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SUMMARY:Grant Funding for Technology Development & Commercialization Info Sessions
DESCRIPTION:This in person session will provide an overview of grant funding for Virginia based companies and researchers who are developing early-stage technology. Featured will be discussions about the federal Small Business Innovation Research grant programs\, also known as SBIR (11 agencies award over $4B annually in $200K-$2M grants)\, and the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Commonwealth Commercialization Fund ($75K grants for small business and higher education technology development/commercialization). \nEach session will be approximately 2 hours long and include coffee/bagels/pastries for the morning sessions and a light lunch for the lunch sessions. We’ll also have time to hear updates from the local ecosystem and our event hosts! Sessions are free\, but advance registration is requested. \nIf you are thinking about developing new\, innovative technology and/or you are currently in the process of doing so and you are seeking funding to finance the development\, this session is for you! We’ll cover the basics of the programs\, eligibility rules\, funding amounts available\, processes\, timelines\, and other support available to help. \nFunded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nCost: \n· Virginia based pre-startup\, startup\, & university personnel: FREE \n· Coffee & Bagels provided \n  \nEvent Partner Locations: \nMarch 21\, Charlottesville\, VA – 8:30AM-11AM \nUVA Licensing & Ventures Group\, 722 Preston Ave.\, Suite 107\, Charlottesville\, VA \n  \nParking Info: \n· Take a right off Preston Ave into parking lot. \n· You will see a large restaurant\, Kardinal Hall\, just before the turn. Feel free to park anywhere in the lot. Parking is free. \n· We are located between the Juice Laundry and Blue Ridge Cyclery. Enter door and follow long hallway\, go through double doors\, and immediately through door on the left.
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/grant-funding-for-technology-development-commercialization-info-sessions/
LOCATION:UVA Licensing & Ventures Group\, 722 Preston Ave\, Suite 107\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22903\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Funding,In person event,Technology
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SUMMARY:Trade Talk: The Role of Customs Brokers
DESCRIPTION:Topic: International Business\n\nIn today’s globalized economy\, it can be easy to take the flow of goods from market to market for granted. But there are experts operating behind the scenes who ensure that shipments clear customs and make it into the country smoothly. \nIn this webinar\, the Virginia SBDC’s Assistant Director of International Business Development Chris Van Orden will ask Shawn Jarosz\, Founder & Chief Strategist at TradeMoves\, about her experience working with small businesses as a licensed customs broker. \n\nRegister\n\nSpeaker: Shawn Marie Jarosz – Founder & Chief Trade Strategist\, TradeMoves LLC Shawn’s tenure in international trade spans more than 25 years managing global sourcing/supply issues on behalf of U.S. companies of all sizes as well as related industry associations\, primarily in the food and agriculture sector. Shawn is a cleared industry advisor to the U.S. Government on trade issues affecting U.S. small\, minority and women-led businesses (past Chair\, Industry Trade Advisory Committee/ITAC 9). She has been a licensed U.S. Customs broker since 2007 and is a Certified Customs Specialist. Shawn\, along with members of her TradeMoves’ team\, is a Certified Global Business Professional. \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\nFee: No Cost
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/trade-talk-the-role-of-customs-brokers/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online event
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SUMMARY:Cyber Incident Response Planning: Building Resilience for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Cybersecurity\n\nPreparing for cyber incidents is pivotal for small businesses to mitigate potential damages and ensure continuity in the face of cyber threats. \nThis training is designed to assist small business owners and decision-makers in developing robust cyber incident response plans. “Cyber Incident Response Planning: Building Resilience for Small Businesses” offers a comprehensive understanding of incident response frameworks\, strategies\, and best practices tailored to the specific needs and resources of small businesses. \n\n\nREGISTER\n\n  \n\n\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. \n\n  \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/cyber-incident-response-planning-building-resilience-for-small-businesses/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Marketing & Social Media,Online event
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