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SUMMARY:Piedmont Pitch Launch
DESCRIPTION:Week 1: Launch Program\nJoin the teams from CV SBDC\, Charlottesville\, and Albemarle to learn more about the program and opportunities available for participants. \nHYBRID event In person for cohort participants at 300 Preston Ave\, 2nd floor training room\, Charlottesville or online via Zoom \nRegister\nAbout Piedmont Pitch\nThe City of Charlottesville Office of Economic Development and Albemarle County Economic Development have joined forces to offer educational programming leading to a pitch competition for local small businesses. Entrepreneurs and small business owners in Charlottesville and Albemarle can apply to participate in the 10 week program including 8 training programs (Business Essentials Training) offered by Central Virginia SBDC and work with a business advisor to hone their pitch and develop a solid business plan. Graduates of Piedmont Pitch have the opportunity to pitch for $15\,000 in prize money! \nApply for Piedmont Pitch \n  \nHow to Participate in Piedmont Pitch\nWho is eligible to participate? \n\nExisting small businesses or new start-ups opening in Charlottesville and Albemarle.\n\nHow to apply \n\nThe Piedmont Pitch application can be found here\n\nHow much prize money is available? \n\nGraduates of the Piedmont Pitch program have the opportunity to pitch for $15\,000 in prizes.\n\nQuestions about Piedmont Pitch can be sent to events@cvsbdc.org or 434-295-8198
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/piedmont-pitch-launch/
LOCATION:Central Virginia Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC)\, 300 Preston Ave\, Suite 201\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Access to Capital,Hybrid event - online/in person,Managing a Business,Starting a Business
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230302T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230302T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T065211
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SUMMARY:Coffee + Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Does your organization need help filling workforce and skills gaps? \nJoin us for the first “Coffee + Conversation” event put on by representatives from the UVA Career Center\, Virginia Career Works – Piedmont Region\, and the Central Virginia Partnership for Economic Development. We will be discussing new internship and full-time hiring initiatives in Central Virginia. Come ask us your questions about developing a successful internship program\, engaging talent from UVA\, Community Colleges\, and K-12 school districts\, and getting involved in the upcoming April Tom Tom Festival Career Expo. Join us to learn about the best recruiting strategies for students across our region. \nDrop by for a complimentary coffee when your schedule allows on Thursday\, March 2nd from 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at C’Ville Coffee. If you plan to attend\, please fill out this quick RSVP form. \nC’Ville Coffee Address: 1301 Harris Street\, Charlottesville\, VA 22903\nParking available on-site at C’Ville Coffee. \nLooking forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/coffee-conversation/
LOCATION:C’ville Coffee\, 1301 Harris Street\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22903\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="UVA Career Center":MAILTO:careercenter@virginia.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230306T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230306T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T065211
CREATED:20221223T001854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221223T001854Z
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SUMMARY:Orange County Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:To sign up\, call 434-295-8198 or email contact@cvsbdc.org \nWalk-ins welcome \nJoin us for How to Become and In-Demand Brand presented by Amy Hager at noon!
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/orange-county-office-hours-3/
LOCATION:Orange County Economic Development Office\, 109 West Main Street\, Orange\, 22960\, United States
CATEGORIES:In person 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:20230306T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230306T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T065211
CREATED:20221220T223559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T192550Z
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SUMMARY:How to Become an In-Demand Brand
DESCRIPTION:When you have messaging that truly connects and converts\, you will see an increase in more people who are ready to buy from you shortly after they experience you\, WITHOUT you needing to do any hard selling. In this session\, we are going to show you the elements needed in your marketing and messaging to create a DEMAND for your offer with messaging that connects and converts. \n-Learn the Messaging Ecosystem and the 6 types of content to establish you as an expert\n-Understand the 3Cs of Expert Energy and how to use that in your brand\n-Define the best way for you to market your business to be in alignment with your brand (so you can show up authentically)\n\n\nRSVP to Regan McKay at rmckay@orangecountyva.gov\n  \nIN PERSON event: Orange Economic Development Office (109 W Main St\, Orange)\, Lunch provided \nPresented by Amy Hager\n\n\n \nAmy is a go-getter with a passion for small businesses and the community. A true marketer and community builder at heart\, she uses her years of experience and expertise to help CEOs and business owners around the world build a business they love. Amy’s yoga instructor says she has lived 12 lives already because she has so many experiences. She has raced cars\, been a radio DJ\, built sales and marketing teams (one was for a standardized construction contracts coalition)\, worked at a group home to support adults with mental illness\, led a B&B association\, started a youth group\, been a military spouse – just to name a few. Her experiences help her relate and apply strategies across many different industries by utilizing her background in marketing\, communications\, engagement\, community development\, and organizational growth. \nAmy really enjoys connecting with people from all over the globe to help them spread the word about their amazing missions and movements. When presenting or facilitating\, she engages audiences to leave with new and achievable ideas to improve their organizations\, and communities. When she’s not working with her clients\, speaking at conferences\, or coaching professionals you can find her out and about\, whether on her boat\, at a winery\, or exploring the world! \n\n\nCohosted by Orange County VA Economic Development and Orange County Chamber of Commerce \n \n\n 
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/how-to-become-an-in-demand-brand-2/
LOCATION:Orange County Economic Development Office\, 109 West Main Street\, Orange\, 22960\, United States
CATEGORIES:In person event,Managing a Business,Marketing and Sales
ORGANIZER;CN="Central Virginia Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC)":MAILTO:events@cvsbdc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230307T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230307T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T065211
CREATED:20230110T004233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230127T210153Z
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SUMMARY:Money and Recordkeeping
DESCRIPTION:Founder’s Series Session 5\nIn 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: \n\nmaking money\ncan pay your bills and\nwill be able to access additional capital when you need it.\n\nREGISTER\nPresented by: \nJamee Dion\, As a lifelong supporter of local and small businesses\, Jamee has always been eager to make an impact at the community level. She’s the owner of Balanced Bookkeeping\, where her strong attention to detail\, clear communication style\, and superior organizational skills make sure that small business owners are set up for success. Within SBDC\, she works with founders to set up systems and problem solve to help assure financial success in the future. As a QuickBooks ProAdvisor\, she can answer any QuickBooks questions you have. \n  \n  \nGreg McFetridge grew up on a 3000 acre farm in Upstate NY\, which inspired him to receive his business degree from Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Upon graduating Greg joined Citibank\, but left after a few years to pursue agriculture related lending. He held positions with savings institutions\, commercial lenders\, an ag-lending program through Aetna Life Insurance\, credit unions\, and regional loan committees. Greg’s broad lending background caused the SBDC to pull him out of retirement not once\, but twice\, as we find his skill set unmatched. \n  \n  \n*More information on the Founder’s Series and Entrepreneurship certificate can be found here.*
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/money-and-recordkeeping-4/
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:20230308T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230308T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T065211
CREATED:20230215T010103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T234656Z
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SUMMARY:Piedmont Pitch: Starting Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Week 2: Starting Your Business\nThinking about starting a small business?\nHave you started…but maybe missed some critical information?\nThis workshop is for you!\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. \nHYBRID event In person for cohort participants at 300 Preston Ave\, 2nd floor training room\, Charlottesville or online via Zoom \nRegister\nThere is a $10 administrative fee to attend this workshop. Scholarships available – contact events@cvsbdc.org for more information \n\nAbout Piedmont Pitch\nThe City of Charlottesville Office of Economic Development and Albemarle County Economic Development have joined forces to offer educational programming leading to a pitch competition for local small businesses. Entrepreneurs and small business owners in Charlottesville and Albemarle can apply to participate in the 10 week program including 8 training programs (Business Essentials Training) offered by Central Virginia SBDC and work with a business advisor to hone their pitch and develop a solid business plan. Graduates of Piedmont Pitch have the opportunity to pitch for $15\,000 in prize money! \nLearn More
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/piedmont-pitch-syb/
LOCATION:Central Virginia Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC)\, 300 Preston Ave\, Suite 201\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Access to Capital,Hybrid event - online/in person,Managing a Business,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:20230314T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230314T093000
DTSTAMP:20260421T065211
CREATED:20230118T234123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T235933Z
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SUMMARY:Louisa Business Boost
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an hour to meet other members in an intimate setting at the Chamber office. We’ll share details about the INFO HUB and keeping your membership account up to date. \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
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/business-boost-10/
LOCATION:Louisa Chamber Office\, 111 W Main Street\, Louisa\, VA\, 23093\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Louisa Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:info@louisachamber.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230314T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230314T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T065211
CREATED:20230117T012554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T012554Z
UID:11733-1678788000-1678809600@cvsbdc.org
SUMMARY:Louisa County Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:To sign up\, call 434-295-8198 or email contact@cvsbdc.org \nWalk-ins welcome
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/louisa-county-office-hours-2/
LOCATION:Louisa Chamber Office\, 111 W Main Street\, Louisa\, VA\, 23093\, United States
CATEGORIES:In person 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:20230315T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230315T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T065211
CREATED:20221220T232148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T164325Z
UID:11480-1678874400-1678881600@cvsbdc.org
SUMMARY:Lead Generation with eVA - Pt2
DESCRIPTION:Do you run a small business and want to do business with the Commonwealth of Virginia? \nThis 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 & Resource Center and the new “power” search. You’ll learn how to identify buyers who are buying what you sell\, determine prices being paid for goods/services\, identify who’s getting business (is it you or your competition). We’ll also walk through the Virginia Business Opportunities public posting page – featuring collaboration tools like B2B Connect & VIBE – as we discuss how & when eVA builds a lead list for you and why rating your leads is important. \nPresented by Kimberly Brewer\, eVA Marketing & Outreach Manager \nREGISTER
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/lead-generation-with-eva-pt2-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Contracting,Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230315T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230315T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T065211
CREATED:20230215T011204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T234806Z
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SUMMARY:Piedmont Pitch\, BET 1: Understanding Your Customers and Market
DESCRIPTION:Week 3: Understanding Your Customers and Market\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). \nHYBRID event In person for cohort participants at 300 Preston Ave\, 2nd floor training room\, Charlottesville or online via Zoom \nRegister\nThere is a $10 administrative fee to attend this workshop. Scholarships available – contact events@cvsbdc.org for more information \n\nAbout Piedmont Pitch\nThe City of Charlottesville Office of Economic Development and Albemarle County Economic Development have joined forces to offer educational programming leading to a pitch competition for local small businesses. Entrepreneurs and small business owners in Charlottesville and Albemarle can apply to participate in the 10 week program including 8 training programs (Business Essentials Training) offered by Central Virginia SBDC and work with a business advisor to hone their pitch and develop a solid business plan. Graduates of Piedmont Pitch have the opportunity to pitch for $15\,000 in prize money! \nLearn More
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/piedmont-pitch-understanding-your-customers-and-market/
LOCATION:Central Virginia Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC)\, 300 Preston Ave\, Suite 201\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Access to Capital,Hybrid event - online/in person,Managing a Business,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:20230320T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230320T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T065211
CREATED:20230117T015803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T015803Z
UID:11761-1679301000-1679328000@cvsbdc.org
SUMMARY:Greene County Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:To sign up\, call 434-295-8198 or email contact@cvsbdc.org \nWalk-ins welcome
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/greene-county-office-hours-2/
LOCATION:Greene County Visitor’s Center\, 9157 Seminole Trail\, Ruckersville\, VA\, 22968\, United States
CATEGORIES:In person 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:20230321T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230321T100000
DTSTAMP:20260421T065211
CREATED:20221229T195126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221229T195126Z
UID:11596-1679385600-1679392800@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-2-18/
LOCATION:CODE Building – Irving Theater\, 225 W Water St\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230321T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230321T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T065211
CREATED:20230130T235011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T004204Z
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SUMMARY:Government Contracting: Finding Opportunities in Today's Environment
DESCRIPTION:The Federal Government buys over $600 billion per year on goods and services\, 5% of that spend is allocated for Small Business and 10% for Small Disadvantaged 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 Federal\, State and Local contracts. But first you need to be able to find those opportunities. \nIn this presentation you will learn: \n\nWhere the Government dollars are spent\nWhere to look for opportunities\nCreating a Government Marketing plan\nWhere and how to perform Market Research\n\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\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. \n2023 Government Contracting Series is presented jointly by Central Virginia SBDC and Capital Region SBDC \nBrought to you jointly by: \nCentral Virginia SBDC     \n&            Capital Region SBDC     \n\nThis virtual workshop is hosted by Capital Region SBDC via Zoom.
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/government-contracting-finding-opportunities-in-todays-environment-2/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Central Virginia Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC)":MAILTO:events@cvsbdc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230322T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230322T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T065211
CREATED:20230215T012233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T235021Z
UID:11981-1679497200-1679504400@cvsbdc.org
SUMMARY:Piedmont Pitch\, BET 2: Pricing\, Costs\, and Launch Preparation
DESCRIPTION:Week 4: Pricing\, Costs\, and Launch Preparation\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. \nHYBRID event In person for cohort participants at 300 Preston Ave\, 2nd floor training room\, Charlottesville or online via Zoom \nRegister\nThere is a $10 administrative fee to attend this workshop. Scholarships available – contact events@cvsbdc.org for more information \n\nAbout Piedmont Pitch\nThe City of Charlottesville Office of Economic Development and Albemarle County Economic Development have joined forces to offer educational programming leading to a pitch competition for local small businesses. Entrepreneurs and small business owners in Charlottesville and Albemarle can apply to participate in the 10 week program including 8 training programs (Business Essentials Training) offered by Central Virginia SBDC and work with a business advisor to hone their pitch and develop a solid business plan. Graduates of Piedmont Pitch have the opportunity to pitch for $15\,000 in prize money! \nLearn More
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/piedmont-pitch-pricing-costs-and-launch-preparation/
LOCATION:Central Virginia Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC)\, 300 Preston Ave\, Suite 201\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Access to Capital,Hybrid event - online/in person,Managing a Business,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:20230323T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230323T093000
DTSTAMP:20260421T065211
CREATED:20230303T213808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T210903Z
UID:12069-1679558400-1679563800@cvsbdc.org
SUMMARY:Show Me the Money
DESCRIPTION:Not sure where to get money for your business? Wondering about grants\, angel investors\, banks\, non-bank lenders?  It doesn’t matter if you’re brand new to business or if you’ve been in the game for YEARS\, it’s just….hard. \nThat’s where we come in! Join us at the CV SBDC Office (300 Preston Ave\, 2nd floor) on March 23rd for coffee\, pastries and a morning of learning ALL ABOUT FUNDRAISING. We’ve got a panel of experts talking through both traditional and alternative funding routes and what’s right for you\, available to answer your questions. \nYou know what they say…no man is an island. Lean on your resources. We’ve got your back! \nSpeakers: \n\nRebecca Haydock – Director\, Central VA SBDC\nCarolina Medina – Director of Lending and Operations\, Community Investment Collaborative\nCarolyn Burnett – VP Business Services\, Senior Commercial Loan Officer\, UVA Community Credit Union\n\nRegister\n\nSponsored by UVA Community Credit Union
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/show-me-the-money/
LOCATION:Central Virginia Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC)\, 300 Preston Ave\, Suite 201\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Access to Capital,Business Funding,Hybrid event - online/in person,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230323T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230323T163000
DTSTAMP:20260421T065211
CREATED:20221223T005805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221223T005805Z
UID:11550-1679576400-1679589000@cvsbdc.org
SUMMARY:Fluvanna County Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:To sign up\, call 434-295-8198 or email contact@cvsbdc.org \nWalk-ins welcome
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/fluvanna-county-office-hours-3/
LOCATION:Fluvanna Chamber\, 177 Main St\, Palmyra\, VA\, 22963\, United States
CATEGORIES:In person 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:20230327T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230327T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T065211
CREATED:20230118T231602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T150235Z
UID:11776-1679905800-1679929200@cvsbdc.org
SUMMARY:Madison County Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:To sign up\, call 434-295-8198 or email contact@cvsbdc.org \nWalk-ins welcome
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/madison-county-office-hours/
LOCATION:Madison County Visitor Center & Chamber of Commerce\, 110 N Main Street\, Madison\, 22727
CATEGORIES:In person event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Central Virginia Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC)":MAILTO:events@cvsbdc.org
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SUMMARY:CvilleBioHub Monthly Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:Our March session will feature three entrepreneurs who are building companies at the intersection of technology and human health. In a discussion led by Rick Hamilton\, we’ll hear about their innovations\, and also discuss the impact of changing technology on healthcare\, the rise of digital therapeutics\, and how AI is precipitating a great leap forward in healthcare. \nFeaturing Silvia Blemker\, Yuri Maricich\, and Mark McDonald.
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/cvillebiohub-monthly-speaker-series-2/
LOCATION:InBio\, 700 Harris St\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22903\, United States
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SUMMARY:Piedmont Pitch\, BET 3: Marketing\, Sales\, and Your Brand
DESCRIPTION:Week 5: Marketing\, Sales\, and Your Brand\nCurious about navigating online sales and marketing vs. traditional methods?\n\nDo you want to explore how to best launch a new product or service?\nCould you use help building the value of your brand and how to communicate how your business is better or different?\n\nIn this workshop\, we talk about your target customers\, tools to connect with them and achieve sales\, and how your brand identifies with them and your employees. We also discuss tools and strategies to identify market fit\, marketing and sales development\, as well as planning and execution. \nHYBRID event In person for cohort participants at 300 Preston Ave\, 2nd floor training room\, Charlottesville or online via Zoom \nRegister\nThere is a $10 administrative fee to attend this workshop. Scholarships available – contact events@cvsbdc.org for more information \n\nAbout Piedmont Pitch\nThe City of Charlottesville Office of Economic Development and Albemarle County Economic Development have joined forces to offer educational programming leading to a pitch competition for local small businesses. Entrepreneurs and small business owners in Charlottesville and Albemarle can apply to participate in the 10 week program including 8 training programs (Business Essentials Training) offered by Central Virginia SBDC and work with a business advisor to hone their pitch and develop a solid business plan. Graduates of Piedmont Pitch have the opportunity to pitch for $15\,000 in prize money! \nLearn More
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/piedmont-pitch-marketing-sales-and-your-brand/
LOCATION:Central Virginia Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC)\, 300 Preston Ave\, Suite 201\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Access to Capital,Hybrid event - online/in person,Managing a Business,Starting a Business
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