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SUMMARY:Preparing Your Pitch - Best Practices in Developing Your Business Briefing
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 briefing that is invaluable to startups\, early stage companies\, growth\, or even mature businesses!  During this NO-COST webinar you will: \n\nbecome aware of at least 5 scenarios in the life of a business when your business briefing may be needed and how they may be used in each case\nobtain a checklist containing 5 distinct “filters” or tests\, ensuring you have taken the necessary and critical Lean Foundational Steps prior to starting the development of your business briefing\nsee how an actionable framework\, containing 5 basic “themes”\, is used to test the critical business hypothesis in the marketplace needed  during the “Lean Discovery Phase” of your journey\, giving you deep insights and answers which will improve the effectiveness of your business briefing\nobtain an actionable\, easy to use\, step-by-step outline that forms the basis of a “StoryBoard”\, the precursor to the full briefing\, and the step that “jumpstarts” the process\nreceive a file with an actual local business briefing used in an attempt to raise capital\, complete with speaker notes and explained section by section along with perspectives\, “do’s and don’ts”\,  all intended to guide your business briefing development\nAND… hear answers to many of your business briefing questions in real time!
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/preparing-your-pitch-best-practices-in-developing-your-business-briefing-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,SBDC,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Preparing Your Pitch - Best Practices in Developing Your Business Briefing
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 briefing that is invaluable to startups\, early stage companies\, growth\, or even mature businesses!  During this NO-COST webinar you will: \n\nbecome aware of at least 5 scenarios in the life of a business when your business briefing may be needed and how they may be used in each case\nobtain a checklist containing 5 distinct “filters” or tests\, ensuring you have taken the necessary and critical Lean Foundational Steps prior to starting the development of your business briefing\nsee how an actionable framework\, containing 5 basic “themes”\, is used to test the critical business hypothesis in the marketplace needed  during the “Lean Discovery Phase” of your journey\, giving you deep insights and answers which will improve the effectiveness of your business briefing\nobtain an actionable\, easy to use\, step-by-step outline that forms the basis of a “StoryBoard”\, the precursor to the full briefing\, and the step that “jumpstarts” the process\nreceive a file with an actual local business briefing used in an attempt to raise capital\, complete with speaker notes and explained section by section along with perspectives\, “do’s and don’ts”\,  all intended to guide your business briefing development\nAND… hear answers to many of your business briefing questions in real time!
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/preparing-your-pitch-best-practices-in-developing-your-business-briefing-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220705T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220705T113000
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SUMMARY:Government Contracting: Capability Statements
DESCRIPTION:Capability Statements are a critical tool for competing in and remaining successful at the very competitive government contracting marketplace.  Join Lisa Wood\, Director of the Virginia Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)\, for this informative presentation – a “must” for those who are considering the Federal Government contracting market.  \nHYBRID event: offered in person at 300 Preston Ave\, second floor training room (free parking on-site) or online via Zoom
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/government-contracting-capability-statements/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220629T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220629T133000
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SUMMARY:Building Credit 101: Tips for the Small Business Owner
DESCRIPTION:You’ll learn credit restoration tips\, credit building strategies\, the importance of personal credit\, and more. Whether you’re considering startup costs or new expansion strategies\, establishing a strong credit profile can help ensure your immediate and future business plans are successful.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/building-credit-101-tips-for-the-small-business-owner/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220628T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220628T193000
DTSTAMP:20220601T130822Z
CREATED:20220601T130821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T130822Z
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SUMMARY:Legal Basics 101
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. In this workshop we will discuss: – The Rule of Law and Why it Matters – How the law directly impacts small businesses – How to build a strong legal foundation – The specific legal structures and laws that small businesses often encounter.\n Registration: https://clients.virginiasbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=40420035\n 
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/legal-basics-101/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220624T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220624T140000
DTSTAMP:20220601T130700Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T130700Z
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SUMMARY:Canva 101
DESCRIPTION:Heard of Canva but unsure of how to utilize it for your small business??\nJoin 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!\nRegistration: https://clients.virginiasbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=40420037
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/canva-101/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T120000
DTSTAMP:20220621T151203Z
CREATED:20220621T151202Z
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SUMMARY:Intellectual Property Recognition and Acquisition Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Join the CV SBDC team to learn from Woods Rogers attorney Tim Bechen about Intellectual Property and how to protect your business’ assets. \nTopics covered include: \n\nWhat is Intellectual Property?\n\nTypes of IP\n\n\nIntroduction to Patents\nIntroduction to Trademarks\nIntroduction to Copyright\n\nHYBRID event: offered in person at 300 Preston Ave\, second floor training room (free parking on-site) or online via Zoom Join us for in-person networking at 10:30am. The presentation will start at 11:00am for both in-person and virtual attendees.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/intellectual-property-recognition-and-acquisition-strategies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220619T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220619T170000
DTSTAMP:20220620T024041Z
CREATED:20220620T024040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220620T024041Z
UID:10000658-1655625600-1655658000@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Marie Kondo Methods to Cyber-Proof Your Business
DESCRIPTION:In this jam-packed session\, you will learn: \n\nMarie Kondo’s mantra: Start tidying up by discarding anything that doesn’t spark joy. How do you find the joy in your business files? Join this session to find out how!\nThe importance of being organized and how technology can help.\nBest practices for storing physical and digital files to protect their confidentiality\, integrity\, and availability. If you are a small business that handles confidential\, sensitive information (like customer lists\, employee data\, etc.) you need to know how to secure your data to meet basic business and legal obligations. If you are a DoD government contractor that handles FCI or CUI\, you need to meet additional DFARs requirements. We show you what you need to do to secure different types of data.\nCloud-storage solutions pros and cons.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/marie-kondo-methods-to-cyber-proof-your-business/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T153000
DTSTAMP:20220606T221552Z
CREATED:20220606T221552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T221552Z
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SUMMARY:Funding for Later Stage Startups
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Virginia Bio\, ICAP is hosting presentations on important topics related to Virginia’s life science startups. \n  \nThursday\, June 16th\, at 2pm  \n  \nLife Science Mentor Philippe Sommer will be discussing funding for companies at the Seed Stage and beyond.   Ways to participate live and virtual below. \nRegister here. \n\nLive Charlottesville session with our co-host CvilleBioHub.\nIn-person viewing opportunity in Norfolk with our co-host 757 Accelerate and follow-up discussion led by ICAP’s Life Science Mentor William McPheat.\nJoin virtually\, with Life Science Mentor Liz Pyle facilitating a discussion via Zoom.\n\n 
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/funding-for-later-stage-startups/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Angel Investing,Business,Entrepreneurship,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T110000
DTSTAMP:20220523T182505Z
CREATED:20220523T182505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220523T182505Z
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SUMMARY:Distributor Relations: Building Strong\, Mutually Beneficial Relationships with Your Wholesalers
DESCRIPTION:Alcohol distribution in the United States is governed by the three-tier system\, which means that distributing craft beverage producers’ success requires healthy working relationships with their wholesalers.  In this webinar\, Virginia SBDC Craft Beverage Assistance Manager Chris Van Orden will ask Craft Beverage Strategic Advisor Julie Rhodes about the tools and strategies that breweries\, wineries\, cideries\, and distilleries can employ when working distribution partners towards mutual success.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/distributor-relations-building-strong-mutually-beneficial-relationships-with-your-wholesalers/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T130000
DTSTAMP:20220606T222010Z
CREATED:20220606T222010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T222010Z
UID:10000644-1655294400-1655298000@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Developing a Marketing Plan Noon Knowledge
DESCRIPTION:Many times\, we create products\, services\, or even events\, yet no matter how hard we work sales are minimal. It doesn’t have to be this way. In this webinar\, join the Executive Director of Friends of Southwest Virginia\, Kim Davis\, to learn how to build a marketing roadmap that will help you identify your ideal clients\, discover your value proposition\, and create a step-by-step marketing and advertising plan. This presentation will also explain how to conduct a competitor analysis. Plus\, we will discuss how to create a marketing budget and review some of the latest marketing trends in 2022.\nNo matter if you are a marketing professional or a business owner looking to learn more about marketing your business this class will provide some helpful reminders on how to maximize your marketing efforts. Additional topics include lead generation campaigns\, key words\, the importance of creative\, digital\, and social media best practices\, public relations\, building an email database and much more.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/developing-a-marketing-plan-noon-knowledge/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220614T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220614T130000
DTSTAMP:20220523T182406Z
CREATED:20220523T182406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220523T182406Z
UID:10000596-1655208000-1655211600@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Create a Cyber Incident Response Plan
DESCRIPTION:In an era where cyber incidents are on the rise\, ensuring you have a cyber incident response plan means you know how to respond to a serious security incident\, such as a data breach\, data leak\, ransomware attack\, or loss of sensitive information.\nDuring this session\, we will walk you through the basics of creating a cyber incident response plan for your organization. By the end of this hour\, you should feel equipped to put a basic incident response plan together.\nWHO SHOULD ATTEND: Business Owners\, Management Teams\, Cybersecurity Professionals and individuals within an organization responsible for cybersecurity\, risk management or information security
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/create-a-cyber-incident-response-plan/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220614T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220614T120000
DTSTAMP:20220601T130520Z
CREATED:20220601T130520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T130520Z
UID:10000309-1655204400-1655208000@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\nThis workshop will have time for Q + A. \nRegistration: https://clients.virginiasbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=40420036 \n 
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/social-media-marketing-101-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220607T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220607T130000
DTSTAMP:20220523T182133Z
CREATED:20220523T182132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220523T182133Z
UID:10000594-1654603200-1654606800@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Free Research Assistance\, Business Development\, and Career Enhancement
DESCRIPTION:Do you need:\n·        Research assistance for your business plan or market study?\n·        Professional development surrounding HR\, accounting\, and marketing?\n·        A jumpstart for your business idea?\n·        Job search assistance?\n·        A place to meet clients?\n·        A telework location?\nLook no further than your local public library\, in person and online. While each location is different\, every library\, through the Library of Virginia\, has access to digital resources\, learning assets\, and research tools to help you meet your career and business goals. Join us to learn more!
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/free-research-assistance-business-development-and-career-enhancement/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220607T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220607T150000
DTSTAMP:20220302T200023Z
CREATED:20220302T200023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T200023Z
UID:10000183-1654596000-1654614000@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:NSF SBIR/STTR Proposal Prep Virtual Classroom
DESCRIPTION:The NSF invests more than $200 million annually in their SBIR/STTR Program to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health\, prosperity\, and welfare; and to secure the National defense.  This session provides viewers an overview of the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) SBIR/STTR grant programs and the planning and processes to write a proposal section by section. Other items covered include reviewing registrations necessary for submission\, strategies for targeting your proposal to meet the reviewers’ expectations\, how to approach each section of the proposal\, tips on navigating the submission process\, a review of the key elements of an NSF proposal.\nFunded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/nsf-sbir-sttr-proposal-prep-virtual-classroom-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,VIPC,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation":MAILTO:priscilla.trimble@virginiaipc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220525T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220525T150000
DTSTAMP:20220302T195915Z
CREATED:20220302T195915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T195915Z
UID:10000185-1653472800-1653490800@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:NIH SBIR/STTR Proposal Prep Virtual Classroom
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is a must if you are considering a National Institutes of Health (NIH) SBIR or STTR submission. In addition to up-to-date information on the SBIR/STTR programs\, you’ll receive detailed instruction on developing a competitive proposal for NIH’s SBIR/STTR program.\nSession Topics Include:\n\nAn overview of the SBIR/STTR programs\, including eligibility\, and sources of funding;\nRegistration process necessary for submission;\nAn introduction to NIH\, and essential information for selecting an institute appropriate for your technology;\nHow to contact and communicate with program officials;\nHow to approach each section of the proposal;\nNIH Proposal Prep: Understanding the NIH review process\, writing your Specific AIMS page\, research strategy and preparing proposals components for maximum impact\, other critical details of the proposal; the importance of your team\, facilities and budget;\nStrategies for targeting your proposal to meet the reviewers’ expectations;\nCommon pitfalls\, how to avoid them\, and more!
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/nih-sbir-sttr-proposal-prep-virtual-classroom/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,VIPC,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation":MAILTO:priscilla.trimble@virginiaipc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220519T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220519T120000
DTSTAMP:20220302T195758Z
CREATED:20220302T195758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T195758Z
UID:10000186-1652958000-1652961600@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:USDA SBIR Funding Overview
DESCRIPTION:This 45 minute session presents an overview of the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. Melinda Coffman\, Program Coordinator for the USDA’s SBIR program\, will present an overview of their program\, how much funding available\, tips to engage with USDA Labs\, and details on the upcoming USDA SBIR solicitation that is scheduled to open in July 2022 (Fiscal Year 2023). There will also be time for Q&A at the end of the presentation.  \nFunded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/usda-sbir-funding-overview/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,VIPC,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation":MAILTO:priscilla.trimble@virginiaipc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220428T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220428T120000
DTSTAMP:20220302T195615Z
CREATED:20220302T195615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T195615Z
UID:10000188-1651136400-1651147200@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:DOD SBIR/STTR Proposal Planning & Prep
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Defense and its participating components award over $1.8B annually in SBIR/STTR funding.  This three-hour webinar presents proposal preparation tips for those who want to learn more about planning and preparing a DOD SBIR/STTR submission for an upcoming opportunity.\nTopics covered include:  \n\nProposal Basics — What is a proposal\, how proposals are scored (not read)\, and how to write to the DOD SBIR/STTR evaluator; \nHow to Make a Bid/No Bid Decision — evaluating the DOD topic requirements\, determining if a topic “wired”\, understanding potential competition\, resources needed to submit; \nPre-Solicitation ideas for “next time” — tips on getting a topic idea inserted into future opportunities; \nPassed the ROI test and ready to bid — The true cost of bidding\, bid prep tips\, developing an elevator pitch\, project plans\, and commercialization strategy; \nPreparing the Proposal — Following directions\, understanding the topic description\, understanding the agencies objectives\, what goes into the proposal (from outline to specific content).  \n\nFunded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/dod-sbir-sttr-proposal-planning-prep/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,VIPC,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation":MAILTO:priscilla.trimble@virginiaipc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220421T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220421T120000
DTSTAMP:20220302T195448Z
CREATED:20220302T195448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T195448Z
UID:10000191-1650537000-1650542400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Bridging DOD Funded Work to Commercial Markets
DESCRIPTION:The DOD is focused on technology to enable the warfighter and uses the SBIR/STTR program to find new and promising research that will create products and services that give us the edge on the battlefield. But often there are other markets that can benefit from the technology with modifications to address their specific requirements. These commercial opportunities can dwarf the military one as small businesses pivot from military to civilian requirements. Learn how to discover these parallel markets\, make the connections\, and start the conversations that can lead to significant revenue for the small business. \nFunded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/bridging-dod-funded-work-to-commercial-markets/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,VIPC,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation":MAILTO:priscilla.trimble@virginiaipc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220412T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220412T120000
DTSTAMP:20220302T195251Z
CREATED:20220302T195251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T195251Z
UID:10000193-1649761200-1649764800@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:NSF SBIR/STTR Tips with Q&A
DESCRIPTION:This 1 hour session presents some quick tips about making your NSF SBIR/STTR proposal more competitive\, but the main goal is to give YOU a chance to ask key questions to the expert NSF SBIR/STTR consultant!  Especially ideal if you are submitting for the NSF SBIR/STTR March 4 – June 30 NSF submission window.\nFunded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/nsf-sbir-sttr-tips-with-qa/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,VIPC
ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation":MAILTO:priscilla.trimble@virginiaipc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220322T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220322T140000
DTSTAMP:20220302T151006Z
CREATED:20220302T151006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T151006Z
UID:10000332-1647950400-1647957600@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Early Education Business Program
DESCRIPTION:The Virginia Small Business Development Center Network is excited to bring the Early Education Business Program to your community. The nationally recognized program helps sustainable childcare businesses increase revenue and enrollment while stabilizing staffing. Virginia Childcare centers and preschools in your are invited to apply for this innovative 8-week training opportunity.   This program provides childcare businesses with the necessary management and business tools to improve the profitability and sustainability of their child care business and the long-term relationships needed to support them as business owners.  For more information\, contact Lauren Small\, program manager. \nDownload flyer: VSBDCN Early Education Business Program Spring 2022
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/early-education-business-program/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,SBDC,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Early Education%3A SBDC":MAILTO:lauren@earlyeducationbusiness.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220310T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220310T120000
DTSTAMP:20220302T195122Z
CREATED:20220302T195122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T195122Z
UID:10000333-1646910000-1646913600@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:NIH SBIR/STTR Tips with Q&A -- WEBINAR
DESCRIPTION:This 1 hour session presents some quick tips about making your NIH SBIR/STTR proposal more competitive — Ideal for those planning a submission to the April NIH SBIR/STTR Omnibus deadline. This session also provides webinar attendees the ability to ask questions to the expert NIH SBIR/STTR consultant!  \nFunded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/nih-sbir-sttr-tips-with-qa-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,VIPC,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation":MAILTO:priscilla.trimble@virginiaipc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220215T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220215T180000
DTSTAMP:20220215T152001Z
CREATED:20220215T152001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220215T152001Z
UID:10000299-1644944400-1644948000@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Business Bootcamp Spring 2022
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GWHCC). While the webinar series is free to attend\, advanced registration is required. \n\nLive sign language and Spanish translation services will be provided. \n\nWhether you run a small business or an established organization\, join this GWHCC webinar and take your business to the next level.\n\nTopics: \n\nFeb 15: 2022 Marketing Trends\nFeb 17: Fundamentals of QuickBooks\nFeb 22: Remote Workforce and Cybersecurity\n\n\nStarting at 5:00 pm EST
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/business-bootcamp-spring-2022/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211115T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T170000
DTSTAMP:20211108T152913Z
CREATED:20211108T145012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211108T152913Z
UID:10000187-1636977600-1637168400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:2021 Innovation Ecosystem Summit
DESCRIPTION:The inaugural Summit is curated to connect ESOs from around the country to leverage one another and build inclusive innovation ecosystems.\nGather with new and thriving entrepreneurial support organizations working with startups and small businesses\, particularly those serving underrepresented communities\, that are trying to build out and commercialize their technologies. \nWhat to Expect\n\nLeverage each other’s strengths on how to best connect entrepreneurs working on advanced technologies to the country’s largest source of early- stage funding\nLearn how to navigate the SBIR/STTR world\nLeave with creative and actionable ways to build a network that is inclusive of underrepresented communities\nand much more…\n\nWho Should Attend\n\nEntrepreneur Support Organizations or Individuals\nAccelerators\, Incubators\, and similar funding or training organizations\nVC firms\nEconomic Development Organizations (State\, Local)\nFederal Labs and Research Institutions\nFederal Agencies working in science and tech\nUniversity Entrepreneurial Groups\nResource and Service providers (Co-working\, Networking\, Funding\, etc)\nand\, those in the Tech-Based Economic Development world\n\nAll geographic levels (City\, Regional\, National) and all high-tech sectors (Health\, Energy\, Agriculture\, etc.) are welcome and encouraged to attend\, particularly those focused on underrepresented communities. \nSBA’s participation in this activity is not an endorsement of the views\, opinions\, products or services of any other person or entity. All SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/2021-innovation-ecosystem-summit/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T170000
DTSTAMP:20210818T235629Z
CREATED:20210818T235629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T235629Z
UID:10000006-1635336000-1635440400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Setting up a Secure Network
DESCRIPTION:Is your network secure? If you answered NO or if you are unsure then your business is vulnerable to cyber attacks. Virginia SBDC Cybersecurity advisor\, Tom Stamulis\, will show you how to implement the processes and techniques in a how-to workshop to help protect your critical information. \nThis workshop will cover: \n\nDangers of an insecure network\nWhat makes up a secure network\nBenefits of a secure network\nCommercial and free security devices\n\n  \nEach 45-minute workshop is limited to 15 people. This workshop is set up for small group interaction and discussion. To protect the sensitivity of the information shared\, these sessions will not be recorded. \n 
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/fundamentals-of-setting-up-a-secure-network/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,SBDC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211019T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211020T150000
DTSTAMP:20210818T235510Z
CREATED:20210818T235510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T235510Z
UID:10000003-1634659200-1634742000@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Password Management
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a system for managing passwords? If you answered NO or if you are unsure then your business is vulnerable to cyber attacks. Virginia SBDC Cybersecurity advisor\, Tom Stamulis\, will show you how to implement the processes and techniques in a how-to workshop to help protect your critical information. \nThis workshop will cover: \n\nHow to set up complex password requirements for Mac and PC\nCommercial and free password managers\n\n  \nEach 45-minute workshop is limited to 15 people. This workshop is set up for small group interaction and discussion. To protect the sensitivity of the information shared\, these sessions will not be recorded. \n 
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/password-management/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211013T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211013T170000
DTSTAMP:20210818T235354Z
CREATED:20210818T235354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T235354Z
UID:10000060-1634126400-1634144400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Patching and Software Updates Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Do you regularly update your software and devices? If you answered NO or if you are unsure then your business is vulnerable to cyber attacks. Virginia SBDC Cybersecurity advisor\, Tom Stamulis\, will show you how to implement the processes and techniques in a how-to workshop to help protect your critical information. \nThis workshop will cover: \n\nPatching solutions for both Mac and PC\nHow to automate patching and updates\n\n  \nEach 45-minute workshop is limited to 15 people. This workshop is set up for small group interaction and discussion. To protect the sensitivity of the information shared\, these sessions will not be recorded.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/patching-and-software-updates-workshop/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211005T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211006T160000
DTSTAMP:20210818T235231Z
CREATED:20210818T235231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T235231Z
UID:10000077-1633449600-1633536000@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:VPN Setup
DESCRIPTION:Do you use VPN for remote workers? If you answered NO or if you are unsure then your business is vulnerable to cyber attacks. Virginia SBDC Cybersecurity advisor\, Tom Stamulis\, will show you how to implement the processes and techniques in a how-to workshop to help protect your critical information. \nThis workshop will cover: \n\nDangers of Open Wifi\nHow a VPN works\nHow to set up a VPN\nCommercial VPN options\n\nEach 45-minute workshop is limited to 15 people. This workshop is set up for small group interaction and discussion. To protect the sensitivity of the information shared\, these sessions will not be recorded.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/vpn-setup/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210930T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210930T120000
DTSTAMP:20210810T174100Z
CREATED:20210810T174100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210810T174100Z
UID:10000095-1632997800-1633003200@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Dept. of Defense SBIR/STTR "Tips Before you Submit" WEBINAR
DESCRIPTION:This special 1.5 hour webinar is designed to help those who are planning a submission an upcoming Dept. of Defense SBIR/STTR deadline. The next DOD SBIR & STTR BAA’s open on Aug. 25\, will begin accepting proposals on Sept. 21\, and closes Oct. 21. This session will briefly cover the key elements of a DOD SBIR/STTR that make the proposal most competitive\, followed by plenty of time for Q&A with the instructor! \nThis session is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.\nInstructors: TechOpp Consulting\nCOST: \n\nFree for Virginia based small tech firms\n$35 for all others
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/dept-of-defense-sbir-sttr-tips-before-you-submit-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210930T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210930T103000
DTSTAMP:20210810T174722Z
CREATED:20210810T174722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210810T174722Z
UID:10000097-1632992400-1632997800@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Attracting\, Retaining and Reskilling Talent
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\nFINDING AND KEEPING THE TALENT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED\n‘Attract\, Develop\, and Retain Quality Employees’ is the mantra of successful CEOs and HR people across the US. Small business often has difficulty in each step of this process. This webinar will help you design an effective hiring process that is easy to use and results in better applicants and smarter selection tactics. Whether your area is dealing with low unemployment or you have not been able to find the right skills\, it offers tips and tactics to succeed.\nWe will cover ways to enhance your current employees’ knowledge and skills as well as to offer re-skilling to address new needs. Retention is a product of hiring the right people up front\, then providing them with the coaching and development to succeed and grow. We will cover all of this plus some basic information for those considering allowing remote or hybrid work options. Along with other resources\, a link to free “The Small Employers Guide to Effective Hiring” will be included.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/attracting-retaining-and-reskilling-talent/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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