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SUMMARY:Pitch Preview
DESCRIPTION:Virginia early-stage innovative entrepreneurs:  Charlottesville Angel Network (CAN) and Virginia Small Business Development Center (VSBDC) have joined forces to help you polish your pitch presentation.\nCAN and VSBDC are offering four pitch practice opportunities in 2023\, with accredited angel investors in attendance. There is no cost to participate and presenter(s) will leave with actionable feedback from these angel investors. \nThree applicants will be selected for each Pitch Preview event\, held the first Thursday of the selected months\, between 12:00-2:00 pm. Attendees commit to thirty minute time slots consisting of: 5 minutes to join and meet angels\, 15 minutes to pitch\, and 10 minutes for feedback. Events will either be held virtually over Zoom or in person\, hosted by Central Virginia SBDC in Charlottesville\, VA. \n**This is not an application for funding or a formal presentation to request investment.** \nFor more detailed qualification information and to apply\, please read\, and if eligible\, submit an application for consideration in the program. If you aren’t sure if you are ready or if you should apply\, email events@dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com to complete a request for counseling form for a confidential meeting. \n\nApply for Pitch Preview\, July 6\nDeadline to apply: June 26 \n\n 
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/pitch-preview-11/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Access to Capital,Business Funding,Online event
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SUMMARY:Culpeper Competes 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.  \nRegister\n\nAbout Culpeper Competes\nTo inspire economic development and job creation in Culpeper\, the Town of Culpeper is proud to present Culpeper Competes in partnership with the Central Virginia Small Business Development Center. Culpeper Competes is designed to encourage and develop an entrepreneurial spirit through business development education and mentorships to guide participants through the process of launching or growing their business.  \nLearn More
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/culpeper-competes-bet-4-planning-for-success/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Access to Capital,Hybrid event - online/in person,Managing a Business,Starting a Business
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SUMMARY:PTAC & Apex Accelerator present: Capability Statements
DESCRIPTION:The Federal Government buys over $600 billion per year on goods and services\, 23% of that spend is allocated for Small Business. This is a huge opportunity for firms\, who qualify\, to grow their business and become part of the challenging world of Government Contracting through set-aside opportunities. In order to get noticed by small business offices\, you must first create a winning capability statement. This is the most importing marketing piece you will create for your business. A properly formatted capability statement will help you get noticed and differentiate you from your competition. In this presentation you will learn: \n\nProper formatting of the statement\nInformation to include and not include\nDifferentiators\, Core competencies and past performance content\nYou will be provided an editable template to use for your own capability statement\nHow to use the statement\n\nJoin Lisa Wood\, Director of the Virginia Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)\, for this informative presentation – a “must” for those who are considering the Federal Government contracting market and want to learn how to prepare for/navigate this huge potential market.  This “beginners” class offers tips and tricks on how to win Federal business.\nRegister
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/ptac-apex-accelerator-present-capability-statements/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Access to Capital,Business Funding,Contracting,Managing a Business,Online event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230719T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230719T200000
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SUMMARY:Culpeper Competes 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\nmaking money\ncan pay your bills and\nwill be able to access additional capital when you need it.\n\nRegister\n\nAbout Culpeper Competes\nTo inspire economic development and job creation in Culpeper\, the Town of Culpeper is proud to present Culpeper Competes in partnership with the Central Virginia Small Business Development Center. Culpeper Competes is designed to encourage and develop an entrepreneurial spirit through business development education and mentorships to guide participants through the process of launching or growing their business.  \nLearn More
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/culpeper-competes-bet-5-money-and-recordkeeping/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Access to Capital,Hybrid event - online/in person,Managing a Business,Starting a Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230720T120000
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SUMMARY:Let's Talk SBIR: Accessing the NIH/NIAID Small Business Program
DESCRIPTION:Join CvilleBioHub for a free lunch & learn presentation about accessing non-dilutive funding grants from the SBIR and STTR.\nThe Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are highly competitive programs that encourage domestic small businesses to engage in Federal Research/Research and Development (R/R&D) with the potential for commercialization. \nDuring this interactive session\, Dr. Mike Minnicozzi will provide an overview of available non-dilutive Small Business Programs offered by SBIR and STTR\, including information about budget levels\, the peer review process\, and NIAID specific interests. \nLunch will be served! \nRegister
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/lets-talk-sbir-accessing-the-nih-niaid-small-business-program/
LOCATION:InBio\, 700 Harris St\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22903\, United States
CATEGORIES:Access to Capital,Business Funding,In person event
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SUMMARY:Culpeper Competes: Pitch Preparation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Week 8: Pitch Prep Program\nPitch for up $30\,000 in prize money!\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 the Culpeper Economic Development Center (803 S Main St\, Culpeper) or online via Zoom \nRegister\n\nAbout Culpeper Competes\nTo inspire economic development and job creation in Culpeper\, the Town of Culpeper is proud to present Culpeper Competes in partnership with the Central Virginia Small Business Development Center. Culpeper Competes is designed to encourage and develop an entrepreneurial spirit through business development education and mentorships to guide participants through the process of launching or growing their business.  \nLearn More
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/culpeper-competes-pitch-preparation-workshop/
LOCATION:Culpeper Economic Development Center\, 803 South Main St\, Culpeper\, VA\, 22701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Access to Capital,Hybrid event - online/in person,Managing a Business,Starting a Business
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