300 Preston Avenue, Suite 201, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Our hours are 9:00 - 5:00
Take your business to the next level! This hands-on course enables entrepreneurs to determine whether their business is viable, develop an initial plan for launching or growing their business, and learn the fundamentals of how to act on that plan. APPLICATIONS DUE JUNE 27 What can I expect? Weekly 3-hour Tuesday evening sessions. 16 weeks […]
Are you interested in Federal Government Contracting? Join us and learn strategies and tips for securing federal business. REGISTER Once 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. Join […]
In this three-part series Virginia SBDC Cyber Industry Expert, Quiana Gainey, covers how to start protecting your business from cyber threats online. This first session in the series covers cybersecurity […]
Founder's Series Session 2 Get clear up front on your business costs, how to establish prices and project profitability, considering the value proposition of your product or service. Are your costs and profit margins designed to reach industry norms? Is your pricing strategy appropriate to engage and retain customers? Will this business make enough to […]
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 […]
Does your business need a mobile app? In this bootcamp you will learn if your small business will benefit from having a mobile app, and the steps to successfully deploy and […]
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. […]
Do you own a small business and are exploring ways to build awareness of your products, engage with potential customers, testing or launching a new product, or expanding your business? If you said yes, you may consider becoming a vendor at an event, market, show, convention, etc. if you haven't already. Becoming a mobile vendor […]
Founder's Series Session 3 Curious about navigating online sales and marketing vs. traditional methods? Do you want to explore how to best launch a new product or service? Could you use help building the value of your brand and how to communicate how your business is better or different? In this workshop, we talk about […]
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 […]
Having an employee handbook sets the foundation for expectations, policies, communicating about your brand, defining time off practices and benefits, as well as help employees understand how the business operates. Join us for conversation on what needs to be included and how to implement in your business. Who should attend: Current small business owners with […]
Founder's Series Session 4 Do you have a “living” business plan that supports your operations, works well for you, and that you can share with others? Have you looked at all 20 components of your business model to avoid blind spots? In this interactive webinar you will learn several business planning models so you can […]
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 June 2 Event. - Deadline to apply May 23, midnight
When it comes to tasks like payroll, bookkeeping, bill pay, and financial forecasting, many organizations have limited resources to focus on these essential business functions. Join Matt Dean, CPA, CITP, for an overview of how outsourced accounting can save you time and money. Whether you need a Bookkeeper, Controller, or CFO, outsourced accounting provides customized […]
This workshop is a must if you are considering a National Institutes of Health (NIH) SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) or STTR (Small Business Technology Transfer) grant submission. In addition to up-to-date information on the SBIR/STTR programs, you’ll receive detailed instruction on developing a competitive proposal for NIH’s SBIR/STTR program. Session Topics Include: - An overview […]
The CIC Resource Fair provides opportunity for free consultations with business professionals and service providers! The CIC Business Resource Fair offers local entrepreneurs free individual consultations with attorneys, accountants, insurance agents, social media consultants, marketing professionals, SWaM certification consultants, business strategy coaches and human resources consultants. Learn more and register here
Millions of small businesses obtained COVID EIDL funds. It's important to remember that this is a loan and not a grant. Find out what the SBA may require borrowers to provide to show they used the proceeds as intended. A confirmation email with the Zoom login information will be sent after registration, please be on […]
Founder's Series Session 5 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 with tips and tricks in recordkeeping, as well as accounting language, giving you tools to help you sleep at night knowing you are: making money […]
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. […]
Do you run a small business and want to do business with the Commonwealth of Virginia? This session will provide a high level overview of the Commonwealth’s purchasing process, including purchasing policies that affect how buyers use the eVA system to “shop” and the eVA tools used by our buying community. You’ll also get a […]
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 […]
