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SUMMARY:Cox Communications Small Business Leadership Academy
DESCRIPTION:Register Today for the 9-Week Virtual Program: May 5\, 2026 to July 7\, 2026 \nLearn how to market your business\, increase revenue\, enhance your management skills and more! Old Dominion University’s Strome College of Business\, in partnership with Cox Communications\, is providing education and strategies to help your business grow through the Small Business Leadership Academy. \nCox will award scholarships to accepted vendors or business customers to cover tuition for the program. Reserve your spot by April 30\, 2026. \nParticipation Requirements \n\nMust be an existing business with a Federal Employer Identification Number; for-profit businesses only\nOpen to both businesses and vendors\, with registered Cox Communications vendors or business customers given priority
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/cox-communications-small-business-leadership-academy/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T133000
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SUMMARY:Before You Build: How to Define the Right MVP for Your Startup
DESCRIPTION:Featuring LaToya Allen\, Founder of NoteLoft \n​Building too early—or building too much—is one of the most expensive mistakes an early-stage founder can make. Before you write a single line of code or hire a designer\, you need a roadmap that prioritizes revenue over “feature creep.” \n​Join LaToya Allen\, founder of NoteLoft and veteran software engineer\, for a high-impact session on defining a lean\, investor-ready MVP. With 13 years of experience building for both startups and enterprise\, LaToya will show you how to cut through the noise and ship what actually matters. \n​In this session\, we’ll cover: \n\n​The “Problem First” Framework: Identifying the single most important hurdle your product must clear.\nFeature Prioritization: How to ruthlessly decide what stays and what goes in V1.\n​The AI Litmus Test: Does AI actually belong in your MVP\, or is it a distraction?\nRoadmapping: Creating a path from initial launch to a scalable\, revenue-focused product.\n\n​Whether you’re a solo founder or leading an executive team\, this talk will give you the tools to ship faster than your competitors can hire.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/before-you-build-how-to-define-the-right-mvp-for-your-startup/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T190000
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SUMMARY:INNOVATE Cyber Virtual Student Showcase & Pitch Event
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to invite you to the upcoming INNOVATE Cyber Virtual Student Showcase & Pitch Event on Tuesday\, April 21 at 5:00 PM (ET) via Zoom. \nThis high-impact\, experiential learning event highlights the innovative work of undergraduate student teams across the Commonwealth of Virginia who have spent the semester tackling real-world cybersecurity challenges using a design thinking mindset and a human-centered approach. \nJoin us to: \n\nHear student pitches and innovative cybersecurity solutions with a human-centered approach\nLearn about their journeys and experiences\nExplore emerging talent and opportunities for deeper collaboration\n\nDate: Tuesday\, April 21\nTime: 5:00 PM (ET)\nLocation: Zoom Webinar – Join from anywhere \nRegister at this link to join us!
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/innovate-cyber-virtual-student-showcase-pitch-event/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Pitch Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T120000
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SUMMARY:Startup Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Start-up Assistance\n\nKey motivations for entrepreneurship include creative freedom\, control over one’s career path\, the pursuit of wealth creation\, and personal development. \n*Evaluate your entrepreneurial abilities\n*Marketing strategies\n*Financial resources\n*Legal form of organization\n*Tips to prepare & present your business plan\n*Cybersecurity Tips \nEnsure a strong foundation and entrepreneurial success by starting with a well-defined strategy. \n\nSpeaker(s): Lin Hite\, Longwood SBDC Western Region Director \nCo-Sponsor(s): LSBDC\, VASBDC\, GMU\, SBA\, GoVA \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/startup-strategies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T130000
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CREATED:20260308T042513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T042513Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Buyer Persona: Mastering your Ideal Client
DESCRIPTION:Most startup founders navigate their growth using a paper map—they filter for job titles and industries\, then wonder why their “perfect” leads aren’t biting. In 2026\, a job title is just a coordinate; it doesn’t tell you the weather\, the current\, or if the fish are even there. \n​In this high-impact session\, we’re moving past static personas and into dynamic ICPs. We’ll show you how to stop “sailing blind” by using: \n​🔍 The Paper Map (Searchable Layer): The objective filters you use to build your list (Industry\, Stage\, Title). \n​🧠 The Deep-Sea Sonar (Learnable Layer): The hidden psychological traits you need to earn (Motivations\, Buying Behavior\, Risk Tolerance). \n​🧭 The Tactical Compass (The Bridge): The system for translating those deep “pings” into “clues” you can actually find and act on. \n  \n​Stop guessing and start navigating. We’ll cover how to find this data\, how to verify it through behavior\, and why speaking where your audience already hangs out beats screaming into the void.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/beyond-the-buyer-persona-mastering-your-ideal-client/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T120000
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CREATED:20260302T175818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T175818Z
UID:10004645-1773914400-1773921600@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Mapping the Entrepreneurial Road Ahead - The Anatomy of a Typical Entrepreneur's Journey Forward
DESCRIPTION:Promotional Video HERE. \nEntrepreneurs often ask advisers for a “road map” to see what the entire business journey looks like— what are the steps from startup\, through venture and growth\, to scaling and possible exit or sale – and brief descriptions of each step. \nEntrepreneurs\, business owners\, founders and CEOs and their teams\, sometimes want to understand the complete path forward\, and how long it might take to be successful? \nPlease consider joining Mason Small Business Development Center’s Senior Business Adviser\, Adjunct GMU Professor and GMU Mentor in Residence\, George Siragusa (“Coach S”)\, who answers these questions in this no-cost webinar. \nLearn about the event objectives and more at the link provided.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/mapping-the-entrepreneurial-road-ahead-the-anatomy-of-a-typical-entrepreneurs-journey-forward/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T120000
DTSTAMP:20260223T173335Z
CREATED:20260223T173335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T173335Z
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SUMMARY:SEO & Social Selling Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Promotional Video HERE \nOverview of the Live Webinar \nThe following will be covered during this live webinar: \n\nPower of SEO and social media for attracting customers\, including local SEO to precisely target your market.\nWebsite optimization for lead generation. How personas\, message maps\, and content calendars help to make your website and social media footprint more attractive when integrated.\nSocial selling as an amplifier of your existing sales and marketing strategy. Learn to build an omni channel presence and customer journey for faster wins.\nWhat your digital channel strategy needs\, to be effective in terms of content\, technology and investment.\nHow to effectively use paid media and advertising. Cost savings of optimizing your website and SEO to maximize paid media spend and ROI.\n\nSpeaker: Hussain Shah\, Subject Matter Expert – Digital Marketing\, Mason SBDC & Timm Johnson – Director\, Mason SBDC \nLearn more at the link provided.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/seo-social-selling-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,SBDC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T004925Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: AI & The Future of Workforce Development
DESCRIPTION:The Virginia Tech Newport News Center will offer Virtual Quarterly Lunch & Learn Sessions in 2026! These sessions will be from noon-1 p.m. on Zoom and are free and open to the public.   \nAI & The Future Of Workforce Development led by Sarah Rodriguez\, Associate Professor\, Engineering Education at Virignia Tech.  This Lunch & Learn explores how AI workforce development can better meet the needs of diverse learners\, with a particular focus on the pivotal role higher education institutions play in opening doors to high‑demand technology fields. Grounded in research supported through a Microsoft AI Economy Institute Senior Fellowship\, it examines emerging models such as micro-credentials\, stackable certificates\, and short‑cycle programs—alongside early evidence and student experiences—to show how institutions can build equitable on‑ramps to data\, automation\, and applied AI careers for a much broader population of learners.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/lunch-learn-ai-the-future-of-workforce-development/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:AI,Tech
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T133000
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UID:10004574-1772712000-1772717400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:SBA Loan Programs: Up to $5 million Available for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Small Business Administration loans can be used for a wide variety of needs including working capital\, purchases of inventory and equipment\, refinancing business debt\, buying a business\, and the purchase or construction of owner-occupied commercial real estate. \nDuring this webinar\, we will discuss the three main SBA Loan Programs – 7(a)\, 504 and Microloans. You will receive guidance on…. \n\nwhat to do before approaching a lender\nwhat the SBA application process looks like\nhow to find SBA lenders\n\nThis event is part of Capital Pathways\, a no-cost program from the Virginia SBDC that helps small businesses get the funding they need to grow. The program is designed for very small (fewer than 10 employees)\, emerging\, and growth-ready businesses that face challenges accessing traditional financing. It offers hands-on group learning\, guided implementation\, and extended one-on-one support focused on strengthening your finances\, loan applications\, and legal setup. \nRegister now to save your spot! \nA confirmation email with the Zoom login information will be sent after registration – a day before before the event – please be on the lookout for it.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/sba-loan-programs-up-to-5-million-available-for-small-businesses/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T133000
DTSTAMP:20260129T002524Z
CREATED:20260128T232541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T002524Z
UID:10004484-1772020800-1772026200@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Storytelling that Sells: 6 Techniques for Brand\, Sales\, Marketing & Pitching
DESCRIPTION:Most founders struggle to explain what they do in a way that lands. \n​​You’ve got traction\, a great product\, maybe even a team — but when you try to describe it to a potential customer\, investor\, or partner\, the story falls flat. \n​​This isn’t a branding problem.\nIt’s a storytelling problem. \n​​In this 90-minute\, high-touch session\, you’ll learn how to: \n\n​​Use storytelling to reduce risk and drive decisions\n​​Adapt your message for investors\, buyers\, or marketing content\n​​Build clarity around your value using 6 powerful frameworks\n​​Pitch transformation — not just features\n\n​​This session is for startup founders who need to sharpen how they show up for: \n\n​​Sales\n​​Marketing\n​​Pitching\n\n  \n​​You’ll leave with:\nA tested storytelling toolkit you can plug into your next email\, pitch deck\, or sales call — immediately. \n  \n*Please Note: This event is the first of the new 2026 Founder Roadmap Series presented by RedwoodRISE Ventures – More events to follow!*
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/the-2026-founder-roadmap-storytelling-that-sells-6-techniques-for-brand-sales-marketing-pitching/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T130000
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SUMMARY:Strategic Thinking 101
DESCRIPTION:Strategic Thinking 101: every business decision shapes your future. Join us for a collaborative virtual workshop where we’ll explore how to evaluate choices not just for today\, but for where you want to be next month\, next quarter\, and next year. We’ll discuss practical ways to assess your capacity\, avoid common traps\, and make decisions your future self will appreciate.Who should attend: Any business owner who wants to move from reactive decision-making to intentional planning – whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your established business to the next level.\n  \nSpeaker(s): Jordan Hanna Gray \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/strategic-thinking-101/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T130000
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CREATED:20260209T223420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T223420Z
UID:10004536-1771934400-1771938000@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:The 5 p.m. - 9 a.m. Entrepreneur: Building a Side Business Without Burning Out Your Career
DESCRIPTION:You don’t have to quit your job to test a business idea. You just need a plan. Join three alumni who launched successful side ventures while keeping full-time roles. They will break down the real math: hours required\, startup costs\, when to tell your employer\, and when not to\, and the financial benchmarks for scaling. You will leave with a clear roadmap\, an ethics checklist to protect your day job\, and candid advice on knowing if or when to go full-time. \nPanelists: Chelsea Mandello M.B.A. ’21 (Troopster)\, Maybelline Sak ’07 (ADV) \nModerator: Graham Henshaw (William & Mary) \nThis event is part of William & Mary’s Professional Development Week (Feb. 23-27). Throughout the week\, the W&M community will come together to strengthen our connections and grow in our professional lives. No matter what stage of your career you are in\, don’t miss these opportunities to hear from experts\, discuss pressing topics and leverage your lifelong W&M network for professional success!
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/the-5-p-m-9-a-m-entrepreneur-building-a-side-business-without-burning-out-your-career/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T120000
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UID:10004520-1771495200-1771502400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Building Your Value Proposition Design (VPD) Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Please join Senior Business Counselor\, and Adjunct GMU Professor George Siragusa\, as he guides you through a step-by-step process of building your Value Proposition Design which is invaluable to startups\, early stage companies\, growth\, or even mature businesses! \nThe Value Proposition Design (VPD) is a framework that enables businesses to develop and solidify their foundational ideas for how they will create\, communicate\, deliver and then extract marketplace value for a differentiated product or service intended to solve a specific problem aligned with a specific customer need while delivering tangible benefits\, for an intended potential customer segment in a domain space or industry sector. It lives inside something called the Business Model Canvas\, another important foundational business framework. \n[Learn more at the event registration link.]
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/building-your-value-proposition-design-vpd-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,SBDC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260202T163406Z
CREATED:20260202T163406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T163406Z
UID:10004494-1770922800-1770926400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:From Intelligence to Authority: Securing AI in 2026
DESCRIPTION:Why AI makes security architecture more important\, not less.\nThis is a live\, digital-only event focused on how AI is reshaping cybersecurity\, identity\, and enterprise architecture. No in-person attendance. Join from anywhere.\nAs AI systems become embedded into security workflows\, identity systems\, and automation pipelines\, the real risk isn’t that AI might be wrong. The real risk is giving a probabilistic system authority in places that require certainty.\nThis session reframes AI security from “model safety” to architecture safety.\nWe’ll explore how trust\, identity\, governance\, and control planes must evolve as intelligence becomes non-deterministic.\nIf you work in cybersecurity\, cloud\, or engineering\, this is how you stay ahead of the threat landscape going into 2026. Join Andrew Stafford for a practical\, architect-level breakdown of what secure AI systems must look like at enterprise scale. \n  \n[More info at the event registration link.]
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/from-intelligence-to-authority-securing-ai-in-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:AI,Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T120000
DTSTAMP:20260120T210225Z
CREATED:20260120T210225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T210225Z
UID:10004464-1770890400-1770897600@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Simple Business Plan Bootcamp February 2026
DESCRIPTION:All businesses need a plan to succeed. \nYour plan drives critical decisions and actions that determine whether you succeed or fail. Identifying your core customers\, important activities and key resources can make sure you’re focusing your business on profitability and growth \nUnfortunately\, the business planning process can be confusing and complicated. The format of a traditional business plan can be long\, lengthy and intimidating to write. Knowing what information is critical to include and knowing where to get that information can result in a plan that isn’t helpful or ends up on the shelf ignored. \nIn this two-session class we will take a fresh look at how to create a plan that works for your small business. One that is less confusing\, gives you the ability to make important decisions\, and helps you figure out how to determine what information you really need before you execute the plan. SBDC Manager Eric Byrd will walk you through building your own simple business plan using The Business Model Canvas and other tools so you can easily chart a course for success. \nIn the first session (part one) you will identify the 5 Elements of Your Plan and define the structure of your business concept. This is the foundation of your plan and of your business once you open your doors at launch time. Also in the first session (part one)\, you will discover how to identify your core Customer Segments and Value Proposition to map out what you need to know to turn your idea into an actual operational business. Between the sessions you will do research and gather information about your key customers and value proposition to include in your basic plan. In the second session (part two) you will learn how to use your value proposition information to map out your business model and identify ways to confirm your concept using the data gathering and validation techniques. Also in the second session\, you will be exposed to the three core Business Finance concepts you will need to understand to turn your idea into a functioning business. Throughout the process you will be able to ask questions and identify the specific information you need to have to create the right plan for your specific business. \nSpeaker(s): Eric Byrd\, Manager\, Loudoun SBDC \nFee: $0 No Cost \nTwo Sessions: \n(Part 1) Thursday\, February 5th\, 2025  10:00am – 12:00pm \n(Part 2) Thursday\, February 12th\, 2025  10:00am – 12:00pm \nNOTE: Registration closes 24 hours before start of first class.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/simple-business-plan-bootcamp-february-2026/2026-02-12/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,SBDC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T110000
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SUMMARY:Using AI for Social Media
DESCRIPTION:Work Smarter\, Stay Authentic \nSocial media marketing can feel overwhelming\, from coming up with ideas to writing captions\, planning content\, and posting consistently. For many business owners\, it’s difficult to keep up while managing everything else. \nIn this live\, virtual workshop\, you’ll learn how practical\, easy-to-use AI tools can help simplify your social media process without sacrificing your brand voice. Through real-world examples and demonstrations\, we’ll show how AI can support content ideas\, caption writing\, and planning so your social media efforts feel more manageable and intentional. \nThis session is designed to be approachable\, practical\, and immediately useful. \nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nWhich AI tools are most useful for social media marketing\nHow to use AI to generate content ideas and draft captions\nWays to streamline social media planning and save time\nBest practices for using AI while keeping your brand authentic\n\nWhether you’re new to AI or already experimenting\, you’ll leave with clear ideas and next steps you can put into practice right away.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/using-ai-for-social-media/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,SBDC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T120000
DTSTAMP:20260120T210225Z
CREATED:20260120T210225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T210225Z
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SUMMARY:Simple Business Plan Bootcamp February 2026
DESCRIPTION:All businesses need a plan to succeed. \nYour plan drives critical decisions and actions that determine whether you succeed or fail. Identifying your core customers\, important activities and key resources can make sure you’re focusing your business on profitability and growth \nUnfortunately\, the business planning process can be confusing and complicated. The format of a traditional business plan can be long\, lengthy and intimidating to write. Knowing what information is critical to include and knowing where to get that information can result in a plan that isn’t helpful or ends up on the shelf ignored. \nIn this two-session class we will take a fresh look at how to create a plan that works for your small business. One that is less confusing\, gives you the ability to make important decisions\, and helps you figure out how to determine what information you really need before you execute the plan. SBDC Manager Eric Byrd will walk you through building your own simple business plan using The Business Model Canvas and other tools so you can easily chart a course for success. \nIn the first session (part one) you will identify the 5 Elements of Your Plan and define the structure of your business concept. This is the foundation of your plan and of your business once you open your doors at launch time. Also in the first session (part one)\, you will discover how to identify your core Customer Segments and Value Proposition to map out what you need to know to turn your idea into an actual operational business. Between the sessions you will do research and gather information about your key customers and value proposition to include in your basic plan. In the second session (part two) you will learn how to use your value proposition information to map out your business model and identify ways to confirm your concept using the data gathering and validation techniques. Also in the second session\, you will be exposed to the three core Business Finance concepts you will need to understand to turn your idea into a functioning business. Throughout the process you will be able to ask questions and identify the specific information you need to have to create the right plan for your specific business. \nSpeaker(s): Eric Byrd\, Manager\, Loudoun SBDC \nFee: $0 No Cost \nTwo Sessions: \n(Part 1) Thursday\, February 5th\, 2025  10:00am – 12:00pm \n(Part 2) Thursday\, February 12th\, 2025  10:00am – 12:00pm \nNOTE: Registration closes 24 hours before start of first class.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/simple-business-plan-bootcamp-february-2026/2026-02-05/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,SBDC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T120000
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UID:10004452-1769508000-1769515200@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:QuickBooks 101: Set Up and Start Tracking Your Business Finances
DESCRIPTION:QuickBooks can make running your business easier—once you know how to use it. \nIn this hands-on session\, you’ll learn how to get started in QuickBooks and set up your system to track your income\, expenses\, and invoices the right way from the beginning. \nYou’ll learn: \n\nHow to navigate QuickBooks and choose the right version\nHow to connect your bank account and categorize transactions\nHow to create a chart of accounts tailored to your business\nHow to record expenses\, send invoices\, and run basic reports\nWhat to do each week/month to stay on track\n\nThis session is best for small business owners who are new to QuickBooks or want a reset on how it’s set up. \nThis event is part of Capital Pathways\, a no-cost program from the Virginia SBDC that helps small businesses get the funding they need to grow. The program is designed for very small (fewer than 10 employees)\, emerging\, and growth-ready businesses that face challenges accessing traditional financing. It offers hands-on group learning\, guided implementation\, and extended one-on-one support focused on strengthening your finances\, loan applications\, and legal setup. \nRegister now to save your spot! \nPLEASE NOTE: Capacity will be limited for this webinar as it is an interactive session. Please be mindful and register only if you will be able to attend.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/quickbooks-101-set-up-and-start-tracking-your-business-finances/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,SBDC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T120000
DTSTAMP:20250502T180523Z
CREATED:20250502T180523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T180523Z
UID:10003648-1746529200-1746532800@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Tech Talk - Exploring The Future of Space Weather Monitoring
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our next Tech Talk “Exploring the Future of Space Weather Monitoring: Autonomous Observations and Magnetic Field Dynamics” on Tuesday\, May 6th at 11:00 at the VT Newport News Center. This Tech Talk will feature Dr. Zhonghua Xu\, a research scientist at SPACE@VT and the Center for Space Science and Engineering Research\, housed within Virginia Tech’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. In this talk\, we will explore the cutting-edge advancements in space weather monitoring and how autonomous ground-based magnetometer systems are revolutionizing geospace research. From the Arctic to Antarctica\, these instruments provide critical data on magnetic field variations\, helping scientists understand the interactions between solar activity and Earth’s magnetosphere. Attendees will gain insight into the importance of space weather research\, its impact on technology and society\, and how innovative autonomous observation systems are shaping the future of geospace science. If you have questions please contact Lynda King (lsweeney@vt.edu).
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/tech-talk-exploring-the-future-of-space-weather-monitoring/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240528T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240528T150000
DTSTAMP:20240524T173951Z
CREATED:20240524T173949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T173951Z
UID:10002089-1716901200-1716908400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Challenge Webinar: Community Resilience Innovation Challenge
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/challenge-webinar-community-resilience-innovation-challenge/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T173000
DTSTAMP:20240314T202703Z
CREATED:20240314T202703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T202703Z
UID:10001964-1711639800-1711647000@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:William & Mary Just in Time Virtual Career Fair
DESCRIPTION:Still looking for top talent to fill internships and full-time jobs? William & Mary’s Raymond A. Mason School of Business is hosting a special Just in Time career event through an easy to navigate virtual recruiting platform which will provide employer and alumni registrants the opportunity to recruit\, refer\, and engage with our full-time MBA\, MS in Business Analytics (MSBA) and Master of Accounting (MAcc) talent. These graduate business students are available to start full-time and internship opportunities this summer\, 2024! This event is FREE for registrants. \nThis virtual event is powered by Handshake where you’ll be able to engage with students in a variety of formats\, including:\n• Video\, audio\, and chat communication\n• Group meetings with up to fifty (50) participants\n• 1:1 meetings scheduled in advance of after a group session \nPlease let me know if you have any questions and reach out to Mike Ryan (Senior Director\, Employer & Alumni Career Engagement) at msryan@wm.edu if interested.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/william-mary-just-in-time-virtual-career-fair/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Meetup,Networking,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="William & Mary Raymond A. Mason School of Business":MAILTO:msryan@wm.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T170000
DTSTAMP:20240206T145927Z
CREATED:20240206T145927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T145927Z
UID:10001839-1708675200-1708707600@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Idea to Product Virtual Summit - Day 3
DESCRIPTION:The World’s Best Product Development Conference!\n🚀 Inaugural Event: A hub for dreamers\, creators\, and innovators. \n🎨 From Napkin Sketches to Prototypes: This summit is your launchpad. \n🌟 3 Days\, 18+ Expert Sessions: Industry leaders guide your journey from idea to launch. \n💡 Inspiration & Empowerment: Transform your concepts into triumphs. \n🎟️ Free Admission! \n✨ Join the Movement: Turn dreams into reality. \n🔗 Register Now: Be a part of the Valuepreneurs Summit. Elevate your entrepreneurial journey!
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/idea-to-product-virtual-summit-day-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,Information Session,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T170000
DTSTAMP:20240206T150052Z
CREATED:20240206T145738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T150052Z
UID:10001838-1708588800-1708621200@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Idea to Product Virtual Summit - Day 2
DESCRIPTION:The World’s Best Product Development Conference!\n🚀 Inaugural Event: A hub for dreamers\, creators\, and innovators. \n🎨 From Napkin Sketches to Prototypes: This summit is your launchpad. \n🌟 3 Days\, 18+ Expert Sessions: Industry leaders guide your journey from idea to launch. \n💡 Inspiration & Empowerment: Transform your concepts into triumphs. \n🎟️ Free Admission! \n✨ Join the Movement: Turn dreams into reality. \n🔗 Register Now: Be a part of the Valuepreneurs Summit. Elevate your entrepreneurial journey!
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/idea-to-product-virtual-summit-day-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,Information Session,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T170000
DTSTAMP:20240206T145536Z
CREATED:20240206T145533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T145536Z
UID:10001837-1708502400-1708534800@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Idea to Product Virtual Summit - Day 1
DESCRIPTION:The World’s Best Product Development Conference!\n🚀 Inaugural Event: A hub for dreamers\, creators\, and innovators. \n🎨 From Napkin Sketches to Prototypes: This summit is your launchpad. \n🌟 3 Days\, 18+ Expert Sessions: Industry leaders guide your journey from idea to launch. \n💡 Inspiration & Empowerment: Transform your concepts into triumphs. \n🎟️ Free Admission! \n✨ Join the Movement: Turn dreams into reality. \n🔗 Register Now: Be a part of the Valuepreneurs Summit. Elevate your entrepreneurial journey!
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/idea-to-product-virtual-summit-day-1/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,Information Session,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240111T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240111T140000
DTSTAMP:20240109T103550Z
CREATED:20240109T103550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T103550Z
UID:10001761-1704978000-1704981600@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:"JavaScript Superstars" Boot Camp!
DESCRIPTION:Are you tired of traditional coding boot camps that leave you feeling lost in the coding wilderness? \nJoin an experimental four-week boot camp and transform from a coding novice to an intermediate JavaScript superstar in just 28 days. \nThe Problem\nMany boot camps rush through concepts\, leaving learners struggling to keep up. \nThe Solution\n“JavaScript Superstars” makes sure everyone crosses the finish line together. \nJanuary 11th through February 1st\, every Thursday\, from 1 PM to 2 PM\, our Zoom study group dives deep into core concepts. \nThe remaining week is power-packed with hands-on learning in our dynamic Discord community. \nWhat’s Unique?\nOur secret weapon? The community! Expect active coaching and collaboration among our superstar members. Everyone masters each topic before progressing. This is the boot camp where support isn’t an option – it’s a superpower! \nWhat We Expect\nCommitment of 1 hour per week. Understanding. Collaboration. Between sessions\, members coach each other. Code Warriors Journey Together. \nWhat You Walk Away With\nConfidence. Skills. A supportive coding family. \nJoin “JavaScript Superstars” and help us conquer the coding universe – together!
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/javascript-superstars-boot-camp/
LOCATION:Assembly Norfolk\, 400 Granby Street\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Digital Builders 757,Information Session,Jobs,Meetup,Networking,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231120T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231120T133000
DTSTAMP:20231117T173311Z
CREATED:20231117T173311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T173311Z
UID:10001618-1700483400-1700487000@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Women Entrepreneur Day Virtual Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate women entrepreneurs as we talk about growth and funding support resources for your small businesses and start-ups. We will also hear women share about lessons learned from their path to success.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/women-entrepreneur-day-virtual-celebration/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,Networking,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230915T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230915T103000
DTSTAMP:20230725T124959Z
CREATED:20230725T124957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T124959Z
UID:10001319-1694768400-1694773800@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Coffee Hour -- "Seed Funding for Health IT & Health Tech"
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Coffee Hour — “Seed Funding for Health IT & Health Tech”\nDate: September 15\, 2023\nTime: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM\nRegistration Required: RSVP HERE\n  \nHear experts discuss various forms of early-stage seed funding for health tech and health IT technology development. The funding needs\, pathways to market\, customer discovery\, and commercialization goals for these technologies are much different than biotech and other life science technologies. This panel will discuss various funding sources and support for health tech and health IT technologies. Breakout rooms will allow attendees to engage with the presenters.\n\nPanelists will include:\n\nModerator: Robert Brooke\, SBIR Program Director\, VIPC\nAlex Euler\, Senior Investment Director\, Life Science Fund\, Virginia Venture Partners\, VIPC\nAlastair Monk\, NSF SBIR Program Director for Digital Health\nNIH SBIR Program Director TBD\nHina Mehta\, Director\, Commonwealth Commercialization Fund\nWilliam McPheat\, Life Science Business Mentor\, Innovation Commercialization Assistance Program\, Virginia SBDC
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/virtual-coffee-hour-seed-funding-for-health-it-health-tech/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:VIPC,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation":MAILTO:priscilla.trimble@virginiaipc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230810T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230810T140000
DTSTAMP:20230725T124751Z
CREATED:20230725T124749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T124751Z
UID:10001318-1691672400-1691676000@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:SBIR Intro Webinar -- The Basics of America's Seed Fund
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will present an overview of the Federally funded Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) programs\, commonly known as “America’s Seed Fund”. The program awards over $4B annually to small\, US based companies to perform early stage R&D. The goal of SBIR is to commercialize or transition new\, innovative technology to meet the needs of the funding agency. 11 Federal agencies participate\, including DOD\, NASA\, Dept of Energy\, National Science Foundation\, NIH\, Dept of Transportation\, EPA\, USDA\, Homeland Security\, Education\, NOAA and NIST. Learn about how each agency participates\, funding levels available\, solicitation cycles\, commercialization goals\, and more. Attendees will also learn about VIPC’s SBIR support program available to Virginia based companies
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/sbir-intro-webinar-the-basics-of-americas-seed-fund/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:VIPC,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation":MAILTO:priscilla.trimble@virginiaipc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230711T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230711T094500
DTSTAMP:20230619T152935Z
CREATED:20230619T152935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230619T152935Z
UID:10001252-1689064200-1689068700@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Retailpreneur Series: Cash Flow
DESCRIPTION:Join Retail Alliance for our three-part workshop on cash flow. Nichole Payne will be presenting the series. Nichole is an experienced Vice President at Pixel Financial Group\, LLC with a demonstrated history of working in the accounting industry. She is skilled in Budgeting\, Analytical Skills\, Fixed Assets\, Bank Reconciliation\, and Account Reconciliation. \nNichole will cover these topics related to cash flow: managing\, projecting\, and nailing it! \nYou do not want to miss out on this three-part series!
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/retailpreneur-series-cash-flow/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,Information Session,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230630T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230630T130000
DTSTAMP:20230626T163941Z
CREATED:20230626T163941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230626T163941Z
UID:10001255-1688126400-1688130000@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Tax Returns
DESCRIPTION:Do you dread tax season and getting your tax returns completed?\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the SBDC and  Dr. Michael Bandy for an informative webinar discussion on planning\, preparing and filing tax returns.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/tax-returns/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:SBDC,Virtual
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