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Fundamental Cybersecurity: Protecting your Business and Information

Virtual – Zoom

Virginia SBDC Cybersecurity Advisor, Tom Stamulis, will discuss current threats impacting small businesses and the risks that could impact the operations of your business. He will introduce fundamental cybersecurity controls, which are in alignment with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model (CMM) developed by the Department of Defense. He will provide instructions on how every small business can implement these controls using the people, processes, and technology they have in place.

Intro to Socioeconomic Certifications

Virtual – Zoom

There are many socioeconomic certifications that you may consider, some providing you with some levels of preference in federal contracting. What are these certifications, and are they right for you? Be sure you know what the right certifications are, when the best time is to become certified, and what some of the new processes are.

Coffee with CIT GAP Funds

Virtual – Zoom

Join CIT GAP Funds and fellow entrepreneurs on Friday at 9AM for virtual coffee via Zoom to discuss growing your company and funding opportunities. We'll follow the panel discussion with optional small group breakout sessions. Please let us know if you'll be participating in a breakout session below.

Registration required. After completion of registration, you will receive a Zoom link via email the day before the event, as well as in a day-of reminder.

757 Angles Application Info Session

Virtual – Zoom

Join us, Wednesday August 18th, for the 757 Angels application info session. This event will be held virtually, zoom details are attached below.

Ask me anything!
How does the 757 Angels application process work?
Is it ever too early for a company to apply?
Do you accept pre-revenue companies?

Cyber Awareness Training for Your Business

Virtual – Zoom

Cybersecurity awareness is essential for all businesses regardless of size. Your employees are the first line of defense in protecting your digital information and your business from hackers. This training will focus on the latest online threats such as phishing, malware, and ransomware. During this session the Virginia SBDC Cybersecurity Advisor, Tom Stamulis, will provide an overview of the latest threats along with tips that every employee can use to protect your network.

Success through e-Commerce

Virtual

Join us if you’re interested in pivoting more of your efforts to ONLINE SALES
This session will cover:

The variety of websites available, the possibilities for upgrading yours to better accommodate online sales and the estimated costs to accomplish this!

The various e-commerce platforms available and how to select the best based on your specific business needs.

How to setup and manage your online storefront or service portal and how to use data and marketing to maximize returns.

Instructor: Cameron Nelson, Chief Digital Advisor, Virginia SBDC and CV SBDC

Understanding the Food Industry Business

Virtual

Join Us to learn and understand the REGULATIONS in place for anyone who (1) Owns an Existing Food Business or (2) Desire is to Start a Business in the Food Industry. We will share the steps to take and a few tips on what not to do. The Presenters are Experts in their Field. If you need to refresh Food Industry Guidelines to adhere to the guidelines, you don’t want to miss this information session! Everyone must register in advance to attend.

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: How to Get your Business Involved

Virtual

Since, 2004, Cybersecurity Awareness Month has been a collaborative effort between government and industry to ensure that businesses have the resources they need to protect their critical information. Over 3000, companies, schools’ governments and non-profits joined the 2020 campaign as Champions. Join us to learn how you can be part of the 2021 campaign and receive free resources to help educate your employees, customers, clients, vendors and partners about cybersecurity awareness.

Proposal Writing Tips & Tricks

Virtual – Zoom

This session will present some common sense tips on how to write an effective state or federal contract proposal.

Coffee with CIT GAP Funds

Virtual – Zoom

Join CIT GAP Funds and fellow entrepreneurs on Friday at 9AM for virtual coffee via Zoom to discuss growing your company and funding opportunities. We'll follow the panel discussion with optional small group breakout sessions. Please let us know if you'll be participating in a breakout session below.

Registration required. After completion of registration, you will receive a Zoom link via email the day before the event, as well as in a day-of reminder.

DOD SBIR/STTR Proposal Planning & Prep WEBINAR

Virtual

The Department of Defense and its participating components award over $1.7B annually in SBIR/STTR funding. This three-hour webinar recording presents proposal preparation tips for those targeting a DOD SBIR/STTR submission. Topics covered include: Proposal Basics -- What is a proposal, how proposals are scored (not read), and how to write to the DOD SBIR/STTR evaluator; How to Make a Bid/No Bid Decision -- evaluating the DOD topic requirements, determining if a topic “wired”, understanding potential competition, resources needed to submit; Pre-Solicitation ideas for “next time” -- tips on getting a topic idea inserted into future opportunities; Passed the ROI test and ready to bid -- The true cost of bidding, bid prep tips, developing an elevator pitch, project plans, and commercialization strategy; Preparing the Proposal -- Following directions, understanding the topic description, understanding the agencies objectives, what goes into the proposal (from outline to specific content). This event is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Presented by Randy Simpson, TechOpp Consulting Cost: Virginia based companies & Virginia University: $25 All Others: $75 per person Duration: 3 hours

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