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SUMMARY:Independence Day - OFFICE CLOSED
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URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/independence-day-office-closed/
LOCATION:VA
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SUMMARY:Government Contracting: Capability Statements
DESCRIPTION:Capability Statements are a critical tool for competing in and remaining successful at the very competitive government contracting marketplace.\nThe Federal Government buys over $600 billion per year on goods and services\, 5% of that spend is allocated for Small Business. This is a huge opportunity for firms\, who qualify\, to grow their business and become part of the challenging world of Government Contracting through set-aside opportunities. In order to get noticed by small business offices\, you must first create a winning capability statement. This is the most importing marketing piece you will create for your business. A properly formatted capability statement will help you get noticed and differentiate you from your competition.  In this presentation you will learn: \n\n\nProper formatting of the statement\nInformation to include and not include\nDifferentiators\, Core competencies and past performance content\nYou will be provided an editable template to use for your own capability statement\nHow to use the statement\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. \nHYBRID EVENT: In-person attendance available at the CV SBDC office (300 Preston Ave\, free on-site parking) or online via Zoom \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.  \nPrior becoming Virginia’s PTAC Director\, Lisa 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.
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/government-contracting-capability-statements/
LOCATION:Central Virginia Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC)\, 300 Preston Ave\, Suite 201\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contracting,Hybrid event - online/in person
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SUMMARY:The Human Factor: The Importance of Cybersecurity Awareness Training
DESCRIPTION:Join Virginia SBDC on their Facebook Page (@VASBDC) for a 4 part cyber awareness livestream series!\n\nWhen you plan to overhaul your cybersecurity infrastructure\, it’s important to keep the weakest link in mind: the people in your organization. Conduct security awareness training programs that establish a culture of cybersecurity awareness.\n\n\nRSVP for the Facebook Live\n\n\n\nMeet the Expert: \nQuiana Gainey is a 20+ year IT & Cybersecurity industry veteran and has served as Chief Executive Officer for SecureTech360 located in Springfield\, VA since its inception in 2010. Ms. Gainey has an extensive background in the IT industry\, including information assurance\, cyber-security and research/development for the Federal\, State or Local government. She also founded MySecureKid in 2018 a 501C (3) nonprofit organization dedicated to diversity and inclusion in the field of cybersecurity\, and information technology. Ms. Gainey has an MBA\, a BS in Information Technology Management and Cybersecurity. Quiana is available to meet 1-on-1 to assess your small business cybersecurity needs.
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/the-human-factor-the-importance-of-cybersecurity-awareness-training/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Cybersecurity,Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220706T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220706T103000
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SUMMARY:Business Plan 101
DESCRIPTION:Using a business plan to start or expand your business\nDoes your business plan need work? Do you not have a business plan yet? Join us to learn the ins and outs of writing a business plan. \nA strong business plan offers a foundation for your small business to succeed. Business plans are used when expanding a business to make sure you maintain profitability and efficiency in operations\, help set guides for operations when you start\, and to ensure that you get the most bang for your buck. \nParticipants will receive a business model canvas\, business plan template\, and other useful handouts. \n  \nRegister\n  \nPresented by Rebecca Haydock\, Director\, CV SBDC \nRebecca Haydock is the Director of the Central Virginia Small Business Development Center\, a member of an active regional investor group\, a multi-business owner\, and has started\, grown\, and operated companies from bagels to biotech. She has been advising and mentoring companies for 30 years and is a financial and marketing strategist that gets fully energized when she hears “I want to start a business” or “I want to grow my business.”\n\nRebecca will talk about the tips and tools that successful entrepreneurs have in common and how to fit those into a fulfilling personal and business life. She will go over these tools and is available to chat in a group setting and confidentially\, one-on-one.\n  \nPresented with Orange County VA Economic Development \n \n 
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/business-plan-101/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business,Online event
ORGANIZER;CN="Central Virginia Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC)":MAILTO:events@cvsbdc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220711T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220711T130000
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SUMMARY:Managing Your WordPress Website
DESCRIPTION:Join us and learn how to create and/or better manage your WordPress website!\nAre 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: \n\nUser management\nPage creation and editing\nImage and video uploads\nPlugin management\nLinking to social media\n\nInstructor:  Cameron Nelson\, Chief Digital Advisor\, VA SBDC and 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. \n  \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/managing-your-wordpress-website-7/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online event,Website Development
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220712T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220712T093000
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SUMMARY:Louisa County – Business Boost
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a one-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: \n1. Get connected with your Chamber members and community \n2. Gain a Business Boost via the partnership with the Central Virginia Small Business Development Center \n3. Maximize your visibility with the Chamber \nMore Info/Register
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/louisa-county-business-boost-2/
LOCATION:Louisa Chamber Office\, 111 W Main Street\, Louisa\, VA\, 23093\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220712T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220712T120000
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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 presented 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-39/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online event,Starting a Business
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SUMMARY:Cybersecurity Hot Topics
DESCRIPTION:Join Virginia SBDC on their Facebook Page (@VASBDC) for a 4 part cyber awareness livestream series!\n\nWe will discuss the latest trends and threats in Cybersecurity\n\n\nRSVP for the Facebook Live\n\n\n\nMeet the Expert: \nQuiana Gainey is a 20+ year IT & Cybersecurity industry veteran and has served as Chief Executive Officer for SecureTech360 located in Springfield\, VA since its inception in 2010. Ms. Gainey has an extensive background in the IT industry\, including information assurance\, cyber-security and research/development for the Federal\, State or Local government. She also founded MySecureKid in 2018 a 501C (3) nonprofit organization dedicated to diversity and inclusion in the field of cybersecurity\, and information technology. Ms. Gainey has an MBA\, a BS in Information Technology Management and Cybersecurity. Quiana is available to meet 1-on-1 to assess your small business cybersecurity needs.
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/cybersecurity-hot-topics/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Cybersecurity,Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220713T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220713T193000
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SUMMARY:Protect Your Growing Business
DESCRIPTION:The Entrepreneurial Equation™\nLearn from Jay Bradford and Joan Carlson from Edward Jones about The Entrepreneurial Equation™\, a program designed to help educate business owners about tools and strategies to help make building\, running\, and preserving a business easier. \nTopics covered include: \n\nBuilding Your Business\n\nTime management\nAttracting and retaining employees\n\n\nCreating Value Outside Your Business\n\nRetirement plans for businesses with no employees\nRetirement plans for businesses with employees\n\n\nPreserving Your Business\n\nKey person disability and life insurance\nDeferred compensation\n\n\n\nIN PERSON event: Join us at the CV SBDC office (300 Preston Ave\, free parking on-site) for networking and light refreshments before the event \nRegister\nSpeakers: \nJanasha “Jay” Bradford: \nKnown as Jay\, I was born in Newark\, NJ\, and later raised in Charlottesville. Helping others has been an integral part of who I am and I’m happy to have the opportunity to help those in my hometown reach their financial goals. I’ve been in the financial industry for over 5 years and wrote my 1st children’s book titled\, Mahogany goes to Wall Street\, which introduces the financial market in a story format. My book can be found in Barnes & Noble\, Walmart.com\, Amazon.com\, and local book & toy stores. \nI’m a firm believer in that your experiences shape who you are. At the age of seven\, my father passed away. As in most homes\, he was the patriarch of the family. Following his death\, I witnessed my mother\, a new widow\, mismanage a large insurance policy due to her lack of financial education and poor financial advice – sometimes you don’t know what you don’t know. This ultimately led to the loss of my family home\, financial hardships\, and me pulling out of college\, only to later pay for it myself. That experience put financial literacy at the forefront of my mind and showed me the value of the entire family being financially educated. \nAs an Edward Jones financial advisor\, clients can expect a high level of service and personalized approach. I believe it’s important to invest my time to understand what you’re working toward before you invest your money. We strive to make sure clients feel heard and that we understand their unique stories. We work to help clients understand the investment world in terms they can relate to. We offer investments\, services\, and tools our clients need to achieve their financial future. \nI am an active member of the community; I’m a committee member for The Arc of the Piedmont gala\, I volunteer at Community Investment Collaborative\, and I’m a member of Black Women of Charlottesville Virginia\, Boss Babes C’ville\, and Common House. I enjoy traveling abroad with my boyfriend Keith\, owner of The Pie Guy\, and spending time with my nieces and nephews- I pride myself on being the best auntie! I love plants\, water sports\, trying new food\, and DIY projects. \nI look forward to working with you to achieve your life goals and to be a part of your family! Give me a call today or message me on LinkedIn. \nAs the late Maya Angelou said\, “people will forget what you said\, people will forget what you did\, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”  \nWebsite information: www.MahoganyandFriends.com –for book Janasha Bradford\, Financial Advisor | Edward Jones -Advisor website \nJoan Carlson: \nI was raised modestly on a farm in Iowa and have worked since I was 12 earning money to put myself through college. After college\, I started my career in financial services in institutional bond sales. I moved on to a small asset manager and worked with fixed income and equity management. I also helped with marketing for the firm. That all led me to Merrill Lynch\, where I started working with high net worth individuals. \nIn 2009\, I joined Edward Jones for a variety of reasons. Mainly\, Edward Jones stands out from other firms because of how truly client centered we are and how deeply we care about and serve our clients. Our one-on-one approach creates a comfortable environment where our clients feel that we fully understand what is most important to them and will act in their best interest. \nOur clients can expect a high level of service and personalized approach. I create tailored solutions to help solve the needs of our clients and delight in helping others set goals and gain a sense of control over their future. I enjoy getting to know my clients and how unique each one is – as are their financials goals and needs. The role of financial advisor is the perfect combination of all my past experiences and passion. \nI have been married for 29 years and have raised three children who are all through college and out working in life. I am fiercely proud of my family and enjoy spending time with them traveling\, being outdoors and celebrating life. I also like to play tennis\, run\, do yoga and play the piano. \nWebsite: Joan M Carlson\, Financial Advisor | Edward Jones \n  \nSponsored by: \n \n  \nCohosted by: Community Investment Collaborative\, Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce\, and Cville Chamber Minority Business Alliance \n           
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/protect-your-growing-business/
LOCATION:Central Virginia Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC)\, 300 Preston Ave\, Suite 201\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business,Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="Central Virginia Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC)":MAILTO:events@cvsbdc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220714T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220714T113000
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SUMMARY:Crowdfunding for Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Is crowdfunding right for your small business?\nWith the growing popularity of crowdfunding for early-stage startups\, it is important to stay on top of what works\, what doesn’t work\, and how to best set yourself up for success. Learn about the mechanics and strategy for success as well as hearing from a founder who is currently engaged in an equity crowdfunding campaign. \nTopics covered include: \n\nMechanics of using crowdfunding\nCrowdfunding for technology companies\nCrowdfunding for lifestyle companies\nQ&A\n\nHYBRID event: offered in person at 300 Preston Ave\, second floor training room (free parking on-site) or online via Zoom \nJoin us for in-person networking at 9:30am. The presentation will start at 10:00am for both in-person and virtual attendees. \nRegister\nSpeakers: \nJustin Ritter\, Ritter Law PLLC\, CBIC Chairman of the Board \nBrian Viele\, Founder and CEO\, allocortech inc. \n  \nCohosted by Charlottesville Business Innovation Council (CBIC)
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/crowdfunding-for-small-business/
LOCATION:Central Virginia Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC)\, 300 Preston Ave\, Suite 201\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Funding,Hybrid event - online/in person,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220718T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220718T124500
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CREATED:20220622T182320Z
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SUMMARY:All you need to know about the SBDC to grow\, build\, or expand your business
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Virginia SBDC Inclusivity Ambassador\, Dr. Hope Murphy. This 45-minute informal information session will help you to get the most out of SBDC RESOURCES\, programs\, and networks in support of your small business. \nAs the largest small business support program in the country\, the SBDC offers the services that small business owners need to succeed such as: \n\nSmall Business counseling (free)\nSpecialty programs (free)\nAccess to business data and information (free)\nCybersecurity training\nSmall business loan process\nTraining\n\nAfter this session\, you will know what is available\, how to access it\, and how to make the most of your free counseling sessions with the SBDC. \nRegister\nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Hope Murphy specializes in connecting business owners with the resources needed to build their businesses. Her experience includes providing business counseling to veterans through the Veteran’s Business Outreach Center and counseling/training entrepreneurs at the Women’s Business Center. \nWhile Dr. Murphy counsels all small business owners\, her passion is to provide business counseling that supports the unique needs of minority business owners. \nDr. Murphy is a small business owner and she provides diversity and inclusion training to organizational leaders and their teams. She and her family live in Stafford\, Virginia.
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-sbdc-to-grow-build-or-expand-your-business/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220719T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220719T100000
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CREATED:20220505T181552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220505T181552Z
UID:9997-1658217600-1658224800@cvsbdc.org
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.\nLocation: CODE Building – Irving Theater \n  \nREGISTER
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/charlottesville-entrepreneurs-and-espresso-ce-2-11/
LOCATION:CODE Building – Irving Theater\, 225 W Water St\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220719T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220719T130000
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CREATED:20220629T205146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220629T205146Z
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SUMMARY:Let's talk about Risk Management
DESCRIPTION:Join Virginia SBDC on their Facebook Page (@VASBDC) for a 4 part cyber awareness livestream series!\n\nAll businesses are different and face diverse cyber risks. It is critical to understand the risks in the form of financial losses\, reputation damage or more.\n\n\nRSVP for the Facebook Live\n\n\n\nMeet the Expert: \nQuiana Gainey is a 20+ year IT & Cybersecurity industry veteran and has served as Chief Executive Officer for SecureTech360 located in Springfield\, VA since its inception in 2010. Ms. Gainey has an extensive background in the IT industry\, including information assurance\, cyber-security and research/development for the Federal\, State or Local government. She also founded MySecureKid in 2018 a 501C (3) nonprofit organization dedicated to diversity and inclusion in the field of cybersecurity\, and information technology. Ms. Gainey has an MBA\, a BS in Information Technology Management and Cybersecurity. Quiana is available to meet 1-on-1 to assess your small business cybersecurity needs.
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/lets-talk-about-risk-management/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Cybersecurity,Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220720T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220720T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T114312
CREATED:20220524T184523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220711T221757Z
UID:10112-1658311200-1658318400@cvsbdc.org
SUMMARY:Industry Trends\, Your Customers\, and Market Fit
DESCRIPTION:Founder’s Series Session 1\nIs your business concept the right idea\, at the right time for your industry?\nAre the features attractive to customers and do they care enough to change current habits?\n\nIs your addressable market big enough to generate adequate revenue for a successful business? Our research tools can help you decide.\nHave you conducted “customer discovery” for feedback on your offering and to know who will buy and how they will buy?\n\nIn this workshop\, we talk about industry knowledge\, communication with target customers to optimize your product or service offering and honing in on the ideal market(s). \nREGISTER\n  \n*More information on the Founder’s Series and Entrepreneurship certificate can be found here.* \nAdditional Founder’s Series classes currently scheduled: \n\nJul 27: Pricing\, Costs\, and Launch Preparation\nAug 3: Marketing\, Sales\, and Your Brand\nAug 10: Business Models\, Telling Your Story\, and Risk Planning\nAug 17: Money and Recordkeeping\n\n  \nCohosted by: Hampton Roads SBDC
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/industry-trends-your-customers-and-market-fit-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business,Online event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Central Virginia Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC)":MAILTO:events@cvsbdc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220720T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220720T150000
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SUMMARY:Build Your Cybersecurity Policies with Posture
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar Virginia SBDC Cyber Industry Expert\, Quiana Gainey\, covers how to build a step-by-step program to help improve cyber resiliency. The webinar will help you build a strong cybersecurity program for your small business by creating effective security policies using Posture. \nJoined by special guest speaker William McBorrough. William J McBorrough is co-Founder and Chief Security Officer at Posture\, Inc\, an innovative cybersecurity risk management company using artificial intelligence and cloud-based solutions to help small businesses simplify and manage cybersecurity programs. \n  \nRegister\nMeet the Expert\nQuiana Gainey is a 20+ year IT & Cybersecurity industry veteran and has served as Chief Executive Officer for SecureTech360 located in Springfield\, VA since its inception in 2010. Ms. Gainey has an extensive background in the IT industry\, including information assurance\, cyber-security and research/development for the Federal\, State or Local government. She also founded MySecureKid in 2018 a 501C (3) nonprofit organization dedicated to diversity and inclusion in the field of cybersecurity\, and information technology. Ms. Gainey has an MBA\, a BS in Information Technology Management and Cybersecurity. \n  \n 
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/build-your-cybersecurity-policies-with-posture/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Cybersecurity,Online event
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CREATED:20220629T205300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220629T205300Z
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SUMMARY:Physical Security Matters
DESCRIPTION:Join Virginia SBDC on their Facebook Page (@VASBDC) for a 4 part cyber awareness livestream series!\n\nGetting ahead of the game by putting in place physical security best practices.\n\n\nRSVP for the Facebook Live\n\n\n\nMeet the Expert: \nQuiana Gainey is a 20+ year IT & Cybersecurity industry veteran and has served as Chief Executive Officer for SecureTech360 located in Springfield\, VA since its inception in 2010. Ms. Gainey has an extensive background in the IT industry\, including information assurance\, cyber-security and research/development for the Federal\, State or Local government. She also founded MySecureKid in 2018 a 501C (3) nonprofit organization dedicated to diversity and inclusion in the field of cybersecurity\, and information technology. Ms. Gainey has an MBA\, a BS in Information Technology Management and Cybersecurity. Quiana is available to meet 1-on-1 to assess your small business cybersecurity needs.
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/physical-security-matters/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Cybersecurity,Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220727T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220727T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T114312
CREATED:20220524T184633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220711T221844Z
UID:10115-1658916000-1658923200@cvsbdc.org
SUMMARY:Pricing\, Costs\, and Launch Preparation
DESCRIPTION:Founder’s Series Session 2\nGet clear up front on your business costs\, how to establish prices and project profitability\, considering the value proposition of your product or service.\n\nAre your costs and profit margins designed to reach industry norms?\nIs your pricing strategy appropriate to engage and retain customers?\nWill this business make enough to support myself and/or my family?\n\nIn this workshop we discuss effective cost of goods sold management and give you tools to prepare to launch a new product or service. \nREGISTER\n  \n*More information on the Founder’s Series and Entrepreneurship certificate can be found here.* \nAdditional Founder’s Series classes currently scheduled: \n\nAug 3: Marketing\, Sales\, and Your Brand\nAug 10: Business Models\, Telling Your Story\, and Risk Planning\nAug 17: Money and Recordkeeping\n\n  \nCohosted by: Hampton Roads SBDC
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/pricing-costs-and-launch-preparation-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business,Online event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Central Virginia Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC)":MAILTO:events@cvsbdc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220728T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220728T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T114312
CREATED:20220725T195325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220725T195325Z
UID:10576-1659009600-1659013200@cvsbdc.org
SUMMARY:Putting Your Data to Work: How to Harness the Power of Sales Analytics
DESCRIPTION:Chances are you’ve heard of the phrase “data-based decision-making\,” but what does it mean for alcohol producers growing their distribution?  In this webinar\, Virginia SBDC Craft Beverage Assistance Manager Chris Van Orden will ask Ben Lewellyn\, Founder of craft beverage analytics firm Full Count\, how producers can make the most of their sales data\, from diagnosing issues and constructing sales incentives to charting growth opportunities and preparing for annual budget planning (ABP) meetings with distribution partners. \n\nSpeaker: Ben Lewellyn\, Founder\, Full Count \nBen Lewellyn has worked in craft beverages for more than a decade\, focused primarily on building and improving wholesale sales operations (forecasting production\, managing salespeople & distributors\, selling to key accounts\, and developing strategy).  He started Full Count Analytics to help craft manufacturers make sense of their data through custom software solutions and individualized coaching.  Originally from Alabama\, Ben now lives with his wife and son in Charlottesville. \n  \nRegister
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/putting-your-data-to-work-how-to-harness-the-power-of-sales-analytics/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales,Online event
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