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SUMMARY:Culpeper Competes 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 at The Culpeper Economic Development Center (803 S Main St\, Culpeper) 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 Culpeper Competes\nTo inspire economic development and job creation in Culpeper\, the Town of Culpeper is proud to present Culpeper Competes in partnership with the Central Virginia Small Business Development Center. Culpeper Competes is designed to encourage and develop an entrepreneurial spirit through business development education and mentorships to guide participants through the process of launching or growing their business.  \nLearn More
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/culpeper-competes-starting-your-business/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Access to Capital,Managing a Business,Online event,Starting a Business
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ORGANIZER;CN="Central Virginia Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC)":MAILTO:events@cvsbdc.org
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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
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/orange-county-office-hours-6/
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:20230613T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230613T093000
DTSTAMP:20260423T075305
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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-7/
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:20230613T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230613T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T075305
CREATED:20230117T013402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T013402Z
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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-5/
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:20230614T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230614T200000
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SUMMARY:Culpeper Competes\, 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). \nRegister\nThere is a $10 administrative fee to attend this workshop. Scholarships available – contact events@cvsbdc.org for more information \n\nAbout Culpeper Competes\nTo inspire economic development and job creation in Culpeper\, the Town of Culpeper is proud to present Culpeper Competes in partnership with the Central Virginia Small Business Development Center. Culpeper Competes is designed to encourage and develop an entrepreneurial spirit through business development education and mentorships to guide participants through the process of launching or growing their business.  \nLearn More
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/culpeper-competes-bet-1-understanding-your-customers-and-market/
LOCATION:Culpeper Economic Development Center\, 803 South Main St\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701\, 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:20230620T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230620T100000
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CREATED:20221229T201037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221229T201037Z
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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-2-21/
LOCATION:CODE Building – Irving Theater\, 225 W Water St\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230620T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230620T133000
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SUMMARY:Government Contracting:  Navigating SAM and the DSBS
DESCRIPTION:If you are considering the Federal Marketplace for your business\, your first steps are to complete your registration in both the System of Award Management (SAM) and the Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS).\nThis class will walk you through how to properly fill out these profiles in order to stand out to Federal and Prime buyers. This class is also for those who may already be in SAM and DSBS but need to know if their information is complete. \nREGISTER\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 and want to learn how to prepare for/navigate this huge potential market.  This class offers tips and tricks on how to win Federal business.\nLisa Wood is the Statewide Director of the Virginia Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) hosted by George Mason University. Prior to that\, she 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-navigating-sam-and-the-dsbs/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Contracting,Online event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230621T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230621T200000
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SUMMARY:Culpeper Competes BET 2\, Pricing\, Costs\, and Launch Preparation
DESCRIPTION:Week 4: BET 2\, Pricing\, Costs\, and Launch Preparation Program\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\nAbout Culpeper Competes\nTo inspire economic development and job creation in Culpeper\, the Town of Culpeper is proud to present Culpeper Competes in partnership with the Central Virginia Small Business Development Center. Culpeper Competes is designed to encourage and develop an entrepreneurial spirit through business development education and mentorships to guide participants through the process of launching or growing their business.  \nLearn More
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/culpeper-competes-bet-2-pricing-costs-and-launch-preparation/
LOCATION:Culpeper Economic Development Center\, 803 South Main St\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Access to Capital,Managing a Business,Online event,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:20230622T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230622T163000
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CREATED:20221223T010714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221223T010714Z
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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-6/
LOCATION:Fluvanna Chamber\, 177 Main St\, Palmyra\, VA\, 22963\, United States
CATEGORIES:In person event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230626
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230627
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CREATED:20221221T220925Z
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SUMMARY:Pitch Preview July 6: APPLICATION DEADLINE
DESCRIPTION: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.\n  \nAPPLY for July 6 Event. – Deadline to apply June 26\, midnight
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/pitch-preview-july-6-application-deadline/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Business Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230626T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230626T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230622T162009Z
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SUMMARY:Culpeper: Build Your Marketing Playbook
DESCRIPTION:Join the CV SBDC and CIC teams for a half-day of hands on marketing work! Focus on how to best market YOUR business with these workshops.\nSession 1: Grow Your Customer Base \n\nUnderstand your business from the inside out so you can present properly to your target audience.\n\nSession 2: Selecting Marketing Channels \n\nDigital versus non-digital marketing channels – what customers will you attract with each? How do you prioritize the best marketing channels for YOUR business.\n\nSession 3: Overview of Marketing Tools \n\nIncluding: how to manage your social media through built in tools plus apps and websites available for free or low cost which you can use to make your marketing job easier.\n\nLearn how to utilize the Growth Wheel Marketing Pack with Growth Wheel Certified business advisors \nIn Person event at the Culpeper Economic Development Center\, 803 S Main St\, Culpeper \nSnacks and lunch provided! \nRegister\nPresenters: \nAriel Bredder\, Assistant Director\, Central VA SBDC \nRosi Beachy\, Assistant Director (northern territory)\, Central VA SBDC \nTeira E. Farley\, Director of Communications and Engagement\, Community Investment Collaborative \n  \nCohosted by: \n      
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/culpeper-build-your-marketing-playbook/
LOCATION:Culpeper Economic Development Center\, 803 South Main St\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701\, United States
CATEGORIES:In person event,Marketing & Social Media
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ORGANIZER;CN="Central Virginia Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC)":MAILTO:events@cvsbdc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230628T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230628T200000
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SUMMARY:Culpeper Competes 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. \nRegister\n\nAbout Culpeper Competes\nTo inspire economic development and job creation in Culpeper\, the Town of Culpeper is proud to present Culpeper Competes in partnership with the Central Virginia Small Business Development Center. Culpeper Competes is designed to encourage and develop an entrepreneurial spirit through business development education and mentorships to guide participants through the process of launching or growing their business.  \nLearn More
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/culpeper-competes-bet-3-marketing-sales-and-your-brand/
LOCATION:Online
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:20230629T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230629T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T075305
CREATED:20230117T020311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230613T151839Z
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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-5/
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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