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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-25/
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:20250507T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T190000
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SUMMARY:BET Session 2: Understanding Your Customers & Market
DESCRIPTION:BET Session 2: Understanding Your Customers & Market \n\nIs your business concept the right idea at the right time for your industry? Are your product features compelling enough to attract customers and inspire them to change their current habits?\nIs your addressable market large enough to generate the revenue needed for a successful business? Do you truly understand what your customer cares about and how they perceive your offering?\n\nIn this workshop\, we’ll cover the theory and processes of “customer discovery” to help you gather valuable feedback on your offering. The goal is to find your product-market fit\, understand what matters to your customers\, and assess how your business stacks up in the market. We’ll also discuss industry knowledge\, identifying target customers\, and the lean business model process. \nIn-person at the Culpeper Economic Development Center\, 803 S. Main Street\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701 or \nVIRTUAL event via Zoom \nREGISTER
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/bet-session-2-understanding-your-customers-market/
LOCATION:Culpeper Economic Development Center\, 803 South Main St\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701\, United States
CATEGORIES: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:20250512T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T150000
DTSTAMP:20260508T223553
CREATED:20241209T165552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T165552Z
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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-26/
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=America/New_York:20250513T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T133000
DTSTAMP:20260508T223553
CREATED:20250414T154255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T154255Z
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SUMMARY:Culpeper County Conference (C3)
DESCRIPTION:The Culpeper County Conference (C3): Business Breakouts is designed to help local businesses grow\, market themselves effectively and operate more efficiently. This half-day conference will be held at Germanna Community College\, Daniel Technology Center on Monday\, May 13 from 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.\, and is free for all to attend. \nSchedule: \n8:30 am – breakfast and networking \n9 am – Session I: social media or finance \n10:15 am – Session II: Branding or home-based business panel \n11:30 am – Session III: Sales or efficiencies in your business \n12:30 pm – Lunch Keynote \nHosted by the Culpeper County Economic Development Office \nRegister here
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/culpeper-county-conference-c3/
LOCATION:Germanna Community College\, Daniel Technology Center\, 18121 Technology Dr\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,In person event,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T130000
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CREATED:20250321T165157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T140339Z
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SUMMARY:VTC Microbusiness Marketing Leverage Program Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Virginia Tourism Corporation and the Central Virginia Small Business Development Center for an informative virtual workshop on the VTC Microbusiness Marketing Leverage Program. Learn about this valuable funding opportunity designed to boost tourism-oriented small businesses during the September to May shoulder season\, with the next application round opening mid-June 2025. CVSBDC experts will also guide you through the essential steps to become grant-ready\, increasing your chances of securing these competitive funds. Don’t miss this chance to position your tourism business for success and contribute to Virginia’s thriving travel economy! \n  \nRegister
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/vtc-grant-opportunities-workshop/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Access to Capital,Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T190000
DTSTAMP:20260508T223553
CREATED:20250313T103414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T202211Z
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SUMMARY:BET Session 3: Pricing\, Costs and Launch Preparation
DESCRIPTION:Are you clear on your up front business costs and product / service costs? Have you considered the planning steps to launching a new product or service? Are your costs and profit margins designed to reach industry norms? Is your pricing strategy appropriate to engage and retain customers? Will this business make enough to support you and your family? Have you thought through the pre-launch preparation for your new product or service? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn this workshop we explore the most common pricing models\, discuss effective cost of goods sold management and review tools to prepare to launch a new product or service. \nREGISTER
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/bet-3-pricing-costs-and-launch-preparation/
LOCATION:Culpeper Economic Development Center\, 803 South Main St\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701\, United States
CATEGORIES: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:20250515T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T153000
DTSTAMP:20260508T223553
CREATED:20250410T180043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T180103Z
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SUMMARY:Starting Your Food Business
DESCRIPTION:Join the Central Virginia SBDC and Fluvanna Economic Development Authority for an in-depth workshop at the Fluvanna Community Center that covers various aspects of working with food\, including sales regulations\, food truck service\, and packaged food retail. This training will also walk you through the steps to get registered with VDACS/VDH and obtain a Food Manager Certification! \nPresenters: Hope Lawrence\, food and beverage sales expert; Tom Kelly\, launch planning expert \n  \nRegister
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/starting-your-food-business/
LOCATION:Fluvanna Community Center\, 5725 James Madison Hwy\, Fork Union\, 23055\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food Business,Starting a Business
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250520T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250520T150000
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CREATED:20241210T191547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T191547Z
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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-28/
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:20250521T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T190000
DTSTAMP:20260508T223553
CREATED:20250313T104433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T202309Z
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SUMMARY:BET Session 4: Marketing\, Sales & Your Brand
DESCRIPTION:BET Session 4: Marketing\, Sales & Your Brand \nAre you curious about navigating online sales and marketing versus traditional methods?\n\nDo you want to explore the best strategies for launching a new product or service?\nCould you use guidance on building your brand’s value and communicating what makes your business stand out?\n\nIn this workshop\, we’ll cover how to identify your target customers\, the tools to connect with them and drive sales\, and how your brand resonates with both customers and employees. We’ll also discuss strategies and tools for identifying market fit\, developing marketing and sales plans\, and executing them effectively. \nIn-person at the Culpeper Economic Development Center\, 803 S. Main Street\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701 or \nVIRTUAL event via Zoom \nREGISTER
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/bet-session-4-marketing-sales-your-brand/
LOCATION:Culpeper Economic Development Center\, 803 South Main St\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701\, United States
CATEGORIES: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:20250522T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T163000
DTSTAMP:20260508T223553
CREATED:20250409T165850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T165850Z
UID:17233-1747902600-1747931400@cvsbdc.org
SUMMARY:National Institutes of Health SBIR/STTR Proposal Prep Training
DESCRIPTION:Join Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation for this special opportunity to learn from experts\, learn about recent updates\, and help them prepare a more compliant NIH proposal in these increasingly challenging times! \nYou’ll Learn:\n\n\nSBIR/STTR Overview and NIH Program Essentials” — An overview of the SBIR/STTR program and review of NIH SBIR/STTR Program Essentials\n\n\nDetailed explanation of the major components of the Research Plan with strategies and review Criteria\n\n\nNIH proposal prep\, including specific aims\, commercialization plan requirements\, Bio-sketches\, Facilities\, Budgets\, and more.\n\n\nA section by section discussion of proposal prep tips\, requirements\, and grantsmanship!\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/national-institutes-of-health-sbir-sttr-proposal-prep-training/
LOCATION:Central Virginia Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC)\, 300 Preston Ave\, Suite 201\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Proposal Development
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250527T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250527T150000
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CREATED:20241209T163240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T163240Z
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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-21/
LOCATION:Greene County Visitor’s Center\, 9157 Seminole Trail\, Ruckersville\, VA\, 22968\, United States
CATEGORIES:In person event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T130000
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CREATED:20250428T175319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T204350Z
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SUMMARY:AI for Beginners - Fluvanna
DESCRIPTION:The Central Virginia SBDC has designed a hands-on course that will focus on helping business people who have never used AI learn how to create an account and master the basics of using an AI platform. Attendees are strongly encouraged to bring a laptop or tablet to the training and the instructors will lead attendees through the process of creating their own personal\, free account. Within 2 hours\, students will be able to login to their own AI account and perform a minimum of 10 incredible tasks that can automate business processes and save a minimum of 5 hours per week. While all are encouraged to attend\, the exercises will focus on helping entrepreneurs with little or no AI experience learn how to leverage these amazing platforms. \n\nRegister here
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/ai-for-beginners-fluvanna/
LOCATION:Fluvanna County Library\, 214 Commons Blvd\, Palmyra\, VA\, 22963\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T190000
DTSTAMP:20260508T223553
CREATED:20250313T105240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T202346Z
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SUMMARY:BET Session 5: Money & Recordkeeping
DESCRIPTION:BET 5: Money & Recordkeeping \nIn this interactive session\, we’ll explore various sources of capital\, how to establish credit\, and strategies for effective recordkeeping and cash flow management. You’ll gain valuable tips and tricks for maintaining accurate records and understanding accounting terminology\, giving you the peace of mind that comes from knowing you are: \n\nMaking money\,\nAble to pay your bills\, and\nPositioned to access additional capital when needed.\n\nIn-person at the Culpeper Economic Development Center\, 803 S. Main Street\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701 or \nVIRTUAL event via Zoom \nREGISTER
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/17157/
LOCATION:Culpeper Economic Development Center\, 803 South Main St\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T200000
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CREATED:20250522T194108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T194108Z
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SUMMARY:Piedmont Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:After our Piedmont Ascent Conference\, join us for our Piedmont Pitch finale\, featuring 6 local entrepreneurs pitching their business to a panel of judges! \nThe pitch portion of the day is open to the public – you do not need to buy a ticket or register if you’ll only be attending the pitch. Come support local entrepreneurs and get a feel for how to pitch a business!
URL:https://cvsbdc.org/events/piedmont-pitch-competition-2/
LOCATION:The Bolick Center at PVCC\, 501 College Drive\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902\, United States
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