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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220310T193000
DTSTAMP:20220216T202832Z
CREATED:20220216T202832Z
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UID:10000325-1646937000-1646940600@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Food Business Webinar in Spanish
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220127T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220127T093000
DTSTAMP:20220110T155808Z
CREATED:20220110T155808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T155808Z
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220119T120000
DTSTAMP:20220110T180149Z
CREATED:20220110T180149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T180149Z
UID:10000224-1642586400-1642593600@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Preparing Your Pitch - Best Practices in Developing Your Business Briefing
DESCRIPTION:Join Senior Business Counselor\, and Adjunct GMU Professor George Siragusa\, on January 19th\, 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! \nDuring 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!
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/preparing-your-pitch-best-practices-in-developing-your-business-briefing/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220113T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220113T150000
DTSTAMP:20220110T155518Z
CREATED:20220110T155518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T155518Z
UID:10000198-1642082400-1642086000@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Recovery Startup Business Employee Retention Credit
DESCRIPTION:Did you start your business (or non-profit) after Feb 15\, 2020 and have employees\, then your business might qualify for up to $100\,000 in tax credits. \nJoin the RRSBDC on Thursday\, January 13 from 2:00 – 3:00 PM for an interactive virtual seminar that will provide the latest guidance on the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) and how that affects Small businesses that started after Feb 15\, 2020. \nTom Tanner\, Lead Advisor and IRS credentialed Enrolled Agent\, will share more details about: \n\nHow to determine eligibility for a Recovery Startup Business under the ERC\nHow to calculate the amount of ERC\nHow to apply for the ERC\nHow to utilize both the PPP and ERC\nThe latest updates on this program and deadlines\n\nYou may be missing out on some big money so don’t miss this presentation. \nWho should attend: Small Business Owners who have W-2 Employees \nRegister: https://clients.virginiasbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=130420001
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/recovery-startup-business-employee-retention-credit/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220113T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220113T133000
DTSTAMP:20220106T194312Z
CREATED:20220106T194312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T194312Z
UID:10000202-1642075200-1642080600@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Addressing Workforce Gaps though International Student Retention
DESCRIPTION:International Student Retention and Workforce Development Dulles_Chamber_Event_1.13.2021
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/addressing-workforce-gaps-though-international-student-retention/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Information Session,SBDC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220111T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220111T150000
DTSTAMP:20220106T192444Z
CREATED:20220106T192444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T192444Z
UID:10000220-1641909600-1641913200@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 set up and manage your online storefront or service portal and how to use data and marketing to maximize returns.\n\nRegister: https://clients.virginiasbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=900420001
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/success-through-ecommerce-bootcamp/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,SBDC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211208T110000
DTSTAMP:20211115T150622Z
CREATED:20211115T150622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T150622Z
UID:10000076-1638957600-1638961200@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Craft Beverage QA/QC: Best Practices for Safeguarding Product Quality
DESCRIPTION:There are many reasons for a craft beverage producer to invest in quality – catering to a more demanding consumer base\, staking out a competitive edge\, preparing for more distant distribution – but determining how to implement QA/QC can be difficult.  In this webinar\, Virginia SBDC Craft Beverage Assistance Manager Chris Van Orden will speak with Audrey Skinner\, Gastronomical Chemist and Founder of Imbibe Solutions\, about the steps that planned\, new\, and growing beverage producers can take to safeguard quality\, improve product stability\, and lengthen shelf-life. \nRegistration: https://clients.virginiasbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=900410093
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/craft-beverage-qa-qc-best-practices-for-safeguarding-product-quality/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211206T100000
DTSTAMP:20211118T141835Z
CREATED:20211118T141835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T141835Z
UID:10000082-1638781200-1638784800@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Delivering a Premium "Shop Small" Experience During the Holiday Season
DESCRIPTION:s your business prepared for the holidays? Join this online webinar for some last-minute ideas on delivering a premium “Shop Small” experience presented by Marc Wilson of the Virginia SBDC:\n\n\nLearn what to expect this holiday season\nDiscover and communicate what sets your business apart\nEmbrace best practices and strategies that work to maximize for a successful finish to the year\n\n\nUse this critical time as a springboard into a post-pandemic 2022!
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/delivering-a-premium-shop-small-experience-during-the-holiday-season-2/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211202T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211202T150000
DTSTAMP:20211115T150512Z
CREATED:20211115T150512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T150512Z
UID:10000074-1638453600-1638457200@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Creating with Canva: Design Like A Pro With No Experience
DESCRIPTION:Ever wonder how all of those beautiful graphics are made that you see on Instagram\, or need to design a flyer for your small business and don’t know where to start because you don’t have not one design bone in your body? We’re going to share some tips and tricks for creating on-brand marketing materials to take your marketing game to the next level. Canva is a free platform that is intuitive and easy to use with templates you can customize and elements you can add to make it uniquely you. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nLearn how to use the Canva interface\nLearn how to design using templates\nLearn how to design from scratch\nLearn key basic design principles\nLearn how to develop your own brand file\n\nThis virtual workshop is for beginner Canva users or those who would like to know more about Canva and how to get started. \nDue the nature of the interactive content\, a recording is not available. Live attendees will receive materials to reference. \nPlease join from a computer or laptop so that you can create a Canva account and use the tools during the interactive workshop presentation. \nRegistration: https://clients.virginiasbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=130410034 \n 
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/creating-with-canva-design-like-a-pro-with-no-experience/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211122T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211122T100000
DTSTAMP:20211118T141709Z
CREATED:20211118T141709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T141709Z
UID:10000080-1637571600-1637575200@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Delivering a Premium "Shop Small" Experience During the Holiday Season
DESCRIPTION:Is your business prepared for the holidays? Join this online webinar for some last-minute ideas on delivering a premium “Shop Small” experience presented by Marc Wilson of the Virginia SBDC:\n\n\nLearn what to expect this holiday season\nDiscover and communicate what sets your business apart\nEmbrace best practices and strategies that work to maximize for a successful finish to the year\n\n\nUse this critical time as a springboard into a post-pandemic 2022!
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/delivering-a-premium-shop-small-experience-during-the-holiday-season/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T110000
DTSTAMP:20211115T150258Z
CREATED:20211115T150258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T150258Z
UID:10000072-1637229600-1637233200@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Launching Your Product With Confidence
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn from Tom Kelly\, a collaborative\, customer-focused business leader with twenty years of cross-functional experience in both corporate and small business environments. Learn the importance of really digging into your concept upfront and getting customer feedback well before the product launches in the market. \nRegister: https://cvsbdc.org/event/launching-your-product-with-confidence/
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/launching-your-product-with-confidence/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T110000
DTSTAMP:20211115T150138Z
CREATED:20211115T150138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T150138Z
UID:10000070-1637143200-1637146800@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:SWaM Information Session Are you a small\, women-owned\, or minority-owne
DESCRIPTION:Are you a small\, women-owned\, or minority-owned business that wants to do business with the Commonwealth of Virginia? Small business owners who are looking to participate in Virginia’s specialized procurement and contracting opportunities are encouraged to become SWaM certified. The SWaM certification is a vehicle to promote economic growth of Virginia’s businesses. \nBecoming SWaM certified is just the first step in doing business with the Commonwealth. \nThis workshop will cover: \n\nThe SWaM certification process\nRequired documents needed to apply\nHow to use the certification to do business with the Commonwealth (intro to eVA\, Virginia’s Online Procurement Portal).\n\nThis event is in collaboration with the Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity and the Roanoke Regional SBDC. \nRegistration: https://clients.virginiasbdc.org/workshop.aspxekey=130410040
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/swam-information-session-are-you-a-small-women-owned-or-minority-owne/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T110000
DTSTAMP:20211115T145853Z
CREATED:20211115T145836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T145853Z
UID:10000068-1637056800-1637060400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Elevating Your Visuals on Social Media
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about branding your business’s visuals on social media from Justine Platt of Tasteful Design. \nTopics covered in this class include: \n– Photography tips using a cellphone \n– Photo editing tips\, graphics programs tips \n– Ideas for post themes \n– Collaboration ideas \nRegister: https://cvsbdc.org/event/elevating-your-visuals-on-social-media/
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/elevating-your-visuals-on-social-media/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211110T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211110T130000
DTSTAMP:20211014T132115Z
CREATED:20211014T132115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211014T132115Z
UID:10000031-1636531200-1636549200@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Annual Small Business Conference "A Salute to Veterans"
DESCRIPTION:This session was designed with “Veteran Small Business Owners” in mind! You will be introduced to Resources available to start and grow your business! We will share marketing\, loan resources\, and much more! If you’re not a Veteran\, don’t let that stop you from registering to attend! The information can be used by anyone in business or starting a business. We look forward to seeing you there. \nThe Registration link: https://clients.virginiasbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=50410020 \nDownload flyer here: \n\nFlyer.2021.Veteran.Small.Business.Conference.November.10
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/annual-small-business-conference-a-salute-to-veterans/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,SBDC
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