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SUMMARY:Government Contracting 101 - *Webinar (Live)* - PW
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Government Contracting\n\nPromotional Video HERE \nOverview of This Live Webinar \nThe following essential steps for government contracting will be covered: \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\nWhat the buyer wants to know\nWhat should go into a capability statement\n\n\nSpeakers: 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 earlier than 24 business hours prior to event. Kindly email – help@masonsbdc.org (preferred) or call 703-261-4105 to notify the team. \nSpecial Instruction: This live webinar will be presented via Zoom. Webinar access details (Zoom invitation) will be provided after registration. \nFee: No Cost \n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/government-contracting-101-webinar-live-pw/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Contracting,Online event
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SUMMARY:Preparing Your Pitch - Best Practices in Developing Your Business Briefing - *Webinar (Live)* - PW
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Business Basics\n\nPromotional Video HERE \nWebinar Learning Objective \nPlease join Senior Business Counselor\, and Adjunct GMU Professor George Siragusa\, as he guides you through a step-by-step process of building a business briefing that is invaluable to startups\, early stage companies\, growth\, or even mature businesses!  During this NO-COST webinar you will: \n\nbecome aware of at least 5 scenarios in the life of a business when your business briefing may be needed and how they may be used in each case\nobtain a checklist containing 5 distinct “filters” or tests\, ensuring you have taken the necessary and critical Lean Foundational Steps prior to starting the development of your business briefing\nsee how an actionable framework\, containing 5 basic “themes”\, is used to test the critical business hypothesis in the marketplace needed  during the “Lean Discovery Phase” of your journey\, giving you deep insights and answers which will improve the effectiveness of your business briefing\nobtain an actionable\, easy to use\, step-by-step outline that forms the basis of a “StoryBoard”\, the precursor to the full briefing\, and the step that “jumpstarts” the process\nreceive a file with an actual local business briefing used in an attempt to raise capital\, complete with speaker notes and explained section by section along with perspectives\, “do’s and don’ts”\,  all intended to guide your business briefing development\nAND… hear answers to many of your business briefing questions in real time!\n\nTHERE IS NO COST to ATTEND; but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. \n\nSpeaker: George Siragusa – Senior Business Advisor\, Mason SBDC\, Adjunct Professor\, George Mason University teaching Entrepreneurship for Engineers at the School of Engineering\, and Senior Mentor for 3 area Startup Venture Accelerators \nCo-sponsor(s) & Partner(s): Prince William County Department of Economic Development & Prince William Chamber of Commerce \nCancellation Policy: Contact the Center regarding cancellation earlier than 24 business hours prior to event. Kindly email – help@masonsbdc.org (preferred) or call 703-261-4105 to notify the team. \nSpecial Instruction: This live webinar will be presented via Zoom. Webinar access details (Zoom invitation) will be provided after registration. \nFee: No Cost \nREGISTER\nPresented by
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/preparing-your-pitch-best-practices-in-developing-your-business-briefing-webinar-live-pw-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online event
ORGANIZER;CN="Mason SBDC":MAILTO:help@masonsbdc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T140000
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CREATED:20240108T201913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T201914Z
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SUMMARY:The Corporate Transparency Act - What Small Businesses Need To Know
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re considering starting a business or are already a business owner\, you need to be aware of The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA)\, which introduces new compliance requirements for small businesses in 2024. \nIn this webinar\, we’ll break down the key provisions of the CTA\, the purpose of this new law and how it might impact your business. We’ll also guide you through the compliance requirements and reporting procedures to ensure you meet the deadlines. \nLearning objectives:\n \n\nWhat is the Corporate Transparency Act\, and who must comply\nWhat\, how and when is Information to be Reported?\nPreparing for compliance and penalties for non-compliance\nWhat is the impact on Small Businesses\n\nLive attendees will receive free business resources and a link to this webinar recording. \nRegister\nPresented by SCORE
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/the-corporate-transparency-act-what-small-businesses-need-to-know/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business,Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240111T153000
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SUMMARY:NSF SBIR/STTR Proposal Prep
DESCRIPTION:This 3-session intensive workshop will provide detailed instruction on developing competitive proposals for the National Science Foundation (NSF) SBIR/STTR program. In addition to up-to-date information on the SBIR/STTR programs\, this session will provide detailed review of proposal requirements and tips for success.\nFunded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration \n— \nBrought to you by: Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation \nPresented by: BBE Entrepreneurial Training and Consulting \nCost: Virginia Based Small Tech Firms/Virginia University Researchers $25; All Others $75 \nRegister
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/nsf-sbir-sttr-proposal-prep/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Access to Capital,Online event
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SUMMARY:Cybersecurity for Business
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Cybersecurity\n\nThis webinar features the Cybersecurity State Coordinator from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to discuss the No-Cost CISA Cybersecurity Services available. Business leaders should know that the majority of small and medium-sized businesses that suffer a cyberattack often close as a result. It’s hard to recover financially from a cyber-attack. Although small businesses may lack the resources of a full-time cybersecurity staff\, CISA works with partners to understand\, manage\, and reduce risk to our cyber and physical infrastructure. Our plethora of services will enable businesses to operate more secure in the digital space. \nTopics Covered: \n\nHow to recognize phishing attacks\nProtecting your business from criminals who might otherwise access your accounts\nVulnerabilities associated with outdated software.\n\n\n\nSpeaker(s): Mr. Arnold H. Webster is a highly esteemed professional serving as the Cybersecurity State Coordinator (CSC) for the state of Virginia\, overseeing the cybersecurity initiatives within Region 3 of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)\, a division of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In his capacity as CSC\, Mr. Webster plays a pivotal role in advancing CISA’s mission\, which revolves around the critical task of mitigating cybersecurity risks to vital US infrastructure. \nWith extensive experience spanning over 25 years in the realm of cybersecurity\, Mr. Webster brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his role. His professional journey includes substantial contributions to the commercial\, federal civilian\, and Department of Defense (DoD) sectors\, positioning him as a seasoned leader in this rapidly evolving field. \nCo-Sponsor(s): \nIf you need further assistance or have a question\, please contact us at (540) 654-1383 \nFee: No Cost \n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\nFacilitated by \n \nUniversity of Mary Washington SBDC
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/cybersecurity-for-business/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Cybersecurity,Online event
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SUMMARY:Virginia Tourism Corporation Grant Programs
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Financing\n\nJoin us for an informative virtual session led by the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) Grants team! \nVTC offers several funding programs to assist the Virginia travel industry. This webinar will focus on the Marketing Leverage Program grant\, for travel industry partners including small businesses\, DMOs\, private sector attractions\, accommodations\, museums\, lodging and events – which opens February 8 and the Microbusiness Marketing Leverage Program grant\, for tourism-oriented small businesses with 20 or fewer full-time employees – which opens in mid-June. \nJoin Staci Martin\, Grants Director\, Noah Salaah ad-Deen\, Grants Specialist\, and Caleb Leech\, Grants Coordinator for a deep dive into these programs. \nYou will leave with a better understanding of \n\neach program\nthe marketing focus\nwho is eligible\nin-kind and cash management requirements\ntimelines and deadlines\nand how to apply for each program\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\nSpeaker(s): \nCo-Sponsor(s): \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/virginia-tourism-corporation-grant-programs/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Access to Capital,Managing a Business,Online event
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