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SUMMARY:Louisa Business Boost
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an hour to meet other members in an intimate setting at the Chamber office. We’ll share details about the INFO HUB and keeping your membership account up to date. \n1. Get connected with your Chamber members and community \n2. Gain a Business Boost via the partnership with the Central Virginia Small Business Development Center \n3. Maximize your visibility with the Chamber
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/business-boost-6/
LOCATION:Louisa Chamber Office\, 111 W Main Street\, Louisa\, VA\, 23093\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Louisa Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:info@louisachamber.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230711T090000
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SUMMARY:Starting Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about starting a small business?\nHave you started…but maybe missed some critical information?\nThis workshop is for you!\nREGISTER\n  \nYou will receive an email from events@dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com a day or two before the workshop with the link to join\, handouts and the presentation.  Please check your spam if you do not receive this email. \n\nWe review the steps for a successful start\, the registrations and regulations\, and the components of sound business planning\, including financial projections. \nFollow-up appointments are then available with SBDC\, SCORE\, and/or CIC business advisors to focus on your concept development\, business profile\, and/or business plans\, including financial projections. \nBrought to you jointly by: \nCentral Virginia SBDC     \n           Central Virginia SCORE     \n&            Community Investment Collaborative     \n\nThis virtual workshop is hosted by Central Virginia SBDC via Zoom. \nThere is a $10 admin/processing fee to attend this workshop.  If you cancel less than 48 hours before the workshop\, the fee is non-refundable.  If you cancel prior to the 48 hour deadline\, you can use this fee as a credit toward attending another workshop.
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/starting-your-business-52/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online event,Starting a Business
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SUMMARY:Louisa County Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:To sign up\, call 434-295-8198 or email contact@dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com \nWalk-ins welcome
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/louisa-county-office-hours-6/
LOCATION:Louisa Chamber Office\, 111 W Main Street\, Louisa\, VA\, 23093\, United States
CATEGORIES:In person event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Central Virginia Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC)":MAILTO:events@dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230711T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230711T133000
DTSTAMP:20260513T182950
CREATED:20230630T143536Z
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UID:12982-1689073200-1689082200@dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com
SUMMARY:Summer LIVE! Lead. Inspire. Venture. Engage.
DESCRIPTION:Exciting things are taking shape at the Chamber!\nJoin us for lunch and a program featuring the Chamber’s new President & CEO\, Natalie Masri.\nLead. Inspire. Venture. Engage. Team Chamber is moving boldly into a new season\, and we want you at the table. Reserve your seat for Summer LIVE! \nPANEL: Navigating the Shifting Small Business Landscape\nSmall business leaders face challenges like rising inflation\, finding workers to fill vacant roles\, and access to capital. Our panel will share their top tips for small enterprises to succeed in today’s climate. \nModerator: Teira E. Farley\, Community Investment Collaborative\nNatalie Masri\, Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce\nSami Yaqubi\, C’ville Appliances\nSarah Sweet\, The Scrappy Elephant\nJames Burton\, Gig Strategic \nCheck-in and networking begins at 11am. \nHere’s what else you can expect: \nnetworking\na deliciously catered lunch\nChamber mid-year update\nCheck-in and networking is from 11-1130am. \nRegister\n$45 for members\n$55 nonmembers
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/summer-live-lead-inspire-venture-engage/
LOCATION:Hillsdale Conference Center\, 550 Hillsdale Dr\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22901\, United States
CATEGORIES:In person event,Managing a Business,Networking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:connect@cvillechamber.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230711T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230711T120000
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SUMMARY:The Global Potential for American Craft Beer\, Episode 2
DESCRIPTION:Episode 2: Market Selection\, Partner Identification\, Export Strategy \n\n\n\nOnce a brewery has confirmed that it’s equipped to pursue international markets\, the next question is where to sell its products. It can be daunting to assess the potential of the many markets and partners looking for American craft beer\, and there’s no one size fits all approach for market selection. In this webinar\, breweries will learn about available tools and strategies to help weigh different opportunities and develop an export strategy that suits their specific goals. \n\nRegister
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/the-global-potential-for-american-craft-beer-episode-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales,Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230711T130000
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SUMMARY:How to Protect Your Business and Invention Using Trademarks\, Patents and Copyrights
DESCRIPTION:If you’re an entrepreneur\, start-up or small business owner\, it’s important to understand how to protect yourself using intellectual property rights. In this session\, we’ll be joined by experts from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and a successful inventor and entrepreneur who will break down the basics of patents\, trademarks and copyrights. \nIn this webinar\, we’ll discuss the federal trademark registration process\, the importance of trademarking goods and services\, how patents can protect innovative ideas and preserve your creative work with copyrights. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the different types of intellectual property\nLearn the federal trademark registration process\nPractical application of trademarks\, patents and copyrights in the business world\n\nLive attendees will receive free business resources and a link to this webinar recording. \nRegister\n\nPresenters: Janet Gongola – Vice Chief Judge for Strategy at the USPTO Patent Trial and Appeal Board; Mariessa Terrell – Attorney Advisor in the USPTO’s Trademarks Customer Outreach Office; Brian Fried – Inventor\, Speaker\, Coach\, Author\, Radio\, & TV Host \nSponsored by SCORE
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/how-to-protect-your-business-and-invention-using-trademarks-patents-and-copyrights/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230711T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230711T190000
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SUMMARY:CBIC Tech On Tap
DESCRIPTION:Meet us at The Bebedero. RSVP via Eventbrite so we know you’re coming….\nCBIC’s recurring event provides a monthly opportunity on the second Tuesday of each month for tech startups\, founders\, professionals\, innovators\, and tech enthusiasts to socialize\, collaborate\, share ideas and form professional relationships. Designed specifically for the entrepreneurial\, high-tech community\, this happy hour is casual. No panel discussions and (usually) no formal program. Occasionally we’ll throw in tech entrepreneur pitches for added fun and a few words from our sponsors or hosts\, and once each year add 15 minutes to hold CBIC’s (required by bylaws) Annual Meeting to elect officers and directors. \nThese events are open to all tech businesses\, employees\, technologists\, and anyone interested in our region’s tech and startup scene. We do ask that you RSVP via Eventbrite so we know you’re coming. \nRegister
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/cbic-tech-on-tap-3/
LOCATION:The Bebedero\, 201 West Main St.\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902\, United States
CATEGORIES:In person event,Networking,Starting a Business,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230711T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230711T193000
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UID:12991-1689098400-1689103800@dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com
SUMMARY:Legal Basics 101
DESCRIPTION:The Law and Legal structures are a vital part of effectively forming and maintaining your small business at all phases of the entrepreneurial life cycle. When understood\, the law can be a weapon used to help you navigate any business interaction. However\, running a business without at least a basic understanding is akin to awaiting the impending doom of a guillotine. \nIn this workshop we will discuss: \n\nThe Rule of Law and Why it Matters\nHow the law directly impacts small businesses\nHow to build a strong legal foundation\nThe specific legal structures and laws that small businesses often encounter\n\nSpeaker: Archie Alston II \nThere will also be time for direct Q&A with Archie \nRegister\nFee: $ 35.00 \nPrice of the workshop is $35.00. \n 
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/legal-basics-101/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Legal,Managing a Business,Online event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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