Madison County Office Hours
Madison County Office Hours
To sign up, call 434-295-8198 or email contact@cvsbdc.org Walk-ins welcome
300 Preston Avenue, Suite 201, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Our hours are 9:00 - 5:00
To sign up, call 434-295-8198 or email contact@cvsbdc.org Walk-ins welcome
Join us as the University of Virginia Procurement and Supplier Diversity Team explains the process to doing business across grounds. Background What is Procurement and Supplier Diversity? Procurement is the process of purchasing goods or services, usually in reference to business spending. Business procurement requires preparation, solicitation, and payment processing, which usually involves several areas […]
What does it take to be a successful franchise owner in Virginia? Whether you are interested in operating a full-time business, being a semi-absentee investor, or having a highly profitable summer business, learn what to look for in a franchise, which franchises do well (and don’t do well) in our region, and state and local […]
Topic: Government Contracting Promotional Video HERE Overview of This Live Webinar The following essential steps for government contracting will be covered: The government customer Readiness to be a government contractor Marketing to the customer Government jargon Steps to get started Small business set-asides Targeting the government customer What the buyer wants to know What should go […]
How do you generate the "right" price for your service-based business? We'll go over basics of budgeting for your small business first, since that's the foundation of making service-pricing decisions. Then we'll talk through the process of figuring out your prices for your services -- both hourly rate models and package models. REGISTER […]
Topic: Business Basics Create a Basic Plan for Your Small Business All businesses need a plan to succeed. Your plan drives critical decisions and actions that determine whether you succeed or fail. Identifying your core customers, important activities and key resources can make sure you’re focusing your business on profitability and growth Unfortunately, the business […]
Grab your lunch and join us the first Thursday of each month to learn more about SBA programs and network with other small business owners. Topic: Service Disable Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) The federal government aims to award at least 3% of all federal contracting dollars to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) each year. […]
To sign up, call 434-295-8198 or email contact@cvsbdc.org Walk-ins welcome
Let's Break to Educate Join Rosi Beachy, SBDC Business Advisor during Orange County office hours. No RSVP needed.
The speaker, Randy Sparks, Jr., will address basic human resource topics that all business owners should be familiar with. It is more important than ever to stay in compliance with Virginia and federal labor regulations. To ensure that your business is compliant, please join us for "Understanding Employment Regulations." Topics Covered: What information can I […]
To sign up, call 434-295-8198 or email contact@cvsbdc.org Walk-ins welcome
Topic: Start-up Assistance Promotional Video HERE Webinar Learning Objective Please 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: become aware of at least 5 scenarios in […]
Program Format: Online Meeting (Live) Training Topics: A Virginia APEX Accelerator Organized or Sponsored event, Government Contracting, Government Industrial Base (GIB) Readiness, Intermediate Level, Introductory Level, Marketing/Sales, Orientation, Basic Training, Introductory Topics, Proposal Preparation / Response, Set Aside Certifications and Designations, Woman-owned Businesses Description: This program creates significant contract opportunities for women entrepreneurs. The program is designed […]
To sign up, call 434-295-8198 or email contact@cvsbdc.org Walk-ins welcome
Let's Break to Educate Join Rosi Beachy, SBDC Business Advisor during Greene County office hours. No RSVP needed.
Get inspired Meet fellow entrepreneurs Share lessons learned REGISTER ❅ INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY: In the event of inclement weather, CBIC will follow school and government closings. DESCRIPTION: Charlottesville Entrepreneurs and […]
To sign up, call 434-295-8198 or email contact@cvsbdc.org Walk-ins welcome
Topic: Business Basics 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 […]
Topic: 8(a) The Federal Government buys over $600 billion per year on goods and services, 5% of that spend is allocated for Small Disadvantaged(8(A) firms. This is a huge opportunity […]
Topic: Government Contracting Each year, the State buys goods and services totaling more than $7 billion – learn how your company can be a part of that! This webinar is […]
To effectively regulate alcohol manufacturers, State and Federal agencies assign producers into discrete categories and apply different provisions to each group. However, given the variety of bev-alc companies operating today, […]
Let's Break to Educate Join Rosi Beachy, SBDC Business Advisor during Culpeper County office hours. No RSVP needed.
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. APPLY for May 2 […]
A helpful cybersecurity guide for small business owners! In today's digital landscape, small businesses face an increasing number of cybersecurity threats. Navigating cybersecurity compliance can be daunting, especially for those […]
A 2024 National Small Business Week Virtual Summit Webinar About the event Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a hot topic, but knowing how to use it may seem out-of-reach for your […]
Unlocking Export Markets and Scaling Globally Through International Trade How small is too small to access international markets? How can Virginia-based companies identify and connect with appropriate foreign markets for […]