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SUMMARY:Location Lovingston Launch Program
DESCRIPTION:Week 1: Launch Program\nStart-up or existing companies in Village of Lovingston\nTake our class to make the most of your developing business.\nIn this interactive webinar you will learn tips from the pros and be given access to several resources that can help you develop your business in vacant spaces in the Village of Lovingston. \nHYBRID event In person for cohort participants at The Nelson Center\, 8445 Thomas Nelson Highway\, Lovingston or online via Zoom \nRegister\n\n\nAbout Location Lovingston\nNelson County is using state and federal grant funds (Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development) to launch a Community Business Launch program to support business growth in vacant spaces in the village of Lovingston. \nThis is a free business training program designed to provide a base of business fundamentals to individuals looking to start or expand a business in Lovingston. Following the completion of the eight-week program\, selected individuals will be invited to compete for up to $15\,000 in startup grants. \nThe program is open to all entrepreneurs. Nelson County residency is not required and U.S. Citizenship is not required. Nelson County is committed to equal opportunity for all. \nLearn More
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/location-lovingston-launch-program/
LOCATION:Nelson Center\, 8445 Thomas Nelson Highway\, Lovingston\, VA\, 22949\, 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 4: Planning for Success
DESCRIPTION:Week 6: Planning for Success\n\nDo you have a “living” business plan that supports your operations\, works well for you\, and that you can share with others?\nHave you looked at all 20 components of your business model to avoid blind spots?\n\nIn this interactive webinar you will learn several business planning models so you can choose the right tool(s) for you. You will also learn about the  quadrants of risk and how to effectively share your business concept for the purposes of planning\, managing\, or pitching your business.  \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-planning-for-success/
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230411T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230411T150000
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SUMMARY:Location Lovingston 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 The Nelson Center\, 8445 Thomas Nelson Highway\, Lovingston 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 Location Lovingston\nNelson County is using state and federal grant funds (Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development) to launch a Community Business Launch program to support business growth in vacant spaces in the village of Lovingston. \nThis is a free business training program designed to provide a base of business fundamentals to individuals looking to start or expand a business in Lovingston. Following the completion of the eight-week program\, selected individuals will be invited to compete for up to $15\,000 in startup grants. \nThe program is open to all entrepreneurs. Nelson County residency is not required and U.S. Citizenship is not required. Nelson County is committed to equal opportunity for all. \nLearn More
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/location-lovingston-starting-your-business-program/
LOCATION:Nelson Center\, 8445 Thomas Nelson Highway\, Lovingston\, VA\, 22949\, 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 5: Money and Recordkeeping
DESCRIPTION:Week 7: Money and Recordkeeping\nIn this interactive webinar we will share sources of capital\, establishing credit\, and tips for success in record keeping and cash flow management. We help you with tips and tricks in recordkeeping\, as well as accounting language\, giving you tools to help you sleep at night knowing you are: \n\n\n\nmaking money\ncan pay your bills and\nwill be able to access additional capital when you need it.\n\n\n\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-money-and-recordkeeping/
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230418T130000
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SUMMARY:Location Lovingston\, 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 The Nelson Center\, 8445 Thomas Nelson Highway\, Lovingston 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 Location Lovingston\nNelson County is using state and federal grant funds (Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development) to launch a Community Business Launch program to support business growth in vacant spaces in the village of Lovingston. \nThis is a free business training program designed to provide a base of business fundamentals to individuals looking to start or expand a business in Lovingston. Following the completion of the eight-week program\, selected individuals will be invited to compete for up to $15\,000 in startup grants. \nThe program is open to all entrepreneurs. Nelson County residency is not required and U.S. Citizenship is not required. Nelson County is committed to equal opportunity for all. \nLearn More
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/location-lovingston-bet-1-understanding-your-customers-and-market-program/
LOCATION:Nelson Center\, 8445 Thomas Nelson Highway\, Lovingston\, VA\, 22949\, United States
CATEGORIES:Access to Capital,Hybrid event - online/in person,Managing a Business,Starting a Business
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230425T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230425T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T010606
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SUMMARY:Location Lovingston BET 2\, Pricing\, Costs\, and Launch Preparation
DESCRIPTION:Week 4: BET 2\, Pricing\, Costs\, and Launch Preparation Program\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 The Nelson Center\, 8445 Thomas Nelson Highway\, Lovingston or online via Zoom \nRegister\n\nAbout Location Lovingston\nNelson County is using state and federal grant funds (Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development) to launch a Community Business Launch program to support business growth in vacant spaces in the village of Lovingston. \nThis is a free business training program designed to provide a base of business fundamentals to individuals looking to start or expand a business in Lovingston. Following the completion of the eight-week program\, selected individuals will be invited to compete for up to $15\,000 in startup grants. \nThe program is open to all entrepreneurs. Nelson County residency is not required and U.S. Citizenship is not required. Nelson County is committed to equal opportunity for all. \nLearn More
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/location-lovingston-bet-2-pricing-costs-and-launch-preparation-program/
LOCATION:Nelson Center\, 8445 Thomas Nelson Highway\, Lovingston\, VA\, 22949\, United States
CATEGORIES:Access to Capital,Hybrid event - online/in person,Managing a Business,Starting a Business
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SUMMARY:Piedmont Pitch: Pitch Preparation
DESCRIPTION:Week 8: Pitch Preparation\nPitch for $15\,000 in prizes!\nStart-up or existing companies in Charlottesville and Albemarle\nTake our prep class to make the most of your pitch.\nIn this interactive webinar you will learn tips from the pros and be given access to several resources that can help you prepare your deck with confidence and how to make the most of your ten minutes before the judges. Plenty of time for Q & A and individual meetings can be scheduled after the session. \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-pitch-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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