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SUMMARY:First Thursdays with the SBA: Making your business creditworthy
DESCRIPTION:Grab your lunch and join us virtually for the first Thursday of each month to learn more about SBA programs and network with other small business owners. \nFinding funding for your business can be challenging if your credit score is weak. Join us as we discuss strategies to improve both your personal and business credit score. \nKey Takeaways: \n\nhow your personal credit affects your business\nhow to improve your personal credit to benefit your business\nhow to improve your business credit over time\n\n\nSpeaker(s): Martin Short\, Richmond SBA \nRegister
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/first-thursdays-with-the-sba-making-your-business-creditworthy/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Contracting,Online event
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SUMMARY:Intellectual Property Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION:Unfamiliar with patents\, trademarks\, copyrights\, and trade secrets? Learn about intellectual property (IP) basics and potential ways to protect your innovations as you transition from idea to product. The session will cover: \n\nWhat is the USPTO?\nAn overview of intellectual property types: patents\, trademarks\, copyrights\, and trade secrets\nWhy innovators and entrepreneurs should consider protecting their IP\nHow to get started in protecting your intellectual property.\n\n\nREGISTER\n  \n\n\nSpeaker: Ramon Mercado\, USPTO \nWebinar presented in collaboration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. \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\nSpeaker(s): \nCo-Sponsor(s): \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/intellectual-property-fundamentals/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business,Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240201T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240201T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T193726
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SUMMARY:BET 1: Planning and Operating for Success
DESCRIPTION:Do 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 session\, 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. \nHYBRID event: In person at the PVCC Eugene Guiseppe Center (222 S Main St\, Stanardsville) or online via Zoom \nRegister\nThere is a $15 administrative fee to attend this workshop. Scholarships available – contact events@cvsbdc.org for more information \n  \nAll programs of the Virginia SBDC are open to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/stanardsville-business-launch-bet-1-planning-for-success/
LOCATION:PVCC Eugene Guiseppe Center\, 222 South Main St\, Stanardsville\, VA\, 22973\, United States
CATEGORIES: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=America/New_York:20240206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T193726
CREATED:20240108T202446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T202447Z
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SUMMARY:Blue Print Business Plan Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This four-hour workshop covers the development of the business plan and financial forecasting of the business plan. Please be prepared to begin working on your business plan during the class. We will start by opening a Microsoft Word or Google Doc for you to add information to as we proceed through the workshop. By the end of the workshop you will have completed a rough draft of a portion of the business plan and have clear direction which areas you need to conduct research and add additional information to in order to complete. \nTakeaways: \n\nResearch tools\nBusiness plan components\nBusiness concept\nFinancial plan\nSupporting documents\n\n\nSpeaker(s): Angela Kelley\, UMW SBDC consultant Angela Kelley joined the Small Business Development Center in 2017 as an Early Venture Business Consultant. She created the First Steps to Starting a Business online learning module and works diligently with new businesses to form new business entities\, project monthly cash flows\, and register to sell to state and federal government agencies. Angela has a bachelor’s degree in business management with a focus in marketing from the University of Mary Washington and a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Mary Washington. Prior to working with the SBDC\, Angela started and currently owns and operates a local landscaping company since 2001. \nIf you need further assistance or have a question\, please contact us at (540) 654-1383. \nFee: $ 35.00 \nRegister
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/blue-print-business-plan-workshop-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business,Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T193726
CREATED:20240108T202953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T202954Z
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SUMMARY:Keeping Up with Digital Marketing – A’s for Your Q’s - ChatGPT
DESCRIPTION:Updated for 2024 \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 Technology 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. \nRegister\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\nPresenter: Cameron Nelson\, Technology 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.
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/keeping-up-with-digital-marketing-as-for-your-qs-chatgpt/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online event,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240207T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T193726
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T184624Z
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SUMMARY:Payment Processing
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Financing\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\nREGISTER\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!” Ed 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. Ed 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. \nCo-Sponsor(s): \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/payment-processing-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Cybersecurity,Managing a Business,Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240207T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240207T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T193726
CREATED:20240131T204409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T204409Z
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SUMMARY:Piedmont Pitch Launch
DESCRIPTION:Week 1: Launch Program\nJoin the teams from CV SBDC\, Charlottesville\, and Albemarle to learn more about the program and opportunities available for participants. \nHYBRID event In person for cohort participants at 300 Preston Ave\, 2nd floor training room\, Charlottesville or online via Zoom \nRegister\nAbout Piedmont Pitch\nThe City of Charlottesville Office of Economic Development and Albemarle County Economic Development have joined forces to offer educational programming leading to a pitch competition for local small businesses. Entrepreneurs and small business owners in Charlottesville and Albemarle can apply to participate in the 10 week program including 8 training programs (Business Essentials Training) offered by Central Virginia SBDC and work with a business advisor to hone their pitch and develop a solid business plan. Graduates of Piedmont Pitch have the opportunity to pitch for $15\,000 in prize money! \nApply for Piedmont Pitch \n  \nHow to Participate in Piedmont Pitch\nWho is eligible to participate? \n\nExisting small businesses or new start-ups opening in Charlottesville and Albemarle. To be eligible to receive prize money\, participants must have an active business license in the City of Charlottesville or Albemarle County by May 1\, 2024.\n\nHow to apply \n\nThe Piedmont Pitch application can be found here\n\nHow much prize money is available? \n\nGraduates of the Piedmont Pitch program have the opportunity to pitch for $15\,000 in prizes.\n\nQuestions about Piedmont Pitch can be sent to events@cvsbdc.org or 434-295-8198
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/piedmont-pitch-launch-2/
LOCATION:Central Virginia Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC)\, 300 Preston Ave\, Suite 201\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Access to Capital,Hybrid event - online/in person,Managing a Business,Starting a Business
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240208T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240208T170000
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SUMMARY:BET 2: Understanding Your Customers & Market
DESCRIPTION:Is 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). \nHYBRID event: In person at the PVCC Eugene Guiseppe Center (222 S Main St\, Stanardsville) or online via Zoom \nRegister\nThere is a $15 administrative fee to attend this workshop. Scholarships available – contact events@cvsbdc.org for more information \n  \nAll programs of the Virginia SBDC are open to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/stanardsville-business-launch-bet-2-understanding-your-customers-market/
LOCATION:PVCC Eugene Guiseppe Center\, 222 South Main St\, Stanardsville\, VA\, 22973\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hybrid event - online/in person,Starting a Business
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240212T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240212T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T193726
CREATED:20240118T173819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T173819Z
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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-12/
LOCATION:Orange County Economic Development Office\, 109 West Main Street\, Orange\, 22960\, United States
CATEGORIES:In person event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240213T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240213T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T193726
CREATED:20240118T171318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T171318Z
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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-12/
LOCATION:Louisa Chamber Office\, 111 W Main Street\, Louisa\, VA\, 23093\, United States
CATEGORIES:In person event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Louisa Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:info@louisachamber.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240214T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240214T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T193726
CREATED:20240131T204851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T204851Z
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SUMMARY:Starting Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about starting a small business?\nHave you already started and realize you may have missed a few things?\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. This workshop will be available in person in Stanardsville or online via zoom. Participants will receive a link to join the zoom after registering. \nFollow-up appointments are then available with SBDC business advisors to focus on your concept development\, business profile\, and/or business plans\, including financial projections. \nHYBRID event:In person for Piedmont Pitch cohort at 300 Preston Ave\, 2nd floor training room\, Charlottesville or online via Zoom \nRegister\nThere is a $15 administrative fee to attend this workshop. Scholarships available – contact events@cvsbdc.org for more information \n  \nAll programs of the Virginia SBDC are open to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/starting-your-business-40/
LOCATION:Central Virginia Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC)\, 300 Preston Ave\, Suite 201\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hybrid event - online/in person,Starting a Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T193726
CREATED:20240212T184507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T184507Z
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SUMMARY:Developing an Alcohol Wholesale Strategy
DESCRIPTION:A complex undertaking even in the best of circumstances\, alcohol distribution is not for the faint of heart. But producers can avoid many of the pitfalls and shortcomings that their peers succumb to by developing a thoughtful and resourced wholesale strategy. \nIn this informational webinar\, Virginia SBDC Craft Beverage Assistance Manager Chris Van Orden will ask Ben Lewellyn\, founder of Full Count Analytics\, what planning is required for a producer to set themselves up for success in the distribution game. \nSpeaker: Ben Lewellyn has worked in craft beverages for more than a decade\, focused primarily on building and improving wholesale sales operations (forecasting production\, managing salespeople & distributors\, selling to key accounts\, and developing strategy). He started Full Count Analytics to help craft manufacturers make sense of their data through custom software solutions and individualized coaching. Originally from Alabama\, Ben now lives with his wife and son in Charlottesville. \nRegister
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/developing-an-alcohol-wholesale-strategy/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Craft Beverage,Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240215T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240215T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T193726
CREATED:20240202T180724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T180818Z
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SUMMARY:How to Use AI to Streamline Your Marketing
DESCRIPTION:In today’s fast-paced world\, keeping up with marketing can feel overwhelming. That’s why so many business owners have started using Artificial intelligence in their marketing strategy. \nIn this webinar\, our expert presenter will walk you through how to use AI to automate processes and create marketing content. This presentation is your guide to understanding and embracing AI\, no matter where you are in your marketing journey. \nYou’ll learn: \n\nHow to use AI throughout the marketing process\n\nHow to understand and communicate with AI tools\nHow to generate marketing content\n\nLive attendees will receive free business resources and a link to this webinar recording. \nREGISTER\nSponsored by \n \nSCORE
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/how-to-use-ai-to-streamline-your-marketing/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:In person event,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240215T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240215T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T193726
CREATED:20231211T195308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T211409Z
UID:13814-1708009200-1708016400@cvsbdc.org
SUMMARY:BET 3: Pricing\, Costs\, & Launch Preparation
DESCRIPTION:Get 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. \nHYBRID event: In person at the PVCC Eugene Guiseppe Center (222 S Main St\, Stanardsville) or online via Zoom \nRegister\nThere is a $15 administrative fee to attend this workshop. Scholarships available – contact events@cvsbdc.org for more information \n  \nAll programs of the Virginia SBDC are open to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/stanardsville-business-launch-bet-3-pricing-costs-launch-preparation/
LOCATION:PVCC Eugene Guiseppe Center\, 222 South Main St\, Stanardsville\, VA\, 22973\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hybrid event - online/in person,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:20240220T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240220T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T193726
CREATED:20240102T155336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T184005Z
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SUMMARY:Charlottesville Entrepreneurs and Espresso (ce-2)
DESCRIPTION:Get inspired \nMeet fellow entrepreneurs\nShare lessons learned\n  \nREGISTER\n  \n❅ INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY: In the event of inclement weather\, CBIC will follow school and government closings. \nDESCRIPTION: Charlottesville Entrepreneurs and Espresso\, or C-E2\, a monthly event series\, is a casual\, caffeine fueled gathering of learning for entrepreneurs at all stages of venture creation. C-E2 will take place at 8:00 a.m. on the third Tuesday of each month. This is a free event open to the entire entrepreneurship community. \nLOCATION: CODE Building | Irving Theater | 225 W. Water Street\, Charlottesville\, VA 22902 \n**Enter through Irving Theater doors on Water Street** \nThe event format will remain close to the following schedule: \nAGENDA \n8:00 – 8:30 a.m. Open networking and coffee \n8:35 – 8:40 a.m. Welcome and Introduction \n8:40 – 8:55 a.m. Early-stage company pitch and help with their ”ask” \n8:55 – 9:20 a.m. “Crash & Learn” Fireside chat with a seasoned entrepreneur \n9:20 – 9:35 a.m. Group announcements \n9:35 – 10:00 a.m. Networking and meet the speakers \nGet inspired\, meet fellow entrepreneurs\, share lessons learned\, and become a part of Charlottesville’s vibrant and growing entrepreneurial ecosystem. \nRSVP: Please RSVP online in advance via Eventbrite. Any necessary updates will be emailed directly to all registrants. \nCO-HOSTS & SPONSORS: \n\nCharlottesville Business Innovation Council (CBIC)\nCommunity Investment Collaborative (CIC)\nCentral Virginia Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC)\nBatten Institute at the Darden School of Business at UVA\nWatermark Design\nCodebase Coworking\n\n 
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/charlottesville-entrepreneurs-and-espresso-ce-2-28/
LOCATION:CODE Building – Irving Theater\, 225 W Water St\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902\, United States
CATEGORIES:In person event,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T193726
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T202918Z
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SUMMARY:Fluvanna: Business Plan 101
DESCRIPTION:Do 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?\nIn this interactive session\, 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. \nJoin us for lunch at networking at 11:30am.\nProgram will begin promptly at 12:00pm. \nIn person: Ashlawn Clubhouse at Lake Monticello (41 Ashlawn Blvd\, Palmyra) \nRegister\nPresented by the Central VA SBDC\, Fluvanna Economic Development Office\, Fluvanna Chamber of Commerce\, and Fluvanna Women in Business \n     
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/fluvanna-business-plan-101/
LOCATION:Ashlawn Clubhouse at Lake Monticello\, 41 Ashlawn Blvd\, Palmyra\, VA\, 22963\, United States
CATEGORIES:In person event,Managing a Business
ORGANIZER;CN="Central Virginia Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC)":MAILTO:events@cvsbdc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240220T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240220T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T193726
CREATED:20240118T173009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T173009Z
UID:14105-1708434000-1708446600@cvsbdc.org
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-13/
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:20240220T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240220T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T193726
CREATED:20240216T171507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T190619Z
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SUMMARY:Build a Business with Amazon
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: February 20\, 2024\, 12:00pm PST\n\n\n\nCost: $0.00\n\n\n\nDuration: 60 minutes\n\n\nLanguage: English\n\nDownload the webinar presentation. (Available 12 to 24 hours before the webinar). \nIn this free webinar\, learn how you can build a business with Amazon\, including selling in their store\, becoming a Delivery Service Partner\, self-publishing with Kindle Direct Publishing and much more. You will also learn about the resources and programs Amazon has to help enable small business success. \nSponsored by: Amazon \n\nREGISTER\nPresenters\nDaniel Corcoran is a Public Communications Program Manager at Amazon. His focus is on driving the success of small business owners\, and he works with teams across Amazon 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 theirperformance. 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 \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRead Daniel’s full bio \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n  \nSponsor\nAmazon Small Business Academy is a free one-stop digital resource center for aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners to help start\, build\, or launch their businesses online. Get access to our podcast\, webinars\, live Q&As\, events\, and more—all at no cost to you. Whether you’re curious about starting your own business or looking to expand\, we’re here to help. Learn more at www.smallbusiness.amazon. \n\nABOUT \nAMAZON SMALL BUSINESS ACADEMY
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/build-a-business-with-amazon/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:e-Commerce,Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T193726
CREATED:20240102T162131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T162131Z
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SUMMARY:The Future of Talent: RECRUIT
DESCRIPTION:Recruitment Viewed from All Perspectives\n\n\nJob seekers\, service providers\, HR recruiters\, and business owners all play key roles in recruitment—but they may have different needs and goals. View the recruitment process from various perspectives to understand what works\, what doesn’t\, and how to incorporate best practices for recruitment to ensure success. \nAllyn Sinderbrand & Leigh Townsend with JW Townsend Landscapes\, Frank Squillace with Civil Solutions\, Brookes Sims with Virginia Career Works\, and Roy Fitch with Downtown Job Center share their feedback on what’s needed to attract the best talent. \nRegister\nFee: $25 for Chamber members\, $30 for non-members. Sign up for all three events and save! $60 for Chamber members\, $75 for non-members \nThe Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce and the City of Charlottesville’s Office of Economic Development proudly present the Future of Talent series\, diving deep into the evolving landscape of work. Employers will learn new strategies to attract great talent and build a strong team. The series continues on March 20. Sign up for all 3 events and save!
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/the-future-of-talent-recruit/
LOCATION:City Space\, 100 5th St NE\, Charlottesville\, 22902
CATEGORIES:HR Management,In person event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:connect@cvillechamber.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T193726
CREATED:20240108T204007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T204008Z
UID:14042-1708516800-1708520400@cvsbdc.org
SUMMARY:GovCon 101: WOSB
DESCRIPTION:The Federal Government buys over $600 billion per year on goods and services\, 5% of that spend is allocated for Woman Owned and Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Businesses (WOSB/EDWOSB). This is a huge opportunity for small woman owned firms\, who qualify\, to grow their business and become part of the challenging world of Government Contracting through set-aside opportunities. \nIn this presentation you will learn: \n\nEligibility requirements for WOSB/EDWOSB\nUnderstanding the application process\nUnderstanding how to prepare before applying\nStaying Certified\n\nSpeaker: Lisa Wood is the Statewide Director of the Virginia PTAC\, hosted by George Mason University where she is also an Adjunct Professor of Management. 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. \nRegister
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/govcon-101-wosb-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Contracting,Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240221T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240221T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T193726
CREATED:20240131T205310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T211752Z
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SUMMARY:BET 1: Planning and Operating for Success
DESCRIPTION:Do 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 session\, 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. \nHYBRID event: In person for Piedmont Pitch cohort at 300 Preston Ave\, 2nd floor training room\, Charlottesville or online via Zoom \nRegister\nThere is a $15 administrative fee to attend this workshop. Scholarships available – contact events@cvsbdc.org for more information \n  \nAll programs of the Virginia SBDC are open to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/bet-1-planning-and-operating-for-success/
LOCATION:Central Virginia Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC)\, 300 Preston Ave\, Suite 201\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902\, United States
CATEGORIES: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=America/New_York:20240222T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T193726
CREATED:20240108T204629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T204630Z
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SUMMARY:Marketing 101
DESCRIPTION:Refresh your knowledge to effectively market your goods and/or services! This live webinar (via Zoom) will cover the following marketing essentials: \n\nHow to choose your target group(s)\nHow to communicate with your target(s)\nMarket Definition\nMarket Segmentation\nCompetitive Analysis\nCompany Branding\nOnline (SEO) and Offline Marketing\n\n\nSpeaker: Bernard Ferret – Senior Business Counselor\, Mason SBDC & Serial Entrepreneur \nCo-sponsor(s) & Partner(s): Prince William County Department of Economic Development & Prince William Chamber of Commerce \nCancellation Policy: Contact us earlier than OR 72 hours (3 days) 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 offered on the Zoom platform. You will receive a Zoom inivitation link after the registration. \nRegister
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/marketing-101/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales,Online event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mason SBDC":MAILTO:help@masonsbdc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240222T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240222T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T193726
CREATED:20240125T184311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T184405Z
UID:14311-1708605000-1708608600@cvsbdc.org
SUMMARY:How to Train Your Employees for Cybersecurity Success
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Cybersecurity\n\nEmpowering your workforce with cybersecurity awareness and best practices is crucial in safeguarding your small business against cyber threats. \nThis training is tailored for small business owners seeking to cultivate a cybersecurity-conscious culture and equip their employees with the knowledge and skills necessary to mitigate cyber risks effectively. \n\nREGISTER\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\nFee: No Cost
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/how-to-train-your-employees-for-cybersecurity-success/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Cybersecurity,Managing a Business,Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240222T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240222T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T193726
CREATED:20231211T195713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T211452Z
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SUMMARY:BET 4: Marketing\, Sales\, & Your Brand
DESCRIPTION:Get 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. \nHYBRID event: In person at the PVCC Eugene Guiseppe Center (222 S Main St\, Stanardsville) or online via Zoom \nRegister\nThere is a $15 administrative fee to attend this workshop. Scholarships available – contact events@cvsbdc.org for more information \n  \nAll programs of the Virginia SBDC are open to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/stanardsville-business-launch-bet-4-marketing-sales-your-brand/
LOCATION:PVCC Eugene Guiseppe Center\, 222 South Main St\, Stanardsville\, VA\, 22973\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hybrid event - online/in person,Marketing and Sales,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:20240226T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240226T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T193726
CREATED:20240123T202757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T202757Z
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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-7/
LOCATION:Greene County Visitor’s Center\, 9157 Seminole Trail\, Ruckersville\, VA\, 22968\, United States
CATEGORIES:In person event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240227T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240227T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T193726
CREATED:20240125T183605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T183635Z
UID:14306-1709035200-1709038800@cvsbdc.org
SUMMARY:Patent Basics
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will cover the basic facts about patents. We will explore the different types of patents\, including utility\, design\, and plant. We will define the difference and use of both provisional patent applications and non-provisional patent applications. Further\, we will discuss the process of patent prosecution\, the role of the U.S. patent examiner and what to expect when working with the USPTO. \nInformation regarding a number of patent prosecution programs and initiatives available to applicants will also be provided. \nREGISTER\nSpeaker: Tong Guo\, USPTO \nWebinar presented in collaboration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. \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\nSpeaker(s): \nCo-Sponsor(s): \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/patent-basics/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business,Online event
ORGANIZER;CN="Central Virginia Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC)":MAILTO:events@cvsbdc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240227T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240227T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T193726
CREATED:20240125T183930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T183955Z
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SUMMARY:The RFP: Who? What? When?
DESCRIPTION:Many bid requests are written by different people\, with different knowledge and interests\, with no two bid requests exactly the same. To be successful in your bid submission you should follow the organizational priority set by those who manage the evaluation process. This training will outline the bid request structure for major competitive and negotiated procurements to simplify proposal preparation and evaluation for offerors\, contractors\, and contract administrators. Based on the RFP\, you will successfully develop a proposal in accordance with the Government instructions and expectations.  \nTraining Objectives:\n• Understand the solicitation and the importance of writing proposals.\n• Identify the foundational sections of a proposal by using them as the organizational building blocks in proposal and templates.\n• Analyze Sections C\,H\, L\, and M of a Request for Proposal (RFP) and identify requirements\, evaluation criteria\, and technical support needed to be compliant \nREGISTER\n  \nSpeaker(s): Markino Ross\, the Managing Member of AIA Consulting LLC a Small\, Micro\, Women Owned\, Minority Owned business\, provides Proposal Management Services and Proposal Training to Government contractors. Ms. Ross has 10+ years managing all phases of acquisition from opportunity assessment through proposal preparation and development to post award. She is an APMP member and a Shipley trained proposal professional with extensive experience managing large federal proposals including direct awards\, single and multiple Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) vehicles (for the Department of Army\, Department of Defense\, Department of Navy and Department of Transportation); analyzing RFP requirements; identifying discriminators and developing themes; organizing resources; developing and managing schedules; conducting proposal reviews; and facilitating After Action and Lesson Learned Reviews. Ms. Ross has a B.S. in Biology from VCU and a B.S. in Political Science from NCSU. \nCo-Sponsor(s): \nIf you need further assistance or have a question\, please contact us at (540) 654-1383 \n  \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/the-rfp-who-what-when-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business,Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240227T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240227T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T193726
CREATED:20240208T190021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T190021Z
UID:14595-1709055000-1709062200@cvsbdc.org
SUMMARY:From Molecule to Market: Opportunities & Challenges in Cell & Gene Therapy
DESCRIPTION:From Molecule to Market: Opportunities and Challenges in Cell and Gene Therapy  \nWith the establishment of the Paul & Diane Manning Institute for Biotechnology\, the University of Virginia aspires to make UVA and Charlottesville a leading center for cell and gene therapies. \nIn this roundtable discussion\, our panel of professionals will explore the exciting potential for cellular and genetic interventions\, including precision medicine and combination therapies. They will also discuss the financial\, regulatory\, and ethical complexities that impact translational research and the effort to bring therapeutic solutions from lab bench to clinic. \nRefreshments served. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRefund Policy\n\nContact the organizer to request a refund.\nEventbrite’s fee is nonrefundable.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n2 hours\nMobile eTicket
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/from-molecule-to-market-opportunities-challenges-in-cell-gene-therapy/
LOCATION:InBio\, 700 Harris St\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22903\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T193726
CREATED:20240108T204858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T204859Z
UID:14047-1709114400-1709121600@cvsbdc.org
SUMMARY:Building Your Value Proposition Design
DESCRIPTION:Please join Senior Business Counselor\, and Adjunct GMU Professor George Siragusa\, as he guides you through a step-by-step process of building your Value Proposition Design which is invaluable to startups\, early stage companies\, growth\, or even mature businesses! \nThe Value Proposition Design (VPD) is a framework that enables businesses to develop and solidify their foundational ideas for how they will create\, communicate\, deliver and then extract marketplace value for a differentiated product or service intended to solve a specific problem aligned with a specific customer need while delivering tangible benefits\, for an intended potential customer segment in a domain space or industry sector. It lives inside something called the Business Model Canvas\, another important foundational business framework. \nRegister\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.
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/building-your-value-proposition-design/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business,Online event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mason SBDC":MAILTO:help@masonsbdc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240228T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240228T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T193726
CREATED:20240216T190342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T190837Z
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SUMMARY:How to Start Selling in Amazon’s Store
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: February 28\, 2024\, 12:00pm CST\n\n\n\nCost: $0.00\n\n\n\nDuration: 60 minutes\n\n\nLanguage: English\n\n\n\nDownload the webinar presentation. (Available 12 to 24 hours before the webinar). \nIn this free webinar\, you will 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. You will also learn about the resources and programs Amazon has to enable seller and small business success. \nSponsored by: Amazon \n\nREGISTER\nPresenters\n \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nAbby Malchow is a Manager of Small Business Partnerships at Amazon where she develops and manages partnerships that help drive success for early-stage entrepreneurs and small businesses through delivering programs and investments that support their continued growth.  \nAbby joined Amazon in December 2018 and during her tenure she has remained focused on enabling the success of entrepreneurs\, small businesses\, and underserved businesses through various roles\, programs\, and initiatives to include creating the Military Entrepreneurship Program and supporting the launch of Amazon’s Supplier \n\nRead Abby’s full bio \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nSponsor\nAmazon Small Business Academy is a free one-stop digital resource center for aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners to help start\, build\, or launch their businesses online. Get access to our podcast\, webinars\, live Q&As\, events\, and more—all at no cost to you. Whether you’re curious about starting your own business or looking to expand\, we’re here to help. Learn more at www.smallbusiness.amazon. \n\nABOUT \nAMAZON SMALL BUSINESS ACADEMY
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/how-to-start-selling-in-amazons-store-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:e-Commerce,Online event
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