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SUMMARY:Pitch Preview
DESCRIPTION:Virginia early-stage innovative entrepreneurs:  Charlottesville Angel Network (CAN) and Virginia Small Business Development Center (VSBDC) have joined forces to help you polish your pitch presentation.\nCAN and VSBDC are offering four pitch practice opportunities in 2024\, with accredited angel investors in attendance. There is no cost to participate and presenter(s) will leave with actionable feedback from these angel investors. \nThree applicants will be selected for each Pitch Preview event\, held the first Thursday of the selected months\, between 12:00-2:00 pm. Attendees commit to thirty minute time slots consisting of: 5 minutes to join and meet angels\, 15 minutes to pitch\, and 10 minutes for feedback. Events will be held virtually over Zoom\, hosted by Central Virginia SBDC. \n**This is not an application for funding or a formal presentation to request investment.** \nFor more detailed qualification information and to apply\, please read\, and if eligible\, submit an application for consideration in the program. If you aren’t sure if you are ready or if you should apply\, email events@cvsbdc.org to complete a request for counseling form for a confidential meeting. \nApply for Pitch Preview\, August 1
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/pitch-preview-15/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Access to Capital,Business Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240801T150000
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SUMMARY:United Way Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Is your business ready for money? \nPreparing for business grants\, loans and investment. \nFive years ago\, you didn’t hear much about business grants. Today\, they seem to be everywhere. Most grants are competitive and this workshop will help you assess if your business is ready to go after them. Spoiler alert: the things you need to do for grants are almost always the same thing you need to do to seek other types of capital. \nLocation: 2nd Floor Training Room (with virtual options) \nHosted by CIC in partnership with the United Way of Greater Charlottesville. \nPlease note: This workshop is mandatory to be eligible to apply for the upcoming United Way of Greater Charlottesville – Chamber Minority Business Alliance Grant. \nCost: Free \n       \nREGISTER
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/united-way-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Community Investment Collaborative (CIC)\, 300 PRESTON AVE\, SUITE 206\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Access to Capital
ORGANIZER;CN="Community Investment Collaborative (CIC)":MAILTO:INFO@CICVILLE.ORG
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240806T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240806T133000
DTSTAMP:20260424T131106
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T183006Z
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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. \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\, CEO of Tenzing Startup Consultants \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. \nCost: Free \nREGISTER
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/keeping-up-with-digital-marketing-as-for-your-qs-chatgpt-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T130000
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SUMMARY:Payment Processing
DESCRIPTION: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. \nKey Takeaways: \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\nSpeaker: Ed Hopper is the CEO of Altor Processing Systems \nREGISTER
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/payment-processing-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Accounting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T131106
CREATED:20240602T145829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240602T145830Z
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SUMMARY:Marketing and Branding Strategies: SCORE Elevate and Pitch Summit Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Elevate your brand’s presence and connect with your audience like never before. Join our workshop to forge marketing and branding strategies that leave a lasting impression \nHighlights\n\nExpert-led sessions on building a brand identity\, digital marketing trends\, and social media strategies.\nInteractive workshops for creating marketing plans and content calendars.\nPeer review sessions for feedback on marketing and branding ideas.\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/marketing-and-branding-strategies-score-elevate-and-pitch-summit-workshop-series/
LOCATION:A & B Creative Events Venue\, 4820 Southpoint Parkway\, Fredericksburg\, VA\, 22407\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Funding
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240812T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T142701Z
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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-18/
LOCATION:Orange County Economic Development Office\, 109 West Main Street\, Orange\, 22960\, United States
CATEGORIES:In person event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Central Virginia Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC)":MAILTO:events@cvsbdc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240813T100000
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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-18/
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=America/New_York:20240814T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T130000
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CREATED:20240731T120945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T120945Z
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SUMMARY:Facts & Snacks: Be IRS Prepared
DESCRIPTION:Topics included in this Facts & Snacks: \n\nhelpful information readily available on the IRS website\nFederal tax resources\nIs your business a Business or a. Hobby?\nThe different business entities: LLC\, Corporations\, Sole Proprietorship\, etc.\nForms: 941 vs 940\nChoosing a tax preparer\nProper recordkeeping for tax purposes\n\nSign up for Facts & Snacks – Be IRS Prepared. We will provide the facts and the snacks! \n\nREGISTER
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/facts-snacks-be-irs-prepared/
LOCATION:Culpeper Economic Development Center\, 803 South Main St\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Government Contracting,Taxes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T131106
CREATED:20240715T183420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T205514Z
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SUMMARY:The New Marketing Funnel
DESCRIPTION:The marketing funnel as you know it is DEAD. Gen Z is changing the game and showing up differently to our brands. Because of their familiarity with modern technology and marketing\, their path to purchase has greatly evolved. Join us to learn about the new infinite loop and what you can do about it. \nFine Print \nOur workshops\, events\, and programs are designed with a small business owner in mind. Actionable\, sharing of ideas\, and takeaways to keep things straight. \nThe City of Roanoke is our fiscal host. The registration fee helps support advising and training for small businesses in our region. \nRefunds are not available. \nThe SBDC reserves the right to cancel a workshop/event/program for insufficient enrollment\, weather emergencies\, and other unforeseen circumstances. Should a cancellation occur we will use the email you provided to contact you. Pre-registration is highly recommended. If an event is canceled or postponed and you have not pre-registered we will not be able to contact you. \n\nSpeaker(s): Amanda Forrester\, Executive Regional Director\, Greater Roanoke & NRV SBDC Team \nCost: $5.00 \nREGISTER
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/the-new-marketing-funnel/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales
ORGANIZER;CN="Roanoke Regional SBDC":MAILTO:hello@roanokesmallbusiness.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T130000
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CREATED:20240602T152606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240602T152607Z
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SUMMARY:Home-Based Business: Legal Considerations
DESCRIPTION:Navigate the complex landscape of legal considerations for home-based businesses with expert guidance in our webinar. \nFrom entity formation to intellectual property protection\, we’ll cover essential legal principles tailored to the unique needs of home-based entrepreneurs. \nJoin us to ensure compliance\, mitigate risks\, and safeguard your business interests for long-term success. \n\nHome-Based Business: Legal Considerations for Home-Based Businesses \nSpeaker(s): Robert Nutt\, Esq. \nCo-Sponsor(s): Co-Sponsored by the Peninsula Home-Based Business Network (York County\, Hampton\, James City County\, Williamsburg\, Poquoson\, Newport News\, & Gloucester departments of Economic Development) \nQuestions? Please call Lori Dunn 757-664-2592 Ldunn@hrchamber.com \n  \nREGISTER
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/home-based-business-legal-considerations/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240819T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240819T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T131106
CREATED:20240123T203619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T140645Z
UID:14245-1724058000-1724079600@cvsbdc.org
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-13/
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:20240820T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240820T100000
DTSTAMP:20260424T131106
CREATED:20240201T185258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T185258Z
UID:14499-1724140800-1724148000@cvsbdc.org
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-2-34/
LOCATION:CODE Building – Irving Theater\, 225 W Water St\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902\, United States
CATEGORIES:In person event,Networking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community Investment Collaborative (CIC)":MAILTO:INFO@CICVILLE.ORG
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T131106
CREATED:20240818T113006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240818T113006Z
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SUMMARY:Using AI Tools to Help Launch and Grow Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Are you a small business owner looking to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to propel your \nentrepreneurial journey to new heights? \nJoin us for a dynamic webinar designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools necessary to leverage AI effectively across every aspect of your business\, from conception to ongoing operations. \nIn this webinar\, you will dive into the Entrepreneurs Toolkit\, a treasure trove of prompts tailored to guide you through key stages of business development. From assessing opportunities and establishing your entity to financial planning\, marketing strategies\, and human resources management\, you will learn how to harness AI tools effectively at every step of your entrepreneurial journey. \nHighlights of the webinar include: \nUnderstanding market trends and consumer preferences \nConducting competitive analysis \nCrafting compelling value propositions and brand identities \nNavigating legal and regulatory requirements \nFinancial planning and funding strategies \nImplementing cutting-edge marketing and sales strategies \nHuman resources management techniques \n\n\nSpeaker(s): Daniel Street\, Assistant Professor of Accounting & Financial Management Bucknell University \nCo-Sponsor(s): VSBDC\, LSBDC\, GMU\, SBA GoVA \nREGISTER
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/using-ai-tools-to-help-launch-and-grow-your-business/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:e-Commerce
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240820T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240820T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T131106
CREATED:20240118T173307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T142157Z
UID:14157-1724158800-1724166000@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-19/
LOCATION:Weaver Building\, 196 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:20240822T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T131106
CREATED:20240729T190947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T190947Z
UID:15613-1724320800-1724324400@cvsbdc.org
SUMMARY:How to start selling in Amazon’s store
DESCRIPTION:In 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. Finally\, discover tips and tricks for leveraging Amazon’s vast array of resources and programs tailored to support small businesses\, ensuring you have the tools to help enable your success. \nGuest Speaker: Abby Malchow\, Manager of Small Business Partnerships & Education\, Amazon \nREGISTER
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/how-to-start-selling-in-amazons-store-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Marketing & Social Media
ORGANIZER;CN="Roanoke Regional SBDC":MAILTO:hello@roanokesmallbusiness.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240826T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240826T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T131106
CREATED:20240818T113401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240818T113401Z
UID:15721-1724673600-1724677200@cvsbdc.org
SUMMARY:Business Foundations - Money
DESCRIPTION:This session is one of a three part Business Foundations Series for new and existing businesses. Each session can be taken in any order. Taking all three provide a better understanding of Money\, Marketing\, and Management which are the foundations for business success\, and better prepare you for future individual advising sessions. \nBusiness Foundations – Money covers the crucial topics businesses need for sustainability and growth. In this session\, you’ll get an overview of the following: \nMoney: Essential Financial Information for long-term success • Access to Capital • Loans and Grants • Bootstrapping • Investments \nREGISTER
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/business-foundations-money/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Starting a Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240826T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240826T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T131106
CREATED:20240818T113905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240818T113905Z
UID:15723-1724693400-1724698800@cvsbdc.org
SUMMARY:SWVA-SBDC LaunchPad: Kickstart Your Business Journey
DESCRIPTION:Ready to turn your business dreams into reality? Join our LaunchPad: Kickstart Your Business Journey course and get the tools you need to succeed! This virtual course is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs and new business owners. \n🌟 What You’ll Learn: \nBusiness planning essentials \nMarketing strategies \nFinancial management \nLegal considerations \nAnd much more! \nDon’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and connect with fellow entrepreneurs. \nREGISTER
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/swva-sbdc-launchpad-kickstart-your-business-journey/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Starting a Business
ORGANIZER;CN="Southwest Virginia SBDC":MAILTO:denise.harmon@sw.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240827T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240827T133000
DTSTAMP:20260424T131106
CREATED:20240729T191420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T191420Z
UID:15615-1724760000-1724765400@cvsbdc.org
SUMMARY:How to Manage your WordPress Website
DESCRIPTION:Join us and learn how to create and/or better manage your WordPress website!\nAre you looking for a simple\, yet effective website to use for your business? WordPress might be a good option! In this workshop\, we’ll cover “the basics” on creating and updating a WordPress site\, including: \n\nUser management\nPage creation and editing\nImage and video uploads\nPlugin management\nLinking to social media\n\nLearn the basics of Elementor\, the most popular WordPress editing interface. With Elementor\, you can design complex layouts visually\, and integrate various design elements such as text\, images\, videos\, and more\, just by dragging and dropping them into place! \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\nInstructor: Cameron Nelson\, CEO of Tenzing Startup Consultants \nREGISTER
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/how-to-manage-your-wordpress-website-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:e-Commerce
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T103000
DTSTAMP:20260424T131106
CREATED:20240818T114226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240818T114226Z
UID:15726-1724837400-1724841000@cvsbdc.org
SUMMARY:Marketing on a Budget
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn free and low cost ways to market their business and increase sales. \nTopics will include: \n*Getting the most out of social media \n*Using email marketing effectively \n*Free resources to make your business look great \n*Participants will receive tips and ideas they can begin implementing right away \n\n\nSpeaker(s): Hope Gayles\, Associate Director\, Communications & Outreach & Public Information Officer at Southern Virginia Higher Education Center \nCo-Sponsor(s): LSBDC\, GMU\, SBA\, VSBDC\, SVHEC\, GoVA \nREGISTER
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/marketing-on-a-budget-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240829T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240829T133000
DTSTAMP:20260424T131106
CREATED:20240818T112304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240818T112305Z
UID:15715-1724934600-1724938200@cvsbdc.org
SUMMARY:Managing Data Security Breaches: An In-House Guide for Small Business Owners
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn the essential strategies to handle data security breaches internally? \nThis webinar will cover- \n\nidentifying vulnerabilities\nresponding effectively to breaches\nimplementing preventive measures\nand understanding legal obligations\n\nEquip yourself with the knowledge to protect your business and maintain customer trust! \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.\nREGISTER
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/managing-data-security-breaches-an-in-house-guide-for-small-business-owners/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Cybersecurity
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