The CV SBDC Team

Rebecca Haydock
Director
Specialties: Growth Strategy and Infrastructure, Contract Preparedness, Strategic Alliances, Equity

Greg Dorazio
Assistant Director
Specialties: Strategy, Marketing & Communications, Solopreneurs, Rural Businesses

Shira Goldeen
Events Coordinator

Mesa McMurtrey
Client Services Coordinator

David Reardon
CULPEPER OFFICE
Business Advisor, Growth Wheel Certified
Specialties: Accounting, QuickBooks, Data Research, Certified SBA, Export & Trade Counselor

Lynda Tubridy
Business Advisor
Specialties: Government Contracting and Access to Capital

Justine Platt
Visual Communications Consultant
Specialties: visual representation of brand, color palette, social media content creation, catalog


Jay Lester
Business Advisor
Specialties: B2B sales, marketing strategy, business plan development, equity investment

Greg McFetridge
Access to Capital Business Advisor
Specialties: Commercial and SBA Loans, Financial and Business Plan Preparation

Dillon Franks
Certified Business Advisor, Growth Wheel Certified
Specialties: Strategy Development, Operations Planning, Change Management

Yolunda Harrell
Business Advisor
Specialties: Credit and Financial Strategies, HR Management, Board Excellence

Ellen Martin
Business Advisor, Financial Recordkeeping and Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor
Specialties: Bookkeeping, Management Accounting, HR Procedures, Non-profit Management

Cameron Nelson
Chief Digital Advisor
Specialties: Startups, e-Commerce, Digital Marketing, Technology Strategy, Multi-channel

Shannon Beach
Business Advisor, Growth Wheel Certified
Specialties: Start-up Business and Financial Planning, Executive Leadership


Margaret McNett Burruss
WordPress Developer
Specialties: WordPress Website Development, e-Commerce, Search Engine Optimization

Tom Kelly
Business Advisor
Specialties: Product and Service Launch Planning and Pricing Strategy

Scott Hamler
Technical Advisor
Specialties: Social Media & Advertising
Jody Keenan
Director, Virginia SBDC
Roger Johnson
Director, Albemarle County Office of Economic Development
Maureen Kelly
Director, Nelson County Office of Economic Development
Denise Hubbard
Program Director, UVA Office of Economic Development
Bryan Rothamel
Director, Fluvanna County Office of Economic Development
Rose Deal
Director, Orange County Office of Economic Development
Bryan Thomas
Senior Vice President, First Citizens Bank
Aaron McClung
Senior Philanthropic Specialist, Wells Fargo
Stephen Davis
President, Community Investment Collaborative
Chris Engel
Director, City of Charlottesville County Office of Economic Development
Alan Yost
Director, Greene County Office of Economic Development
Andy Wade
Director, Louisa County Office of Economic Development
Frank Berry
Partner, Hantzmon and Wiebel
Arthur Watson
President, Charlottesville Angel Network
Christine Lindsay
A&A Manager, Hantzmon and Wiebel
Joshua C. Wykle
OF Counsel, Woods Rogers
Videos
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Access to Capital
Management
Startups
Sales & Marketing
Finances
COVID
Technology
Cyber Awareness Training for Your Business
Cyber Awareness training for small businesses. Businesses are encouraged to invite members of their team to learn about the basics of cyber awareness and training. Presented by Cybersecurity Expert, Tom Stamulis.
Manage Your WordPress Website
In this workshop, we’ll cover “the basics” on creating and updating a WordPress site, including:
* User management
* Page creation and editing
* Image and video uploads
* Plugin management
* Linking to social media
Securing Your WordPress Website
Creating your website with WordPress can be exciting but also overwhelming. Once you have built your site, you need to secure it. Hackers like to take advantage of inexperienced users and new websites to get access to your sensitive information. Most security breaches can be prevented if your site is up to date. Virginia SBDC Cybersecurity Advisor, Tom Stamulis, will share essential security practices and tips on how to keep your plugins up to date and your site secure.
Success through e Commerce
This session will cover the variety of websites available, the possibilities for upgrading yours to better accommodate online sales and the estimated costs to accomplish this.
US Chamber Small Business Update: The Latest Stimulus Details and Changes to PPP Loans (12/22/2020)
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer, Neil Bradley, discussed the new coronavirus relief deal, changes to the Paycheck Protection Program and many more issues related to government stimulus.
Preparing Your Space Daily
This Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce video showcases strong procedures of Pearl Island, a favorite local restaurant and caterer
e-Commerce and Website Development: Boost My Biz Online
Cameron Nelson, Business Communications and Technology Adviso r for the CVSBDC discusses the variety of websites available to small businesses, the possibilities for upgrading and the estimated costs to accomplish this! He also covers the various e-commerce platforms available, how to select the best based on your specific business needs and how to setup and manage your online storefront or service portal.
Federal Government Contracting 101
This program is packed with tips and specific action items to start doing business with the federal government. Federal government contracting is a lucrative endeavor for many businesses as the federal government buys everything the private sector buys. Small businesses can take advantage of set asides and strategic alliances with the right tools. This program is a proper first step to avoid costly false starts, and is presented by Lisa Wood, Executive Director of Virginia's Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAC) in collaboration with Central Virginia Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC). It is the first of a 4-part series. To attend subsequent programs or get one-on-one guidance through the process, visit cvsbdc.org.
The 5 Retail Trends to Know This Holiday Season
Retail Alliance's Kylie Ross Sibert, VP, Corporate Communications, hosts a deep dive into the effect COVID-19 is having on retail and how it will directly impact this upcoming holiday season.
CBIC For the Founders | Bonus Content: Early Stage Financing (26:40)
Watch this video from the Charlottesville Business Innovation Council, as the CVSBDC Director Rebecca Haydock gives this 101 primer on the definitions, distinctions, and expectations of early stage financing options. We will cover friends and family, angel investment, family office, grants, and other non-dilutive financing.
ProTip Tuesday: Bringing Employees Back to Work
Adam Calli, Arc Human Capital founder and Principal Consultant, discusses the ways the workplace needs to adapt to the changing post-coronavirus world, and what policies and implementations employers need to undertake for a safe, healthy, and happy reopening.
CBIC For the Founders | Session 4: Surviving and Thriving in the Mid-Game (1:06:10)
Learn about opportunities and resources available to the maturing startup. Discover new financing options, best practice financial management fundamentals, technology tools to scale your operations, as well as common pit-falls to avoid as you work to thrive in the mid-game.
Payroll Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Explained (1:29:42)
A webinar presented by the Virginia SBDC, Virginia Community Capital and the U.S. Small Business Administration on the Payroll Protection Program loan forgiveness process and criteria.
The session covers:
Application Overview
Schedule Completion
Application Completion
Safe Harbor Tests
Other Tips and Considerations
Business NOW: Cash Flow Management (15:29)
Learn about optimizing the lifeblood of your business: Cash flow
Boost My Biz Online: Service Businesses (52:16)
In partnership with Central Virginia SBDC, The Fellows Group offers tools and tips based on over forty years of experience for doing business online. This one hour video is rich with great suggestions and considerations for your business. We highly recommend plugging in your headphones and taking notes. CVSBDC's counselors are available to put these thoughts into action, and The Fellows Group can take it a step further, executing your marketing and advertising plans.
Managing a Remote Workforce
With employees suddenly working from home a lot more, managers need different skills and tools to effectively get the job done. Learn best practices for managing virtual teams, creating accountability without micromanaging, and keeping your organizational culture intact.
Marketing Post COVID: Advertising in the New Normal (1:02:08)
In this video Christina Garnett covers:
• How to take steps to make sure your ads don’t get flagged for trying to make money off COVID (yes it’s a thing)
• How to craft your copy and CTA to make customers want to see you again
• What kind of imagery should you stay away from when crafting ads?
Networking in a COVID World
From the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce, featuring Don Giannangeli, Charlottesville Business Exchange
Gaining Clarity for Financial Planning: How to Chart Your Course
From the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce, with Kimberlee Barrett-Johnson, CFP®, CDFA®, CKA®, President of ArkWise Wealth.
Busy, successful people face unprecedented complexity in their financial affairs. How to pursue your life goals? How to ensure your legacy continues? ArkWise Wealth has developed a boutique approach charting your course with clarity, confidence, and contentment. We call it the C3 Navigator.
In this session, Kimberlee shares action steps you can take now to get clarity and take control of your personal economy amid the uncertainty we're all experiencing.
Kimberlee Barrett-Johnson, CFP®, CDFA®, CKA®, President of ArkWise Wealth, is a deeply engaged community and industry leader who for 28 years has helped people navigate the complexities of increasing wealth and achieve work-optional lifestyles. Focused on helping others gain increasing clarity, confidence, and contentment around finances, she is recognized nationally as a Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisor for 2020, Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisor for 2018 and 2019 and Working Mother Top Wealth Advisor Mom for 2018 and 2019.
Website Content and Landing Pages: Improving Quality for SEO and SEM
From the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce, with James Burton, President of Gig Strategic.
Learn how to improve your website for better visibility and results online.