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SUMMARY:Grow Your Business with Digital Marketing Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:Businesses 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
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/grow-your-business-with-digital-marketing-bootcamp/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220420T140000
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SUMMARY:Building Websites 101
DESCRIPTION:Worried about how to grow your business through a better online presence? Websites can be hard\, but in 2022 elegant websites are just a few clicks away.  This seminar will provide you with a simple framework on where to start and how to improve your site over time. \nAt the end of this session\, you will know: \n\nHow to properly plan your website project\nHow to get started designing an elegant website that matches up with your business\nHow to iterate your website to an increasingly important part of your business\n\nSpeaker(s): Brian Bassett of Simple Thread
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/building-websites-101/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Foundations for Exporting: What to Know for Global Expansion
DESCRIPTION:Join the Mason SBDC for this hands-on training to learn about the basics of international trade\, such as:\n\nSelecting and ranking markets\nGetting ready for exporting (product classification\, adaptation)\nCompliance and documentation\n\n\nSpeakers:\nAaron Miller\nInternational Trade Manager for Virginia SBDC at George Mason University.\n\nChris Van Orden\nManager\, International Business Development and Craft Beverage Assistance Programs for Virginia SBDC at George Mason University.\n\nDulce Zahniser\nSenior International Trade Specialist. Specialties include importing\, exporting\, international trade compliance\, and trade finance for Virginia SBDC at George Mason University.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/foundations-for-exporting-what-to-know-for-global-expansion/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220420T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220420T110000
DTSTAMP:20220411T153743Z
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SUMMARY:Small Business Lending 101
DESCRIPTION:Access to capital is one of the major obstacles facing small business owners. Requests from the small business community for business loans are often denied due to issues that can be avoided or fixed prior to applying but you don’t know what you don’t know! \nThis webinar will provide that needed insight into what most lenders are looking for when evaluating your business loan application. Knowledge gained from this webinar will help position your business in the best possible light to make sure you answer\, “YES” to the question “Are you ready for that business loan? \nIn addition\, the presenters will discuss various loan products offered through the Virginia Small Business Financing Authority (VSBFA).
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/small-business-lending-101/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220419T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220419T150000
DTSTAMP:20220411T153608Z
CREATED:20220411T153608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220411T153608Z
UID:10000552-1650376800-1650380400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Crowdfunding
DESCRIPTION:Overview on Crowdfunding as an Alternate Funding Source\, Proof of Concept\, & Market Data. \nWho should attend: Current small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs who are curious about crowdfunding as an option to grow\, expand\, or start their business.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/crowdfunding/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220419T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220419T130000
DTSTAMP:20220317T190123Z
CREATED:20220317T190123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T190123Z
UID:10000458-1650369600-1650373200@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Trademark Basics
DESCRIPTION:This module will cover the basic facts about trademarks. We will explore the different types of trademarks\, including names\, designs\, logos\, and trade dress. We will discuss strategies to perform a trademark search\, strengthen descriptive marks\, and layout the steps to file a trademark application and all fees associated with trademarks. Webinar presented in collaboration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/trademark-basics-2/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220413T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220413T140000
DTSTAMP:20220411T162425Z
CREATED:20220411T154440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220411T162425Z
UID:10000558-1649854800-1649858400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Executive branding: Dominating Your Digital Presence Through LinkedIn
DESCRIPTION:Synopsis: Every successful business has a strong brand and website\, but what about the executives and business owners of that company? Like a seed that grows into a vast tree\, it is essential that the leaders too have a professional brand and a clear presence online. It starts with LinkedIn. To better connect with other businesses\, CEOs or employees\, or even government executives\, having a professional profile can help you make better deals\, contracts\, and expand your market share. Key Learning Points: (1) Create your LinkedIn profile. (2) Build your network. (3) Create social media posts to engage with your content.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/xecutive-branding-dominating-your-digital-presence-through-linkedin/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220413T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220413T120000
DTSTAMP:20220404T165945Z
CREATED:20220404T165945Z
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UID:10000515-1649844000-1649851200@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Preparing Your Pitch Best Practices in Developing Your Business Briefing
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Mason SBDC\n\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!\n\nDuring this NO-COST webinar you will:\n\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!
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/preparing-your-pitch-best-practices-in-developing-your-business-briefing-2/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,Information Session,Pitch Event,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220407T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220407T130000
DTSTAMP:20220317T190002Z
CREATED:20220317T190002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T190002Z
UID:10000457-1649332800-1649336400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Success Through eCommerce Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:Join us if you’re interested in pivoting more of your efforts to ONLINE SALES \nThis session will cover: \n\nThe variety of websites available\, the possibilities for upgrading yours to better accommodate online sales and the estimated costs to accomplish this!\nThe various e-commerce platforms available and how to select the best based on your specific business needs.\nHow to setup and manage your online storefront or service portal and how to use data and marketing to maximize returns.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/success-through-ecommerce-bootcamp-2/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220407T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220407T120000
DTSTAMP:20220404T165622Z
CREATED:20220404T165622Z
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UID:10000507-1649325600-1649332800@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Government Contracting 101
DESCRIPTION:During this webinar you will learn about:\n\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\n\nSpeakers: Timm Johnson – Director\, Mason SBDC\nCo-sponsor(s): Prince William County Department of Economic Development & Prince William Chamber of Commerce
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/government-contracting-101/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220405T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220405T153000
DTSTAMP:20220330T204559Z
CREATED:20220330T204559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220330T204559Z
UID:10000498-1649167200-1649172600@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:How to Process Payroll in QuickBooks Online
DESCRIPTION:During this workshop you’ll learn:\n\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\, etc.\nHow to set up your electronic payments to 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\n\nWho should attend: Current small business owners in all industries who are currently using QuickBooks Online
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/how-to-process-payroll-in-quickbooks-online/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220405T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220405T133000
DTSTAMP:20220317T185843Z
CREATED:20220317T185843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T185843Z
UID:10000456-1649160000-1649165400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:QuickBooks Series: How to Process Payroll in QuickBooks Online
DESCRIPTION:Learn 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\, etc.\nHow to set up your electronic payments to 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\nWho should attend: Current small business owners in all industries who are currently using Quickbooks Online
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/quickbooks-series-how-to-process-payroll-in-quickbooks-online/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220405T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220405T130000
DTSTAMP:20220317T185715Z
CREATED:20220317T185715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T185715Z
UID:10000455-1649160000-1649163600@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Intellectual Property 101
DESCRIPTION:Unfamiliar with patents\, trademarks\, copyrights\, and trade secrets? Learn about intellectual property (IP) basics and potential ways to protect your innovations as you transition from idea to product. The session will cover: \n\nWhat is the USPTO?\nAn overview of intellectual property types: patents\, trademarks\, copyrights\, and trade secrets\nWhy innovators and entrepreneurs should consider protecting their IP\nHow to get started in protecting your intellectual property.\n\nWebinar presented in collaboration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/intellectual-property-101-2/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220329T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220329T163000
DTSTAMP:20220317T185409Z
CREATED:20220317T185409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T185409Z
UID:10000454-1648566000-1648571400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:SWaM 2.0
DESCRIPTION:Join us for part two of the SWaM webinar series! \nThis workshop is designed to help you navigate through the SWaM and Micro business certification process. During this webinar\, we will demonstrate live the application process to get your business SWaM certified. \nIf you plan to grow your business\, you don’t want to miss this webinar series! \nIn partnership with Henrico Economic Development Authority & presented by Randy Brown\, Small Business Supplier Diversity.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/swam-2-0/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220324T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220324T150000
DTSTAMP:20220317T185253Z
CREATED:20220317T185253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T185253Z
UID:10000453-1648130400-1648134000@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Future Proofing Your Business with Blockchain
DESCRIPTION:FOMO on blockchain for your business? We’ve got you covered. We demystify blockchain in this illustrative program that includes a Q&A session to answer your questions. \nThis session will cover: \n\nIntroduction to Blockchain\nBlockchain vs. bitcoin – how are they different?\nHow Blockchain can be used for Small Business\nAccepting cryptocurrency as a form of payment\nUse of smart contracts\nUsing blockchain to raise capital\nLooking towards the future of Blockchain Technologies\nMoving towards cryptocurrency as national currency\nIndustry Applications\nSafety and Privacy Concerns
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/future-proofing-your-business-with-blockchain-3/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220323T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220323T130000
DTSTAMP:20220321T173717Z
CREATED:20220321T173717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220321T173717Z
UID:10000473-1648036800-1648040400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Blockchain Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:Hybrid Event: This event is being offered both in person at the CV SBDC office (300 Preston Ave) and online via Zoom. After registering\, please email events@cvsbdc.org if you would like to attend in person. In person seats are limited – reserve yours today!\n\nJoin us to get an overview of the world of Blockchain\, updated for 2022.\nThis session will cover:\n\nIntroduction to Blockchain\nBlockchain vs. bitcoin – how are they different?\nHow Blockchain can be used for Small Business\nAccepting cryptocurrency as a form of payment\nUse of smart contracts\nUsing blockchain to raise capital\nWhat are NFTs?\nHow and why should they be used for small businesses\nLooking towards the future of Blockchain Technologies\nMoving towards cryptocurrency as national currency\nIndustry Applications\nSafety and Privacy Concerns
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/blockchain-bootcamp/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220323T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220323T120000
DTSTAMP:20220317T184918Z
CREATED:20220317T184918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T184918Z
UID:10000452-1648029600-1648036800@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Building your Business Performance Dashboard Metrics
DESCRIPTION:Join Senior Business Counselor\, and Adjunct GMU Professor George Siragusa\, on Wed\, Mar 23\, 2022\, as he guides you through a step-by-step process of building a business performance dashboard\, complete with relevant metrics\, that is invaluable to meet your strategic and tactical goals and objectives. This webinar is extremely useful for early-stage companies\, growth\, or even mature businesses! During this NO-COST webinar you should be able to: : \n\nSee what business dashboards look like\nUnderstand why a “scorecard” is important\nBecome familiar with the principles that guide your 1st dashboard draft\nKnow how to get started and begin building a dashboard for your business\nDecide on a group of simple but important key metrics\nSee what software is available\, making scorecard development easier\nLearn how and when to use these new business metrics with your business team\nSee how dashboard insights can make a positive impact on your business performance\nAND… hear answers to many of your business briefing questions in real-time!
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/building-your-business-performance-dashboard-metrics/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220323T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220323T110000
DTSTAMP:20220321T173842Z
CREATED:20220321T173842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220321T173842Z
UID:10000475-1648029600-1648033200@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Staying Above Board: Regulatory Compliance for the Craft Beverage Producer
DESCRIPTION:The regulations involved in making\, serving\, and distributing alcohol are some of the most complex faced by small-scale manufacturers. For producers\, ensuring compliance can be confounding or arduous. In this webinar\, Virginia SBDC Craft Beverage Assistance Manager Chris Van Orden will ask Kevin Anderson\, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs at Alcohol Consulting\, about how to build a compliance plan and avoid the most common regulatory slip-ups at every stage of growth.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/staying-above-board-regulatory-compliance-for-the-craft-beverage-producer/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220322T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220322T133000
DTSTAMP:20220321T173333Z
CREATED:20220321T173333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220321T173333Z
UID:10000471-1647950400-1647955800@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:International Trade 101: Tips\, Pointers\, Q&A
DESCRIPTION:If you’re a Virginia business considering EXPORTING of your goods and/or services\, join us for this live\, interactive web event. This is a collaborative event featuring expert speakers from the Virginia Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP).\n\nSpeakers include:\n\nAaron Miller\, International Trade Director\, Virginia SBDC\nMonica Sadie\, Supply Chain Program Manager\, International Trade\, VEDP\nCaitlin Maxwell\, International Trade Manager\, Northwest Region\, VEDP\n\n\nModerated by Rebecca Haydock\, Director of the Central Virginia SBDC and co-hosted by the Charlottesville Business Innovation Council (CBIC)
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/international-trade-101-tips-pointers-qa/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220310T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220310T193000
DTSTAMP:20220216T202832Z
CREATED:20220216T202832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220216T202832Z
UID:10000325-1646937000-1646940600@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Food Business Webinar in Spanish
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/food-business-webinar-in-spanish/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220302T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220302T140000
DTSTAMP:20220217T181845Z
CREATED:20220217T181845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T181845Z
UID:10000326-1646226000-1646229600@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Cyber-Continuity in the Emerging Hybrid Workforce
DESCRIPTION:Emerging hybrid and full virtual workplaces does not change the fact that the biggest threat to cyber security is human behavior. What does change is the shifting landscape of new attack vectors and the increasing importance of training\, Cyber hygiene\, and using new tools and resources to counteract ignorance\, apathy\, and resentment for less tech-savvy workers. With increased reliance on digital tools\, so too increases complexity and pressure on a new normal in workplace culture. \nIn this webinar\, we will cover topics such as: \n\nFinding a balance of risk and reward\nThe need for new approaches\, solutions\, and recognition of new threats (hint: WE are changing faster than the bad guys are…and not in a good way)\nThe importance of providing home tech support for an aging and less tech-savvy workforce\n\nAndrew Ziegler from Tempest Risk Management will be leading the webinar’s discussion.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/cyber-continuity-in-the-emerging-hybrid-workforce/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220223T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220223T140000
DTSTAMP:20220207T145037Z
CREATED:20220207T145037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T145037Z
UID:10000251-1645621200-1645624800@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Benchmarking Beer & Spirits: How to Leverage the Power of Data
DESCRIPTION:While delicious products\, appealing branding\, and good partners are strong assets for a brewery or distillery\, they’re no guarantee of success.  The business of brewing and distilling requires a thorough understanding of company performance\, but it’s not always clear how to capture and interpret data. Virginia SBDC Craft Beverage Assistance Manager Chris Van Orden will speak with Chris Farmand\, Founder and CEO of Small Batch Standard\, about the core metrics breweries and distilleries should be tracking and strategies for improving performance.\n\nSpeaker: When Chris Farmand first started out\, he set out to be the premiere accounting technology firm in North Florida.  But it didn’t take long for him to realize that technology is only a tool\, not a differentiator.  It was only when he happened across a brewery in Jacksonville that needed accounting help that he saw both the complexities that come with running a brewery\, and the opportunity to help a growing industry of entrepreneurs who have potential to create amazing\, local products.  Once that happened\, things changed for good.  Small Batch Standard was born\, and Chris has spent the last decade serving\, learning from\, and helping breweries and craft producers across the country.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/benchmarking-beer-spirits-how-to-leverage-the-power-of-data/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220215T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220215T100000
DTSTAMP:20220131T172825Z
CREATED:20220131T172825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T172825Z
UID:10000246-1644915600-1644919200@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Retail 3.0: Thriving in the Next Normal
DESCRIPTION:Does it feel like your small business is constantly pivoting? We hear you! Join retail expert Marc Willson as he unpacks the pivots that will continue to serve Virginia’s small retailers and restaurants beyond the pandemic\, meet the ever-changing demands of diverse customers\, and build resiliency against future disruptions.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/retail-3-0-thriving-in-the-next-normal-2/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220209T110000
DTSTAMP:20220128T203758Z
CREATED:20220128T203758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T203758Z
UID:10000117-1644400800-1644404400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:SWAM Microloan Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Virginia Small Business looking for Financing? \nThe Virginia Small Business Financing Authority’s (VSBFA) SWaM Business Microloan Fund is designed to assist Virginia’s existing small businesses. Short-term loans are provided to help established businesses create jobs\, retain existing “at risk” jobs and promote investment and long-term economic development in Virginia. \nEligible Borrowers \n\nBusinesses currently operating in Virginia\nIn good standing with the State Corporation Commission\nBusinesses in continuous operation for at least two (2) years.\n\nBusinesses must also meet at least one of the following criteria to be an eligible borrower \n\nHave $10 million or less in annual revenue over each of the last three years\nHave a net worth of $2 million or less\nHave fewer than 250 employees.\n\nThis is a direct loan from the VSBFA to the business client that does not require a bank’s participation in the transaction. It is an ideal tool for bankers who are faced with business loan requests for very small amounts where the bank would prefer to refer the client to an alternative source of funds. \n\nSpeaker(s): KAREN WHITE \nCo-Sponsor(s): VIRGINIA SMALL BUSINESS FINANCING AUTHORITY
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/swam-microloan-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220203T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220203T150000
DTSTAMP:20220131T172456Z
CREATED:20220131T172456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T172456Z
UID:10000245-1643896800-1643900400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Grow Your Business with Digital Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Businesses need to understand the basics of digital marketing now more than ever\, because digital marketing creates growth.\n\nLearn about the basics of digital marketing\, including:\n\n\nSocial Media\nEmail Marketing\nPaid Ads\nSEO\nAffiliate Marketing\nHow to use analytics to measure your success
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/grow-your-business-with-digital-marketing/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220203T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220203T140000
DTSTAMP:20220131T173233Z
CREATED:20220131T173233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T173233Z
UID:10000248-1643889600-1643896800@www.innovate757.org
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. Three 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. **This is not an application for funding or a formal presentation to request investment.** \nLearn more and apply: https://cvsbdc.org/event/pitch-preview-5/
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/pitch-preview/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220202T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220202T140000
DTSTAMP:20220125T152405Z
CREATED:20220125T152405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220125T152405Z
UID:10000104-1643806800-1643810400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Growing Your Business: Blogs & Business Content
DESCRIPTION:How does your business connect with ideal customers and turn them into loyal\, forever clients? How does your business also stay engaged with them and promote good content? Through blogs!\n\nLearn the key components of creating a successful blog and how you\, the business owner can utilize it to reach\, retain\, and grow your target market.\nThis free webinar will also teach you to: refine your purpose statement\, write killer headlines\, (select a blog engine/portal)\, structure a blog and create eye-catching images to draw readers in.\n\nSpeaker: Bob Rogers\, Jr. has been a prominent businessman for decades and has been active in the Northern Virginia community for over 40 years. Be it academically coming from Harvard University\, personally serving in the United States Air Force\, or professionally teaching and advising a spectrum of small businesses in marketing and government contracts\, he is now the Senior Instructor and Advisor at SBDC\, CBP. As the lead instructor of this webinar\, he will share his best practices and tools on how you can succeed\, too.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/growing-your-business-blogs-business-content/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Information Session,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220127T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220127T093000
DTSTAMP:20220110T155808Z
CREATED:20220110T155808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T155808Z
UID:10000225-1643272200-1643275800@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Retail 3.0 Thriving in the Next Normal
DESCRIPTION:Does it feel like your small business is constantly pivoting? We hear you! \nJoin retail expert Marc Willson as he unpacks the pivots that will continue to serve Virginia’s small retailers and restaurants beyond the pandemic\, meet the ever-changing demands of diverse customers\, and build resiliency against future disruptions. \nSpeaker(s): Marc Willson\,  Retail & Restaurant Consultant \nRegister:  https://clients.virginiasbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=91420003
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/retail-3-0-thriving-in-the-next-normal/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220126T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220126T120000
DTSTAMP:20220106T192623Z
CREATED:20220106T192623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T192623Z
UID:10000221-1643191200-1643198400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Anatomy of a Murder: How Hackers are Killing Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:What will be discussed: \n\nBEC (Business Email Compromise) and how it’s bankrupting small businesses\nWhat BEC is and the psychology behind it\nWhy BEC is so effective and dangerous\nTrends in BEC attacks\nExamples – Learn to recognize BEC\nWhat you should do to protect against BEC attacks\n\nSpeakers: \n\nDr. Teresa Piliouras – CEO and Founder\, Technical Consulting & Research\, Inc\nGary Alfano – Senior Business Counselor (Government Contracting Specialist)\, Mason SBDC\nKevin Thompson – SVP (Manager of Fraud Services)\, The Webster Bank\nTammy Lee Dun – VP (Business Development)\, John M. Glover Insurance Agency\n\nRegister:  https://clients.virginiasbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=110420003
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/anatomy-of-a-murder-how-hackers-are-killing-small-businesses/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Information Session,SBDC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220126T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220126T110000
DTSTAMP:20220106T193945Z
CREATED:20220106T193945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T193945Z
UID:10000222-1643191200-1643194800@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Launching a Craft Beverage Business
DESCRIPTION:CB Jan 26_Flyer
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/launching-a-craft-beverage-business/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Information Session,SBDC
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