300 Preston Avenue, Suite 201, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Our hours are 9:00 - 5:00
This advanced workshop is the 2nd in our series & focuses on lead generation. This hands-on session explores the public transparency tools available on the eVA website, including the Report […]
Week 5: Business Model Week 5 of the 8 week Scottsville Community Business Launch In this interactive webinar, discuss how to find a business planning tool that works for you. […]
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. APPLY for April 14 Event. - Deadline to apply April 4, midnight
In business today, it’s a necessity to have a good social media presence. Whether you’re looking to create brand awareness, increase website traffic, or increase sales, this class will be an introduction on how to create simple social media strategies to achieve your marketing goals. Instructor: Scott Hamler, Technical Advisor at the Central Virginia SBDC and Owner of Forezee Marketing Solutions. Forezee Marketing provide […]
Meet at C'Ville Coffee the first Tuesday of every month. Come with ideas, questions, and topics you want to discuss with other women business owners and leaders. What is working for you? What are your challenges? What do you need help with? How can you help someone else? The cost of this meetup is to […]
Join us for a hybrid Q&A session discussing taxes for small business owners. You can have the opportunity to ask all your questions about filing taxes as a business owner, […]
Week 6: Money and Recordkeeping Week 6 of the 8 week Scottsville Community Business Launch In this interactive webinar we will share sources of capital, establishing credit, and tips for success in record keeping and cash flow management. We help you make the often dreaded recordkeeping work for you, giving you tools to help you […]
Join us for an hour and meet other businesses in Louisa County. We’ll have coffee & light morning refreshments available during the 15-minute mingle session. Next, we’ll proceed to the introduction sessions to include: 1. Get connected with your Chamber members and community 2. Gain a Business Boost via the partnership with the Central Virginia […]
Thinking about starting a small business? Have you started...but maybe missed some critical information? This workshop is for you! REGISTER You 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. […]
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. CAN and VSBDC are offering four pitch practice opportunities in 2022, with accredited angel investors in attendance. There is no cost to participate and presenter(s) will leave with actionable feedback […]
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. 3RD TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH 8:00 A.M. Location: CODE Building - Irving Theater […]
Scottsville Community Business Launch Pitch Competition After seven weeks of instruction from CV SBDC, the Scottsville CBL Cohort will pitch their businesses to a panel of judges to see who […]
We will officially launch our new Charlottesville Women in Tech (CWIT) membership on April 20th at a LIVE Launch event! Our reconnect CWIT event will allow us to introduce membership, align you with small cohorts, and finally reconnect in person with our community. For the safety of our community, we ask that attendees are vaccinated […]
Spend the day in nature connecting with others, building knowledge, discovering balance and exploring joy. Welcome coffee and treats. Lunch provided Register
Crowdfunded Pitch Night Ten local entrepreneurs pitch to a live audience willing to pledge funds to their favorite contestant. It’s a three minute chance to hear their visions and vote for the one you believe will have the greatest success and impact on the community! Learn More: Facebook Event (invite others) Eventbrite (purchase tickets […]
Meet the Minority Business Alliance (MBA) on the Downtown Mall for the Tom Tom Block Party. This will be a cultural experience to remember with the mall turning into a New Orleans-style festival - food, drinks, entertainment, friends, and so much more! Music will be provided by DJ Flatline Lay and DJ Double U, and […]
Special showcase of local CIC entrepreneurs along with local farms and vendors. Shop for goodies! Learn more and RSVP
THRiVE is Virginia Bio’s largest statewide event. It is a conference that brings together the leading researchers from biomedical research universities and health systems, entrepreneurs, startups and emerging bioscience companies from the state. Envisioned as an opportunity to network and learn, THRiVE welcomes and connects the myriad of life science subgroups – from pharmaceutical to […]
Ready to "up your game" in regards to social media and make the second half of 2022 more productive than the first? YOU NEED A PLAN. Social media can help you build stronger relationships with your customers and even meet new ones. But success on social isn’t magic. It takes consistent effort with a good […]
Founder's Series Session 1 Is your business concept the right idea, at the right time for your industry? Are the features attractive to customers and do they care enough to change current habits? Is your addressable market big enough to generate adequate revenue for a successful business? Our research tools can help you decide. Have […]