The Louisa Forward Foundation, in partnership with the Louisa County Chamber of Commerce, will host this two-part grant writing series with Susie Miller. This class is open to all nonprofit organizations and businesses in Central Virginia. Minority-owned, veteran-owned, women-owned, tourism or agri related businesses are encouraged to attend. *LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE* Part I: Tuesday August […]
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. […]
Topic: Tax Planning The Speaker Eva Scott will review the different retirement plans available for entrepreneurs and explain the pros and cons of qualified versus non qualified plans. We will review the options of Saving for retirement with pre tax or after tax contributions and what it will mean in the future. A brief and […]
This webinar will present an overview of the Federally funded Small Business Innovation Research funding programs that award over $4B annually to small US based companies to perform early stage R&D. The goal of SBIR is to commercialize or transition new, innovative technology to meet the needs of the funding agency. 11 Federal agencies participate, […]
The Bio-Med Tech-Girls program is a collaboration between the Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) and the Design Lab in the School of Education at UVA along with Charlottesville Women in Tech. The week is filled with behind-the-scenes lab tours, guest speakers, hands-on computer science learning and a bio-med related design challenge. We invite the community […]
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 […]
Topic: Start-up Assistance Some of the most popular reasons to start a business include-having a unique business idea, designing a career that has the flexibility to grow with you, working toward financial independence, and investing in yourself. Prepare to start a successful business: Evaluate your entrepreneurial abilities Marketing strategies Financial resources Legal form of […]
Topic: Managing Employees Remote work is rapidly becoming the norm for small businesses across industries. With advantages like lower overhead, wider access to talent, improved employee satisfaction, and streamlined workflows, it's no surprise that remote SMBs are outperforming fully in-person or hybrid companies. But where do you start as a small business owner looking to […]
Topic: Financing This one-hour webinar is designed for small business owners to learn more about credit card optimization, including reducing fees on credit cards and gifts cards. Learning Outcomes: Choosing a Processor - What to look for when picking a company to process credit cards. Visa/MC Interchange - Find out how the processors get charged […]
Topic: Cybersecurity We will explain the importance of end-user education and share everything you need in order to do it right in 2023! Speaker: Quiana Gainey, Virginia SBDC Cyber Industry Expert A confirmation email with the Zoom login information will be sent after registration - a day before before the event - please be on the […]