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SUMMARY:Grant Writing Class Two Part Series
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMinority-owned\, veteran-owned\, women-owned\, tourism or agri related businesses are encouraged to attend. *LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE* \nPart I: Tuesday August 1\, 10 am – 4 pm at Bandit’s Ridge \nPart II: Tuesday\, August 8\, 9 am – 2 pm via zoom with one-on-one guidance \nAll participants will receive the grant writing manual and will have a completed grant after the two sessions. Registration includes lunch and beverages. \nInstructor: Susie Miller \nRegistration fee: $225 (non-chamber member)\, $150 (Louisa Chamber member) \nRegister \nDeadline to register: July 26
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/grant-writing-class-two-part-series/
LOCATION:Bandit’s Ridge\, 5061 Broad Street Rd\, Louisa\, VA\, 23093\, United States
CATEGORIES:Access to Capital,In person event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Louisa Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:info@louisachamber.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230808T083000
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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-5/
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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230808T160000
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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-7/
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:20230809T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230809T120000
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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 hosted by Community Investment Collaborative via Zoom. \nThere is a $10 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-53/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online event,Starting a Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230810T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230810T130000
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SUMMARY:Tax Free Retirement Strategies for Small Business Owners
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Tax Planning\n\nThe 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 basic explanation of the impending financial crisis brought on by the exponential growth of the US National Debt. How retirees can be impacted by the combination of bearish markets and increasing taxation. We will discuss the steps and proactive measures Baby Boomers can take to protect their retirement plans from the crush of higher taxes. \nKey Takeaways: \n\nThe three different retirement buckets and the ideal balance to have in each one of them. Taxable bucket\, tax deferred bucket and tax free bucket.\nSocial Security is a tax coming out of your paycheck now and how to keep it from being taxed in retirement.\nHow to reach zero tax liability in retirement\nHow to start saving in a tax free retirement plan? Is the Roth IRA\, Roth 401K or LIRP right for you?\n\nBy registering for this webinar you are allowing the UMWSBDC to share your information with the speaker of the event. \n\nSpeaker(s): Eva Scott is a Financial strategist with 20 years of experience in Financial services. She is a member of NAIFA (National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors) and has worked In the DMV area for the last 10 years with Premier Financial Alliance. Eva enjoys working with business owners and individuals starting their retirement savings journey by designing a suitable and manageable platform of benefit plans and tax free retirement strategies. She also helps retirees move and protect their accumulated savings from TSPs or 401K into safe and predictable accounts where they will not lose value in market downturns as the goal is asset preservation. Top producer in her company in the field of Fixed and Indexed annuities\, a solution for market declines at retirement and the assurance of creating a lifetime income you cannot outlive. Eva also works with young families setting up college saving plans that are more flexible have higher returns and utility than the traditional 529 state sponsored plans. \nCo-Sponsor(s): \nFee: No Cost \nREGISTER\nPresented by
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/tax-free-retirement-strategies-for-small-business-owners/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230810T130000
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SUMMARY:Intro to SBIR Funding: $4B America's Seed Fund
DESCRIPTION: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\, including DOD\, NASA\, Dept of Energy\, National Science Foundation\, NIH\, Dept of Transportation\, EPA\, USDA\, Homeland Security\, Education\, NOAA and NIST. Learn about how each agency participates\, funding levels available\, solicitation cycles\, commercialization goals\, and more. \nWEBINAR Co-Host: Virginia MBDA Business Center\nCOST: FREE\nREGISTER
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/intro-to-sbir-funding-4b-americas-seed-fund/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230811T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230811T170000
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CREATED:20230724T155727Z
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SUMMARY:Bio-Med Tech-Girls Demo Party 2023
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe invite the community to join us in the Design Lab from 4 to 5pm (open house style) on August 11 for a Demo Party where you can check out and show your support for the work the young women created during their Bio-Med Tech-Girls experience. Refreshments will be available. \nIMPORTANT PARKING INFO: The closest parking lot is Central Grounds Garage. If you need accessible parking\, please contact Kim Wilkens (ksw8y@virginia.edu). \nREGISTER
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/bio-med-tech-girls-demo-party-2023/
LOCATION:Design Lab in Ridley Hall at the UVA School of Education\, 405 Emmet St S\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22904\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230814T153000
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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-7/
LOCATION:Orange County Economic Development Office\, 109 West Main Street\, Orange\, 22960\, United States
CATEGORIES:In person event
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230728T131212Z
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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 \nSpeaker(s): \nEarly Stage:\nAhan Dalal\, Founder & CEO \nSidd Dalal\, co-founder & CTO\nBrokerBotics\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCrash & Learn:\nDan Myers\, Co-Managing Partner\n42Phi Ventures \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nREGISTER
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/charlottesville-entrepreneurs-and-espresso-ce-2-23/
LOCATION:CODE Building – Irving Theater\, 225 W Water St\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230817T103000
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SUMMARY:Building the Foundation for Your New Business
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Start-up Assistance\n\n\nSome 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. \n  \n\nPrepare to start a successful business: \n\nEvaluate your entrepreneurial abilities\nMarketing strategies\nFinancial resources\nLegal form of organization\nTips to prepare & present your business plan\nCybersecurity Tips\n\nNot every small business is positioned for success\, so you may be in for a real challenge when you decide to take the plunge\, ditch your day job\, and become a business owner. The stage is often set in the beginning\, so make sure you start with a strong foundation.\n\n\nSpeaker(s): Presented and taught by Michael Scales\, Longwood SBDC Business Analyst \nCo-Sponsor(s): Longwood SBDC\, George Mason University\, Virginia Small Business Development Center\, U.S. Small Business Administration\, PHCC\, GoVA \nFee: No Cost \nREGISTER
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/building-the-foundation-for-your-new-business/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online event,Starting a Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230824T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230824T130000
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CREATED:20230801T174650Z
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SUMMARY:The Small Business Guide to Effective Remote Work
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Managing Employees\n\nRemote 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. \n\nBut where do you start as a small business owner looking to take advantage of remote work? How can you build a successful remote team and maintain productivity and engagement? \n\nJoin us for this webinar as we share expert insights and practical tips for running a thriving remote small business. From setting up the right systems and processes to fostering strong communication and collaboration\, we’ll cover everything you need to know to build a successful and high-performing remote team. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to take your small business to the next level.\n\n\nSpeaker(s): Tammy Bjelland\, CEO Workplaceless \nCo-Sponsor(s): Laurel Ridge SBDC \nFee: No Cost \nREGISTER
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/the-small-business-guide-to-effective-remote-work/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business,Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230824T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230824T163000
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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-8/
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=America/New_York:20230829T120000
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SUMMARY:Payment Processing
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Financing\n\n\nThis 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. \nLearning Outcomes: \n\nChoosing a Processor – What to look for when picking a company to process credit cards.\nVisa/MC Interchange – Find out how the processors get charged and how it affects you.\nGift Card Programs – Will setting up a gift card program for your business help? If so\, learn how to set one up.\nCash Discounting – Find out how to pass the fees to the cardholder in a way that doesn’t break Visa/MC compliance.\n\nBy registering for this seminar\, you grant UMW SBDC permission to share your contact information with the speaker. \n\n\nSpeaker(s): Ed Hopper is the CEO of Altor Processing Systems\, founded in 1999. In January 2018\, he led his company in a new direction. They launched Altor/50 and now donate half of their net profits to over 20 charities. Ed says “We can usually help merchants save money and help charities at the same time. It’s a Win/Win!”  \nEd spends his free time in the summer as a Supervisor for Virginia Beach Lifesaving Service and is a previous member of the Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad. He sits on the board for both the Virginia Beach Minority Business Council and the Virginia Beach Surf and Rescue Museum.  \nEd and the company focus on serving SWaM and Veteran owned businesses. They currently teach this course for the City of VA Beach SWaM office as well as the VBOC (Veteran’s Business Outreach Center) in Norfolk which services Virginia and West Virginia. \nFee: No Cost \nREGISTER\nPresented by \n \nUniversity of Mary Washington SBDC
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/payment-processing-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business Funding,Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230831T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230831T133000
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SUMMARY:Cybersecurity Training
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Cybersecurity\n\nWe will explain the importance of end-user education and share everything you need in order to do it right in 2023! \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Quiana Gainey\, Virginia SBDC Cyber Industry Expert \nA confirmation email with the Zoom login information will be sent after registration – a day before before the event – please be on the lookout for it. \n\n\nFee: No Cost \nREGISTER
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/cybersecurity-training/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Cybersecurity,Online event
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