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If you're interested in pivoting more of your efforts to ONLINE SALES, join us during lunch and learn: The variety of websites available, the possibilities for upgrading yours to better accommodate online sales and the estimated costs to accomplish this! The various e-commerce platforms available and how to select the best based on your specific […]
Central Virginia SBDC Counselor available for one-on-one appointments in Louisa, Nelson and Orange Counties to assist with your specific business needs! Counseling sessions are By Appointment Only and are available from 8am-5pm on a first-come, first-served basis. Please email contact@cvsbdc.org or call 434-295-8198 to reserve your spot. For now, appointments are virtual via zoom. Louisa […]
Join us and learn how to create and/or better manage your WordPress website! REGISTER Are you looking for a simple, yet effective website to use for your business? WordPress might be a good option! In this workshop, we'll cover "the basics" on creating and updating a WordPress site, including: User management Page creation and editing […]
The Small Business Administration has some key changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) which will be available for a limited amount of time to ensure America’s smallest businesses get exclusive access. If you are a small business owner with 20 employees or less, or are self-employed; there is new information for you. Please join […]
Speaker: Emily Rosenberger, Constituent Events Manager, Alzheimer's Association This event is a monthly meeting of the Chamber Aging in Place Business Network, open to Chamber members and non-members. AiPBN's mission is to provide education about local businesses and services that support personal choice and vitality in the second half of life, and to provide a […]
One of the foremost responsibilities of a nonprofit organization is financial management and oversight. Active oversight is essential to ensuring the organization’s financial sustainability, as well as proper stewardship of the organization’s assets and resources. This important duty of financial oversight encompasses an array of responsibilities and requires a foundation in financial literacy. Join consultant […]
Join us for an exclusive conversation with leaders at the Small Business Administration on new changes to the Paycheck Protection Program, and what tools and resources are available to help America's small businesses recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis. Note: Due to overwhelming demand, we encourage you to sign onto the webinar early. […]
Join us for an exclusive conversation with leaders at the Small Business Administration on new changes to the Paycheck Protection Program, and what tools and resources are available to help America's small businesses recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis. Note: Due to high demand, we encourage you to sign onto the webinar early […]
Join us for an exclusive conversation with leaders at the Small Business Administration on new changes to the Paycheck Protection Program, and what tools and resources are available to help America's small businesses recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis. Note: Due to overwhelming demand, we encourage you to sign onto the webinar early. […]
This free, intensive 6-week program is designed to help the founders and CEOs of growth-oriented food and beverage producers acquire the competencies required to grow and scale existing operations and to consider the next steps in strategic growth opportunities through wholesale, retail, and direct-to-consumer sales channels. Each week, participants will attend an interactive hour-long webinar […]
Central Virginia SBDC Counselor Greg McFetridge is available for one-on-one appointments in Greene County to assist with your specific business needs! Counseling sessions are By Appointment Only and are available from 8am-4:30pm on a first-come, first-served basis. Please email contact@cvsbdc.org or call 434-295-8198 to reserve your spot. For now, appointments are virtual via zoom.
Thinking about starting a small business? Have you started...but maybe missed some critical information? This workshop is for you! REGISTER We review the steps for a successful start, the registrations and regulations, and the components of sound business planning, including financial projections. Follow-up appointments are then available with SBDC, SCORE, and/or CIC business advisors to […]
CBIC's Tech on Taps, sponsored by Ting, are a recurring event series held 2nd Tuesdays and are free for CBIC members and future-members. CBIC's recurring event provides a monthly opportunity for tech enthusiasts to socialize, collaborate, share ideas and form professional relationships. Designed specifically for the entrepreneurial, high-tech community, this happy hour is casual. No […]
Learn how to register for and use eVA to identify the right business opportunities & government buyers! REGISTER eVA is Virginia’s online, electronic procurement system – a web-based vendor registration and purchasing system that allows state agencies, colleges, universities and many local governments to conduct all purchasing and sourcing activities for goods and services. Knowing […]
Are you interested in learning how to make your e-commerce strategy a gateway to global markets. Join us for this informational meeting and find out more about the Virginia SBDC's upcoming B2B and B2C e-Commerce Accelerator cohorts. These four week cohorts will take participants through all the steps of planning an international e-commerce project - […]
Get inspired Meet fellow entrepreneurs Share lessons learned c-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. RSVP *Please RSVP online in advance and we will send you a link […]
This webinar will present some information for applicants to prepare for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant application that is currently scheduled to open in early April. While all the details for the program have not been finalized, there are some advance steps that businesses may need to do now to better prepare for the application […]
Early-stage companies considering a pathway to secure dilutive funding from Angel, Seed, and Venture Capital may not understand the nuances between these various forms of funding. Understanding these differences can be key to approaching each with the correct intentions and expected outcomes! This session is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. […]
Join this full-day training and learn if your technology company is eligible for non-dilutive federal funding through the government’s SBIR/STTR programs. We’ll cover the SBIR/STTR program basics including what they fund, which federal agencies participate and how to know if you're eligible. We’ll review the differences between Granting agencies and Contracting agencies and how to […]
March is Women's History Month and we're celebrating the powerful women that have influenced our life! We invite all participants to submit a meaningful photo with a woman who had a significant impact on your story. Please include a brief description and if you'd be willing to share your story with the group. We will […]
This webinar will present some information for applicants to prepare for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund application that is currently scheduled to open in early April. While all the details for the program have not been finalized, there are some advance steps that businesses may need to do now to better prepare for the application process. […]
Capabilities Statements are becoming a critical tool for competing in and remaining successful at the very competitive government contracting marketplace. This tool allows vendors to provide company information that is most critical to a particular decision-maker; to state it in a clear, concise manner; and to reinforce company qualifications for a particular project. Capabilities Statements […]
Thinking about starting a small business? Have you started...but maybe missed some critical information? This workshop is for you! REGISTER We review the steps for a successful start, the registrations and regulations, and the components of sound business planning, including financial projections. Follow-up appointments are then available with SBDC, SCORE, and/or CIC business advisors to […]
During this webinar, we will discuss how to create a search-friendly website that drives user action and supports your specific goals. Whether launching a new website or sprucing up an […]
Join us and learn how to create and/or better manage your WordPress website! REGISTER Are you looking for a simple, yet effective website to use for your business? WordPress might […]