Week 5: Marketing, Sales, and Your Brand 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, […]
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 2023, with accredited angel investors in attendance. There is no cost to participate and presenter(s) will leave with actionable feedback […]
Do you own a small business and are interested in obtaining an SBA loan? Have you researched the various loan programs that are offered to small business owners? REGISTER ONLINE event via Zoom Grab your lunch and join us online the first Thursday of each month to learn more about SBA programs and network with […]
Week 6: Planning for Success 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 […]
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. 1. Get connected with your Chamber members and community 2. Gain a Business Boost via the partnership with the Central Virginia Small Business […]
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. […]
Co-Presented by The City of Charlottesville Office of Economic Development and Albemarle County Economic Development Join us for the culmination of Piedmont Pitch! From over 70 applicants and participants, following 8 weeks of training sessions and 5 days of preliminary pitches, our 6 finalists will pitch for $15,000 in prize money. The prize money is […]
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 […]
Week 7: Money and Recordkeeping 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 […]
Virginia SBDC’s International Business Development (IBD) Program evaluates startups for export potential and assists startups and existing businesses to compete globally via one-on-one technical assistance and connection to state, national and international resources. Recognizing these specific opportunities and challenges for technology enabled startups, the Virginia SBDC is convening a one-day event in Charlottesville, VA that will bring experts […]
Confused about on blockchain for your business? We’ve got you covered. We demystify blockchain in this illustrative program that includes a Q&A session to answer your questions. This session will cover: Introduction to Blockchain Blockchain vs. Bitcoin - how are they different? How Blockchain can be used for small business Accepting cryptocurrency as a form […]
Week 8: Pitch Prep Program Pitch for up $15,000 in prize money! Take our prep class to make the most of your pitch. In this interactive webinar you will learn tips from the pros and be given access to several resources that can help you prepare your deck with confidence and how to make the […]
Week 1: Launch Program Start-up or existing companies in the Town of Culpeper Take our class to make the most of your developing business. In this interactive webinar you will learn tips from the pros and be given access to several resources that can help you develop or expand your business in the Town of […]