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SUMMARY:Powhatan On-Site Counseling
DESCRIPTION:Are you a small business in Powhatan County? Do you need assistance with any of the following? \n\nOperations\nStrategic growth\nFinances and/or bookkeeping\nMarketing and/or branding\nStartup assistance\n\nRegister today for your FREE & CONFIDENTIAL counseling session with the Capital Region Small Business Development Center (SBDC)! Our counselors are experienced mentors that can assist with all of the above! \nSpace is limited & appointment is required. Register today! \n\nFee: No Cost
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/powhatan-on-site-counseling-7/
LOCATION:Powhatan Economic Development Authority\, 3834 Old Buckingham Road\, Powhatan\, 23139
CATEGORIES:Business Counseling,Powhatan
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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SUMMARY:Goochland On-Site Counseling
DESCRIPTION:Are you a small business in Goochland County? Do you need assistance with any of the following? \n\nOperations\nStrategic growth\nFinances and/or bookkeeping\nMarketing and/or branding\nStartup assistance\n\nRegister today for your FREE & CONFIDENTIAL counseling session with the Capital Region Small Business Development Center (SBDC)! Our counselors are experienced mentors that can assist with all of the above! \nSpace is limited & appointment is required. Register today! \n\nFee: No Cost
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/goochland-on-site-counseling-9/
LOCATION:Goochland Economic Development\, 2931 River Rd West\, Goochland\, VA\, 23063
CATEGORIES:Business Counseling
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240613T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240613T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T053958
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T190208Z
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SUMMARY:Powhatan On-Site Counseling
DESCRIPTION:Are you a small business in Powhatan County? Do you need assistance with any of the following? \n\nOperations\nStrategic growth\nFinances and/or bookkeeping\nMarketing and/or branding\nStartup assistance\n\nRegister today for your FREE & CONFIDENTIAL counseling session with the Capital Region Small Business Development Center (SBDC)! Our counselors are experienced mentors that can assist with all of the above! \nSpace is limited & appointment is required. Register today! \n\nFee: No Cost
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/powhatan-on-site-counseling-6/
LOCATION:Powhatan Economic Development Authority\, 3834 Old Buckingham Road\, Powhatan\, 23139
CATEGORIES:Business Counseling
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240613T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240613T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T053958
CREATED:20240129T190407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T190407Z
UID:84948-1718269200-1718280000@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Goochland On-Site Counseling
DESCRIPTION:Are you a small business in Goochland County? Do you need assistance with any of the following? \n\nOperations\nStrategic growth\nFinances and/or bookkeeping\nMarketing and/or branding\nStartup assistance\n\nRegister today for your FREE & CONFIDENTIAL counseling session with the Capital Region Small Business Development Center (SBDC)! Our counselors are experienced mentors that can assist with all of the above! \nSpace is limited & appointment is required. Register today! \n\nFee: No Cost
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/goochland-on-site-counseling-8/
LOCATION:Goochland Economic Development\, 2931 River Rd West\, Goochland\, VA\, 23063
CATEGORIES:Business Counseling
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240510T114500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240510T131500
DTSTAMP:20260429T053958
CREATED:20240419T163057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T163057Z
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SUMMARY:Money Talks: Personal & Business Finance Workshop (Powhatan Edition!)
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Business Accounting and Budget\n\nLet’s talk about M-O-N-E-Y! Everyone needs it\, but so often we don’t discuss it — to our detriment! \nWe’ll go over the basics of managing your personal finances as a lead-in for talking about managing your business finances. We’ll cover budgeting\, tracking spending\, your relationship to money and how that affects your ability to manage money\, best practices for managing business finances\, how credit scores work (a brief overview)\, and what you need to know to prepare for successful financial management of your business. All of this stems from your personal ways you manage money\, so of course we’ll talk about that too! \nParticipants will leave with access to a robust resource list for financial success\, as well as a set of questions to start them on their financial health journey. \n\nPresenter: Megan Nolde\, Client Services Coordinator and Business Advisor for the Capital Region SBDC. Megan holds a Master’s in Fine Art\, a Master’s in Public Administration\, and is a practicing visual artist as well as the owner of “SAGE” (a consulting business for small nonprofits and local businesses). She also serves on various committees and provides strategic support for Artspace Gallery in Richmond\, VA. Megan is a certified GrowthWheel Business Advisor\, as well as holding a Intermediate Level certification in Export and International Trade Counseling from the U.S. Small Business Administration.
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/money-talks-personal-business-finance-workshop-powhatan-edition/
LOCATION:Huguenot Volunteer Fire Department\, 1959 Urbine Road\, Powhatan\, WV\, 23139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240509T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240509T191500
DTSTAMP:20260429T053958
CREATED:20240419T161101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T161101Z
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SUMMARY:Branding Basics: More Than Just a Logo!
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Marketing and Sales\n\nWhen you think of your business’ brand\, does a logo come to mind? What about when you think of marketing – social media handles and reels? \nThis is part of the picture\, but there’s SO much more important decisions and thinking that goes into branding and marketing materials. Learn\, discover\, and ask questions in this in-person workshop with the Capital Region SBDC and Hanover Economic Development. We’ll go over basic brand identity questions you need to be able to answer\, how to ground your visuals and written words in that brand identity\, and what constitutes a marketing plan (if we have time!). Attendees will leave with new knowledge and thought processes\, as well as a workbook on branding basics\, an example of a marketing strategy plan\, and a list of resources and referrals for branding and marketing needs. \nPresenter: Megan Nolde\, Client Services Coordinator and Business Advisor for the Capital Region SBDC. Megan holds a Master’s in Fine Art\, a Master’s in Public Administration\, and is a practicing visual artist as well as the owner of “SAGE” (a consulting business for small nonprofits and local businesses). She also serves on various committees and provides strategic support for Artspace Gallery in Richmond\, VA. Megan is a certified GrowthWheel Business Advisor\, as well as holding a Intermediate Level certification in Export and International Trade Counseling from the U.S. Small Business Administration.
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/branding-basics-more-than-just-a-logo/
LOCATION:Atlee Public Library\, 9161 Atlee Road\, Mechanicsville\, VA\, 23116\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240508T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240508T113000
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SUMMARY:PTAC & Capital Region SBDC present: Government Contracting 101
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Government Contracting\n\nAre you interested in Federal Government Contracting? \nJoin Lisa Wood\, Director of the Virginia Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) and Lisa Powell\, Procurement Counselor\, for this informative presentation – a “must” for those who are considering the Federal Government contracting market and want to learn how to prepare for/navigate this huge potential market.  This “beginners” class offers tips and tricks on how to win Federal business. \nLisa Wood is the Statewide Director of the Virginia Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) hosted by George Mason University. Prior to that\, she served as the Statewide Director with the Connecticut and Ohio PTAC programs and was also Director for the Northwest Commission PTAC in Pennsylvania. Before joining the PTAC community\, Lisa was a Procurement Specialist for Bechtel Plant Machinery\, Inc. in the Greater Pittsburgh Area. \nLisa Powell worked for the U.S. Small Business Administration at the Connecticut District Office from 1998 to 2019 as an Economic Development Specialist monitoring the HUBZone and 8(a) portfolios for the local office before joining the team as a Procurement Counselor in January 2021. During her time at the SBA\, Lisa worked closely with all of SBA’s resource partners to facilitate procurement workshops held at local Community Colleges\, Chambers of Commerce and libraries. As a Business Opportunity Specialist\, she was involved with the Government Contracting programs that the SBA provides and worked very closely with the purchasing agents for the Federal and State Agencies as well as the larger prime contractors while organizing SBA Matchmakers and assisting small business. \n\n\n  \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/ptac-capital-region-sbdc-present-government-contracting-101/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240425T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240425T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T053958
CREATED:20240129T185933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T190238Z
UID:84940-1714051800-1714059000@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Powhatan On-Site Counseling
DESCRIPTION:Are you a small business in Powhatan County? Do you need assistance with any of the following? \n\nOperations\nStrategic growth\nFinances and/or bookkeeping\nMarketing and/or branding\nStartup assistance\n\nRegister today for your FREE & CONFIDENTIAL counseling session with the Capital Region Small Business Development Center (SBDC)! Our counselors are experienced mentors that can assist with all of the above! \nSpace is limited & appointment is required. Register today! \n\nFee: No Cost
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/powhatan-on-site-counseling-5/
LOCATION:Powhatan Economic Development Authority\, 3834 Old Buckingham Road\, Powhatan\, 23139
CATEGORIES:Business Counseling
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240425T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T053958
CREATED:20240129T190100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T190100Z
UID:84946-1714035600-1714046400@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Goochland On-Site Counseling
DESCRIPTION:Are you a small business in Goochland County? Do you need assistance with any of the following? \n\nOperations\nStrategic growth\nFinances and/or bookkeeping\nMarketing and/or branding\nStartup assistance\n\nRegister today for your FREE & CONFIDENTIAL counseling session with the Capital Region Small Business Development Center (SBDC)! Our counselors are experienced mentors that can assist with all of the above! \nSpace is limited & appointment is required. Register today! \n\nFee: No Cost
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/goochland-on-site-counseling-7/
LOCATION:Goochland Economic Development\, 2931 River Rd West\, Goochland\, VA\, 23063
CATEGORIES:Business Counseling
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240403T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240403T113000
DTSTAMP:20260429T053958
CREATED:20240312T182543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T182543Z
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SUMMARY:Pricing Your Small Business Services (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Business Accounting and Budget\n\nHow do you generate the “right” price for your service-based business? \nWe’ll go over basics of budgeting for your small business first\, since that’s the foundation of making service-pricing decisions. Then we’ll talk through the process of figuring out your prices for your services — both hourly rate models and package models. \nPost-workshop\, registrants will receive a free digital template for business budgeting\, a one-pager with the process overview of service-pricing\, a copy of the slides from the webinar\, and access to a recording of the webinar minus the live Q & A section at the end. \nAfter you register\, you will be able to see the designated link for the scheduled Zoom meeting on your screen\, as well as in your registration confirmation email. Please email intake@capitalregionvasbdc.com with any questions about this webinar. \n**Attendees are requested to avoid using AI recording software during the webinar\, as SBDC programmatic requirements include confidentiality of information for all participants in our program. If an attendee refuses to comply with this request\, they will be asked to leave the live webinar. \n\nFee: No Cost
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/pricing-your-small-business-services-webinar/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, VA\, 23294\, United States
CATEGORIES:Finance
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240321T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240321T191500
DTSTAMP:20260429T053958
CREATED:20240301T184802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T184802Z
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SUMMARY:Money Talks: Financial Understanding for Life & Business
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Business Accounting and Budget\n\nGain a better understanding of personal and business finances and how to implement strategies to meet your own financial goals with this interactive panel discussion. This event is no-cost to attend\, but does require pre-registration. \nWe are lucky to have the following presenters slated to attend: \n\nCharese Chambers\, Assistant Director of the Capital Region Small Business Development Center\nJames Wilburn\, Director of SCORES Client Services at FICO\nMelissa Borja\, of Money By Mel financial education & coaching services\nDarlington Curtis\, Director of Business Services at People’s Advantage Federal Credit Union\nTara Alderette\, Director of Enterprise Learning at Money Management International\n\nThis panel will be moderated by Megan Nolde\, Client Services Coordinator for the Capital Region Small Business Development Center. \nPresented by Senator’s Mark Warner’s Office as part of his Financial Empowerment Series. \nAttendees will be able to ask questions at the end of the panel discussion\, and will also receive a resource list from the discussion that night. Refreshments provided courtesy of FICO. Space provided courtesy of the Richmond Public Library.
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/money-talks-financial-understanding-for-life-business/
LOCATION:Main Branch\, Richmond Public Library\, 101 East Franklin St.\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240306T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240306T113000
DTSTAMP:20260429T053958
CREATED:20240223T205332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T205332Z
UID:85006-1709719200-1709724600@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:A Mind for Business: Making Strategy Part of Your Skillset (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by Capital Region SBDC\n\nTopic: Managing a Business\n\nHaving a “mind for business” isn’t inherent — it CAN be taught! \nLearn what it means to think strategically for your business\, and methods for carrying out strategic planning\, thinking\, and decision-making. \nPost-workshop\, registrants will receive a free digital workbook for strategic decision-making\, a copy of the slides from the webinar (covering decision-making as well as planning and methods for thinking strategically)\, and access to a recording of the webinar minus the live Q & A section at the end. \nAfter you register\, you will be able to see the designated link for the scheduled Zoom meeting on your screen\, as well as in your registration confirmation email. Please email intake@capitalregionvasbdc.com with any questions about this webinar. \n**Attendees are requested to avoid using AI recording software during the webinar\, as SBDC programmatic requirements include confidentiality of information for all participants in our program. If an attendee refuses to comply with this request\, they will be asked to leave the live webinar. \n\n\nFee: No Cost
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/a-mind-for-business-making-strategy-part-of-your-skillset-webinar/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, VA\, 23294\, United States
CATEGORIES:Operations
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240215T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240215T113000
DTSTAMP:20260429T053958
CREATED:20240129T185825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T185825Z
UID:84938-1707989400-1707996600@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Powhatan On-Site Counseling
DESCRIPTION:Are you a small business in Powhatan County? Do you need assistance with any of the following? \n\nOperations\nStrategic growth\nFinances and/or bookkeeping\nMarketing and/or branding\nStartup assistance\n\nRegister today for your FREE & CONFIDENTIAL counseling session with the Capital Region Small Business Development Center (SBDC)! Our counselors are experienced mentors that can assist with all of the above! \nSpace is limited & appointment is required. Register today! \n\nFee: No Cost
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/powhatan-on-site-counseling-4/
LOCATION:Powhatan Economic Development Authority\, 3834 Old Buckingham Road\, Powhatan\, 23139
CATEGORIES:Business Counseling
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240208T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240208T183000
DTSTAMP:20260429T053958
CREATED:20240122T180151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T180151Z
UID:84934-1707413400-1707417000@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:"Money Talks: Understanding Personal & Business Finance" Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Gain a better understanding of personal and business finances and how to implement strategies to meet your own financial goals with this interactive panel discussion. \nPresented by the Capital Region Small Business Development Center and Henrico Economic Development Authority. \nDate: Thu Feb 8th 2024 \nTime: 5:30PM – 6:30PM \nLocation: FA Meeting Room\, Fairfield Area Library\, Henrico County
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/money-talks-understanding-personal-business-finance-workshop/
LOCATION:Fairfield Library\, 1401 N. Laburnum Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Operations,Finance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240208T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T053958
CREATED:20240122T175021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T175021Z
UID:84932-1707382800-1707393600@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Goochland On-Site Counseling
DESCRIPTION:Are you a small business in Goochland County? Do you need assistance with any of the following? \n\nOperations\nStrategic growth\nFinances and/or bookkeeping\nMarketing and/or branding\nStartup assistance\n\nRegister today for your FREE & CONFIDENTIAL counseling session with the Capital Region Small Business Development Center (SBDC)! Our counselors are experienced mentors that can assist with all of the above! \nSpace is limited & appointment is required. Register today! \n\nFee: No Cost
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/goochland-on-site-counseling-6/
LOCATION:Goochland Economic Development\, 2931 River Rd West\, Goochland\, VA\, 23063
CATEGORIES:Business Counseling
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231215T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231215T133000
DTSTAMP:20260429T053958
CREATED:20231205T155721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231205T155721Z
UID:84880-1702641600-1702647000@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Content Marketing with Jolinda Smithson Anderson of Shapes & Colors
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Marketing and Sales\n\nExperienced creative director\, former adjunct professor\, and entrepreneur Jolinda Anderson will share some insights around why content marketing is important to consider for your small business. \n• Understand some terminology: audience\, content marketing\, content strategy\, channel\, editorial calendar\, goals\, workflow. • Discern what platform makes the most sense for your content needs. • Best-practices to ensure your content marketing gets done. • Discover how content marketing can drive results in your business. • Categories\, frequency\, channel\, tools\, strategy? Let’s discuss what a content marketing plan could look like and generate a few content pieces you can begin using now. \nPresenter: Jolinda Smithson Anderson is the CEO and Principal Designer at Shapes & Colors\, a branding\, website and marketing firm based in downtown Richmond. Jolinda has worked as a creative for over 25 years and has both corporate and small creative agency experience. In September 2019\, she launched her own business. She has taught for the Robertson School of Media & Culture at VCU and is a former student-athlete with the track program there. \nShapes & Colors offers right-sized creative solutions to their clients. This includes logos\, branding\, graphic design and website design as well as templates and training so that businesses can own and run their own marketing. \n\n\n  \nFee: $ 10.00 \nPrice of the workshop is $10.00. Please follow instructions in PayPal to submit payment.
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/content-marketing-with-jolinda-smithson-anderson-of-shapes-colors/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231128T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231128T133000
DTSTAMP:20260429T053958
CREATED:20230501T203335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T203335Z
UID:84627-1701172800-1701178200@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Government Contracting: WOSB & EDWOSB certification
DESCRIPTION:SBA WOSB/EDWOSB Certification \nThe Federal Government has a 5% contracting goal for Woman Owned and Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned small businesses. These set asides are a great way to gain entry into the complex world of Federal contracting. This class will introduce you to this certification and help you determine if you qualify. We will cover these key areas: \n• Which WOSB/EDWOSB cert do you qualify for • What does it take to qualify for WOSB/EDWOSB small business set-aside certifications • How do I apply for WOSB/EDWOSB certifications \nDon’t miss out on this informative presentation on how you can take advantage of the SBA’s WOSB/EDWOSB small business set-aside. \nJoin 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 and want to learn how to prepare for/navigate this huge potential market. This “beginners” class offers tips and tricks on how to win Federal business.
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/government-contracting-wosb-edwosb-certification/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, VA\, 23294\, United States
CATEGORIES:Government Contracting
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231102T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231102T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T053958
CREATED:20230420T122450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T122450Z
UID:84582-1698930000-1698940800@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Goochland On-Site Counseling
DESCRIPTION:Are you a small business in Goochland County? Do you need assistance with any of the following? \n\nOperations\nStrategic growth\nFinances and/or bookkeeping\nMarketing and/or branding\nStartup assistance\n\nRegister today for your FREE & CONFIDENTIAL counseling session with the Capital Region Small Business Development Center (SBDC)! Our counselors are experienced mentors that can assist with all of the above! \nSpace is limited & appointment is required. Register today! \n\nFee: No Cost
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/goochland-on-site-counseling-5/
LOCATION:Goochland Economic Development\, 2931 River Rd West\, Goochland\, VA\, 23063
CATEGORIES:Business Counseling
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231102T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231102T113000
DTSTAMP:20260429T053958
CREATED:20230420T122642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230613T181752Z
UID:84584-1698917400-1698924600@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Powhatan On-Site Counseling
DESCRIPTION:Are you a small business in Powhatan County? Do you need assistance with any of the following? \n\nOperations\nStrategic growth\nFinances and/or bookkeeping\nMarketing and/or branding\nStartup assistance\n\nRegister today for your FREE & CONFIDENTIAL counseling session with the Capital Region Small Business Development Center (SBDC)! Our counselors are experienced mentors that can assist with all of the above! \nSpace is limited & appointment is required. Register today! \n\nFee: No Cost
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/powhatan-on-site-counseling-3/
LOCATION:Powhatan Economic Development Authority\, 3834 Old Buckingham Road\, Powhatan\, 23139
CATEGORIES:Business Counseling
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231017T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231017T133000
DTSTAMP:20260429T053958
CREATED:20230501T202951Z
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UID:84625-1697544000-1697549400@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Government Contracting: Proposal Development
DESCRIPTION:The Federal Government buys over $600 billion per year on goods and services\, 23% of that spend is allocated for Small Business. This is a huge opportunity for firms\, who qualify\, to grow their business and become part of the challenging world of Government Contracting through set-aside opportunities. In order to be successful in government contracting you must know how to respond to a solicitation with a winning proposal. This is the most valuable skill to have for winning government contracts. A properly formatted proposal will help you get noticed and differentiate you from your competition and show you are a responsible and responsive bidder. In this presentation you will learn: \n• Proper formatting of a proposal • Win Themes • Capture Management • How proposals are graded • What are some common mistakes in proposal writing \nJoin 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 and want to learn how to prepare for/navigate this huge potential market. This “beginners” class offers tips and tricks on how to win Federal business.
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/government-contracting-proposal-development/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, VA\, 23294\, United States
CATEGORIES:Government Contracting
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231010T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231010T113000
DTSTAMP:20260429T053958
CREATED:20230420T115345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T115345Z
UID:84572-1696932000-1696937400@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Is Your Business Holiday Ready?
DESCRIPTION:Before we know it\, the holidays will be here! Have you already begun 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
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/is-your-business-holiday-ready-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales,Operations
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230919T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230919T133000
DTSTAMP:20260429T053958
CREATED:20230501T202638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T202638Z
UID:84623-1695124800-1695130200@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Government Contracting 101: Are You Ready?
DESCRIPTION:The government contracting market is full of opportunity but is sometimes difficult to navigate. This presentation will help you understand the steps you need to take to enter into this exciting field. This presentation will cover: \n• Determining eligibility • How to get started • Marketing to the government • Proposal Writing Tips \nJoin 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 and want to learn how to prepare for/navigate this huge potential market. This “beginners” class offers tips and tricks on how to win Federal business.
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/government-contracting-101-are-you-ready/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, VA\, 23294\, United States
CATEGORIES:Government Contracting
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230912T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230912T183000
DTSTAMP:20260429T053958
CREATED:20230905T171915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T171915Z
UID:84816-1694538000-1694543400@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Acquiring Capital: Pre-Loan Prep to Get an Approval
DESCRIPTION:Acquiring Capital: Pre-loan Prep to Get an Approval with Charese Chambers\, Assistant Director of the Capital Region Small Business Development Center \nThrough this workshop\, participants will be able to: \n– Create an income statement through the month leading up to applying to make it easier to obtain financing.\n– Develop a powerhouse personal financial statement to impress lenders.\n– Develop a financial proposal for lenders based on the information that is required for approval when financing a business. \nJoin us at the Hanover County EDA and learn more about proper preparations for acquiring your first small business loan!
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/acquiring-capital-pre-loan-prep-to-get-an-approval/
LOCATION:Hanover County Economic Development\, 8200 Center Path Ln.\, Suite E\, Mechanicsville\, VA\, 23116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Finance
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230901T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230901T133000
DTSTAMP:20260429T053958
CREATED:20230821T134025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T134025Z
UID:84803-1693569600-1693575000@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Email Marketing: Make Sure Meta Doesn't Own Your Audience
DESCRIPTION:Experienced creative director\, former adjunct professor and entrepreneur Jolinda Anderson will share some insights around why email marketing is important to consider for your small business. Despite the fact that email is 52 years old\, it’s definitely still a viable form of marketing your business. \n  \n• Understand the basic terminology: newsletter\, sign-up forms\, email platforms\, freebies\, content upgrades\, CTAs\, CTRs\, open rates\, etc.  \n• Discern what platform makes the most sense for your email needs  \n• Best-practices to ensure your emails get seen and opened – and you stay out of SPAM jail \n• Discover how email marketing can drive better results for your business than social media alone \n• Topics\, frequency\, design\, offers\, images? Let’s discuss what goes into great email campaigns and create some content for your next newsletter. \nFee: $15.00 \n 
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/email-marketing-make-sure-meta-doesnt-own-your-audience/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230817T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230817T143000
DTSTAMP:20260429T053958
CREATED:20230420T084735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T084735Z
UID:84560-1692277200-1692282600@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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! \nFee: $5.00 \n 
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/canva-101-a-primer-for-small-business-owners-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230810T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230810T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T053958
CREATED:20230419T175649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230613T181821Z
UID:84558-1691674200-1691681400@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Powhatan On-Site Counseling
DESCRIPTION:Are you a small business in Powhatan County? Do you need assistance with any of the following? \n\nOperations\nStrategic growth\nFinances and/or bookkeeping\nMarketing and/or branding\nStartup assistance\n\nRegister today for your FREE & CONFIDENTIAL counseling session with the Capital Region Small Business Development Center (SBDC)! Our counselors are experienced mentors that can assist with all of the above! \nSpace is limited & appointment is required. Register today! \n\nFee: No Cost
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/powhatan-on-site-counseling-2/
LOCATION:Powhatan Economic Development Authority\, 3834 Old Buckingham Road\, Powhatan\, 23139
CATEGORIES:Business Counseling
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230810T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230810T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T053958
CREATED:20230419T175035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T175035Z
UID:84556-1691658000-1691668800@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Goochland On-Site Counseling
DESCRIPTION:Are you a small business in Goochland County? Do you need assistance with any of the following? \n\nOperations\nStrategic growth\nFinances and/or bookkeeping\nMarketing and/or branding\nStartup assistance\n\nRegister today for your FREE & CONFIDENTIAL counseling session with the Capital Region Small Business Development Center (SBDC)! Our counselors are experienced mentors that can assist with all of the above! \nSpace is limited & appointment is required. Register today! \n\nFee: No Cost
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/goochland-on-site-counseling-4/
LOCATION:Goochland Economic Development\, 2931 River Rd West\, Goochland\, VA\, 23063
CATEGORIES:Business Counseling
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230807T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230807T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T053958
CREATED:20230420T084950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T084950Z
UID:84562-1691407800-1691413200@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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? \nIf so\, join us for a highly interactive and hands-on program where we’ll go through all the basics of QuickBooks Online. \nBy the end of our time together\, you will be able to: \n\nCustomize your chart of accounts\nLink bank feeds\,\nCategorize transactions\,\nCreate automatic categorization rules\,\nReconcile accounts\, and\nCustomize reports!\n\nFor an action oriented experience\, we’ll be using QuickBooks Online Test Drive. Please be ready with website loaded at the start of class: https://qbo.intuit.com/redir/testdrive. \n\nRefund Policy \n\nPlease register at least 24-hours prior to the scheduled webinar start time to ensure receiving your access link prior to that time. The link will be emailed upon receipt of payment but could be delayed by several minutes or an hour. Please also check promotional or spam folders for missing emails.\nCapital Region VA SBDC will issue a full refund for cancellations received no less than 48-hours prior to the scheduled webinar start time. Please email info@capitalregionvasbdc.com to cancel & request a refund.  Refunds will be processed within 3 business days.\nCancellations with no less than 24-hour notice will receive credit towards future workshops hosted by the Capital Region VA SBDC.  If you are unable to attend your scheduled webinar session\, please email info@capitalregionvasbdc.com.\nAbsent\, registered clients will not receive refund nor credit towards future workshops.
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/quickbooks-101-8/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Operations,Finance
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230718T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230718T133000
DTSTAMP:20260429T053958
CREATED:20230501T202224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T202224Z
UID:84621-1689681600-1689687000@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Government Contracting: Capability Statements
DESCRIPTION:The Federal Government buys over $600 billion per year on goods and services\, 23% of that spend is allocated for Small Business. This is a huge opportunity for firms\, who qualify\, to grow their business and become part of the challenging world of Government Contracting through set-aside opportunities. In order to get noticed by small business offices\, you must first create a winning capability statement. This is the most importing marketing piece you will create for your business. A properly formatted capability statement will help you get noticed and differentiate you from your competition. In this presentation you will learn: \n• Proper formatting of the statement • Information to include and not include • Differentiators\, Core competencies and past performance content • You will be provided an editable template to use for your own capability statement • How to use the statement \nJoin 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 and want to learn how to prepare for/navigate this huge potential market.  This “beginners” class offers tips and tricks on how to win Federal business.
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/government-contracting-capability-statements/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, VA\, 23294\, United States
CATEGORIES:Government Contracting
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230711T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230711T193000
DTSTAMP:20260429T053958
CREATED:20230419T164450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T200423Z
UID:84554-1689098400-1689103800@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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. \nIn this workshop we will discuss: \n\nThe Rule of Law and Why it Matters\nHow the law directly impacts small businesses\nHow to build a strong legal foundation\nThe specific legal structures and laws that small businesses often encounter\n\nThere will also be time for direct Q&A with Archie \n\nSpeaker(s): Archie Alston II \nCost: $35.00
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/legal-basics-101-6/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Legal
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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