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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
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SUMMARY:IRS Guide to Withholding and Estimated Taxes
DESCRIPTION:Pay As You Go so You Don’t Owe- \nTaxes should be paid throughout the year\, as income is received\, to avoid large tax bills and penalty. Even with our pay-as-you-go system\,  the number of taxpayers with tax underpayments increases year to year. Join the Virginia SBDC and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for this workshop to learn how you can avoid tax underpayments. During this workshop we will discuss: \n\nAdjustments to Tax Withholding\nEstimated Tax Payments\nThe Tax Withholding Estimator Tool\, and\nVarious Payment Options\n\n  \nPresenter: Anika Pompey\, Senior Stakeholder Liaison with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) \n 
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/irs-guide-to-withholding-and-estimated-taxes/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York: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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T133000
DTSTAMP:20221003T042100Z
CREATED:20221003T042059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221003T042100Z
UID:10000773-1665576000-1665581400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:QuickBooks 101
DESCRIPTION:Subscribed to QuickBooks Online but not sure where to start? Or better yet\, unsure if you’re ready to make the leap to using a paid accounting software? If so\, join us for a highly interactive and hands-on program where we’ll go through all of the basics of QuickBooks Online.\n \nIf attending\, make sure you have your QuickBooks account pulled up.\nIf you’re still on the fence with subscribing\, click into QuickBooks Online Test Drive: https://qbo.intuit.com/redir/testdrive.\n 
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/quickbooks-101/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T130000
DTSTAMP:20220919T172156Z
CREATED:20220919T172156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T172156Z
UID:10000510-1665491400-1665493200@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Cyber Risk Management & Cyber Insurance
DESCRIPTION:Is your business safe from a cyber-attack?\nIn this webinar\, we will cover common cyber risks and the benefits of cyber insurance.\n \nSpeaker: Venee Galloway\, VP of Commercial Sales for Brock-Norton
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/cyber-risk-management-cyber-insurance/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York: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
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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
END:VEVENT
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220921T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220921T120000
DTSTAMP:20220906T150530Z
CREATED:20220906T150529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220906T150530Z
UID:10000743-1663756200-1663761600@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Canva 101: A Primer for Small Business Owners
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!
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/canva-101-a-primer-for-small-business-owners/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220921T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220921T110000
DTSTAMP:20220912T154326Z
CREATED:20220912T154325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T154326Z
UID:10000751-1663754400-1663758000@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:SEO and Social Selling
DESCRIPTION:Learn about:\n\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/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T150000
DTSTAMP:20220829T172958Z
CREATED:20220829T172958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220829T172958Z
UID:10000738-1663250400-1663254000@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:The Truth About Employee Retention Tax Credits
DESCRIPTION:There has been a lot of ads and articles recently\, including phone calls to small businesses\, about the Employee Retention credits and the ability to receive up to $26\,000 per employee. Is this for real? Is it a new credit for small businesses? Hear the facts before you sign up for one of these services that might charge you up to 30% of your credit. \nThis session is for: \n\nSmall businesses that were in business and had W2 wages prior to Feb 16\, 2020\nStarted a new business after Feb 15\, 2020 and had W2 Wages prior to December 2021.\n\nIn this session we will discuss what is the ERTC (Employee Retention Tax Credit) \n\nHow to determine eligibility for the ERTC\nHow to calculate the amount of ERTC\nHow to apply for the ERTC\nHow to utilize both the PPP and ERTC\nThe latest updates on this program and deadline.\n\nYou may be missing out on some big money so don’t miss this presentation. \nNote: This session is only for businesses that are located in Virginia.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/the-truth-about-employee-retention-tax-credits/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,SBDC,Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220912T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220912T150000
DTSTAMP:20220906T150335Z
CREATED:20220906T150205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220906T150335Z
UID:10000742-1662991200-1662994800@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Virginia is for Craft Beverage Lovers: How Producers Can Leverage VTC Resources
DESCRIPTION:In every corner of the Commonwealth\, there’s a great brewery\, winery\, cidery\, or distillery capable of attracting tourists\, but they don’t have to do it alone – the Virginia Tourism Corporation is here to help. Through grants\, research\, and other helpful resources\, the VTC can support small businesses looking to bring in visitors from Virginia and beyond.\nIn this webinar\, the Virginia Tourism Corporation’s Partnership Marketing Grants Manager Staci Martin will share details on the many VTC resources available to craft beverage companies\, including the Microbusiness Marketing Leverage Program\, closing on September 20th. Register today to learn how you can bring more visitors to your business.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/virginia-is-for-craft-beverage-lovers-how-producers-can-leverage-vtc-resources/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,SBDC,Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T193000
DTSTAMP:20220822T172135Z
CREATED:20220822T172041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220822T172135Z
UID:10000734-1662832800-1662838200@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Create Virginia: Music\, Web3\, and NFTs
DESCRIPTION:In recent years\, the music industry has undergone some massive changes. Streaming services like Spotify\, Bandcamp\, and Apple Music has allowed people to access unlimited music for little or no fees. Consequently\, this has changed the way musicians make money. Join Phinees Robert as he shares his first-hand knowledge of blockchain technology and how to monetize your digital assets.\nSpeaker(s): Phinees Robert
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/create-virginia-music-web3-and-nfts/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220907T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220907T193000
DTSTAMP:20220822T171933Z
CREATED:20220822T171933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220822T171933Z
UID:10000733-1662573600-1662579000@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Create Virginia: Engaging Organizations as an Artist
DESCRIPTION:Day-to-day operations for performances\, connecting with touring talent\, negotiating  venues\, the list can go on. As an artist there are things you can do to make yourself much more appealing to community organizations. Which will get you much bigger gigs and opportunities! Join Tabitha as she brings plenty of insight into what local arts organizations look for when collaborating with artists\, presenters\, and performers.\nSpeaker(s): Tabitha Abbott
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/create-virginia-engaging-organizations-as-an-artist/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220902T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220902T193000
DTSTAMP:20220822T171345Z
CREATED:20220822T171345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220822T171345Z
UID:10000732-1662141600-1662147000@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Create Virginia: Beating the Creative Burnout
DESCRIPTION:From procrastination to imposter syndrome\, every artist eventually hits a wall. Trying to bounce back can often leave us with missed opportunities and forgotten deadlines. Join us as Chelsea Piechowski and others from the Johnson Health Center family give us some great ways to beat the burnout bully.\nSpeaker(s): Chelsea Piechowski
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/create-virginia-beating-the-creative-burnout/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220831T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220831T193000
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SUMMARY:Create Virginia: Choosing Your Path with Skill
DESCRIPTION:Finding your path as a performer can be a massive challenge. Join us as we chat with award winning voice actor Eli Harris as he shares wisdom learned from over a decade of professional acting. This is a great conversation for any performer (musician\, actors\, dancers) or anyone struggling to find the right gig.\nSpeaker(s): Eli Harris & Mike McKendree
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/create-virginia-choosing-your-path-with-skill/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220830T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220830T130000
DTSTAMP:20220816T155055Z
CREATED:20220816T155055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220816T155055Z
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SUMMARY:Mobile Apps: How to Plan\, Execute\, and Launch
DESCRIPTION:In this bootcamp you will learn if your small business will benefit from having a mobile app\, and the steps to successfully deploy and market your app on the app stores. Areas covered include: \n\nMarket Research\nApp Scoping\nFinding a Developer and Budget\nApp Business Planning\nMarketing Approach\nBuilding a Prototype\nLaunching an App\nPromoting App
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/mobile-apps-how-to-plan-execute-and-launch/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220825T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220825T133000
DTSTAMP:20220811T143147Z
CREATED:20220811T143146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220811T143147Z
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SUMMARY:Franchising 101
DESCRIPTION:The Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity\, in\npartnership with Powhatan Chamber of Commerce\, invites you to attend\nFranchising 101. This workshop all about franchising features speaker\,\nHeather Rosen\, the president of FranNet of Virginia and D.C.\, a franchise\nadvisory and development services firm with 50+ offices in North America.\nStarting a business through a franchise is often the shortest path to\nprofitability\, and some require as little as $50K to start and simply operate\nout of a home office – with no food and no retail space to rent. But how do\nyou find the good ones and not pay too much (or too little) for your\nbusiness? Learn everything from how to find the right franchise for you\, to\nwhich state and local regulations you must be aware of before signing a\nfranchise agreement\, to which franchises do well (and don’t do well) in your\nregion. We will also discuss funding options.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/franchising-101-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220825T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220825T130000
DTSTAMP:20220811T142716Z
CREATED:20220811T142639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220811T142716Z
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SUMMARY:Tech Talk: Crypto Tutors
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join us\, Tech Center Research Park\, for our virtual Tech Talk series presentation on Thursday\, August 25th\, from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST. \n  \nTech Center Research Park is an affiliate of the award-winning Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center on the campus of Virginia Tech. \n  \nTech Talks is a series focused on connecting innovators to investors\, technology\, and business growth services in a collaborative environment. \n  \nNina Blankenship\, CEO of Crypto Tutors\, will be presenting her cryptocurrency platform that offers e-learning courses and specialized tutoring services to individuals\, businesses\, and communities desiring to increase their knowledge and understanding of Cryptocurrency. \n 
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/tech-talk-crypto-tutors/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220824T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220824T133000
DTSTAMP:20220822T170132Z
CREATED:20220822T170131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220822T170132Z
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SUMMARY:Create Virginia: Podcasting in Deep Water
DESCRIPTION:Create Virginia – a multi-event conference for artists and creatives – kicks off with this session on podcasting. Ray-Sydney Smith will lead questions about podcasting and how it can benefit artists and creatives. If you have wondered how to start a podcast\, what the basics of getting going are – this is the event for you. As a Create Virginia event\, we will focus on how podcasting can benefit artists\, performers\, and other creatives.\nSpeaker(s): Ray-Sydney Smith and Lamont Wayne
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/create-virginia-podcasting-in-deep-water/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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