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SUMMARY:Business Bootcamp Spring 2022: Marketing Trends
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GWHCC). While the webinar series is free to attend\, advanced registration is required. \nLive sign language and Spanish translation services will be provided. \nWhether you run a small business or an established organization\, join this GWHCC webinar and take your business to the next level. \n  \nTopics:  \n\nFeb 15: 2022 Marketing Trends\nFeb 17: Fundamentals of QuickBooks\nFeb 22: Remote Workforce and Cybersecurity
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/business-bootcamp-spring-2022-marketing-trends/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales
ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:foundation@gwhcc.org
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SUMMARY:Retail 3.0: Thriving in the Next Normal
DESCRIPTION:Does it feel like your small business is constantly pivoting? We hear you! Join retail expert Marc Willson as he unpacks the pivots that will continue to serve Virginia’s small retailers and restaurants beyond the pandemic\, meet the ever-changing demands of diverse customers\, and build resiliency against future disruptions.
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/retail-3-0-thriving-in-the-next-normal/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales,Operations
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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:\nDoing your front-end work\nEstablishing your baselines\nHelpful social media marketing tools \nThis workshop will have time for Q + A.
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/social-media-marketing-101-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220203T150000
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SUMMARY:Digital Bootcamp Series: 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://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/digital-bootcamp-series-grow-your-business-with-digital-marketing/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220202T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220202T140000
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SUMMARY:Growing Your Business: Blogs & Business Content
DESCRIPTION:How does your business connect with ideal customers and turn them into loyal\, forever clients? How does your business also stay engaged with them and promote good content? Through blogs! \nLearn the key components of creating a successful blog and how you\, the business owner can utilize it to reach\, retain\, and grow your target market. \n  \nThis free webinar will also teach you to: refine your purpose statement\, write killer headlines\, (select a blog engine/portal)\, structure a blog and create eye-catching images to draw readers in.
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/growing-your-business-blogs-business-content/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales
ORGANIZER;CN="SBDC at CBP":MAILTO:vijay@cbponline.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220125T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220125T193000
DTSTAMP:20260628T212031
CREATED:20211103T162411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T195852Z
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SUMMARY:Everything You Need to Know About Branding
DESCRIPTION:Branding isn’t just about having a strong logo\, website\, and consistent color palette for your business. It’s also about the story you tell\, both as a business and business owner.  In this session\, we’ll dive into the basics of developing an impactful story that helps you build and engage your audience and ultimately\, converts followers into customers. \n  \nFacilitator: Janna Hall \nCo-Sponsor: The Jackson Ward Collective
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/everything-you-need-to-know-about-branding/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220111T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220111T150000
DTSTAMP:20260628T212031
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SUMMARY:Success through e-Commerce
DESCRIPTION:Join us if you’re interested in pivoting more of your efforts to ONLINE SALES! \n  \nThis session will cover: \n\nThe variest 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 set up and manage your online storefront or service portal and how to use data and marketing to maximize returns.\n\nA confirmation email with the ZOOM login information will be sent after registration. Please be on the lookout for it! \n  \nFacilitated by: Cameron Nelson\, Chief Digital Advisor\, Virginia SBDC
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/success-through-e-commerce-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales,start up assistance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211215T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211215T110000
DTSTAMP:20260628T212031
CREATED:20211013T154222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211129T153520Z
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SUMMARY:Social Media Marketing 101
DESCRIPTION:Join our Program Manager\, Tatiane Pena\, as she walks you through the basics of social media marketing for your small business. \n  \nThis course is for beginners who are seeking a baseline understanding of social media marketing.
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/social-media-marketing-101/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211214T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211214T193000
DTSTAMP:20260628T212031
CREATED:20211103T162804Z
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SUMMARY:Marketing for Small Businesses
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. \n  \nFacilitators: Jenelle and Nedra of The Marketing Starter Kit \n  \nCo-Sponsors: The Jackson Ward Collective
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/marketing-for-small-businesses/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211207T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211207T150000
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SUMMARY:Managing Your WordPress Website Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:Join us and learn how to create and/or better manage your WordPress website! \n  \nAre you looking for a simple\, yet effective website to use for your business? WordPress site\, including: \n\nUser management\npage creation and editing\nimage and video uploads\nplugin management\nlinking to social media
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/managing-your-wordpress-website-bootcamp/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211206T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211206T100000
DTSTAMP:20260628T212031
CREATED:20211202T155708Z
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SUMMARY:Delivering a Premium "Shop Small" Experience During the Holiday Season
DESCRIPTION:Join this online webinar for some last-minute ideas on delivering a premium “Shop Small” experience! \nTakeaways: \n\nLearn what to expect this holiday season\nDiscover and communicate what sets your business apart\nEmbrace best practices and strategies that work to maximize for a successful finish to the year\n\nFacilitated by Marc Wilison of the Virginia SBDC
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/delivering-a-premium-shop-small-experience-during-the-holiday-season/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211130T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211130T193000
DTSTAMP:20260628T212031
CREATED:20211102T185305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T185305Z
UID:83687-1638295200-1638300600@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Start Smart: Digital Toolbox for New Businesses
DESCRIPTION:This workshop introduces new businesses to the basic digital tools they need to have in place for marketing.  We will briefly introduce must haves for your digital toolbox like webpages\, Google My Business\, and Facebook.  This class will help you decide which social media platforms you need to be on and give you a basic understanding of how to get started marketing to customers in your community. \n  \nSpeakers: Stephanie Keener
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/start-smart-digital-toolbox-for-new-businesses/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211118T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211118T093000
DTSTAMP:20260628T212031
CREATED:20211018T182439Z
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UID:83663-1637224200-1637227800@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Guide to Retail Renewal
DESCRIPTION:Retail has changed drastically in the past twenty months. Marc Wilson of the VA SBDC is presenting a Guide for Retail Renewal webinar to share: \n\nCurrent retail trends since COVID\nCustomer expectations of the retail experience\nNew opportunities and challenges to maximize for success\nTips for developing and executing a renewed business strategy\n\n 
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/guide-to-retail-renewal/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211117T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211117T150000
DTSTAMP:20260628T212031
CREATED:20211013T162751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T162751Z
UID:83657-1637157600-1637161200@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Grow Your Business with Digital Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Businesses need to understand the basics of digital marketing now more than ever. \n  \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\n\nFacilitated by Cameron Nelson\, Chief Digital Advisor\, VA SBDC\, CV SBDC
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/grow-your-business-with-digital-marketing/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211104T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211104T160000
DTSTAMP:20260628T212031
CREATED:20211013T162337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T162337Z
UID:83655-1636038000-1636041600@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Success through e-Commerce
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is for you if you’re interested in pivoting more of your efforts to ONLINE SALES! \n  \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 set up and manage your online storefront or service portal and how to use data and marketing to maximize returns.\n\nFacilitated by Cameron Nelson\, Chief Digital Advisor\, Virginia SBDC and Central Virginia SBDC
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/success-through-e-commerce/
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales
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