BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Innovate Hampton Roads - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Innovate Hampton Roads X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.innovate757.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Innovate Hampton Roads REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211221T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211221T113000 DTSTAMP:20211210T151319Z CREATED:20211210T151319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211210T151319Z UID:10000209-1640082600-1640086200@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:IRS Business Series: Business Tax Credits DESCRIPTION:Anika Pompey\, Senior Stakeholder Liaison for the IRS will present this workshop\n\n\nJoin Us for this import series! \nTuesday\, December 21\, 2021\, from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM \nTopic: Business Tax Credits \nDon’t leave money on the table!!! There are many tax credits available for your business. During this workshop\, we will explore some of the more common tax credits for businesses and discuss qualifications for those credits. \nThursday\, January 13\, 2021\, from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM \nTopic: Resources on IRS.gov for Small Business \nAre you searching for information about forms\, business expenses\, or credits? IRS.gov has all the information you need. During this workshop\, we will discuss resources on IRS.gov and how to navigate the site. \nAbout the Instructor: Anika Pompey is a Senior Stakeholder Liaison with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in Washington\, DC. In this role\, she is responsible for performing outreach and establishing relationships with tax practitioners\, business and industry organizations\, and other audiences for the purpose of sharing information about IRS policies\, practices\, and procedures. Prior to becoming a Senior Stakeholder Liaison\, Anika held the position of Tax Compliance Officer (TCO). In this role\, she planned and conducted examinations of individual income tax returns. She was also responsible for educating taxpayers about tax law and tax-related accounting. Anika held the position of TCO for nine years before becoming the frontline manager of a TCO group. Anika has also held the position of Contact Representative where she was responsible for assisting customers with their tax accounts. Overall\, Anika’s IRS career spans more than 14 years. URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/irs-business-series-business-tax-credits/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/141107_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T150000 DTSTAMP:20211019T172754Z CREATED:20211019T172754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T172754Z UID:10000135-1639486800-1639494000@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:Engage in Entrepreneurship: WBC Orientation & SBA Web Resource Training DESCRIPTION:We will introduce you to the Women’s Business Center and discuss resources to help launch\, grow and sustain your business.\n\n\nJoin Us! \nEngage in Entrepreneurship: WBC Orientation and Web ResourceTraining \nThis class will introduce you to the Women’s Business Center at ODU Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship and discuss available resources to help launch\, grow and sustain your business. \nYou will gain insight on how our organization can help you achieve your goals\, receive your first steps to starting and/or growing your business\, and begin building your community of resources and support. This workshop will prepare you to communicate your business effectively and with confidence. Learn how to think through identifying your target market(s) and how to reach them\, and determine where you need to focus your attention so you can start your entrepreneurial roadmap to success. \n•    Learn about the WBC and the numerous resources available for women entrepreneurs \n•    Get an overview of ODU Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship  \n•    Learn to navigate the SBA website and utilize on-line tools and classes for business planning \n•    Receive an introduction to DreamBuilder Business Creator Program \nThis complimentary training class is made possible by our host and the following Women’s Business Center supporters. URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/engage-in-entrepreneurship-wbc-orientation-sba-web-resource-training-23/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/140539_image_original.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T120000 DTSTAMP:20211210T151304Z CREATED:20211210T151304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211210T151304Z UID:10000208-1639477800-1639483200@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:Finance Series: Understanding SBA Loans DESCRIPTION:Find out about all the different resources available to finance your business\n\n\n\nJoin in to see what options are available through SBA 7A when you are unable to get approved conventionally. If you’re a start-up or an acquisition SBA 7A is a great solution for funding your loan.\nWe will discuss how SBA 7A funding works and how to apply. URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/finance-series-understanding-sba-loans/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/141104_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211130T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211130T120000 DTSTAMP:20211019T172748Z CREATED:20211019T172748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T172748Z UID:10000134-1638268200-1638273600@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:Finance Series: How to Finance Your Business Venture DESCRIPTION:Find out about all the different resources available to finance your business URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/finance-series-how-to-finance-your-business-venture-5/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/140537_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T150000 DTSTAMP:20211019T172745Z CREATED:20211019T172745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T172745Z UID:10000162-1637067600-1637074800@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:Engage in Entrepreneurship: WBC Orientation & SBA Web Resource Training DESCRIPTION:We will introduce you to the Women’s Business Center and discuss resources to help launch\, grow and sustain your business.\n\n\nJoin Us! \nEngage in Entrepreneurship: WBC Orientation and Web ResourceTraining \nThis class will introduce you to the Women’s Business Center at ODU Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship and discuss available resources to help launch\, grow and sustain your business. \nYou will gain insight on how our organization can help you achieve your goals\, receive your first steps to starting and/or growing your business\, and begin building your community of resources and support. This workshop will prepare you to communicate your business effectively and with confidence. Learn how to think through identifying your target market(s) and how to reach them\, and determine where you need to focus your attention so you can start your entrepreneurial roadmap to success. \n•    Learn about the WBC and the numerous resources available for women entrepreneurs \n•    Get an overview of ODU Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship  \n•    Learn to navigate the SBA website and utilize on-line tools and classes for business planning \n•    Receive an introduction to DreamBuilder Business Creator Program \nThis complimentary training class is made possible by our host and the following Women’s Business Center supporters. URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/engage-in-entrepreneurship-wbc-orientation-sba-web-resource-training-22/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/140535_image_original.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T120000 DTSTAMP:20211019T172739Z CREATED:20211019T172739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T172739Z UID:10000161-1637058600-1637064000@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:Finance Series: Difference Between Business and Personal Credit Scores DESCRIPTION:Need to borrow money to start/grow a business? Tired of being turned down or offered a higher rate loan? Join us and learn more . . . URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/finance-series-difference-between-business-and-personal-credit-scores-5/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/140533_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T200000 DTSTAMP:20211019T172732Z CREATED:20211019T172732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T172732Z UID:10000160-1636480800-1636488000@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:Business Planning Research DESCRIPTION:Approach Your Business Planning with Confidence\n\n\nJoin Us! \nOur Center has access to premier resources and can provide an overview of major business information sources. Learn how to access: \n\nIndustry Reports\nMarket Research\nCompetitor Analysis\nCompany Profiles\nArticles\, Trade Publications\, Industry Profiles\, and more!\n\nEach student will receive \n\n One IBIS World Industry Report – Value $925.00\nOne Industry Spotlight – Value $525.00\n\nMust Be A Virginia Resident to recieve tuition assistance \nNO REFUNDS URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/business-planning-research/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/140531_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T113000 DTSTAMP:20211019T172727Z CREATED:20211019T172727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T172727Z UID:10000159-1636453800-1636457400@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:IRS Business Series: Business Recordkeeping DESCRIPTION:Anika Pompey\, Senior Stakeholder Liaison for the IRS will present this workshop\n\n\nJoin Us for this import series! \nTuesday\, October 26\, 2021\, from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM \nTopic: Business Structures and Filing Requirements \nUnsure of the business structure to use for your new business? This workshop is designed to educate and inform business owners about different business structures and their tax implications. It will provide entrepreneurs with key information so they can determine which business structure best fits their needs. \nTuesday\, November 9\, 2021\, from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM \nTopic: Business Recordkeeping \nThis workshop provides an overview of recordkeeping and is designed to help small businesses understand the importance of good recordkeeping. During the workshop participants will learn about some of the most common businesses and how to maintain records for their business. \nAbout the Instructor: Anika Pompey is a Senior Stakeholder Liaison with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in Washington\, DC. In this role\, she is responsible for performing outreach and establishing relationships with tax practitioners\, business and industry organizations\, and other audiences for the purpose of sharing information about IRS policies\, practices\, and procedures. Prior to becoming a Senior Stakeholder Liaison\, Anika held the position of Tax Compliance Officer (TCO). In this role\, she planned and conducted examinations of individual income tax returns. She was also responsible for educating taxpayers about tax law and tax-related accounting. Anika held the position of TCO for nine years before becoming the frontline manager of a TCO group. Anika has also held the position of Contact Representative where she was responsible for assisting customers with their tax accounts. Overall\, Anika’s IRS career spans more than 14 years. URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/irs-business-series-business-recordkeeping/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/140529_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211209T193000 DTSTAMP:20211019T172723Z CREATED:20211019T172723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T172723Z UID:10000158-1635444000-1639078200@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:Legacy In Training (Spanish) DESCRIPTION:¡Haz realidad el sueño de tu familia… ¡Inscríbase y dele la oportunidad a su hijo (a) de ser parte del\nDreamBuilder ” Legacy in Training”\n\n\nCualquiera que sea tu gran idea de negocio o la de tu joven\, el programa DreamBuilder te brinda la ayuda que necesitas para lograr que tus ideas despeguen y lleguen al mundo. La ventaja adicional del programa Legado en Formación es que proporciona a nuestros jóvenes una base de emprendimiento con grandes habilidades empresariales y conocimientos económicos para su futuro. \nEl innovador curso de 6 semanas explora todas las áreas necesarias para crear un negocio y está creado a través de un currículo innovador\, atractivo y muy completo. Este programa busca presentar los conceptos básicos del emprendimiento a los padres e hijos por medio de actividades dinámicas. \nLos temas para lograr tus sueños son: \nExploración y planificación\, Innovación\, Comercialización\, Valoración y Ventas\, Administración\, Ganancia\, Financiación\, Mantenimiento y Seguimiento de su sueño\, cómo convertir tu sueño en realidad y muchos más. \nEl cupo de la clase inicial está limitado a 3 equipos de padres e hijos (6 personas en total). Para obtener más información sobre el programa favor de enviar un mensaje al siguiente correo electrónico : wbcinfo@odu.edu\, agregue “Legado en Formación” en la línea de asunto. \nEvent KickOff/Orientation 10/21/2021 \nMust Be A Virginia Resident URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/legacy-in-training-spanish/ LOCATION:The Offices @ Two Five & J\, 2506 Jefferson Ave\, Newport News\, VA 23607\, Newport News\, VA\, 23607\, US ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/140527_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T193000 DTSTAMP:20211019T172718Z CREATED:20211019T172718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T172718Z UID:10000157-1635271200-1638905400@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:Legacy In Training (English) DESCRIPTION:Make your family’s dream a reality…enroll you and your child in the DreamBuilder “Legacy in Training” entrepreneurial program!\n\n\nWhatever your great business idea or the idea of your youngster\, the DreamBuilder program helps you with what you’ll need to know to get your ideas off the ground and into the world. The added bonus of the Legacy and Training portion of the program also provides our youth with an entrepreneurial foundation of strong business skills and economic knowledge for their future. \nThe instructor-led innovative 6-week course explores all areas of business ownership through a carefully crafted and engaging curriculum\, by introducing the basics of entrepreneurship to parent/child teams through engaging activities. \nTopics include: \nExploring Your Dream\, Planning Your Dream\, Creating and Innovating Your Dream\, Marketing Your Dream\, Pricing and Selling Your Dream\, Managing\, Profiting\, Funding and Keeping Tracking of Your Dream\, Turning Your Dream into Reality and so much more. \nInaugural class size is limited to 3 Parent/Child teams (6 people total). To learn more email inquiries to wbcinfo@odu.edu\, add “Legacy in Training” in the subject line. \nEvent KickOff/Orientation 10/21/2021 Participants must be residents of Virginia URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/legacy-in-training-english/ LOCATION:ODU Brooks Crossing Innovation Lab\, 550 30th Street\, Newport News\, VA 23607\, Newport News\, VA\, 23607\, US ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/140524_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T160000 DTSTAMP:20211019T172716Z CREATED:20211019T172716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T172716Z UID:10000156-1635256800-1635264000@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:Engage in Entrepreneurship: WBC Orientation & SBA Web Resource Training DESCRIPTION:We will introduce you to the Women’s Business Center and discuss resources to help launch\, grow and sustain your business.\n\n\nJoin Us! \nEngage in Entrepreneurship: WBC Orientation and Web ResourceTraining \nThis class will introduce you to the Women’s Business Center at ODU Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship and discuss available resources to help launch\, grow and sustain your business. \nYou will gain insight on how our organization can help you achieve your goals\, receive your first steps to starting and/or growing your business\, and begin building your community of resources and support. This workshop will prepare you to communicate your business effectively and with confidence. Learn how to think through identifying your target market(s) and how to reach them\, and determine where you need to focus your attention so you can start your entrepreneurial roadmap to success. \n•    Learn about the WBC and the numerous resources available for women entrepreneurs \n•    Get an overview of ODU Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship  \n•    Learn to navigate the SBA website and utilize on-line tools and classes for business planning \n•    Receive an introduction to DreamBuilder Business Creator Program \nThis complimentary training class is made possible by our host and the following Women’s Business Center supporters. URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/engage-in-entrepreneurship-wbc-orientation-sba-web-resource-training-21/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/140521_image_original.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T113000 DTSTAMP:20211019T172711Z CREATED:20211019T172711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T172711Z UID:10000155-1635244200-1635247800@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:IRS Business Series: Business Structures and Filing Requirements DESCRIPTION:Anika Pompey\, Senior Stakeholder Liaison for the IRS will present this workshop\n\n\nJoin Us for this import series! \nTuesday\, October 26\, 2021\, from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM \nTopic: Business Structures and Filing Requirements \nUnsure of the business structure to use for your new business? This workshop is designed to educate and inform business owners about different business structures and their tax implications. It will provide entrepreneurs with key information so they can determine which business structure best fits their needs. \nTuesday\, November 9\, 2021\, from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM \nTopic: Business Recordkeeping \nThis workshop provides an overview of recordkeeping and is designed to help small businesses understand the importance of good recordkeeping. During the workshop participants will learn about some of the most common businesses and how to maintain records for their business. \nAbout the Instructor: Anika Pompey is a Senior Stakeholder Liaison with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in Washington\, DC. In this role\, she is responsible for performing outreach and establishing relationships with tax practitioners\, business and industry organizations\, and other audiences for the purpose of sharing information about IRS policies\, practices\, and procedures. Prior to becoming a Senior Stakeholder Liaison\, Anika held the position of Tax Compliance Officer (TCO). In this role\, she planned and conducted examinations of individual income tax returns. She was also responsible for educating taxpayers about tax law and tax-related accounting. Anika held the position of TCO for nine years before becoming the frontline manager of a TCO group. Anika has also held the position of Contact Representative where she was responsible for assisting customers with their tax accounts. Overall\, Anika’s IRS career spans more than 14 years. URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/irs-business-series-business-structures-and-filing-requirements/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/140519_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210916T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210916T200000 DTSTAMP:20210910T174852Z CREATED:20210910T174852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T174852Z UID:10000126-1631815200-1631822400@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:DreamBuilder: The Business Creator (September/November 2021) DESCRIPTION:Do you dream of owning your own business?\nMake your dream a reality…enroll in the DreamBuilder entrepreneurial training program!\n\n\n\n\nThis instructor-led innovative 9-class course explores all areas of business ownership through a carefully crafted and engaging curriculum.\nCovers core topics that must be taken into consideration for creation\, innovation\, and diversification for a successful business. \nTopics include: planning\, marketing\, pricing\, management\, accounting\, managing risk\, setting goals\, and many more.\nEarn a DreamBuilder Certificate while creating your business plan by the end of the course.\n\nTuition Assistance Available * (Must be Virginia Resident) \n\n *Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) Grant Initiative \n*Virginia Workforce Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (VWIEC)\n\nClass Dates: \n 9 Classes on Thursdays\, 6:00 PM -8:00 PM \n9/16\, 9/23\, 9/30\, 10/7\, 10/14\, 10/21\, 10/28\, 11/4\, \n 11/11 (Graduation) — Research date TBD \nQuestions? Contact: Women’s Business Center\, wbcinfo@odu.edu\, 757-683-7150 URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/dreambuilder-the-business-creator-september-november-2021/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/140174_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210825T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210825T120000 DTSTAMP:20210503T182434Z CREATED:20210503T182434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210503T182434Z UID:10000043-1629885600-1629892800@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:SWaM Certification Information Workshop (August 2021) DESCRIPTION:Presented by:\nAngela Barber\, Business Services Manager\, Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity – Hampton Roads\nAre you\n\n\nPresented by:\nAngela Barber\, Business Services Manager\, Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity – Hampton Roads\nAre you a small\, women-owned\, or minority-owned business who 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. \nState (SWaM) Certification is one of the most powerful business tools you can use to grow your sales among state agencies\, public colleges and universities\, local municipalities\, and private sector firms that utilize the SWaM database. \nBecoming SWaM certified is just the first step in doing business with the Commonwealth. Each year the state buys goods and services totaling more than $8 billion. The Commonwealth of Virginia wants to do business with you and increase participation of small\, women owned\, and minority-owned businesses. \nThis workshop will cover the SWaM Program and designations\, certification process and new on-line application portal (live demo)\, required documents needed to apply\, and how to use the certification to do business with the Commonwealth (intro to eVA\, Virginia’s Online Procurement Portal). \nThis virtual workshop is in partnership with and hosted by the SBSD \nREGISTERED PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE AN INVITATION WITH A LINK TO JOIN PRIOR TO THE EVENT. \nFor more information on SWaM Certification\, visit: https://www.sbsd.virginia.gov/certification-division/ URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/swam-certification-information-workshop-august-2021/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/138337_image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210824T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210824T120000 DTSTAMP:20210817T221520Z CREATED:20210817T221520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210817T221520Z UID:10000056-1629801000-1629806400@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:Branding Series: 4 Reasons Why your Services are Not Selling DESCRIPTION:Business Branding Series with Bianca Negrón of The Coaching Spot\, LLC\n\n\nWorkshop description: \nMany freelancers( coaches or consultants)struggle in selling their products or services. Some of the reasons can be not having a good service or marketing but in many cases\, the main reason is the way they think and act. Therefore\, being able to understand how our motivators influence our decision-making plays a crucial role in our day-to-day operation. In this workshop\, participants will learn to: \n\nWhich values limit the creation and exposure of their service.\nLimiting beliefs that prevent the development of a solid brand.\nHow to create the ideal mindset for your Brand as a freelancer/ coach/ consultant.\n\n\n\n\nAbout Instructor \nMrs. Negrón has 13 years of experience specializing in all aspects of personnel management\, including; supervision\, training\, and recruitment. Mrs. Negrón is an international consultant and certified coach who is passionate about developing personal and employment brands that will enhance and empower new leaders\, professionals\, and entrepreneurs’ careers. \nHer personal touch and creative approach in management utilize inspirational leadership\, the MindSonar tool\, and coaching techniques – setting her apart from others. Her intuitive nature combined with her extensive experience in personnel management allows her to\, successfully\, guide professionals and entrepreneurs in the development of individual career strategies\, goals and identifying a personal brand. Ms. Negrón is known for her ability to discover new talents in others. URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/branding-series-4-reasons-why-your-services-are-not-selling/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/139910_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210817T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210817T160000 DTSTAMP:20210810T180312Z CREATED:20210810T180312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210810T180312Z UID:10000098-1629208800-1629216000@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:Engage in Entrepreneurship: WBC Orientation & SBA Web Resource Training DESCRIPTION:We will introduce you to the Women’s Business Center and discuss resources to help launch\, grow and sustain your business.\n\n\nJoin Us! \nEngage in Entrepreneurship: WBC Orientation and Web ResourceTraining \nThis class will introduce you to the Women’s Business Center at ODU Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship and discuss available resources to help launch\, grow and sustain your business. \nYou will gain insight on how our organization can help you achieve your goals\, receive your first steps to starting and/or growing your business\, and begin building your community of resources and support. This workshop will prepare you to communicate your business effectively and with confidence. Learn how to think through identifying your target market(s) and how to reach them\, and determine where you need to focus your attention so you can start your entrepreneurial roadmap to success. \n•    Learn about the WBC and the numerous resources available for women entrepreneurs \n•    Get an overview of ODU Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship  \n•    Learn to navigate the SBA website and utilize on-line tools and classes for business planning \n•    Receive an introduction to DreamBuilder Business Creator Program \nThis complimentary training class is made possible by our host and the following Women’s Business Center supporters. URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/engage-in-entrepreneurship-wbc-orientation-sba-web-resource-training-20/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/139850_image_original.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210817T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210817T120000 DTSTAMP:20210503T182426Z CREATED:20210503T182426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210503T182426Z UID:10000044-1629194400-1629201600@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:Finance Series: How to Finance Your Business Venture DESCRIPTION:Find out about all the different resources available to finance your business URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/finance-series-how-to-finance-your-business-venture-4/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/138335_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210811T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210811T160000 DTSTAMP:20210804T175215Z CREATED:20210804T175215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210804T175215Z UID:10000092-1628690400-1628697600@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:Engage in Entrepreneurship: WBC Orientation & SBA Web Resource Training DESCRIPTION:We will introduce you to the Women’s Business Center and discuss resources to help launch\, grow and sustain your business.\n\n\nJoin Us! \nEngage in Entrepreneurship: WBC Orientation and Web ResourceTraining \nThis class will introduce you to the Women’s Business Center at ODU Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship and discuss available resources to help launch\, grow and sustain your business. \nYou will gain insight on how our organization can help you achieve your goals\, receive your first steps to starting and/or growing your business\, and begin building your community of resources and support. This workshop will prepare you to communicate your business effectively and with confidence. Learn how to think through identifying your target market(s) and how to reach them\, and determine where you need to focus your attention so you can start your entrepreneurial roadmap to success. \n•    Learn about the WBC and the numerous resources available for women entrepreneurs \n•    Get an overview of ODU Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship  \n•    Learn to navigate the SBA website and utilize on-line tools and classes for business planning \n•    Receive an introduction to DreamBuilder Business Creator Program \nThis complimentary training class is made possible by our host and the following Women’s Business Center supporters. URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/engage-in-entrepreneurship-wbc-orientation-sba-web-resource-training-19/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/139795_image_original.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210803T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210803T120000 DTSTAMP:20210503T182416Z CREATED:20210503T182416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210503T182416Z UID:10000045-1627984800-1627992000@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:Finance Series: Difference Between Business and Personal Credit Scores DESCRIPTION:Need to borrow money to start/grow a business? Tired of being turned down or offered a higher rate loan? Join us and learn more . . . URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/finance-series-difference-between-business-and-personal-credit-scores-4/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/138333_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210728T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210728T120000 DTSTAMP:20210720T191633Z CREATED:20210720T191633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210720T191633Z UID:10000064-1627468200-1627473600@www.innovate757.org SUMMARY:Branding Series: How to position and manage your Brand without a Budget DESCRIPTION:Business Branding Series with Bianca Negrón of The Coaching Spot\, LLC\n\n\nWorkshop description: \nMany entrepreneurs and freelancers don’t have the budget to invest in having different online applications that can facilitate their day-to-day operations. Sometimes this can compromise their brand\, image\, and their customer experience. But\, many online tools and tricks can be used to position and manage their brand even without a budget. In this workshop\, participants will learn to: \n\n Develop and Manage their “Online” brand.\n Capitalize their brand without compromising their budget.\n Strategies to create a professional image as an entrepreneur.\n Position their brand through the use of different tools and apps.\n\n\n\n\nAbout Instructor \nMrs. Negrón has 13 years of experience specializing in all aspects of personnel management\, including; supervision\, training\, and recruitment. Mrs. Negrón is an international consultant and certified coach who is passionate about developing personal and employment brands that will enhance and empower new leaders\, professionals\, and entrepreneurs’ careers. \nHer personal touch and creative approach in management utilize inspirational leadership\, the MindSonar tool\, and coaching techniques – setting her apart from others. Her intuitive nature combined with her extensive experience in personnel management allows her to\, successfully\, guide professionals and entrepreneurs in the development of individual career strategies\, goals and identifying a personal brand. Ms. Negrón is known for her ability to discover new talents in others. URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/branding-series-how-to-position-and-manage-your-brand-without-a-budget/ CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.innovate757.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/139573_image.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR