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SUMMARY:United Way Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Is your business ready for money? \nPreparing for business grants\, loans and investment. \nFive years ago\, you didn’t hear much about business grants. Today\, they seem to be everywhere. Most grants are competitive and this workshop will help you assess if your business is ready to go after them. Spoiler alert: the things you need to do for grants are almost always the same thing you need to do to seek other types of capital. \nLocation: 2nd Floor Training Room (with virtual options) \nHosted by CIC in partnership with the United Way of Greater Charlottesville. \nPlease note: This workshop is mandatory to be eligible to apply for the upcoming United Way of Greater Charlottesville – Chamber Minority Business Alliance Grant. \nCost: Free \n       \nREGISTER
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/united-way-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Community Investment Collaborative (CIC)\, 300 PRESTON AVE\, SUITE 206\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Access to Capital
ORGANIZER;CN="Community Investment Collaborative (CIC)":MAILTO:INFO@CICVILLE.ORG
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240806T120000
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SUMMARY:Keeping Up with Digital Marketing - A's for Your Q's - ChatGPT
DESCRIPTION:Updated for 2024\nWhat’s all the fuss about AI and ChatGPT? \nWhat AI tools are available\, and how can a small business use them to streamline customer service and marketing tasks? \nThis session\, with the Virginia SBDC’s Technology Advisor Cameron Nelson\, will help answer those questions and more. The first half of the session will give an overview\, and the second half will be set aside for Q & A. \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\nPresenter: Cameron Nelson\, CEO of Tenzing Startup Consultants \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. \nCost: Free \nREGISTER
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/keeping-up-with-digital-marketing-as-for-your-qs-chatgpt-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T103000
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SUMMARY:Marketing and Branding Strategies: SCORE Elevate and Pitch Summit Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Elevate your brand’s presence and connect with your audience like never before. Join our workshop to forge marketing and branding strategies that leave a lasting impression \nHighlights\n\nExpert-led sessions on building a brand identity\, digital marketing trends\, and social media strategies.\nInteractive workshops for creating marketing plans and content calendars.\nPeer review sessions for feedback on marketing and branding ideas.\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/marketing-and-branding-strategies-score-elevate-and-pitch-summit-workshop-series/
LOCATION:A & B Creative Events Venue\, 4820 Southpoint Parkway\, Fredericksburg\, VA\, 22407\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240812T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240812T150000
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SUMMARY:Orange County Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:To sign up\, call 434-295-8198 or email contact@dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com \nWalk-ins welcome
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/orange-county-office-hours-18/
LOCATION:Orange County Economic Development Office\, 109 West Main Street\, Orange\, 22960\, United States
CATEGORIES:In person event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Central Virginia Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC)":MAILTO:events@dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com
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SUMMARY:Louisa County Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:To sign up\, call 434-295-8198 or email contact@dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com \nWalk-ins welcome
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/louisa-county-office-hours-18/
LOCATION:Louisa Chamber Office\, 111 W Main Street\, Louisa\, VA\, 23093\, United States
CATEGORIES:In person event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Louisa Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:info@louisachamber.org
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SUMMARY:The New Marketing Funnel
DESCRIPTION:The marketing funnel as you know it is DEAD. Gen Z is changing the game and showing up differently to our brands. Because of their familiarity with modern technology and marketing\, their path to purchase has greatly evolved. Join us to learn about the new infinite loop and what you can do about it. \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 City of Roanoke is our fiscal host. The registration fee helps support advising and training for small businesses in our region. \nRefunds are not available. \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. \n\nSpeaker(s): Amanda Forrester\, Executive Regional Director\, Greater Roanoke & NRV SBDC Team \nCost: $5.00 \nREGISTER
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/the-new-marketing-funnel/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales
ORGANIZER;CN="Roanoke Regional SBDC":MAILTO:hello@roanokesmallbusiness.org
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SUMMARY:Home-Based Business: Legal Considerations
DESCRIPTION:Navigate the complex landscape of legal considerations for home-based businesses with expert guidance in our webinar. \nFrom entity formation to intellectual property protection\, we’ll cover essential legal principles tailored to the unique needs of home-based entrepreneurs. \nJoin us to ensure compliance\, mitigate risks\, and safeguard your business interests for long-term success. \n\nHome-Based Business: Legal Considerations for Home-Based Businesses \nSpeaker(s): Robert Nutt\, Esq. \nCo-Sponsor(s): Co-Sponsored by the Peninsula Home-Based Business Network (York County\, Hampton\, James City County\, Williamsburg\, Poquoson\, Newport News\, & Gloucester departments of Economic Development) \nQuestions? Please call Lori Dunn 757-664-2592 Ldunn@hrchamber.com \n  \nREGISTER
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/home-based-business-legal-considerations/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240819T090000
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SUMMARY:Greene County Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:To sign up\, call 434-295-8198 or email contact@dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com \nWalk-ins welcome
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/greene-county-office-hours-13/
LOCATION:Greene County Visitor’s Center\, 9157 Seminole Trail\, Ruckersville\, VA\, 22968\, United States
CATEGORIES:In person event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240820T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240820T100000
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SUMMARY:Charlottesville Entrepreneurs and Espresso (ce-2)
DESCRIPTION:Get inspired \nMeet fellow entrepreneurs\nShare lessons learned\n  \nREGISTER\n  \n❅ INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY: In the event of inclement weather\, CBIC will follow school and government closings. \nDESCRIPTION: Charlottesville Entrepreneurs and Espresso\, or C-E2\, a monthly event series\, is a casual\, caffeine fueled gathering of learning for entrepreneurs at all stages of venture creation. C-E2 will take place at 8:00 a.m. on the third Tuesday of each month. This is a free event open to the entire entrepreneurship community. \nLOCATION: CODE Building | Irving Theater | 225 W. Water Street\, Charlottesville\, VA 22902 \n**Enter through Irving Theater doors on Water Street** \nThe event format will remain close to the following schedule: \nAGENDA \n8:00 – 8:30 a.m. Open networking and coffee \n8:35 – 8:40 a.m. Welcome and Introduction \n8:40 – 8:55 a.m. Early-stage company pitch and help with their ”ask” \n8:55 – 9:20 a.m. “Crash & Learn” Fireside chat with a seasoned entrepreneur \n9:20 – 9:35 a.m. Group announcements \n9:35 – 10:00 a.m. Networking and meet the speakers \nGet inspired\, meet fellow entrepreneurs\, share lessons learned\, and become a part of Charlottesville’s vibrant and growing entrepreneurial ecosystem. \nRSVP: Please RSVP online in advance via Eventbrite. Any necessary updates will be emailed directly to all registrants. \nCO-HOSTS & SPONSORS: \n\nCharlottesville Business Innovation Council (CBIC)\nCommunity Investment Collaborative (CIC)\nCentral Virginia Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC)\nBatten Institute at the Darden School of Business at UVA\nWatermark Design\nCodebase Coworking\n\n 
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/charlottesville-entrepreneurs-and-espresso-ce-2-34/
LOCATION:CODE Building – Irving Theater\, 225 W Water St\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902\, United States
CATEGORIES:In person event,Networking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community Investment Collaborative (CIC)":MAILTO:INFO@CICVILLE.ORG
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SUMMARY:Fluvanna County Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:To sign up\, call 434-295-8198 or email contact@dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com \nWalk-ins welcome
URL:https://dev.cvsbdc.laughingrhino.com/event/fluvanna-county-office-hours-19/
LOCATION:Weaver Building\, 196 Main St\, Palmyra\, VA\, 22963\, United States
CATEGORIES:In person event
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