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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220902T180000
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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
UID:10000661-1658916000-1658919600@www.innovate757.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220720T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220720T130000
DTSTAMP:20220720T022127Z
CREATED:20220720T022127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220720T022127Z
UID:10000683-1658318400-1658322000@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/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220719T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220719T120000
DTSTAMP:20220707T204635Z
CREATED:20220707T204634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220707T204635Z
UID:10000673-1658228400-1658232000@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:AFWERX SBIR Open Topic Commercialization Planning
DESCRIPTION:The AFWERX SBIR/STTR Open Topic allows the small business to submit a proposal that has a clear Air Force or Space Force stakeholder need addressed. As the small business essentially writes the topic\, it is imperative that there is a deep understanding of the needs of the agency stakeholder. The number 1 AFWERX Evaluation Criteria is “Potential for Commercialization.” One-Half of the first 12 slides in the Technical Volume Slide Deck address commercialization. Some key elements of your commercialization strategy will be covered in this webinar\, including “how to”:\n\nIdentify and validate a path to commercial sector sales\nQuantify and validate commercial sales potential\nIdentify an Air Force Program of Record User who needs your solution and is willing to be specifically referenced in the proposal\nState a clear understanding of their needs and expected benefits—user and organization\nShow your knowledge of the acquisition process and identify the first step(s)\nHighlight your team’s ability to commercialize technology—what resources will you need to fill any gaps\nDescribe your plan to transition your solution into the AF\n\n\nThe AFWERX Open Topics close August 9\, 2022. More details on the AFWERX Open Topic opportunities may be found here: https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/submissions/login\nFunded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.\n\nHosted by: Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation\nPresented by: Randy Simpson\, TechOpp Consulting  \nDATE: July 19\, 2022\nTIME: 11:00AM-Noon \nCOST: Virginia based co’s/University FREE\, All others $25
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/afwerx-sbir-open-topic-commercialization-planning/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,VIPC,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation":MAILTO:priscilla.trimble@virginiaipc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220713T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220713T140000
DTSTAMP:20220711T135428Z
CREATED:20220711T135427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220711T135428Z
UID:10000678-1657717200-1657720800@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Creating a Promotional Video Script For Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Youtube\, Facebook\, Instagram and Tiktok\, Linkedin\, websites\, and more. What do they have in common? They are marketing channels that the majority of businesses and competitors already use to reach their target market. But\, with so much competition there\, how can your company stand out? Through promotional videos!\n With video viewership dominating almost every single platform\, promotional videos can better showcase your company’s message and competitive advantages to engage your target market. Register to learn how you can create your own customized promotional business video.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/creating-a-promotional-video-script-for-your-business/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220713T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220713T110000
DTSTAMP:20220620T024503Z
CREATED:20220620T024503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220620T024503Z
UID:10000660-1657706400-1657710000@www.innovate757.org
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
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/government-contracting-101-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,SBDC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220712T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220712T150000
DTSTAMP:20220705T175856Z
CREATED:20220705T175856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220705T175856Z
UID:10000335-1657634400-1657638000@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:HR Basics and Post-COVID HR Trends
DESCRIPTION:Your HR and hiring questions answered.\n\nWe will cover fundamental employment law for small businesses\, learn how to avoid common HR mistakes\, the do’s and don’ts for hiring\, and the latest impact of COVID in this post-pandemic world.\n\nTaught by Mary Walter Arthur \, Senior HR Consultant at Brighter Strategies. Mary Walter Arthur has been providing human resources consulting services to business for over 30 years. Her experience in global human resources operations\, talent management\, leadership coaching\, and organizational development provide her with the tools needed to deliver HR results to both earlier stage organizations and organizations in transition. \n\nAdditionally\, she provides expert guidance on establishing the HR functions as a strategic business partner\, building customer centric HR infrastructure for companies\, operational assessment and HR audits of existing HR functions. As an HR Consultant\, she brings the perspectives and lessons learned from the positions she has held throughout her career in global HR leadership roles in manufacturing\, public relations\, technology\, and non-profit organizations.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/hr-basics-and-post-covid-hr-trends/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220711T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220711T130000
DTSTAMP:20220705T175753Z
CREATED:20220705T175752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220705T175753Z
UID:10000442-1657540800-1657544400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Managing Your WordPress
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for a simple\, yet effective website to use for your business? WordPress might be a good option! \n\nIn this workshop\, CV SBDC and VA SBDC Chief Digital Advisor\, Cameron Nelson\, will cover “the basics” on creating and updating a WordPress site.\n\nTopics covered include:\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/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220706T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220706T110000
DTSTAMP:20220621T151424Z
CREATED:20220621T151424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T151424Z
UID:10000664-1657101600-1657105200@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Preparing Your Pitch - Best Practices in Developing Your Business Briefing
DESCRIPTION:Please join Senior Business Counselor\, and Adjunct GMU Professor George Siragusa\, as he guides you through a step-by-step process of building a business briefing that is invaluable to startups\, early stage companies\, growth\, or even mature businesses!  During this NO-COST webinar you will: \n\nbecome aware of at least 5 scenarios in the life of a business when your business briefing may be needed and how they may be used in each case\nobtain a checklist containing 5 distinct “filters” or tests\, ensuring you have taken the necessary and critical Lean Foundational Steps prior to starting the development of your business briefing\nsee how an actionable framework\, containing 5 basic “themes”\, is used to test the critical business hypothesis in the marketplace needed  during the “Lean Discovery Phase” of your journey\, giving you deep insights and answers which will improve the effectiveness of your business briefing\nobtain an actionable\, easy to use\, step-by-step outline that forms the basis of a “StoryBoard”\, the precursor to the full briefing\, and the step that “jumpstarts” the process\nreceive a file with an actual local business briefing used in an attempt to raise capital\, complete with speaker notes and explained section by section along with perspectives\, “do’s and don’ts”\,  all intended to guide your business briefing development\nAND… hear answers to many of your business briefing questions in real time!
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/preparing-your-pitch-best-practices-in-developing-your-business-briefing-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,SBDC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220706T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220706T110000
DTSTAMP:20220620T024338Z
CREATED:20220620T024338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220620T024338Z
UID:10000659-1657101600-1657105200@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Preparing Your Pitch - Best Practices in Developing Your Business Briefing
DESCRIPTION:Please join Senior Business Counselor\, and Adjunct GMU Professor George Siragusa\, as he guides you through a step-by-step process of building a business briefing that is invaluable to startups\, early stage companies\, growth\, or even mature businesses!  During this NO-COST webinar you will: \n\nbecome aware of at least 5 scenarios in the life of a business when your business briefing may be needed and how they may be used in each case\nobtain a checklist containing 5 distinct “filters” or tests\, ensuring you have taken the necessary and critical Lean Foundational Steps prior to starting the development of your business briefing\nsee how an actionable framework\, containing 5 basic “themes”\, is used to test the critical business hypothesis in the marketplace needed  during the “Lean Discovery Phase” of your journey\, giving you deep insights and answers which will improve the effectiveness of your business briefing\nobtain an actionable\, easy to use\, step-by-step outline that forms the basis of a “StoryBoard”\, the precursor to the full briefing\, and the step that “jumpstarts” the process\nreceive a file with an actual local business briefing used in an attempt to raise capital\, complete with speaker notes and explained section by section along with perspectives\, “do’s and don’ts”\,  all intended to guide your business briefing development\nAND… hear answers to many of your business briefing questions in real time!
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/preparing-your-pitch-best-practices-in-developing-your-business-briefing-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,SBDC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220705T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220705T113000
DTSTAMP:20220621T151318Z
CREATED:20220621T151318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T151318Z
UID:10000663-1657015200-1657020600@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Government Contracting: Capability Statements
DESCRIPTION:Capability Statements are a critical tool for competing in and remaining successful at the very competitive government contracting marketplace.  Join Lisa Wood\, Director of the Virginia Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)\, for this informative presentation – a “must” for those who are considering the Federal Government contracting market.  \nHYBRID event: offered in person at 300 Preston Ave\, second floor training room (free parking on-site) or online via Zoom
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/government-contracting-capability-statements/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,SBDC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220629T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220629T133000
DTSTAMP:20220606T222255Z
CREATED:20220606T222255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T222255Z
UID:10000648-1656504000-1656509400@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Building Credit 101: Tips for the Small Business Owner
DESCRIPTION:You’ll learn credit restoration tips\, credit building strategies\, the importance of personal credit\, and more. Whether you’re considering startup costs or new expansion strategies\, establishing a strong credit profile can help ensure your immediate and future business plans are successful.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/building-credit-101-tips-for-the-small-business-owner/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220628T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220628T193000
DTSTAMP:20220601T130822Z
CREATED:20220601T130821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T130822Z
UID:10000628-1656441000-1656444600@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Legal Basics 101
DESCRIPTION:The Law and Legal structures are a vital part of effectively forming and maintaining your small business at all phases of the entrepreneurial life cycle. When understood\, the law can be a weapon used to help you navigate any business interaction. However\, running a business without at least a basic understanding is akin to awaiting the impending doom of a guillotine. In this workshop we will discuss: – The Rule of Law and Why it Matters – How the law directly impacts small businesses – How to build a strong legal foundation – The specific legal structures and laws that small businesses often encounter.\n Registration: https://clients.virginiasbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=40420035\n 
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/legal-basics-101/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220624T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220624T140000
DTSTAMP:20220601T130700Z
CREATED:20220601T130659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T130700Z
UID:10000307-1656075600-1656079200@www.innovate757.org
SUMMARY:Canva 101
DESCRIPTION:Heard of Canva but unsure of how to utilize it for your small business??\nJoin us for an interactive workshop that will walk you through setting up your brand standards\, utilizing templates\, and creating from scratch!\nYou will need to register for a FREE Canva account to join us!\nRegistration: https://clients.virginiasbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=40420037
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/canva-101/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Information Session,SBDC
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