County Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Orange County Businesses:  If you’re interested in pivoting more of your efforts to ONLINE SALES\, join us 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\nREGISTER\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. \nOrange County Businesses:  Cameron is also available from 11am – 2pm after the workshop for one-on-one consultations.  Please email Lynda at events@cvsbdc.org to schedule an appointment. \nThis virtual workshop is hosted by:  Orange County Office of Economic Development & Tourism and the Central Virginia Small Business Development Center. \n \n          \n\nREGISTER
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/pivoting-to-e-commerce-sales-orange-county-businesses/
LOCATION:Orange County Economic Development Office\, 109 West Main Street\, Orange\, 22960\, United States
CATEGORIES: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\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\nREGISTER\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.
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/starting-your-business-7/
LOCATION:Orange County Economic Development Office\, 109 West Main Street\, Orange\, 22960\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210113T120000
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SUMMARY:Protect Your Digital Information: Cybersecurity Essentials
DESCRIPTION:Cybersecurity Expert\, Tom Stamulis\, will discuss common risks for small businesses and recommendations for protecting your digital information online.\nHe will also debunk common myths around cybersecurity.\nAttendees will leave with a minimum of 5 action items for small businesses to help protect sensitive data.\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/protect-your-digital-information-cybersecurity-essentials/
LOCATION:Orange County Economic Development Office\, 109 West Main Street\, Orange\, 22960\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210114T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210114T113000
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SUMMARY:Finding Opportunities in Federal Government Contracting
DESCRIPTION:In your attempt to become a federal government contractor\, you may be overwhelmed by the sheer number of opportunities that are available with the government.\nHow do you choose where to focus your efforts and market your products or services for optimal success within those possibilities?\nIn this workshop\, we’ll give an overview of how to: \n\nFind and select the right federal contracts for your company to pursue.\nFocus your efforts on specific customers/opportunities\nDevelop a strategy that optimizes your company’s chances for success\n\nREGISTER\n\n\nJoin Lisa Wood 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.  \nLisa is the Statewide Director of the Virginia 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
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/finding-opportunities-in-federal-government-contracting/
LOCATION:Orange County Economic Development Office\, 109 West Main Street\, Orange\, 22960\, United States
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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. \nJanuary Speakers: \nEarly-Stage Presenter: Sarah Denham founder of The Scrappy Elephant – A Creative Reuse for Central Virginia \nJUST ANNOUNCED!\nCrash & Learn Presenter: Jeffery Tennery\, founder and CEO of Moonlighting\, acquired by CareerGig as of January 2021! \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-3/
LOCATION:Orange County Economic Development Office\, 109 West Main Street\, Orange\, 22960\, United States
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SUMMARY:PPP2 - For New Borrowers
DESCRIPTION:The second round of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) will be discussed in this webinar!\nHosted by the Virginia Small Business Development Center\, with presenters from Virginia Community Capital and the Small Business Administration. \nThe first webinar PPP2 – For New Borrowers will focus on borrowers who did not obtain a PPP loan during the first round\, and what they need to know to apply for the program. \nThe second webinar PPP2 – For Existing Borrowers will focus on what past PPP recipients need to know about the new rollout. \nBe sure to register early as we expect a high volume of participants. \nA confirmation email with the Zoom login information will be sent after registration\, please be on the lookout for it.
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/ppp2-for-new-borrowers/
LOCATION:Orange County Economic Development Office\, 109 West Main Street\, Orange\, 22960\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online event
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SUMMARY:PPP2 - For Existing Borrowers
DESCRIPTION:The second round of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) will be discussed in this webinar. Hosted by the Virginia Small Business Development Center\, with presenters from Virginia Community Capital and the Small Business Administration. \nThe first webinar PPP2 – For New Borrowers will focus on borrowers who did not obtain a PPP loan during the first round\, and what they need to know to apply for the program. \nThe second webinar PPP2 – For Existing Borrowers will focus on what past PPP recipients need to know about the new rollout. \nBe sure to register early as we expect a high volume of participants. \nA confirmation email with the Zoom login information will be sent after registration\, please be on the lookout for it.
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/ppp2-for-existing-borrowers/
LOCATION:Orange County Economic Development Office\, 109 West Main Street\, Orange\, 22960\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210127T120000
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SUMMARY:Evaluate Your Cyber Security: Tools and Techniques
DESCRIPTION:Cybersecurity Expert\, Tom Stamulis\, will demonstrate how businesses can do a vulnerability assessment. \nTom will share some free online tools and techniques for businesses to do a self evaluation of their cyber risk and security. \nBusinesses will learn how to set firewalls\, lock-outs\, testing website security\, and more.\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/evaluate-your-cyber-security-tools-and-techniques/
LOCATION:Orange County Economic Development Office\, 109 West Main Street\, Orange\, 22960\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210128T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210128T140000
DTSTAMP:20210126T231228Z
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SUMMARY:Commonwealth Commercialization Fund FY21 Briefing
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at one or more of the virtual FY21 Funding Briefings taking place January 12 – 28 to learn about funding available through the Commonwealth Commercialization Fund (CCF). We will review the FY2021 funding round and discuss eligibility criteria\, industry sectors\, timeline\, and executive summary.
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/commonwealth-commercialization-fund-fy21-funding-briefing/
LOCATION:Orange County Economic Development Office\, 109 West Main Street\, Orange\, 22960\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210128T150000
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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     \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-8/
LOCATION:Orange County Economic Development Office\, 109 West Main Street\, Orange\, 22960\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Central Virginia Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC)":MAILTO:events@cvsbdc.org
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