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SUMMARY:Government Contracting 101
DESCRIPTION:Overview of this live webinar \nDuring this webinar you will learn about: \n\nThe government customer\nReadiness to be a government contractor\nMarketing to the customer\nGovernment jargon\nSteps to get started\nSmall business set-asides\nTargeting the government customer – what the buyer wants to know\nWhat should go into a capability statement\n\nSpeakers: Timm Johnson – Director\, Mason SBDC \nRegister
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/government-contracting-101-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Contracting,Online event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mason SBDC":MAILTO:help@masonsbdc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230706T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230706T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T181048
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Central Virginia Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC)":MAILTO:events@dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230711T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230711T110000
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SUMMARY:Starting Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about starting a small business?\nHave you started…but maybe missed some critical information?\nThis workshop is for you!\nREGISTER\n  \nYou will receive an email from events@dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com a day or two before the workshop with the link to join\, handouts and the presentation.  Please check your spam if you do not receive this email. \n\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. \nBrought to you jointly by: \nCentral Virginia SBDC     \n           Central Virginia SCORE     \n&            Community Investment Collaborative     \n\nThis virtual workshop is hosted by Central Virginia SBDC via Zoom. \nThere is a $10 admin/processing fee to attend this workshop.  If you cancel less than 48 hours before the workshop\, the fee is non-refundable.  If you cancel prior to the 48 hour deadline\, you can use this fee as a credit toward attending another workshop.
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/starting-your-business-52/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online event,Starting a Business
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230711T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230711T120000
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SUMMARY:The Global Potential for American Craft Beer\, Episode 2
DESCRIPTION:Episode 2: Market Selection\, Partner Identification\, Export Strategy \n\n\n\nOnce a brewery has confirmed that it’s equipped to pursue international markets\, the next question is where to sell its products. It can be daunting to assess the potential of the many markets and partners looking for American craft beer\, and there’s no one size fits all approach for market selection. In this webinar\, breweries will learn about available tools and strategies to help weigh different opportunities and develop an export strategy that suits their specific goals. \n\nRegister
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/the-global-potential-for-american-craft-beer-episode-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales,Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230711T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230711T193000
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SUMMARY:Legal Basics 101
DESCRIPTION:The Law and Legal structures are a vital part of effectively forming and maintaining your small business at all phases of the entrepreneurial life cycle. When understood\, the law can be a weapon used to help you navigate any business interaction. However\, running a business without at least a basic understanding is akin to awaiting the impending doom of a guillotine. \nIn this workshop we will discuss: \n\nThe Rule of Law and Why it Matters\nHow the law directly impacts small businesses\nHow to build a strong legal foundation\nThe specific legal structures and laws that small businesses often encounter\n\nSpeaker: Archie Alston II \nThere will also be time for direct Q&A with Archie \nRegister\nFee: $ 35.00 \nPrice of the workshop is $35.00. \n 
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/legal-basics-101/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Legal,Managing a Business,Online event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230714T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230714T103000
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SUMMARY:Marketing on a Budget
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn free and low cost ways to market their business and increase sales.\nTopics will include: \n\nGetting the most out of social media\nUsing email marketing effectively\nFree resources to make your business look great\nParticipants will receive tips and ideas they can begin implementing right away\n\nSpeaker: Hope Gayles\, Associate Director Communications & Outreach & Public Information Officer at Southern Virginia Higher Education Center \nRegister
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/marketing-on-a-budget/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business,Marketing & Social Media,Marketing and Sales,Online event,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230718T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230718T133000
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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:20230719T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230719T130000
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UID:13026-1689768000-1689771600@dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com
SUMMARY:ChatGPT For Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Managing a Business\n\nThis is an Live Virtual Workshop. We recommend joining from your computer/laptop for the best experience. \nWorkshop Description \nJoin us for a live interactive workshop where will delve into the world of ChatGPT and learn how to leverage its capabilities to build dynamic and engaging conversational experiences. \nThrough a combination of theoretical knowledge and hands-on practical exercises\, you will gain a deep understanding of the: \n\nunderlying concepts\ntechniques\nbest practices for effectively training and fine-tuning ChatGPT models\nand more!\n\n\n\nSpeaker(s): Jeff Robertson\, RRSBDC Team \nFee: $ 15.00 \nFine Print: \nOur workshops\, events\, and programs are designed with a small business owner in mind. Actionable\, sharing of ideas\, and takeaways to keep things straight. \nThe Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce is our fiscal host. The cost of this workshop is directly allocated to Roanoke Regional Small Business Development Center (RRSBDC) programming. \nThe SBDC reserves the right to cancel a workshop/event/program for insufficient enrollment\, weather emergencies\, and other unforeseen circumstances. Should a cancellation occur we will use the email you provided to contact you. Pre-registration is highly recommended. If an event is canceled or postponed and you have not pre-registered we will not be able to contact you. \nRegister
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/chatgpt-for-your-business-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales,Online event
ORGANIZER;CN="Roanoke Regional SBDC":MAILTO:hello@roanokesmallbusiness.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230720T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230720T113000
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SUMMARY:How to Run Payroll in QuickBooks Online
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, July 20th for How to Run Payroll in QuickBooks Online Virtual Workshop\nDuring this workshop you’ll learn: \n\nHow to add Payroll to your current QuickBooks online (this does not cover Desktop Payroll)\nHow to create your company settings including adding your VEC rates\, withholding acct\, etc.\nHow to set up your electronic payments to the state\, and IRS\nHow to add employees and their special withholding and deductions\nHow to run both regular payroll and special payroll\nHow to pay your payroll taxes and file your tax reports\n\nPresenter: Tom Tanner\, Regional Lead Advisor\, QuickBooks Pro Advisor \nRegister\nFee: $ 15.00
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/how-to-run-payroll-in-quickbooks-online/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Accounting,Managing a Business,Online event,Starting a Business
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230725T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230725T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T181048
CREATED:20230705T181721Z
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SUMMARY:The Global Potential for American Craft Beer\, Episode 3
DESCRIPTION:Episode 3: Getting the International Deal Done \n\n\n\nIn this final episode\, the hosts will discuss financing and logistics considerations that come into play when exporting craft beer. Attendees will learn the necessary steps to successfully execute and international order\, as well as strategies for leveraging their relationships with freight forwarders\, importers\, and small business lenders in support of a sustained and profitable export program. \n\nRegister
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/the-global-potential-for-american-craft-beer-episode-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales,Online event
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