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SUMMARY:First Thursdays with the SBA: Crowdfunding
DESCRIPTION:Grab your lunch and join us the first Thursday of each month to learn more about SBA programs and network with other small business owners.\n\n\nTopic: Crowdfunding \nAre traditional funding sources not a fit for your business? Consider crowdfunding. Join us as we discuss how crowdfunding works\, why it may work for you\, and tips and tricks on how to be a successful crowd funder. Finding revenue is one of the challenges for a project/idea/business. There are many options to help fund it. One option that may be the stepping stone to success is crowdfunding. Come in and learn if this is a possible funding stream for your future success. Maximized to the fullest use can mean more than money. \nKey Takeaways: \n\nWhat is crowdfunding?\nHow can crowdfunding help you finance your business?\nMistakes to avoid in a crowdfunding campaign.\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n  \n\n\n\nSpeaker(s): Martin Short\, Lead Economic Development Specialist & Public Information Officer \nCo-Sponsor(s): \nOnce registered\, an automated email with the Zoom link will be sent to you. If you need further assistance or have a question\, please contact us at (540) 654-1383 \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/first-thursdays-with-the-sba-crowdfunding/
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CATEGORIES:Access to Capital,Online event
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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 2024\, 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 be held virtually over Zoom\, hosted by Central Virginia SBDC. \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\, May 2\nDeadline to apply: April 25 \n\n 
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