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SUMMARY:Financing Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Have you recently started a business and now find you need additional financial resources?\nIs a loan right for you?  If so\, how do you choose a bank\, open accounts\, and finance your business?\nIf you’ve already started your business and now find it’s time to expand…how do you choose what type of financing will work best for you?\nJoin First Citizens Bank\, the Community Investment Collaborative (CIC) and the Central Virginia SBDC as we explore loan options\, preparations required\, and how to find the right lender. We will cover bank loans as well as some non-traditional loan options. We will explore the options available for businesses to raise capital for expansion and growth…and how to find the right option for your business!\nREGISTER\n\nThis workshop is for startups and young businesses that are just beginning to explore sources of capital.  We will cover “the basics” and start you on your way to a successful banking relationship! \nSpeakers include: \nBryan Thomas\, Senior Vice President\, First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company.  First Citizens specializes in small business loans\, offering microloans to meet everyday needs all the way to multi-million dollar loans.  The Bank also offers specialty loans\, including SBA loans\, and has helped nearly 23\,000 clients access the Paycheck Protection Program funding. \nApril Gatewood\, Business Services Representative\, First Citizens Bank & Trust Company.  April has more than 14 years’ experience in the banking industry having held various positions from a teller\, operations management and financial services. She has a passion for building relationships with small business owners to help foster business growth and helping to address business banking and credit needs.  April is born and raised in Charlottesville and is a proud mom to two boys. \nAriel Bredder\, Assistant Director\, CV SBDC. Ariel received her degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing from Christopher Newport University. Ariel has enjoyed working with several small businesses in the roles of sales and marketing\, customer service\, administration and bookkeeping. Ariel is also a Certified Success and Emotional Intelligence Coach. As the Assistant Director and Business Advisor\, Ariel provides assistance and coaching to support small business owners. \nHosted and presented by:  First Citizens Bank & Trust Company \n \nCollaborative partners:  the Community Investment Collaborative\, and the Central Virginia SBDC \n         
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LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business Funding,Online event
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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 SCORE 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-57/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online event,Starting a Business
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SUMMARY:Grow Your Business with Digital Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Marketing and Sales\n\nUpdated for 2023\nBusinesses need to understand the basics of digital marketing now more than ever\, because digital marketing creates growth.\nLearn about the basics of digital marketing\, including: \n\nSocial Media\nEmail Marketing\nPaid Ads\nSEO\nAffiliate Marketing\nHow to use analytics to measure your success\n\nA confirmation email with the Zoom login information will be sent after registration – a day before before the event – please be on the lookout for it.\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor: Cameron Nelson\, Technology Advisor\, VA SBDC \nMr. Nelson has over 19 years experience in technology\, and as a senior tech consultant in Silicon Valley helping Fortune 500 companies improve their digital marketing and eCommerce. At the same time he founded several tech companies\, including a SaaS website for tree preservation and a blockchain platform for nonprofits. Cameron is accomplished in language\, culture\, has an MBA and MA and believes new technology products have the ability to help shape our world for the better. \n\nFee: No Cost \n\n  \n\n\n\nFacilitated by \n \nVirginia SBDC
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/grow-your-business-with-digital-marketing-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales,Online event
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SUMMARY:SEO & Social Selling *Webinar (Live)* - PW
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Marketing and Sales\n\nPromotional Video HERE \nOverview of the Live Webinar \nThe following will be covered during this live webinar: \n\nPower of SEO and social media for attracting customers\, including local SEO to precisely target your market.\nWebsite optimization for lead generation. How personas\, message maps\, and content calendars help to make your website and social media footprint more attractive when integrated.\nSocial selling as an amplifier of your existing sales and marketing strategy. Learn to build an omni channel presence and customer journey for faster wins.\nWhat your digital channel strategy needs\, to be effective in terms of content\, technology and investment.\nHow to effectively use paid media and advertising. Cost savings of optimizing your website and SEO to maximize paid media spend and ROI.\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker: Hussain Shah\, Subject Matter Expert – Digital Marketing\, Mason SBDC & Timm Johnson – Director\, Mason SBDC \nCo-sponsor(s) & Partner(s): Prince William County Department of Economic Development & Prince William Chamber of Commerce \nCancellation Policy: Contact the Center regarding cancellation 24 business hours prior to the event. Kindly email – help@masonsbdc.org (preferred) or call 703-261-4105 to notify the team. \nSpecial Instructions: This live webinar will be presented via Zoom. Webinar access details (Zoom invitation) will be provided after registration. \n\nFee: No Cost \n\n\n  \n\n\n\nFacilitated by \n \nMason SBDC
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/seo-social-selling-webinar-live-pw-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales,Online event
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SUMMARY:Let’s Talk About Cyber Risk Management for 2024
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Cybersecurity\n\nBe prepared. Find out what you need to do to protect your small business from cybersecurity threats in the coming year! \n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker: Quiana Gainey\, Virginia SBDC Cyber Industry Expert \nA confirmation email with the Zoom login information will be sent after registration – a day before before the event – please be on the lookout for it. \n\nFee: No Cost \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nFacilitated by \n \nVirginia SBDC
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/lets-talk-about-cyber-risk-management-for-2024/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Cybersecurity,Online event
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