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SUMMARY:Piedmont Pitch Launch
DESCRIPTION:Week 1: Launch Program\nJoin the teams from CV SBDC\, Charlottesville\, and Albemarle to learn more about the program and opportunities available for participants. \nHYBRID event In person for cohort participants at 300 Preston Ave\, 2nd floor training room\, Charlottesville or online via Zoom \nRegister\nAbout Piedmont Pitch\nThe City of Charlottesville Office of Economic Development and Albemarle County Economic Development have joined forces to offer educational programming leading to a pitch competition for local small businesses. Entrepreneurs and small business owners in Charlottesville and Albemarle can apply to participate in the 10 week program including 8 training programs (Business Essentials Training) offered by Central Virginia SBDC and work with a business advisor to hone their pitch and develop a solid business plan. Graduates of Piedmont Pitch have the opportunity to pitch for $15\,000 in prize money! \nApply for Piedmont Pitch \n  \nHow to Participate in Piedmont Pitch\nWho is eligible to participate? \n\nExisting small businesses or new start-ups opening in Charlottesville and Albemarle.\n\nHow to apply \n\nThe Piedmont Pitch application can be found here\n\nHow much prize money is available? \n\nGraduates of the Piedmont Pitch program have the opportunity to pitch for $15\,000 in prizes.\n\nQuestions about Piedmont Pitch can be sent to events@dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com or 434-295-8198
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/piedmont-pitch-launch/
LOCATION:Central Virginia Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC)\, 300 Preston Ave\, Suite 201\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Access to Capital,Hybrid event - online/in person,Managing a Business,Starting a Business
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SUMMARY:Piedmont Pitch: Starting Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Week 2: Starting Your Business\nThinking about starting a small business?\nHave you started…but maybe missed some critical information?\nThis workshop is for you!\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. \nHYBRID event In person for cohort participants at 300 Preston Ave\, 2nd floor training room\, Charlottesville or online via Zoom \nRegister\nThere is a $10 administrative fee to attend this workshop. Scholarships available – contact events@dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com for more information \n\nAbout Piedmont Pitch\nThe City of Charlottesville Office of Economic Development and Albemarle County Economic Development have joined forces to offer educational programming leading to a pitch competition for local small businesses. Entrepreneurs and small business owners in Charlottesville and Albemarle can apply to participate in the 10 week program including 8 training programs (Business Essentials Training) offered by Central Virginia SBDC and work with a business advisor to hone their pitch and develop a solid business plan. Graduates of Piedmont Pitch have the opportunity to pitch for $15\,000 in prize money! \nLearn More
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/piedmont-pitch-syb/
LOCATION:Central Virginia Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC)\, 300 Preston Ave\, Suite 201\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Access to Capital,Hybrid event - online/in person,Managing a Business,Starting a Business
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SUMMARY:Piedmont Pitch\, BET 1: Understanding Your Customers and Market
DESCRIPTION:Week 3: Understanding Your Customers and Market\nIs your business concept the right idea\, at the right time for your industry?\nAre the features attractive to customers and do they care enough to change current habits?\n\nIs your addressable market big enough to generate adequate revenue for a successful business? Our research tools can help you decide.\nHave you conducted “customer discovery” for feedback on your offering and to know who will buy and how they will buy?\n\nIn this workshop\, we talk about industry knowledge\, communication with target customers to optimize your product or service offering and honing in on the ideal market(s). \nHYBRID event In person for cohort participants at 300 Preston Ave\, 2nd floor training room\, Charlottesville or online via Zoom \nRegister\nThere is a $10 administrative fee to attend this workshop. Scholarships available – contact events@dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com for more information \n\nAbout Piedmont Pitch\nThe City of Charlottesville Office of Economic Development and Albemarle County Economic Development have joined forces to offer educational programming leading to a pitch competition for local small businesses. Entrepreneurs and small business owners in Charlottesville and Albemarle can apply to participate in the 10 week program including 8 training programs (Business Essentials Training) offered by Central Virginia SBDC and work with a business advisor to hone their pitch and develop a solid business plan. Graduates of Piedmont Pitch have the opportunity to pitch for $15\,000 in prize money! \nLearn More
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/piedmont-pitch-understanding-your-customers-and-market/
LOCATION:Central Virginia Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC)\, 300 Preston Ave\, Suite 201\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Access to Capital,Hybrid event - online/in person,Managing a Business,Starting a Business
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SUMMARY:Piedmont Pitch\, BET 2: Pricing\, Costs\, and Launch Preparation
DESCRIPTION:Week 4: Pricing\, Costs\, and Launch Preparation\nGet clear up front on your business costs\, how to establish prices and project profitability\, considering the value proposition of your product or service.\n\nAre your costs and profit margins designed to reach industry norms?\nIs your pricing strategy appropriate to engage and retain customers?\nWill this business make enough to support myself and/or my family?\n\nIn this workshop we discuss effective cost of goods sold management and give you tools to prepare to launch a new product or service. \nHYBRID event In person for cohort participants at 300 Preston Ave\, 2nd floor training room\, Charlottesville or online via Zoom \nRegister\nThere is a $10 administrative fee to attend this workshop. Scholarships available – contact events@dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com for more information \n\nAbout Piedmont Pitch\nThe City of Charlottesville Office of Economic Development and Albemarle County Economic Development have joined forces to offer educational programming leading to a pitch competition for local small businesses. Entrepreneurs and small business owners in Charlottesville and Albemarle can apply to participate in the 10 week program including 8 training programs (Business Essentials Training) offered by Central Virginia SBDC and work with a business advisor to hone their pitch and develop a solid business plan. Graduates of Piedmont Pitch have the opportunity to pitch for $15\,000 in prize money! \nLearn More
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/piedmont-pitch-pricing-costs-and-launch-preparation/
LOCATION:Central Virginia Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC)\, 300 Preston Ave\, Suite 201\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Access to Capital,Hybrid event - online/in person,Managing a Business,Starting a Business
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SUMMARY:Show Me the Money
DESCRIPTION:Not sure where to get money for your business? Wondering about grants\, angel investors\, banks\, non-bank lenders?  It doesn’t matter if you’re brand new to business or if you’ve been in the game for YEARS\, it’s just….hard. \nThat’s where we come in! Join us at the CV SBDC Office (300 Preston Ave\, 2nd floor) on March 23rd for coffee\, pastries and a morning of learning ALL ABOUT FUNDRAISING. We’ve got a panel of experts talking through both traditional and alternative funding routes and what’s right for you\, available to answer your questions. \nYou know what they say…no man is an island. Lean on your resources. We’ve got your back! \nSpeakers: \n\nRebecca Haydock – Director\, Central VA SBDC\nCarolina Medina – Director of Lending and Operations\, Community Investment Collaborative\nCarolyn Burnett – VP Business Services\, Senior Commercial Loan Officer\, UVA Community Credit Union\n\nRegister\n\nSponsored by UVA Community Credit Union
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/show-me-the-money/
LOCATION:Central Virginia Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC)\, 300 Preston Ave\, Suite 201\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Access to Capital,Business Funding,Hybrid event - online/in person,Networking
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SUMMARY:Piedmont Pitch\, BET 3: Marketing\, Sales\, and Your Brand
DESCRIPTION:Week 5: Marketing\, Sales\, and Your Brand\nCurious about navigating online sales and marketing vs. traditional methods?\n\nDo you want to explore how to best launch a new product or service?\nCould you use help building the value of your brand and how to communicate how your business is better or different?\n\nIn this workshop\, we talk about your target customers\, tools to connect with them and achieve sales\, and how your brand identifies with them and your employees. We also discuss tools and strategies to identify market fit\, marketing and sales development\, as well as planning and execution. \nHYBRID event In person for cohort participants at 300 Preston Ave\, 2nd floor training room\, Charlottesville or online via Zoom \nRegister\nThere is a $10 administrative fee to attend this workshop. Scholarships available – contact events@dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com for more information \n\nAbout Piedmont Pitch\nThe City of Charlottesville Office of Economic Development and Albemarle County Economic Development have joined forces to offer educational programming leading to a pitch competition for local small businesses. Entrepreneurs and small business owners in Charlottesville and Albemarle can apply to participate in the 10 week program including 8 training programs (Business Essentials Training) offered by Central Virginia SBDC and work with a business advisor to hone their pitch and develop a solid business plan. Graduates of Piedmont Pitch have the opportunity to pitch for $15\,000 in prize money! \nLearn More
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/piedmont-pitch-marketing-sales-and-your-brand/
LOCATION:Central Virginia Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC)\, 300 Preston Ave\, Suite 201\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Access to Capital,Hybrid event - online/in person,Managing a Business,Starting a Business
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