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SUMMARY:Preparing for Tax Season | Closing Out the Books and Preparing for 2023
DESCRIPTION:2022 is quickly coming to a close\, are your financial records in order? Anxious about preparing for tax season? Join us as we learn from Tom Tanner\, Regional Advising Director\, IRS Registered Agent about preparing for Tax Season and tips to close out your books for 2022 and prepare for 2023. \nAttendees will learn about: \n\nYear-end tax planning\n2022 Tax benefits\nAudit readiness\nFinancial reporting\nBookkeeping tips\n\nWho should attend: Current Small Business Owners \nNote: This workshop is being recorded for internal use only
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/preparing-for-tax-season-closing-out-the-books-and-preparing-for-2023/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221129T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221129T110000
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SUMMARY:Canva 101: A Primer for Small Business Owners
DESCRIPTION:Heard of Canva but unsure of how to utilize it for your small business? Join us for an interactive workshop that will walk you through setting up your brand standards\, utilizing templates\, and creating from scratch!\nYou will need to register for a FREE Canva account to join us! Registration is limited.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/canva-101-a-primer-for-small-business-owners-2/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221122T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221122T130000
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SUMMARY:Building and Guiding an Effective Craft Beverage Sales Team
DESCRIPTION:To compete in the increasingly competitive distribution space\, alcohol producers need to hire\, equip\, and incentivize their sales teams intelligently.  In this webinar\, Virginia SBDC Craft Beverage Assistance Manager Chris Van Orden will ask Ben Lewellyn\, Founder of craft beverage analytics firm Full Count\, what tools and strategies are most effective for craft beverage producers looking to maximize their sales staff’s impact in the market.  \nSPEAKER: Ben Lewellyn has worked in craft beverages for more than a decade\, focused primarily on building and improving wholesale sales operations (forecasting production\, managing salespeople & distributors\, selling to key accounts\, and developing strategy).  He started Full Count Analytics to help craft manufacturers make sense of their data through custom software solutions and individualized coaching.  Originally from Alabama\, Ben now lives with his wife and son in Charlottesville. 
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/building-and-guiding-an-effective-craft-beverage-sales-team/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T130000
DTSTAMP:20220919T172655Z
CREATED:20220919T172655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T172655Z
UID:10000503-1668686400-1668690000@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Managing Your WordPress Website - Updated for 2022
DESCRIPTION:oin us and learn how to create and/or better manage your WordPress website! \nAre you looking for a simple\, yet effective website to use for your business? WordPress might be a good option! In this workshop\, we’ll cover “the basics” on creating and updating a WordPress site\, including: \n\nUser management\nPage creation and editing\nImage and video uploads\nPlugin management\nLinking to social media
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/managing-your-wordpress-website-updated-for-2022/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221116T110000
DTSTAMP:20221114T170144Z
CREATED:20221114T170144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T170144Z
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SUMMARY:Building your Business Performance Dashboard Metrics - A Step-by-Step Guide
DESCRIPTION:Please join Senior Business Counselor\, and Adjunct GMU Professor George Siragusa\, 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-a-step-by-step-guide-2/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T100000
DTSTAMP:20221017T175451Z
CREATED:20221017T175450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T175451Z
UID:10000533-1668070800-1668074400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Annual Veteran Small Business Conference
DESCRIPTION:This session will focus on “Marketing a Small Business Successfully”\nand “How to Turn Your Small Business into the Big Voice: Using Digital Marketing Tools\nand Social Media Platforms Effectively”
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/annual-veteran-small-business-conference/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221107T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221107T133000
DTSTAMP:20221031T182151Z
CREATED:20221031T182151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221031T182151Z
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SUMMARY:QuickBooks 101
DESCRIPTION:Subscribed to QuickBooks Online but not sure where to start? Or better yet\, unsure if you’re ready to make the leap to using a paid accounting software? If so\, join us for a highly interactive and hands-on program where we’ll go through all of the basics of QuickBooks Online. \nBy the end of our time together\, you will be able to: \n\nCustomize your chart of accounts\nLink bank feeds\,\nCategorize transactions\,\nCreate automatic categorization rules\,\nReconcile accounts\, and\nCustomize reports!\n\nFor an action-oriented experience\, we’ll be using QuickBooks Online Test Drive. Please be ready with website loaded at the start of class:https://qbo.intuit.com/redir/testdrive.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/quickbooks-101-2/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221103T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221103T120000
DTSTAMP:20221017T175343Z
CREATED:20221017T175343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T175343Z
UID:10000531-1667469600-1667476800@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Choosing a Non-Profit vs. For-Profit Entity
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will answer the following questions and much more:\n* How do you create a non-profit in Virginia?\n* How does that differ from a for-profit?
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/choosing-a-non-profit-vs-for-profit-entity/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221102T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221102T140000
DTSTAMP:20221031T181925Z
CREATED:20221031T181925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221031T181925Z
UID:10000822-1667394000-1667397600@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Seasonal Marketing: Creating a Content Calendar for the Holidays
DESCRIPTION:Over 800 billion dollars was spent during the holidays last year. With Thanksgiving\, Black Friday\, Cyber Monday\, Hanukkah\, Christmas and more\, thousands of consumers will be vying to find the best online deals and promotions. There will be great potential to generate new customers\, too. But with so much competition\, how does your small business consistently stay afloat online and generate more revenues? It is a detailed Content Calendar for your social media. To best determine what to post\, when to post\, and how to post to beat out the competition\, creating a strong Social Media Content Calendar is the key to a successful holiday campaign.\nKey Learning Points:\n(1) Build a content creation framework.\n(2) Generate content ideas.\n(3) Repurpose your content to extend its value.\n(4) Learn the logistics of posting to LinkedIn and Facebook.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/seasonal-marketing-creating-a-content-calendar-for-the-holidays/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,SBDC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221101T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221101T120000
DTSTAMP:20220919T172540Z
CREATED:20220919T172540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T172540Z
UID:10000502-1667300400-1667304000@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Sell Online with E-Commerce Tools
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to sell your products online. We’ll walk through listing your products for free with Google Business Profile and Merchant Center.\n \nIn this workshop\, we will:\n·  Discuss the Products tab in Google Business Profile \n·  Introduce Google Merchant Center and the basics of creating a free account and a product feed \n·  Show how to connect your E-Commerce website (using Shopify as an example) to Merchant Center \n 
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/sell-online-with-e-commerce-tools/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T160000
DTSTAMP:20221024T141048Z
CREATED:20221024T141048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221024T141048Z
UID:10000804-1666882800-1666886400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Red Alert: Disaster Preparedness for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month! \nDisasters can happen at any time and any place\, and not preparing for them can have dire consequences. It’s not a question of if\, but when the next disaster will strike. Is your business prepared for the next major disaster event? Join us for Red Alert: Disaster Preparedness for Small Businesses on Thursday\, October 27th at 3:00 PM as we hear from Quiana Gainey\, Virginia SBDC Cyber Industry Advisor\, who will provide the key steps to prepare and recover from disasters so that your business is resilient. \nAttendees will learn about: \n\nDisaster preparedness\nDisaster planning\nDisaster mitigation\nDisaster recovery\n\nWho Should Attend: Small Business Owners in All Industries
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/red-alert-disaster-preparedness-for-small-businesses/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T130000
DTSTAMP:20221003T174659Z
CREATED:20221003T174659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221003T174659Z
UID:10000778-1666872000-1666875600@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:IRS Guide to Withholding and Estimated Taxes
DESCRIPTION:Pay As You Go so You Don’t Owe- \nTaxes should be paid throughout the year\, as income is received\, to avoid large tax bills and penalty. Even with our pay-as-you-go system\,  the number of taxpayers with tax underpayments increases year to year. Join the Virginia SBDC and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for this workshop to learn how you can avoid tax underpayments. During this workshop we will discuss: \n\nAdjustments to Tax Withholding\nEstimated Tax Payments\nThe Tax Withholding Estimator Tool\, and\nVarious Payment Options\n\n  \nPresenter: Anika Pompey\, Senior Stakeholder Liaison with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) \n 
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/irs-guide-to-withholding-and-estimated-taxes/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T110000
DTSTAMP:20221017T174632Z
CREATED:20221017T174632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T174632Z
UID:10000539-1666864800-1666868400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Marrying Form and Function: Designing a Useful\, Compelling Space for Your Craft Beverage Business
DESCRIPTION:There are many technical demands to be met when building out a craft beverage production facility: water\, drainage\, electrical\, even ceiling heights. But with the growing importance of in-house sales\, producers need to think about the aesthetic experience of public-facing spaces\, as well.  In this webinar\, Virginia SBDC Craft Beverage Assistance Manager Chris Van Orden will ask Christopher Peli of CORE architecture + design how breweries\, wineries\, cideries\, and distilleries can design their facilities to balance form and function. \nSpeaker: Christopher Peli\, CORE architecture + design \nAs a senior job captain at CORE with more than 15 years of experience\, Christopher is involved in many diverse project types from hospitality to urban design\, renovation and new construction. Christopher has extensive construction administration experience on complex building renovation and restaurant projects. He pushes the envelope of the hospitality design industry by looking at obstacles of budget\, tight timeframes\, and site conditions as tools for decision-making rather than restrictions \n 
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/marrying-form-and-function-designing-a-useful-compelling-space-for-your-craft-beverage-business/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T170000
DTSTAMP:20221003T174508Z
CREATED:20221003T174508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221003T174508Z
UID:10000776-1666785600-1666803600@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:SBA Cyber Summit
DESCRIPTION:Looking for resources and tips to protect your small business against cyber threats? Join SBA for its first-ever National Cyber Summit. SBA will convene experts from the Cybersecurity and Business Worlds to share best practices and practical tools to help small businesses.\n \nThe free event will highlight tools\, tips\, and resources to help strengthen small business cybersecurity.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/sba-cyber-summit/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T110000
DTSTAMP:20221017T174516Z
CREATED:20221017T174516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T174516Z
UID:10000537-1666778400-1666782000@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Building Your Value Proposition Design (VPD)
DESCRIPTION:How do you communicate the value of your product or service in a way that results in engagement? \nLearn how to build a framework of your Value Proposition Design (VPD) with George Siragusa in this upcoming webinar. The VPD will: \n\nhelp clients understand how they can create enduring personal value with your products\nlower your cost of customer acquisition and retention\navoid wasting your scarce resources of time and money\n\n 
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/building-your-value-proposition-design-vpd-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,SBDC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T130000
DTSTAMP:20220919T172359Z
CREATED:20220919T172359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T172359Z
UID:10000500-1666267200-1666270800@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Grow Your Business with Digital Marketing - Updated 2022
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-updated-2022/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T120000
DTSTAMP:20221003T042448Z
CREATED:20221003T042448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221003T042448Z
UID:10000757-1666263600-1666267200@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Social Media Marketing 101
DESCRIPTION:Join Assistant Director\, Tatiane Pena\, as she walks you virtually through the basics in understanding Social Media Marketing! \nKey takeaways: \n\nDoing your front-end work\nEstablishing your baselines\nHelpful social media marketing tools\n\n  \nThis workshop will have time for Q + A. \nRegistration is limited. Register today!
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/social-media-marketing-101-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T110000
DTSTAMP:20221017T174349Z
CREATED:20221017T174348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T174349Z
UID:10000541-1666260000-1666263600@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Start a Business (Legal and Administrative Steps)
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for opening day! Join Mason SBDC Counselor to get a better understanding about: \n\nLegal forms\nTax registration and filing\nNaming your company\nFinance and Accounting\nEmployees vs Contractors\nFoundations for your business plan
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/start-a-business-legal-and-administrative-steps/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T140000
DTSTAMP:20221003T042233Z
CREATED:20221003T042233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221003T042233Z
UID:10000775-1666184400-1666188000@www.innovate757.org
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. \nThis 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\n  \nSpeaker(s): Brian Bassett of Simple Thread \n 
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/building-websites-101-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T130000
DTSTAMP:20221017T175224Z
CREATED:20221017T175224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T175224Z
UID:10000548-1666180800-1666184400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Learn more about the Virginia Fresh Food Loan Fund!  Presented by Virginia Community Capital
DESCRIPTION:During this webinar\, you’ll hear more about VCC’s Virginia Fresh Food Loan Fund and other federal\, state\, and local funding resources for food-based businesses. Launched in 2013\, this program has a $10 million revolving loan fund to address food access issues in Virginia’s urban and rural communities. Learn how you can utilize this fund to support your community.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/learn-more-about-the-virginia-fresh-food-loan-fund-presented-by-virginia-community-capital/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T110000
DTSTAMP:20221017T175109Z
CREATED:20221017T175109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T175109Z
UID:10000546-1666173600-1666177200@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Government-Wide Category Management Fall 2022 Industry Day  Presented by GSA\, General Services Administration
DESCRIPTION:Some of the sessions will include: \n\nA Fireside Chat with The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Small Business Administration (SBA) on FY23 Small Business Initiatives.\nA breakdown of the SBA’s Surety Bond Guarantee Program\nA demo of FREE Market Research tools to help you understand Agency spend\, and where your business fits into the Federal marketplace\nSmall Business Success Stories utilizing Category Management at the Air Force\nLunch and Learn with Category Management\, and Market Research tips to navigate the Federal Marketplace\nLunch and Learn with the OASIS+ Program Manager- the draft RFP is coming soon- get your questions answered now\nAt this event\, you’ll COLLABORATE with Agencies\, LEARN about small business programs and initiatives\, and get the tools to GROW your presence in the Federal marketplace.\n\n 
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/government-wide-category-management-fall-2022-industry-day-presented-by-gsa-general-services-administration/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221018T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221018T170000
DTSTAMP:20221017T173933Z
CREATED:20221017T173849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T173933Z
UID:10000543-1666105200-1666112400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Center for Retail Transformation Virtual Panel on Global Supply Chains of the Future
DESCRIPTION:Not only has the pandemic spotlighted the importance of supply chains to firm growth and survival\,  but also the shortcomings of the current supply chains. \n \n\nWhat are the risks and shortcomings of current supply chains?  \n\n\nHow can data and analytics address these shortcomings?  \nHow can emerging technologies transform supply chains? \nHow are global consumer trends like the immediacy of delivery\, localization\, and sustainability reshaping supply chains?  \n\nGMU Center for Retail Transformation will host an expert panel of retailers and technology providers to answer these questions and more! \nThe session features: \nCarlton Dossman\, VP Enterprise Commercial Retail & Consumer US Division\, Microsoft\, \nJ. Matt Salmonson\, Head of Forecasting and Inventory Operations\, Quince\, a fast-growing series B startup that is fundamentally shifting the way products gets to customers \nSónia Peres\, Senior Director – Industry Strategies – Softlines\, Blue Yonder \nStephane Gagne\, VP of Products\, FarEye\, An intelligent delivery platform Series E startup that turns at-home deliveries into a competitive advantage.   
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/center-for-retail-transformation-virtual-panel-on-global-supply-chains-of-the-future/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221013T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221013T120000
DTSTAMP:20221010T134439Z
CREATED:20221010T134439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T134439Z
UID:10000797-1665655200-1665662400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Apathy to Empathy: Wake-up Call for Employers
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Managing a Business\n\nPlease join HRSBDC on October 13\, 2022 at 10:00 am\, Apathy to Empathy: Wake-up Call for Employers \nAfter you register you will will receive Zoom login information. Please save that information.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/apathy-to-empathy-wake-up-call-for-employers/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T133000
DTSTAMP:20221003T042100Z
CREATED:20221003T042059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221003T042100Z
UID:10000773-1665576000-1665581400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:QuickBooks 101
DESCRIPTION:Subscribed to QuickBooks Online but not sure where to start? Or better yet\, unsure if you’re ready to make the leap to using a paid accounting software? If so\, join us for a highly interactive and hands-on program where we’ll go through all of the basics of QuickBooks Online.\n \nIf attending\, make sure you have your QuickBooks account pulled up.\nIf you’re still on the fence with subscribing\, click into QuickBooks Online Test Drive: https://qbo.intuit.com/redir/testdrive.\n 
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/quickbooks-101/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T110000
DTSTAMP:20221010T134227Z
CREATED:20221010T134227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T134227Z
UID:10000796-1665568800-1665572400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Government Contracting 101
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the basics of government contracting: \n\nThe government customer\nReadiness to be a government contractor\nGovernment jargon\nSmall business set-asides\nWhat should go into a capability statement and much more!
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/government-contracting-101-3/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T130000
DTSTAMP:20220919T172156Z
CREATED:20220919T172156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T172156Z
UID:10000510-1665491400-1665493200@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Cyber Risk Management & Cyber Insurance
DESCRIPTION:Is your business safe from a cyber-attack?\nIn this webinar\, we will cover common cyber risks and the benefits of cyber insurance.\n \nSpeaker: Venee Galloway\, VP of Commercial Sales for Brock-Norton
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/cyber-risk-management-cyber-insurance/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T130000
DTSTAMP:20220919T172019Z
CREATED:20220919T172019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T172019Z
UID:10000509-1665489600-1665493200@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps
DESCRIPTION:Want your business to be found online? Need to figure out how to manage your business on Google Search and Maps? This is the workshop for you. \nJoin us to learn how to connect with customers on Google Search and Maps. In addition\, we will highlight the importance of verifying and how to use your Google Business Profile effectively.\n \nIn this session\, we’ll show you how to:\n·  Create or claim your Business Profile \n·  Manage your business info across Google Search and Maps \n·  Use your Business Profile to connect with potential customers \n·  Tips\, tricks\, and what’s new! \n·  Hands-on demo of the product in action \n 
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/get-your-local-business-on-google-search-and-maps/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,SBDC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221005T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221005T140000
DTSTAMP:20221003T174335Z
CREATED:20221003T174335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221003T174335Z
UID:10000759-1664974800-1664978400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Designing a Website to Grow Your Market Share
DESCRIPTION:Over 60% of businesses have websites\, but are they effective\, and do they reach the right people who can grow your market share? Checking a box and having a site with general information and images is one thing\, but having a high performance site that generates consistent viewership and engagement can help you beat your competition. Content is king and more so is the tailored selection and quality of your content for your website’s effectiveness. Learn the 5 steps you need to consider when developing a high performing website. Moreover\, this session will help you:\nKey Learning Points:\n(1) Create your list of services and a description paragraph to define each service using keyword research.\n(2) Conduct image research or photograph pictures that most closely convey the brand for your business.\n(3) Choose a hosting provider\, WordPress template and a design agency to create your website.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/designing-a-website-to-grow-your-market-share/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221005T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221005T120000
DTSTAMP:20220912T161142Z
CREATED:20220912T161142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T161142Z
UID:10000512-1664964000-1664971200@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Preparing your Pitch - Best Practices in Developing Your Business Briefing
DESCRIPTION:Get guidance 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\nobtain a checklist containing 5 distinct “filters” or tests\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\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 and much more!
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/preparing-your-pitch-best-practices-in-developing-your-business-briefing-5/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,SBDC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T193000
DTSTAMP:20221003T041901Z
CREATED:20221003T041901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221003T041901Z
UID:10000771-1664908200-1664911800@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Legal Basics
DESCRIPTION:The Law and Legal structures are a vital part of effectively forming and maintaining your small business at all phases of the entrepreneurial life cycle. When understood\, the law can be a weapon used to help you navigate any business interaction. However\, running a business without at least a basic understanding is akin to awaiting the impending doom of a guillotine. \nIn this workshop we will discuss: \n\nThe Rule of Law and Why it Matters\nHow the law directly impacts small businesses\nHow to build a strong legal foundation\nThe specific legal structures and laws that small businesses often encounter\n\n 
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/legal-basics/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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