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SUMMARY:Cville BioHub BioDays - Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for connection and community and to celebrate our thriving biotech industry.\nAbout this event\nJoin us for connection and community and to celebrate our thriving biotech industry. CvilleBioHub will highlight recent industry successes and share what’s ahead for the organization and our regional entrepreneurial ecosystem. \nThe Happy Hour sips are generously sponsored by Indoor Biotechnologies. \nFor safety\, it will take place outdoors on the Common House Rooftop.
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/cville-biohub-biodays-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Common House\, 206 West Market St\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211004T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211004T130000
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SUMMARY:Marketing Monday: Using SquareSpace
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to build and optimize your website on Squarespace. \nThis workshop highlights the advantages of building your website on Squarespace and everything you need to know to build your website! \nTopics covered in this workshop: \n\nWhat is Squarespace\nIs Squarespace Right For Your Business?\nPricing Options & Features\nLive Demo- building a site from scratch\n\nPresented by founder of Bread & Butter Digital Marketing\, Molly Bossardt. \n  \nREGISTER
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/marketing-monday-using-squarespace/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Marketing & Social Media,Website Development
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211005T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211005T113000
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SUMMARY:A Guide for Retail Renewal
DESCRIPTION:As businesses reopen in a post-COVID world\, the retail landscape has changed.\nMarc Willson\, retail expert with the Virginia SBDC\, presents A Guide to Retail Renewal to help small businesses flourish in a new world. \n\nCurrent retail trends since COVID\nCustomer expectations of the retail experience\nNew opportunities and challenges to maximize for success\nTips for developing and executing a renewed business strategy\n\nREGISTER\nIn person one-on-one meetings with Marc are available for Orange County businesses – email events@cvsbdc.org to reserve an in person appointment after the workshop. \nPresented with Orange County Economic Development Office
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/a-guide-for-retail-renewal-2/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales,Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211005T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211005T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T133142
CREATED:20210929T001339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210929T001339Z
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SUMMARY:Use YouTube to Grow Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Let’s talk about YouTube! \nAre you thinking of creating a YouTube Channel? Are you currently using YouTube for your business? Not sure how to get started or how to build your channel? This is the webinar for you.  \nDuring this webinar we will discuss:  \n\nWhy you should have a YouTube channel\nHow to set up a YouTube channel\nWhat’s important to fill out when uploading a video\nMaking good creative\, and how to target and measure the results\n\n  \nPresented by Grow with Google speaker\, Randi Penfil \nRandi is a speaker for the Grow with Google partner program. She has more than 20  years  of experience helping small businesses  and nonprofits improve their digital marketing. \nAs a professional speaker and trainer\, Randi has educated thousands of small businesses and entrepreneurs. Before becoming a Google-supported trainer\, Randi educated and trained SMBs for Constant Contact as the Mid-Atlantic Regional Development Director. She brings enthusiasm and experience to every workshop and conversation about digital marketing. Her passion is helping small businesses take control of their digital footprint. \nThanks to Shenandoah Valley SBDC\, Shenandoah Valley Technology Council\, Blue Ridge Community College\, Virginia State SBDC\, Lord Fairfax SBDC\, Central Virginia SBDC and SCCF for hosting this webinar along with Grow with Google. \n  \nREGISTER
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/use-youtube-to-grow-your-business/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business,Online event,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211006T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211006T103000
DTSTAMP:20260411T133142
CREATED:20210910T220338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T004123Z
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SUMMARY:Coopetition TEAM Eventacular
DESCRIPTION:The feel of in person events gradually returns to normal as businesses move past COVID.\nMarc Willson\, retail expert with the Virginia SBDC\, presents Coopetition TEAM Eventacular to help small businesses flourish in a new world. \nTopics covered: \n\nWhat is “Coopetition”\nWhat have businesses done to survive and thrive through the pandemic?\nTips to plan for cooperative events within a business community\n\nREGISTER\nIn person one-on-one meetings with Marc are available for Culpeper County businesses – email events@cvsbdc.org to reserve an in person appointment after the workshop. \nPresented with Culpeper County Economic Development Office
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/coopetition-team-eventacular/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales,Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211007T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211007T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T133142
CREATED:20210819T205137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210821T003711Z
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SUMMARY:State/Local Contracting:  Using eVA
DESCRIPTION:Looking to get into Government Contracting but confused on where to start? Join speaker Courtney Mustin to learn the ins and outs of eVA.\n\nVirginia’s eProcurement Portal is eVA. Courtney Mustin\, Business Services Manager for Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity\, will teach attendees how to register in eVA and successfully use it to win government customers. This program is a recommended continuation to SWaM certification training.  \nTopics covered in this workshop: \n\nWhat is eVA?\nHow to register for and use eVA\nWhat types of solicitations are posted through eVA?\nLive demo and walk through of the eVA website and registration process\n\n  \n \nSpeaker: Courtney Mustin\, Business Services Manager\, Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity\, is employed by the Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity as the Business Services Manager covering the Central and Western Central Regions of The Commonwealth.  She works with start-up\, and emerging\, as well as established small businesses to implement economic growth and development by teaching them how to conduct business with Virginia state and local agencies which require their particular goods and services\, and also by partnering with other entities to cover a vast array of topics to engender success for small business owners.  She began her career with The Commonwealth at the Virginia Department of Transportation then moved to what is now the Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity.  She’s been employed by the Commonwealth for 20 years. \n  \nREGISTER\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/state-local-contracting-using-eva/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Contracting,Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211007T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211007T150000
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CREATED:20210825T212725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210904T000648Z
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SUMMARY:Legal Update: Federal Cases\, News from the Big 3\, & Virginia Law
DESCRIPTION:This session reviews recent court cases\, critical updates from the EEOC\, DOL\, and NLRB\, and the second wave of changes to Virginia employment law. We’ll also discuss how 2021’s changes are causing reactions in real-world workplaces just like yours. This session is a building block for the entire webinar series. \nREGISTER
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/legal-update-federal-cases-news-from-the-big-3-virginia-law/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211011T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211011T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T133142
CREATED:20211005T000912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211009T002444Z
UID:8287-1633939200-1633971600@cvsbdc.org
SUMMARY:Indigenous Peoples' Day
DESCRIPTION:A Proclamation on Indigenous Peoples’ Day\, 2021\n 
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/indigenous-peoples-day/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211012T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211012T120000
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CREATED:20210902T181201Z
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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\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 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-24/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Online event,Starting a Business
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211014T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211014T113000
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SUMMARY:Federal Government Contracting:  Navigating SAM and the DSBS
DESCRIPTION:If you are considering the Federal Marketplace for your business\, your first steps are to complete your registration in both the System of Award Management (SAM) and the Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS).\nThis class with walk you through how to properly fill out these profiles in order to stand out to Federal and Prime buyers. This class is also for those who may already be in SAM and DSBS but need to know if their information is complete. \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.  This “beginners” 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-navigating-sam-and-the-dbsb/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Contracting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211014T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211014T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T133142
CREATED:20210904T000428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210904T000601Z
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SUMMARY:Marijuana in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:Virginia’s new law legalizing marijuana for recreational use has employers wondering what kind of adjustments they need to make. Should companies update policies and practices to address marijuana use off the clock—including drug testing? How can employers determine how high is too high? \nREGISTER
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/marijuana-in-the-workplace/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211016T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211016T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T133142
CREATED:20210923T200756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210923T200756Z
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SUMMARY:Black Business Expo
DESCRIPTION:WTJU 91.1 FM and Lifeview Marketing present the fifth annual Charlottesville-Albemarle Black Business Expo\nThe Black Business Expo supports and celebrates local black-owned businesses. It is a FREE event designed to celebrate and encourage the success of black-owned businesses locally and beyond. \nSince 2017\, the Black Business Expo has featured and served scores of black-owned businesses as at IX Art Park. \nCognizant of the COVID-19 pandemic\, this year’s Expo will be predominantly outdoors.
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/black-business-expo/
LOCATION:Ix Art Park\, 522 2nd St SE\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211019T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211019T100000
DTSTAMP:20260411T133142
CREATED:20210902T000636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T000636Z
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SUMMARY:Charlottesville Entrepreneurs and Espresso (ce-2)
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.\n3RD TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH\n8:00 A.M.\nVIRTUAL MEETING DUE TO COVID19\n  \nREGISTER
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/charlottesville-entrepreneurs-and-espresso-ce-2-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211020T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211020T123000
DTSTAMP:20260411T133142
CREATED:20210728T182559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211006T224004Z
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SUMMARY:Quad County Business Summit & QuadTank Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:The 6th annual Quad County Business Summit will bring together businesses from the counties of Fluvanna\, Greene\, Louisa\, Madison\, Orange\, and others from Central Virginia for a half-day of networking opportunities. This is an IN-PERSON event\, and will take place at The Pavilion on Lakeland Farm. Masks strongly encouraged. \nThe Summit will also include a keynote speaker\, local business owner panel discussion with Q&A\, and the Annual QuadTank\, a winner take all pitch competition. The highly anticipated QuadTank is a highlight of the Quad County Business Summit. Up to four finalists compete for the winner take all $8\,000 grand prize. \n2021 Agenda\nOctober 20\, 2021 \n8:30 am\nResource Fair\, Sign-in and Breakfast \n9 am\nWelcome and Keynote Speaker\, Kiley Doll \n9:45 am\nBusiness Roundtable and Q&A with successful area business owners \n10:30 am\nNetworking and lunch pick-up \n11 am\nQuadTank Pitch Competition & Lunch \n12 pm\nNetworking ​ \n12:30 pm\nQuadTank winner announced \nEvent Information: Quad County Business Summit & QuadTank Pitch Competition \nREGISTER for QuadCounty\nFor more information\, visit: www.qcbsummit.com \n\n  \nWin the $8\,000 Quad Tank Competition!\n \nDETAILS:  This is the third 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 $8\,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 Monday\, October 11th at noon 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 Oct 13th and Oct 14th (flexible pitch times will be offered in 15 min increments starting at 9 am on Oct. 13th & 4 pm on Oct. 14th). Pitches will be virtual\, via zoom. [If online connectivity is an issue zoom may be accessed by mobile device or we can provide a location in your county for you to make your pitch.]\n3) Semi-finalists (up to 4) will be invited to present in person at Quad Tank on Wednesday\, October 20th. \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 \n 
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/quad-county-business-summit-quadtank-pitch-competition/
LOCATION:The Pavilion On Lakeland Farm\, 13528 Sedwick Ln\, Orange\, VA\, 22960\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211021T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211021T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T133142
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SUMMARY:Human Resource Management
DESCRIPTION:CHILDCARE BUSINESS SERIES\nHuman Resource Management – Recruiting the best employees & bringing out the best in your staff\nYou’ll learn:\n\nCreative ideas to find talented employees from inside and outside the ECE industry\nRecruitment must-haves for the busy director\nWays to improve and streamline your hiring process\nHow to keep your finger on the pulse of your center’s work climate\nMethods of bringing out the best in your employees\nEasy-to-implement retention strategies that work\n\nRegister\nPresented by: Lauren Small\, business consultant and the owner of Early Education Business Consultants\, LLC \nLauren Small\, CEO\, is a business consultant and the owner of Early Education Business Consultants\, LLC\, a boutique consulting firm focused on improving business systems\, practices and automation to improve the quality of early childhood businesses. To date\, Lauren has consulted with several hundred early childhood programs nationally and in her community of Hampton Roads\, Virginia. Lauren designed the Early Education Business Program in 2010\, a program that encourages and educates ECE businesses to learn and adopt best business practices\, leading to an increase in child enrollments and a decrease in employee turnover. She is the co-founder of the South Hampton Roads Leadership Academy\, a leadership development program for early education providers. She passionately worked to establish the Hampton Roads Shared Services Alliance in 2019.
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/human-resource-management/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211021T121500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211021T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T133142
CREATED:20211001T180623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211001T180623Z
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SUMMARY:Business Women's Round Table (BWRT)
DESCRIPTION:Leadership Lessons with Dr. Sherica Jones-Lewis\, Director of Community Research – The Equity Center at UVA\n \nThe Business Women’s Round Table (BWRT) was founded in 2004. Its purpose is to honor\, engage and inspire each other so that we elevate women’s professional presence. By doing so\, we drive business\, economic and community development in the Charlottesville region. \nCOVID-19 Precautions\nPlease click here to review our current COVID safety precautions. All attendees must complete a COVID self-screening on the day of the event. All attendees\, regardless of vaccination status\, must wear a face mask indoors except while eating or drinking.
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/business-womens-round-table-bwrt/
LOCATION:Chamber Conference Room\, 209 5th Street NE\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:connect@cvillechamber.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211021T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211021T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T133142
CREATED:20210904T000727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210904T000727Z
UID:7927-1634821200-1634828400@cvsbdc.org
SUMMARY:The Diversity\, Equity & Inclusion Tool Kit
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a tool kit for DEI? Discussions about race\, equality\, and inclusion in your workplace should be a priority for every employer. This lively session provides a road map to navigating these issues and strengthening the bonds among your employees. \nREGISTER
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/the-diversity-equity-inclusion-tool-kit/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211026
DTSTAMP:20260411T133142
CREATED:20210728T184430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210819T213808Z
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SUMMARY:Pitch Preview November 4: APPLICATION DEADLINE
DESCRIPTION:Virginia early-stage innovative entrepreneurs:  Charlottesville Angel Network (CAN) and Virginia Small Business Development Center (VSBDC) have joined forces to help you polish your pitch presentation.\n  \nAPPLY for November 4 Event. – Deadline to apply October 25\, midnight
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/pitch-preview-september-2-application-deadline/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211028T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211028T100000
DTSTAMP:20260411T133142
CREATED:20211001T183059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211001T183059Z
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SUMMARY:Craft Beverage Finance - What You Need To Know Before Speaking With Your Banker
DESCRIPTION:It takes significant financial wherewithal to enter and succeed in the competitive craft beverage industry\, but it’s not always clear what it takes to raise capital. In this webinar\, Virginia SBDC Craft Beverage Assistance Manager Chris Van Orden will ask Jason Sleeman\, VP of Craft Beverage Lending at United Community Bank\, what he looks for when working with craft beverage clients. The free-flowing conversation will touch on key ratios\, benchmarking\, revenue projections\, and other important information that you’ll want to have prepared before approaching a lender. New and existing breweries\, wineries\, cideries\, and distilleries all stand to benefit from this informational webinar. Register today! \nWebinar presented by The Virginia SBDC Craft Beverage Assistance (CBA) program. Visit the CBA program page for more information. \nREGISTER
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/craft-beverage-finance-what-you-need-to-know-before-speaking-with-your-banker/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211028T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211028T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T133142
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SUMMARY:Google Ads Basics
DESCRIPTION:Let’s talk about Google Ads\nAre you thinking about using Google Ads but not sure where to start? This is the workshop for you! \nDuring this webinar we will discuss:  \n\nHow to create an account and set up an ad campaign\nHow to write great ads\, refine keywords\, and include ad extensions\nHow to measure success\n\n  \nPresented by Grow with Google speaker\, Randi Penfil \nRandi is a speaker for the Grow with Google partner program. She has more than 20  years  of experience helping small businesses  and nonprofits improve their digital marketing. \nAs a professional speaker and trainer\, Randi has educated thousands of small businesses and entrepreneurs. Before becoming a Google-supported trainer\, Randi educated and trained SMBs for Constant Contact as the Mid-Atlantic Regional Development Director. She brings enthusiasm and experience to every workshop and conversation about digital marketing. Her passion is helping small businesses take control of their digital footprint. \nThanks to Shenandoah Valley SBDC\, Shenandoah Valley Technology Council\, Blue Ridge Community College\, Virginia State SBDC\, Lord Fairfax SBDC\, Central Virginia SBDC and SCCF for hosting this webinar along with Grow with Google. \n  \nREGISTER
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/google-ads-basics/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Marketing & Social Media,Online event,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211028T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211028T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T133142
CREATED:20211020T183322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211020T183338Z
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SUMMARY:Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:CHILDCARE BUSINESS SERIES\nBest Practices – Discovering savvy strategies for success\nGet expert guidance for how to:\n\nShift your thinking to view early childhood programs from a business perspective.\nEmbrace a “systems mindset” to become more efficient at operations and more effective at delegating.\nGrasp the critical elements of business management and the best practices needed for success.\nAchieve big\, bold business goals through savvy strategic planning and goal setting\n\nRegister\nPresented by: Lauren Small\, business consultant and the owner of Early Education Business Consultants\, LLC \nLauren Small\, CEO\, is a business consultant and the owner of Early Education Business Consultants\, LLC\, a boutique consulting firm focused on improving business systems\, practices and automation to improve the quality of early childhood businesses. To date\, Lauren has consulted with several hundred early childhood programs nationally and in her community of Hampton Roads\, Virginia. Lauren designed the Early Education Business Program in 2010\, a program that encourages and educates ECE businesses to learn and adopt best business practices\, leading to an increase in child enrollments and a decrease in employee turnover. She is the co-founder of the South Hampton Roads Leadership Academy\, a leadership development program for early education providers. She passionately worked to establish the Hampton Roads Shared Services Alliance in 2019.
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/human-resource-management-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211028T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211028T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T133142
CREATED:20211027T180508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211027T180508Z
UID:8484-1635422400-1635427800@cvsbdc.org
SUMMARY:ARPA Stabilization Grants Briefing - English
DESCRIPTION:Child care providers\, community partners and early childhood stakeholders are invited to join a briefing to learn about the upcoming application process for accessing federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to stabilize child care programs. \nEach briefing will feature First Lady Pam Northam and VDOE representatives who will share important information to assist child care providers in learning about and accessing stabilization funds. \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Note\, capacity is limited; only the first 1\,000 attendees to join the session will be able to participate. The session will be recorded\, and we’ll make the recording available widely. \nRegister
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/arpa-stabilization-grants-briefing-english/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211028T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211028T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T133142
CREATED:20210904T000807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210904T000807Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding How Lawsuits Work & the E-Discovery Process
DESCRIPTION:What really happens when you get sued? What kind of evidence is useful and what actions could hurt your company? What is discovery and why is E-Discovery so important? This session will answer these questions and cover how your company can create procedures today to avoid potential discovery problems. \nREGISTER
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/understanding-how-lawsuits-work-the-e-discovery-process/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211028T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211028T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T133142
CREATED:20211012T204101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211012T204101Z
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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. \nREGISTER
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/starting-your-business-25/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES: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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211029T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211029T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T133142
CREATED:20211027T181830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211027T181831Z
UID:8488-1635508800-1635514200@cvsbdc.org
SUMMARY:Ayuda Financiera de estabilización ARPA para proveedores de cuidado infantil
DESCRIPTION:Los proveedores de cuidado infantil\, los socios comunitarios y las partes interesadas en la primera infancia están\ninvitados a unirse a una sesión informativa para conocer el próximo proceso de solicitud para acceder a los fondos\nfederales de la Ley del Plan de Rescate Estadounidense (ARPA) para estabilizar los programas de cuidado infantil. \nCada sesión informativa contará con la primera dama Pam Northam y representantes de VDOE que compartirán\ninformación importante para ayudar a los proveedores de cuidado infantil a aprender y acceder a los fondos de\nestabilización. \nDespués de registrarse\, recibirá un correo electrónico de confirmación\ncon información sobre cómo unirse al seminario web. Tenga en cuenta que la capacidad es limitada; solo podrán\nparticipar los primeros 1.000 asistentes que se unan a la sesión. La sesión se grabará y la pondremos a disposición\nde todos. \nHaga clic aquí para registrarse
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/ayuda-financiera-de-estabilizacion-arpa-para-proveedores-de-cuidado-infantil/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211029T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211029T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T133142
CREATED:20211025T215831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211025T215831Z
UID:8452-1635512400-1635516000@cvsbdc.org
SUMMARY:Understanding Complexities of Global Supply Chains: First Step Towards Coping with Supply Chain Woes
DESCRIPTION:Join the Virginia SBDC International Business Development team and Customs Attorney\, Ms. Evelyn Suarez\, for an interactive conversation about the strained global supply chain environment and possible solutions you can enact. The conversation will touch on: \n\nHow supply chains worked pre-covid\, and the impact of covid\, labor shortages\, and increased demand that have gummed up the global trading system.\nStrategies that small businesses can employ to mitigate the adverse impacts of supply chain disruptions.\nHow to communicate new realities to partners and customers.\n\nRegister
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/understanding-complexities-of-global-supply-chains-first-step-towards-coping-with-supply-chain-woes/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business,Online event
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