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SUMMARY:Payment Processing
DESCRIPTION:This one-hour webinar is designed for government contractors to learn more about credit card optimization\, including reducing fees on credit cards and gifts cards. \nLearning Outcomes: \n\nChoosing a Processor – What to look for when picking a company to process credit cards.\nVisa/MC Interchange – Find out how the processors get charged and how it affects you.\nGift Card Programs – Will setting up a gift card program for your business help? If so\, learn how to set one up.\nCash Discounting – Find out how to pass the fees to the cardholder in a way that doesn’t break Visa/MC compliance.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/payment-processing/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230119T120000
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SUMMARY:Government Contracting 101
DESCRIPTION:During this webinar you will learn about: \n\nThe government customer\nReadiness to be a government contractor\nMarketing to the customer\nGovernment jargon\nSteps to get started\nSmall business set-asides\nTargeting the government customer – what the buyer wants to know\nWhat should go into a capability statement
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/government-contracting-101-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T183000
DTSTAMP:20230116T191310Z
CREATED:20230116T191310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230116T191310Z
UID:10000927-1674061200-1674066600@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:QuickBooks 201
DESCRIPTION:In this course\, we’ll explore added functions of QuickBooks\, such as – \n\nreceipt management\,\nrecurring transactions\,\ntags\,\nclasses and locations\,\nadvanced reporting\,\npayroll\,\nand much more!\n\nAs this is a highly interactive and hands-on program\, make sure you have your QuickBooks account pulled up\, or QuickBooks Online Test Drive: https://qbo.intuit.com/redir/testdrive.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/quickbooks-201-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,Information Session,VIPC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230117T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230117T133000
DTSTAMP:20230116T191124Z
CREATED:20230116T191124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230116T191124Z
UID:10000643-1673956800-1673962200@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:I'm A Preneur: Getting Started with QuickBooks Online
DESCRIPTION:In our Introductory QuickBooks workshop\, presented by Tom Tanner\, Roanoke Regional SBDC Regional Advising Director and QuickBooks Pro Advisor. \nAttendees will learn: \n\nThe benefits of QuickBooks Online\nHow to choose the right QuickBooks Online subscription for your business\nAn overview of the tools and how to navigate through the QuickBooks Online software including how to set up your company\, setting up your books\, how to sync your bank account\, write checks\, how to bill customers and receive payments\, and more\nQuickBooks Online best practices and tips to monitor the success and financial health of your business\nAnd more!\n\nWho Should Attend: This introductory course is designed for Small Business Owners looking to get started with QuickBooks Online software \nOur workshops\, events\, and programs are designed with a small business owner in mind. Actionable\, sharing of ideas\, and takeaways to keep things straight. \nSpeaker(s): Tom Tanner\, Regional Advising Director\, RRSBDC + QuickBooks Pro Advisor
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/im-a-preneur-getting-started-with-quickbooks-online/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230112T120000
DTSTAMP:20221114T175103Z
CREATED:20221114T175102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T175103Z
UID:10000850-1673514000-1673524800@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Building Strategic Partners for DOD & NASA SBIR/STTR Proposals
DESCRIPTION:Building strategic partners for DOD and NASA SBIR/STTR projects is important – it shows that you have identified and addressed gaps in your team and presents a credible pathway to transitioning the technology to the agency\, often through a prime contractor. But while this is extremely important\, and can often be a key differentiator for your proposal\, it is not always an easy task to locate and engage a strategic partner\, integrate them into your project plan and explain how this alliance benefits the end user. This session will provide tips on how to acquire a strategic partner\, and discuss how to allocate tasks and budget to your partners.\nFunded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration\nPresented by TechOpp Consulting\nCOST: Virginia based companies/Va. University $FREE; All Others $35 per person
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/building-strategic-partners-for-dod-nasa-sbir-sttr-proposals/
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:20230111T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230111T150000
DTSTAMP:20221122T193208Z
CREATED:20221122T193208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T193208Z
UID:10000586-1673445600-1673449200@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:NASA’s Technology Transfer University (T2U) Innovation Series: University of South Florida
DESCRIPTION:Agenda\nNASA’s Technology Transfer University (T2U) program gives undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to work with NASA-developed technology. While it is typically implemented in business courses\, it can be applied to engineering\, writing\, visual design\, and other areas of study. \nThis webinar series features firsthand experiences and best practices from distinguished instructors at colleges and universities around the country. These instructors have valuable perspectives about the educational benefits of working with NASA-developed technology and an understanding of the entrepreneurial value of leveraging these NASA IP resources to start tech-based companies. \nJoin us for the third installment of this webinar series to hear from Lin Jiang\, assistant professor of entrepreneurship at the Muma College of Business\, University of South Florida. \nFor a full list of upcoming webinars\, please visit our Virtual Events calendar.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/nasas-technology-transfer-university-t2u-innovation-series-university-of-south-florida/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Information Session,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230110T153000
DTSTAMP:20221114T174958Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T174958Z
UID:10000848-1673344800-1673364600@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:NIH SBIR/STTR Proposal Prep Virtual Classroom
DESCRIPTION:This 3-session intensive workshop will provide detailed instruction on developing competitive proposals for the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) SBIR/STTR program. From proposal planning to proposal submission\, this session is a must if you are considering an NIH submission.\n\nFunded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration\nPresented by BBC ETC\nDuration:  Approximately 5 Hours\nCOST: Virginia based companies/Va. University $25; All Others $75
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/nih-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=America/New_York:20230106T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230106T103000
DTSTAMP:20231008T190241Z
CREATED:20230103T215320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231008T190241Z
UID:10000898-1672995600-1673001000@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Coffee with Virginia Venture Partners
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an “Ask Us Anything” session featuring the VVP Investment Team. Come prepared with your elevator pitch and your questions about growing your startup.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP Here: RSVP
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/coffee-with-virginia-venture-partners-23/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Angel Investing,Business,Entrepreneurship,Home Based Business,Just For Fun,Meetup,Networking,VIPC,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation":MAILTO:priscilla.trimble@virginiaipc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T110000
DTSTAMP:20221114T170620Z
CREATED:20221114T170620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T170620Z
UID:10000841-1671012000-1671015600@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:SEO and Social Selling
DESCRIPTION:The 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.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/seo-and-social-selling-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T120000
DTSTAMP:20221114T174823Z
CREATED:20221114T174823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T174823Z
UID:10000846-1670929200-1670932800@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Proposal Writing Tips & Tricks
DESCRIPTION:This session will present some common sense tips on how to write an effective state or federal contract proposal.\nTopics covered include:\n\nUnderstand Uniform Contract Format – RFP\nThings to consider before writing\nProposal writing tips\nTypical evaluation criteria\nWin Theme development\nKeys to proposal success\nTypical elements of successful proposals\nWhy proposals lose points\n\nFunded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration\nPresented by Lisa Wood\, Statewide Director\, Virginia Procurement Technical Assistance Center\nDuration:  1.5 Hours\nCOST: Virginia based companies/Va. University FREE; All Others $15
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/proposal-writing-tips-tricks-2/
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=America/New_York:20221206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T130000
DTSTAMP:20221114T170410Z
CREATED:20221114T170410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T170410Z
UID:10000835-1670328000-1670331600@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Retail Cybersecurity: Tis the Season to Be Wary
DESCRIPTION:Small Businesses are vulnerable and\, like consumers\, must keep a vigilant eye over their data. Join us to learn the most common threats during the holiday season.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/retail-cybersecurity-tis-the-season-to-be-wary/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T140000
DTSTAMP:20220919T173003Z
CREATED:20220919T173003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T173003Z
UID:10000506-1669899600-1669903200@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Use YouTube to Grow Your Business - Let's talk about YouTube!
DESCRIPTION:Are you thinking of creating a YouTube Channel? Are you currently using YouTube for your business? Not sure how to get started or how to build your channel? This is the webinar for you.\nGet best practices for creating a YouTube Channel and compelling video content that promotes your products and services and drives engagement with your brand.  \n \nIn this workshop\, we’ll discuss best practices for:\n·  Why you should have a YouTube channel \n·  How to set up a YouTube channel \n·  What’s important to fill out when uploading a video \n·  Making good creative\, and how to target and measure the results
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/use-youtube-to-grow-your-business-lets-talk-about-youtube/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T100000
DTSTAMP:20221017T175451Z
CREATED:20221017T175450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T175451Z
UID:10000533-1668070800-1668074400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Annual Veteran Small Business Conference
DESCRIPTION:This session will focus on “Marketing a Small Business Successfully”\nand “How to Turn Your Small Business into the Big Voice: Using Digital Marketing Tools\nand Social Media Platforms Effectively”
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/annual-veteran-small-business-conference/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T130000
DTSTAMP:20221003T174659Z
CREATED:20221003T174659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221003T174659Z
UID:10000778-1666872000-1666875600@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:IRS Guide to Withholding and Estimated Taxes
DESCRIPTION:Pay As You Go so You Don’t Owe- \nTaxes should be paid throughout the year\, as income is received\, to avoid large tax bills and penalty. Even with our pay-as-you-go system\,  the number of taxpayers with tax underpayments increases year to year. Join the Virginia SBDC and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for this workshop to learn how you can avoid tax underpayments. During this workshop we will discuss: \n\nAdjustments to Tax Withholding\nEstimated Tax Payments\nThe Tax Withholding Estimator Tool\, and\nVarious Payment Options\n\n  \nPresenter: Anika Pompey\, Senior Stakeholder Liaison with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) \n 
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/irs-guide-to-withholding-and-estimated-taxes/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T110000
DTSTAMP:20221017T174516Z
CREATED:20221017T174516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T174516Z
UID:10000537-1666778400-1666782000@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Building Your Value Proposition Design (VPD)
DESCRIPTION:How do you communicate the value of your product or service in a way that results in engagement? \nLearn how to build a framework of your Value Proposition Design (VPD) with George Siragusa in this upcoming webinar. The VPD will: \n\nhelp clients understand how they can create enduring personal value with your products\nlower your cost of customer acquisition and retention\navoid wasting your scarce resources of time and money\n\n 
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/building-your-value-proposition-design-vpd-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,SBDC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T120000
DTSTAMP:20221003T042448Z
CREATED:20221003T042448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221003T042448Z
UID:10000757-1666263600-1666267200@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Social Media Marketing 101
DESCRIPTION:Join Assistant Director\, Tatiane Pena\, as she walks you virtually through the basics in understanding Social Media Marketing! \nKey takeaways: \n\nDoing your front-end work\nEstablishing your baselines\nHelpful social media marketing tools\n\n  \nThis workshop will have time for Q + A. \nRegistration is limited. Register today!
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/social-media-marketing-101-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T140000
DTSTAMP:20221003T042233Z
CREATED:20221003T042233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221003T042233Z
UID:10000775-1666184400-1666188000@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Building Websites 101
DESCRIPTION:Worried about how to grow your business through a better online presence? Websites can be hard\, but in 2022 elegant websites are just a few clicks away. \nThis seminar will provide you with a simple framework on where to start and how to improve your site over time. \nAt the end of this session\, you will know: \n\nHow to properly plan your website project\nHow to get started designing an elegant website that matches up with your business\nHow to iterate your website to an increasingly important part of your business\n\n  \nSpeaker(s): Brian Bassett of Simple Thread \n 
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/building-websites-101-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T130000
DTSTAMP:20221017T175224Z
CREATED:20221017T175224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T175224Z
UID:10000548-1666180800-1666184400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Learn more about the Virginia Fresh Food Loan Fund!  Presented by Virginia Community Capital
DESCRIPTION:During this webinar\, you’ll hear more about VCC’s Virginia Fresh Food Loan Fund and other federal\, state\, and local funding resources for food-based businesses. Launched in 2013\, this program has a $10 million revolving loan fund to address food access issues in Virginia’s urban and rural communities. Learn how you can utilize this fund to support your community.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/learn-more-about-the-virginia-fresh-food-loan-fund-presented-by-virginia-community-capital/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T133000
DTSTAMP:20221003T042100Z
CREATED:20221003T042059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221003T042100Z
UID:10000773-1665576000-1665581400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:QuickBooks 101
DESCRIPTION:Subscribed to QuickBooks Online but not sure where to start? Or better yet\, unsure if you’re ready to make the leap to using a paid accounting software? If so\, join us for a highly interactive and hands-on program where we’ll go through all of the basics of QuickBooks Online.\n \nIf attending\, make sure you have your QuickBooks account pulled up.\nIf you’re still on the fence with subscribing\, click into QuickBooks Online Test Drive: https://qbo.intuit.com/redir/testdrive.\n 
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/quickbooks-101/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T130000
DTSTAMP:20220919T172156Z
CREATED:20220919T172156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T172156Z
UID:10000510-1665491400-1665493200@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Cyber Risk Management & Cyber Insurance
DESCRIPTION:Is your business safe from a cyber-attack?\nIn this webinar\, we will cover common cyber risks and the benefits of cyber insurance.\n \nSpeaker: Venee Galloway\, VP of Commercial Sales for Brock-Norton
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/cyber-risk-management-cyber-insurance/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221006T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221006T130000
DTSTAMP:20221003T041709Z
CREATED:20221003T041709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221003T041709Z
UID:10000768-1665057600-1665061200@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: The Family Love Letter
DESCRIPTION:Family business owners are uniquely positioned to pass down success—business\, financial\, and personal—through multiple generations\, but many have little to no succession strategy in place. \nJoin us for a discussion about the importance of succession planning for family businesses\, and how you can use the Family Love Letter to bridge the gap from one generation to the next.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/webinar-the-family-love-letter/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221005T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221005T140000
DTSTAMP:20221003T174335Z
CREATED:20221003T174335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221003T174335Z
UID:10000759-1664974800-1664978400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Designing a Website to Grow Your Market Share
DESCRIPTION:Over 60% of businesses have websites\, but are they effective\, and do they reach the right people who can grow your market share? Checking a box and having a site with general information and images is one thing\, but having a high performance site that generates consistent viewership and engagement can help you beat your competition. Content is king and more so is the tailored selection and quality of your content for your website’s effectiveness. Learn the 5 steps you need to consider when developing a high performing website. Moreover\, this session will help you:\nKey Learning Points:\n(1) Create your list of services and a description paragraph to define each service using keyword research.\n(2) Conduct image research or photograph pictures that most closely convey the brand for your business.\n(3) Choose a hosting provider\, WordPress template and a design agency to create your website.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/designing-a-website-to-grow-your-market-share/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221005T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221005T120000
DTSTAMP:20220912T161142Z
CREATED:20220912T161142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T161142Z
UID:10000512-1664964000-1664971200@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Preparing your Pitch - Best Practices in Developing Your Business Briefing
DESCRIPTION:Get guidance through a step-by-step process of building a business briefing that is invaluable to startups\, early stage companies\, growth\, or even mature businesses. \nDuring this NO-COST webinar you will: \n\nbecome aware of at least 5 scenarios in the life of a business when your business briefing may be needed\nobtain a checklist containing 5 distinct “filters” or tests\nsee how an actionable framework\, containing 5 basic “themes”\, is used to test the critical business hypothesis in the marketplace needed  during the “Lean Discovery Phase” of your journey\nobtain an actionable\, easy to use\, step-by-step outline that forms the basis of a “StoryBoard”\, the precursor to the full briefing\, and the step that “jumpstarts” the process and much more!
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/preparing-your-pitch-best-practices-in-developing-your-business-briefing-5/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,SBDC,Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221002T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221002T110000
DTSTAMP:20221017T174807Z
CREATED:20221017T174806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T174807Z
UID:10000544-1664704800-1664708400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Financing Your Small Business
DESCRIPTION:During this live webinar (Zoom)\, attendees will learn: \n\nFinancing Basics – Types of Financing\nFunding Sources & Financing Programs\nCommon Misconceptions of Small Business Financing\nBank Financing Basics\nPreparing for Financing\nStrategies for your Bank Presentation
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/financing-your-small-business-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220929T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220929T113000
DTSTAMP:20220921T173725Z
CREATED:20220921T173725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220921T173725Z
UID:10000766-1664445600-1664451000@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Centering Equity in Climate Finance!
DESCRIPTION:Join Virginia Community Capital (VCC) and LOCUS Impact Investing for the third virtual event in our quarterly Learning Exchange series\, More Than a Moment\, on September 29th from 10-11:30 AM ET. Climate change is a global threat that will increasingly impact all of us. In the United States\, the challenge posed by a changing climate looks different depending on the landscape; it can take the form of raging wildfires on the West Coast\, catastrophic flooding in the Heartland\, or collapsing power grids in overheated cities. Regardless of the disaster type\, two things are true: 1) low-income areas and communities of color are frequently hit the hardest\, and 2) a deliberate centering of equity is required in the financing of solutions to ensure communities are able to cope with this unprecedented challenge. During our virtualevent\, Centering Equity in Climate Finance\, our expert panelists discuss some of the current initiatives to ensure an equitable approach to climate finance and where the opportunity to do more exists.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/centering-equity-in-climate-finance/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T130000
DTSTAMP:20220919T171828Z
CREATED:20220919T171828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T171828Z
UID:10000508-1664366400-1664370000@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Reach Customers Online with Google
DESCRIPTION:Learn how Google works. Learn how customers find your business online and how to promote your business using Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Smart Campaigns in Google Ads.\n \nDuring this webinar\, we will discuss:\n·  Improving your website’s visibility in Google’s organic search result\, on all devices \n·  Introduction to free tools to help your business appear online \n·  Google Business Profile and being found on Google Search and Maps \n·  Advertising your business on Google
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/reach-customers-online-with-google/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T110000
DTSTAMP:20220912T161039Z
CREATED:20220912T161039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T161039Z
UID:10000511-1664359200-1664362800@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Surefire Ways to Spot the Con! (Cybersecurity)
DESCRIPTION:This session presents a crash course on how to sniff out bad actors and their bag of tricks. \n\nYou’ll test your knowledge about the latest scams hackers are using to compromise small businesses.\nYou’ll see numerous case studies and examples to heighten your awareness of the hackers’ favorite techniques.\nYou’ll learn how to spot the con before you fall for it\, and how to train your consciousness to be on guard for the unexpected.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/surefire-ways-to-spot-the-con-cybersecurity/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T150000
DTSTAMP:20220906T150658Z
CREATED:20220906T150658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220906T150658Z
UID:10000744-1664283600-1664290800@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Is Your Business Holiday Ready?
DESCRIPTION:Before we know it\, the holidays will be here! Have you already began your black Friday & Small Business Saturday prep work? If not\, join us as we discuss key topics related to holiday shopping. \nTopics: \n\nAdvertisement & Marketing\nHow to analyze your sales trends to prepare your inventory\nEmail & social media campaigns\nPlanning your holiday promotions\nWebsite traffic\n\n 
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/is-your-business-holiday-ready/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,SBDC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T130000
DTSTAMP:20220816T155346Z
CREATED:20220816T155346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220816T155346Z
UID:10000726-1663848000-1663851600@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Success thru E-commerce
DESCRIPTION:Join us if you’re interested in pivoting more of your efforts to ONLINE SALES\nThis session will cover:\n\nThe variety of websites available\, the possibilities for upgrading yours to better accommodate online sales and the estimated costs to accomplish this!\nThe various e-commerce platforms available and how to select the best based on your specific business needs.\nHow to setup and manage your online storefront or service portal and how to use data and marketing to maximize returns.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/success-thru-e-commerce/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T120000
DTSTAMP:20220912T160916Z
CREATED:20220912T160915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T160916Z
UID:10000753-1663844400-1663848000@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Federal Funding Tips\, Updates & Issues
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will provide updates to various federal processes and programs\, including:\n\nSAM Address Validation and UEI (Unique Entity Identifier) – changes\, delays\, and how to get help.\nVeteran Certification moving to SBA – what does this mean to you.\nWOSB Annual attestation requirements – tips to make this go more smoothly.\nSBIR/STTR Reauthorization status – where things stand and what does this mean to applicants and awardees.\n\nFunded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.\nHosted by: Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation\nPresented by: Lisa Wood\, Director\, Virginia PTAC\nCOST: FREE to Virginia co’s\, $20 all others
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/federal-funding-tips-updates-issues/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,VIPC,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation":MAILTO:priscilla.trimble@virginiaipc.org
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