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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T130000
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
DTSTAMP:20220822T171221Z
CREATED:20220822T171220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220822T171221Z
UID:10000731-1661968800-1661974200@www.innovate757.org
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
UID:10000725-1661860800-1661864400@www.innovate757.org
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
UID:10000716-1661428800-1661434200@www.innovate757.org
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
UID:10000711-1661428800-1661432400@www.innovate757.org
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
UID:10000728-1661342400-1661347800@www.innovate757.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220824T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220824T113000
DTSTAMP:20220801T180825Z
CREATED:20220801T180825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220801T180825Z
UID:10000466-1661335200-1661340600@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Building your Business Performance Dashboard Metrics - A Step by Step Guide
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 performance dashboard\, complete with relevant metrics\, that is invaluable to meet your strategic and tactical goals and objectives. This webinar is extremely useful for early stage companies\, growth\, or even mature businesses! During this NO-COST webinar you should be able to: : \n\nSee what business dashboards look like\nUnderstand why a “scorecard” is important\nBecome familiar with the principles that guide your 1st dashboard draft\nKnow how to get started and begin building a dashboard for your business\nDecide on a group of simple but important key metrics\nSee what software is available\, making scorecard development easier\nLearn how and when to use these new business metrics with your business team\nSee how dashboard insights can make a positive impact on your business performance\nAND… hear answers to many of your business briefing questions in real time!
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/building-your-business-performance-dashboard-metrics-a-step-by-step-guide/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220818T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220818T110000
DTSTAMP:20220805T134510Z
CREATED:20220805T134509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220805T134510Z
UID:10000706-1660816800-1660820400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Marketing 101
DESCRIPTION:Refresh your knowledge to effectively market your goods and/or services! This live webinar (via Zoom) will cover the following marketing essentials: \n\nHow to choose your target group(s)\nHow to communicate with your target(s)\nMarket Definition\nMarket Segmentation\nCompetitive Analysis\nCompany Branding\nOnline (SEO) and Offline Marketing
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/marketing-101-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,SBDC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220816T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220816T193000
DTSTAMP:20220801T180422Z
CREATED:20220801T180422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220801T180422Z
UID:10000465-1660674600-1660678200@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Marketing with Marketing Starter Kit
DESCRIPTION:This course will provide business owners with the knowledge and tools they need to market like a pro. When adding a full-time marketing person to your team isn’t an option\, the job becomes yours. Our goal is to demystify marketing so that it becomes something that you are less stressed about and more excited about!
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/marketing-with-marketing-starter-kit-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220809T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220809T130000
DTSTAMP:20220705T180815Z
CREATED:20220705T180815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220705T180815Z
UID:10000672-1660046400-1660050000@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Managing Your WordPress Website
DESCRIPTION:Join us and learn how to create and/or better manage your WordPress website! \nAre you looking for a simple\, yet effective website to use for your business? WordPress might be a good option! In this workshop\, we’ll cover “the basics” on creating and updating a WordPress site\, including: \n\nUser management\nPage creation and editing\nImage and video uploads\nPlugin management\nLinking to social media
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/managing-your-wordpress-website-5/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220728T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220728T130000
DTSTAMP:20220705T180705Z
CREATED:20220705T180704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220705T180705Z
UID:10000671-1659009600-1659013200@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Putting Your Data to Work: How to Harness the Power of Sales Analytics
DESCRIPTION:Chances are you’ve heard of the phrase “data-based decision-making\,” but what does it mean for alcohol producers growing their distribution?  In this webinar\, Virginia SBDC Craft Beverage Assistance Manager Chris Van Orden will ask Ben Lewellyn\, Founder of craft beverage analytics firm Full Count\, how producers can make the most of their sales data\, from diagnosing issues and constructing sales incentives to charting growth opportunities and preparing for annual budget planning (ABP) meetings with distribution partners.\n Ben Lewellyn has worked in craft beverages for more than a decade\, focused primarily on building and improving wholesale sales operations (forecasting production\, managing salespeople & distributors\, selling to key accounts\, and developing strategy).  He started Full Count Analytics to help craft manufacturers make sense of their data through custom software solutions and individualized coaching.  Originally from Alabama\, Ben now lives with his wife and son in Charlottesville.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/putting-your-data-to-work-how-to-harness-the-power-of-sales-analytics/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220727T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220727T133000
DTSTAMP:20220720T022250Z
CREATED:20220720T022250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220720T022250Z
UID:10000690-1658923200-1658928600@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:The Basics of Starting a Meat Processing Facility
DESCRIPTION:Virginia’s Southwest Region SBDCs are hosting three virtual classes to help you get started in the meat processing business. Each webinar begins at 12:00 PM and lasts about one hour. \nBrought to you in conjunction with Crossroads SBDC\, Mountain Empire Community College SBDC\, Southwest Virginia Community College
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/the-basics-of-starting-a-meat-processing-facility-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220727T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220727T110000
DTSTAMP:20220620T024608Z
CREATED:20220620T024607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220620T024608Z
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SUMMARY:Building Your Value Proposition Design (VPD)
DESCRIPTION:Please join Senior Business Counselor\, and Adjunct GMU Professor George Siragusa\, as he guides you through a step-by-step process of building your Value Proposition Design which is invaluable to startups\, early stage companies\, growth\, or even mature businesses! \nThe Value Proposition Design (VPD) is a framework that enables businesses to develop and solidify their foundational ideas for how they will create\, communicate\, deliver and then extract marketplace value for a differentiated product or service intended to solve a specific problem aligned with a specific customer need while delivering tangible benefits\, for an intended potential customer segment in a domain space or industry sector. It lives inside something called the Business Model Canvas\, another important foundational business framework.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/building-your-value-proposition-design-vpd/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220726T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220727T163000
DTSTAMP:20220720T022544Z
CREATED:20220720T022543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220720T022544Z
UID:10000691-1658831400-1658939400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:GSA OSDBU Small Business Works 2022: Navigating Equity in Procurement
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about upcoming federal contracting opportunities and doing business with the General Services Administration\, while expanding your network at the GSA’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization’s National Small Business Training and Matchmaking event.\n\nThe FREE two-day virtual event will provide training opportunities for the small business community and Federal acquisition workforce.\n\nOn Tuesday July 26th\, there will be several workshops that will offer valuable and vital information to help small busi­nesses navigate the federal government marketplace. Small businesses will also be able to expand their network during the afternoon matchmaking event.\n \nOn Wednesday\, July 27th\, the focus of the training will be for the Federal Acquisition Workforce Community. Federal acquisition staff will receive training on small business initia­tives that demonstrates how each member of the acquisi­tion workforce can promote equity in procurement within their relevant Federal agency.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/gsa-osdbu-small-business-works-2022-navigating-equity-in-procurement/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220722T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220722T103000
DTSTAMP:20220715T142454Z
CREATED:20220714T174320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220715T142454Z
UID:10000680-1658480400-1658485800@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Coffee with Virginia Venture Partners
DESCRIPTION:Join host Tom Weithman\, Chief Investment Officer for VIPC and Managing Director of Virginia Venture Partners\, and Jennifer O’Daniel\, Senior Director of Virginia Venture Partners\, for a ‘Fireside Chat’ with Anna Mason\, Managing Partner at Revolution’s Rise of the Rest.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/coffee-with-virginia-venture-partners-13/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,Just For Fun,VIPC,Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation":MAILTO:priscilla.trimble@virginiaipc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220721T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220721T150000
DTSTAMP:20220705T180537Z
CREATED:20220705T180537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220705T180537Z
UID:10000670-1658412000-1658415600@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Grow Your Business With Digital Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Businesses need to understand the basics of digital marketing now more than ever\, because digital marketing creates growth. \nLearn about the basics of digital marketing\, including: \n\nSocial Media\nEmail Marketing\nPaid Ads\nSEO\nAffiliate Marketing\nHow to use analytics to measure your success
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/grow-your-business-with-digital-marketing-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220720T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220720T150000
DTSTAMP:20220705T180434Z
CREATED:20220705T180434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220705T180434Z
UID:10000669-1658325600-1658329200@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Build Your Cybersecurity Policies with Posture
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar Virginia SBDC Cyber Industry Expert\, Quiana Gainey\, covers how to build a step-by-step program to help improve cyber resiliency. The webinar will help you build a strong cybersecurity program for your small business by creating effective security policies using Posture.  \nJoined by special guest speaker William McBorrough. William J McBorrough is co-Founder and Chief Security Officer at Posture\, Inc (https://www.postured.io) an innovative cybersecurity risk management company using artificial intelligence and cloud-based solutions to help small businesses simplify and manage cybersecurity programs.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/build-your-cybersecurity-policies-with-posture/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220720T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220720T160000
DTSTAMP:20220524T141241Z
CREATED:20220524T141241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220524T141241Z
UID:10000323-1658322000-1658332800@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Dept. of Energy SBIR/STTR Proposal Planning & Prep
DESCRIPTION:The Dept. of Energy awards over $300M annually in multiple SBIR/STTR solicitations. The Department of Energy FY23 SBIR/STTR Phase I Release 1 topics will be published July 11\, 2022. Join us on July 20 as we discuss the considerations associated with proposing to one or more of these topics. We will discuss the bid/no-bid decision\, proposal content\, addressing the Merit Review Criteria and acquiring partnerships in the energy industry towards commercialization. This is a presentation of practical processes and tips to enhance your chances for a successful bid.\n\nTopics for the 2023 Release 1 SBIR/STTR opportunity will be announced on July 11\, 2022\, with full applications due Oct. 11\, 2022. Additional info on other important dates (LOI\, topic webinars\, etc.) may be found HERE.\nFunded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/dept-of-energy-sbir-sttr-proposal-planning-prep/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,VIPC,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation":MAILTO:priscilla.trimble@virginiaipc.org
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