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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-9/
LOCATION:Orange County Economic Development Office\, 109 West Main Street\, Orange\, 22960\, United States
CATEGORIES:In person event
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SUMMARY:Set Your Small Biz Apart with SWaM Certification
DESCRIPTION:Are you a small\, women-owned\, or minority-owned business who wants to do business with the Commonwealth of Virginia? \nSmall business owners who are looking to participate in Virginia’s specialized procurement and contracting opportunities are encouraged to become SWaM certified. The SWaM certification is a vehicle to promote economic growth of Virginia’s businesses. \nBecoming SWaM certified is just the first step in doing business with the Commonwealth. \nThis workshop will cover: \n\nThe SWaM Certification process\nRequired documents needed to apply\nHow to use the certification to do business with the Commonwealth (intro to eVA\, Virginia’s Online Procurement Portal).\n\nREGISTER\n  \n \nJoin speaker Ramain Gohar\, Business Service Manager (Central-West Virginia)\, Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity\, and learn how and why to become SWaM (Small\, Woman-Owned\, and/or Minority-Owned Business) Certified to gain advantage when seeking state or local government contracts. \n  \n\nHYBRID event: In person at 109 W Main St\, Orange or online via Zoom \n\nLight refreshments provided for in-person attendees beginning at 9:00am\nPresentation to begin promptly at 9:30am\n\n\nCohosted by: Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity and Orange County Economic Development\n.   \n\n 
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/set-your-small-biz-apart-with-swam-certification/
LOCATION:Orange County Economic Development Office\, 109 West Main Street\, Orange\, 22960\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contracting,Hybrid event - online/in person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T135054
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SUMMARY:BET 4: Planning for Success
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Managing a Business\n\nBusiness Essentials Training session 4\n\nDo you have a “living” business plan that supports your operations\, works well for you\, and that you can share with others?\nHave you looked at all 20 components of your business model to avoid blind spots?\n\nIn this interactive webinar you will learn several business planning models so you can choose the right tool(s) for you. You will also learn about the quadrants of risk and how to effectively share your business concept for the purposes of planning\, managing\, or pitching your business. \nREGISTER\nPresenter: Rebecca Haydock \n\nThis event will be offered online via Zoom \nThere is a $10 administrative 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.\nScholarships available – email events@cvsbdc.org \nFee: $ 10.00 \nAdditional upcoming BET session \n\nBET 5\, Money and Recordkeeping: Oct 10\, 6:00-8:00pm
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/bet-4-planning-for-success/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online event,Starting a Business
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231010T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231010T093000
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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-3/
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:20231010T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231010T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T135054
CREATED:20230117T013918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230630T182010Z
UID:11748-1696932000-1696953600@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-9/
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=America/New_York:20231010T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T200000
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SUMMARY:BET 5: Money and Recordkeeping
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Start-up Assistance\n\nBusiness Essentials Training 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\nPresenters: Jamee Dion and Greg McFetridge \n\nThis event will be offered online via Zoom \nThere is a $10 administrative 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.\nScholarships available – email events@cvsbdc.org \nFee: $ 10.00
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/bet-5-money-and-recordkeeping/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online event,Starting a Business
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231017T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231017T100000
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CREATED:20221229T202203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221229T202203Z
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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-2-25/
LOCATION:CODE Building – Irving Theater\, 225 W Water St\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231017T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231017T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T135054
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SUMMARY:PTAC & Apex Accelerator present: Proposal Development
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Government Contracting\n\nThe Federal Government buys over $600 billion per year on goods and services\, 23% of that spend is allocated for Small 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 set-aside opportunities. In order to be successful in government contracting you must know how to respond to a solicitation with a winning proposal. This is the most valuable skill to have for winning government contracts. A properly formatted proposal will help you get noticed and differentiate you from your competition and show you are a responsible and responsive bidder. In this presentation you will learn: \n• Proper formatting of a proposal\n• Win Themes\n• Capture Management\n• How proposals are graded\n• What are some common mistakes in proposal writing \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 “beginners” class offers tips and tricks on how to win Federal business. \n\nFee: No Cost \n\nREGISTER\n  \nFacilitated by \n \nCapital Region SBDC
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/ptac-apex-accelerator-present-proposal-development/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Contracting
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231017T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231017T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T135054
CREATED:20221223T011904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230807T172612Z
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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-10/
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:20231018T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231018T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T135054
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T193452Z
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SUMMARY:GovCon 101: Is Your Business Ready for Government Contracting?
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Government Contracting\n\nAre you considering registering your business to be a government contractor? Do you think government contracting might be a good option to help grow your business? If so\, then join us for GovCon 101. \nThis session will be help you to understand: \n\nWhether government contracting is a good option for your business\nIf your business is ready to enter the government arena\nThe process of registering to be a government contractor\nCertifications that might benefit your business as a government contractor\n\nThis event is free\, but you must preregister in order to receive the instructions to attend. \n\n\n\n\nSpeaker(s): Lisa Powell worked for the U.S. Small Business Administration at the Connecticut District Office from 1998 to 2019 as an Economic Development Specialist monitoring the HUBZone and 8(a) portfolios for the local office before joining the Virginia PTAC as a Procurement Counselor in January 2021. During her time at the SBA\, Lisa worked closely with all of SBA’s resource partners to facilitate procurement workshops held at local Community Colleges\, Chambers of Commerce and libraries. As a Business Opportunity Specialist\, she was involved with the Government Contracting programs that the SBA provides and worked very closely with the purchasing agents for the Federal and State Agencies as well as the larger prime contractors while organizing SBA Matchmakers and assisting small business. \nCo-Sponsor(s): \nIf you need further assistance or have a question\, please contact us at (540) 654-1383 \n  \nFee: No Cost \n\nREGISTER\n  \nFacilitated by \n \nUniversity of Mary Washington SBDC
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/govcon-101-is-your-business-ready-for-government-contracting/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Contracting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231019T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231019T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T135054
CREATED:20231016T193905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T193905Z
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SUMMARY:Preparing Your Pitch - Best Practices in Developing Your Business Briefing - *Webinar (Live)* - PW
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Business Basics\n\nPromotional Video HERE \nWebinar Learning Objective \nPlease join Senior Business Counselor\, and Adjunct GMU Professor George Siragusa\, as he guides you through a step-by-step process of building a business briefing that is invaluable to startups\, early stage companies\, growth\, or even mature businesses!  During this NO-COST webinar you will: \n\nbecome aware of at least 5 scenarios in the life of a business when your business briefing may be needed and how they may be used in each case\nobtain a checklist containing 5 distinct “filters” or tests\, ensuring you have taken the necessary and critical Lean Foundational Steps prior to starting the development of your business briefing\nsee how an actionable framework\, containing 5 basic “themes”\, is used to test the critical business hypothesis in the marketplace needed  during the “Lean Discovery Phase” of your journey\, giving you deep insights and answers which will improve the effectiveness of your business briefing\nobtain an actionable\, easy to use\, step-by-step outline that forms the basis of a “StoryBoard”\, the precursor to the full briefing\, and the step that “jumpstarts” the process\nreceive a file with an actual local business briefing used in an attempt to raise capital\, complete with speaker notes and explained section by section along with perspectives\, “do’s and don’ts”\,  all intended to guide your business briefing development\nAND… hear answers to many of your business briefing questions in real time!\n\nTHERE IS NO COST to ATTEND; but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker: George Siragusa – Senior Business Advisor\, Mason SBDC\, Adjunct Professor\, George Mason University teaching Entrepreneurship for Engineers at the School of Engineering\, and Senior Mentor for 3 area Startup Venture Accelerators \nCo-sponsor(s) & Partner(s): Prince William County Department of Economic Development & Prince William Chamber of Commerce \nCancellation Policy: Contact the Center regarding cancellation earlier than 24 business hours prior to event. Kindly email – help@masonsbdc.org (preferred) or call 703-261-4105 to notify the team. \nSpecial Instruction: This live webinar will be presented via Zoom. Webinar access details (Zoom invitation) will be provided after registration. \n\nFee: No Cost \n\nREGISTER\n  \nFacilitated by \n \nMason SBDC
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/preparing-your-pitch-best-practices-in-developing-your-business-briefing-webinar-live-pw-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Contracting
ORGANIZER;CN="Mason SBDC":MAILTO:help@masonsbdc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T135054
CREATED:20230619T163134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T185427Z
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SUMMARY:Speed Networking with CV SBDC
DESCRIPTION:Register
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/speed-networking-with-cv-sbdc/
LOCATION:Historic Smoke\, 211 W Evans St\, Culpeper\, 22701\, United States
CATEGORIES:In person event,Managing a Business,Networking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Central Virginia Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC)":MAILTO:events@cvsbdc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231024T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231024T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T135054
CREATED:20231023T175722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T175722Z
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SUMMARY:How to Start Selling in Amazon's Store
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Ecommerce and Digital Marketing\n\nIn this session\, discover if you’re ready to sell in Amazon’s store and how to get started. Learn the fundamentals of selling with Amazon including what to sell and when\, how to list and deliver your products\, and how to grow and scale your brand online. We will also share information on the resources and programs Amazon has to help enable small business success. \nKey Takeaways: \n\nLearn if you’re ready to start selling in Amazon’s store\, what to sell & when\nLearn how to start selling in Amazon’s store\, to include listing and delivering your products\nLearn how to grow and scale your brand online\, to include resources and programs Amazon has to help enable success for small businesses and entrepreneurs\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker(s): Daniel Corcoran\, Public Communications Program Manager\, Amazon Daniel Corcoran is a Program Manager at Amazon where his focus is on driving the success of small business owners\, and working with teams across the company to deliver programs that support their continued growth. Daniel joined Amazon in July of 2021 as an Area Manager in operations where he connected with several teams across the country to support their site’s performance. Prior to Amazon\, Daniel worked as a Head Camp Counselor for the Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Department. Daniel attended Penn State University in State College\, Pennsylvania where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Politics. \nCo-Sponsor(s): \nIf you need further assistance or have a question\, please contact us at (540) 654-1383 \nFee: No Cost \n\n  \n\n\n\nFacilitated by \n \nUniversity of Mary Washington SBDC
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/how-to-start-selling-in-amazons-store/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:e-Commerce,Marketing and Sales,Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231024T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231024T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T135054
CREATED:20231023T175357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T175357Z
UID:13626-1698150600-1698154200@cvsbdc.org
SUMMARY:See Yourself in Cybersecurity
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Cybersecurity\n\nIn honor of cybersecurity awareness month this webinar will assist small business owners with the importance of taking proactive steps to enhance your current security posture. \n\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\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker: Quiana Gainey\, Virginia SBDC Cyber Industry Expert \n\nFee: No Cost \n\n\n  \n\n\n\nFacilitated by \n \nVirginia SBDC
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/see-yourself-in-cybersecurity/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Cybersecurity,Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T135054
CREATED:20230922T160034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230922T160034Z
UID:13532-1698240600-1698247800@cvsbdc.org
SUMMARY:Build Your Marketing Playbook
DESCRIPTION:Join CV SBDC and the Rappahannock County Economic Development Department for hands on marketing work! Focus on how to best market YOUR business.\n\nSet your strategy to reach your customers\nLearn which marketing channels to use on and off-line\nDevelop your marketing message\nWalk away with tools to get your marketing plan working today\n\nHYBRID event In Person: Rappahannock County Library or Online via Zoom \nLight refreshments provided for in person attendees \nRegister\nPresenters: \nRosi Beachy\, Assistant Director\, Central VA SBDC \nTeira E. Farley\, Director of Communications and Engagement\, Community Investment Collaborative \n  \nCohosted by: \n     
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/build-your-marketing-playbook/
LOCATION:Rappahannock County Library\, 4 Library Rd\, Washington\, 22747\, 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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231026T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231026T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T135054
CREATED:20231020T193737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T193737Z
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SUMMARY:42nd Annual Labor and Employment Seminar (Charlottesville)
DESCRIPTION:An opportunity for students to network and learn from senior ESG leaders. \nJoin attorneys from Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black for their 2023 Labor & Employment Seminar on Thursday\, October 26 at the Quirk Hotel. Building a better workplace requires endurance and determination. But when you manage people\, it’s easy to get off track. Everyone needs a trainer who can help them keep their eyes on the prize: a workplace that is good for employees and good for business. \n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration includes:\n\nFull-day seminar\nContinental breakfast and lunch\nFree parking\nDigital handout\nContinuing education credits\n\nPricing\n\nRegular Pricing: $325/person\nEarly Bird: (through September 10): $295/person\nGroup Pricing (3+): $275/person\nOctober 19 Virtual Program: $295/person\n\n\nTopics\nTraining Day: Legal Updates & Hot Topics\n\n\nThis informative session covers recent legislation\, court cases\, and updates from the “Big 3.” We’ll also cover the new Virginia laws in effect since July 2023. You’ll leave this session informed about current legal issues and better prepared to face upcoming changes. \n\n\n\n\nStarting Block: Hiring the Right Way\n\n\nYour hiring process can either build your team or break your business. Applicants are increasingly vocal about transparency and fairness and the EEOC is taking a special interest in hiring issues. From artificial intelligence to pay equity to ADA claims\, this session will help you evaluate and update your hiring policies and procedures. \n\n\n\n\nHome Straight: Return to Office Issues\n\n\nNot that long ago\, working from home was a rare privilege. Now\, workers are pushing back on the mildest requests to return one or two days a week or leaving over a call to return to the office full time. This session covers the positives and negatives of managing a remote workforce and the pitfalls of a blanket mandate to “return to office.” \n\n\n\n\nJumping Hurdles: DEI After Affirmative Action\n\n\nWhat does the future hold for corporate DEI programs? After the US Supreme Court’s landmark ruling ending affirmative action in university admissions\, public attention quickly turned to the diversity programs many organizations have embraced in recent years. You’ll leave this session knowing how to promote a diverse and inclusive workplace without running afoul of equal protection and non-discrimination laws. \n\n\n\n\nOpen High: Medical Marijuana & Drug Testing\nThe rapid legalization of cannabis in Virginia and other states has resulted in confusion for employers attempting to enforce drug testing policies. Employers are often unsure about when and how they can test employees and whether marijuana use can still be grounds for discipline or dismissal. This session discusses best practices regarding medical marijuana accommodations\, drug testing\, and navigating conflicting federal and state laws. \n\n\n\n\nOpen Q&A\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nFacilitated by \nWood Rogers Vandeventer Black
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/42nd-annual-labor-and-employment-seminar-charlottesville/
LOCATION:Quirk Hotel\, 499 W Main Street\, Charlottesville\, 22902\, United States
CATEGORIES:HR Management,In person event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231026T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231026T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T135054
CREATED:20231023T175051Z
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SUMMARY:Keeping Up with Digital Marketing – A’s for Your Q’s - ChatGPT
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Marketing and Sales\n\nWhat’s all the fuss about AI and ChatGPT? \nWhat AI tools are available\, and how can a small business use them to streamline customer service and marketing tasks? \nThis session with the Virginia SBDC’s Chief Digital Advisor Cameron Nelson will help answer those questions and more. The first half of the session will give an overview\, and the second half will be set aside for Q & A. \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\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenter: Cameron Nelson\, Chief Digital Advisor\, VA SBDC\nMr. Nelson has over 19 years experience in technology\, and as a senior tech consultant in Silicon Valley helping Fortune 500 companies improve their digital marketing and eCommerce. At the same time he founded several tech companies\, including a SaaS website for tree preservation and a blockchain platform for nonprofits. Cameron is accomplished in language\, culture\, has an MBA and MA and believes new technology products have the ability to help shape our world for the better. \n\nFee: No Cost \n\n\n  \n\n\n\nFacilitated by \n \nVirginia SBDC
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/seo-social-selling-webinar-live-pw-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales,Online event
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Federal Contracting: Simplified Acquisition for Small Business Contracting
DESCRIPTION:Start with the federal government using simplified acquisition procedures and build a strong relationship. \n\nWhy use simplified acquisition procedures\nKnow the government market place\nUnderstand government set-a-side procedures\nA comprehensive strategy for success\n\n\nAbout the instructor: Daryl Corley\, Virginia PTAC Procurement Counselor\nMore than 30 years of contracting experience with comprehensive contract Life Cycle support in reviewing initial procurements package for accuracy to contract closeout. Most recently\, he worked as a Senior Consultant for MSDS Consultant Services\, LLC\, which included working with the diverse business community\, and clients on contractual issues\, provide training material for stakeholders and clients — instructing classes on contract regulatory compliance in the federal government. He created a best practice mentor protégé program by combining governmental and commercial organizations. \nPreviously\, he worked as a consultant/trainer for CACI providing government business solutions and services. In these positions\, he demonstrated the ability to resolve a variety of issues (such as acquisition and supply systems\, integration\, data mapping and analysis service\, system testing\, training customers\, and software malfunctions. He also provided consultant support creating solicitation matrixes\, market research\, acquisition plans at the contracting offices for the various agencies. Daryl is also a Service Disabled Veteran and dedicated to assisting Veteran Entrepreneurs. \n\n\nInstructions:\nWebinar information will be sent to registrants prior to the class and will be conducted via GoToWebinar. After registration is complete\, your email confirmation will contain the link. You MUST register your name and email and receive the login information and calendar invite before you can join the webinar. You may attend without downloading the software\, but please understand your webinar functions may be limited. \nIMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that this GoToWebinar event will be recorded for future publication/distribution by the Virginia APEX Accelerator. By joining this session\, you automatically consent to be recorded during the Q&A period if you choose to speak. If you do not consent to being recorded\, you may constrain your questions to written submissions. If you have questions or concerns\, please email ptac@gmu.edu to discuss with the host organization or do not join the session. \n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPoint of Contact: Kellie Peterson (703) 277-7750 \n\nFee: No Cost \nStatus: Open – 90 places remaining \n\n\n  \n\n\n\nFacilitated by \n \nVirginia PTAC
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/webinar-federal-contracting-simplified-acquisition-for-small-business-contracting/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business,Online event
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