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SUMMARY:Founders Series: Marketing\, Sales\, and Your Brand
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Central VA SBDC and Hampton Roads SBDC – Capital Region SBDC is proud to present the Founders Education Series. \nWe offer a robust series for new founders and those with growing businesses. Prepare for launch with confidence OR conduct a “Business Health Check” as a foundation for expansion or growth. \nCurious about navigating online sales and marketing vs. traditional methods?\n\nDo you want to explore how to best launch a new product or service?\nCould you use help building the value of your brand and how to communicate how your business is better or different?\n\nIn this workshop\, we talk about your target customers\, tools to connect with them and achieve sales\, and how your brand identifies with them and your employees. We also discuss tools and strategies to identify market fit\, marketing and sales development\, as well as planning and execution
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/founders-series-marketing-sales-and-your-brand/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales,Operations
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221101T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221101T120000
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SUMMARY:Grow with Google: Sell Online with E-Commerce Tools
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to sell your products online. We’ll walk through listing your products for free with Google Business Profile and Merchant Center. \nIn this workshop\, we will: \n\nDiscuss the Products tab in Google Business Profile\nIntroduce Google Merchant Center and the basics of creating a free  account and a product feed\nShow how to connect your E-Commerce website (using Shopify as an example) to Merchant Center
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/grow-with-google-sell-online-with-e-commerce-tools/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales,Operations
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221025T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221025T193000
DTSTAMP:20260531T160745
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SUMMARY:Setting Up Your Accounting Systems
DESCRIPTION:Running your own business often means being your own marketing department\, legal department\, AND financial department. Our friends at The Jackson Ward Collective and Nadia Anderson put together this FREE workshop to be sure you’re CONFIDENT while you’re digging into those financials. You got this! And we got your back! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ \n\nSpeaker(s): Nadia Anderson\, CPA
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/setting-up-your-accounting-systems-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Operations,Finance
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221025T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221025T183000
DTSTAMP:20260531T160745
CREATED:20220929T191358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T191358Z
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SUMMARY:Founders Series: Pricing\, Costs\, and Launch Preparation
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Central VA SBDC and Hampton Roads SBDC – Capital Region SBDC is proud to present the Founders Education Series. \nWe offer a robust series for new founders and those with growing businesses. Prepare for launch with confidence OR conduct a “Business Health Check” as a foundation for expansion or growth. \nGet clear up front on your business costs\, how to establish prices and project profitability\, considering the value proposition of your product or service.\n\nAre your costs and profit margins designed to reach industry norms?\nIs your pricing strategy appropriate to engage and retain customers?\nWill this business make enough to support myself and/or my family?\n\nIn this workshop we discuss effective cost of goods sold management and give you tools to prepare to launch a new product or service.
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/founders-series-pricing-costs-and-launch-preparation/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Operations,Finance
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221025T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260531T160745
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UID:84305-1666688400-1666713600@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Buyers and Sellers Get Connected
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity in collaboration with Chesterfield County Purchasing Department \nThis is a 2 part workshop — \n\n9:00 – 12:00: Business owners will receive training on navigating the eVa system\, navigating the PING system (Chesterfield County’s electronic marketplace)\, doing business with the Virginia Department of General Services (DGS)\, and how to do business with Altria.\n1:00 – 4:00: Representatives from different levels of government and large corporations will be at exhibit tables for you to visit and discuss business opportunities.\n\nThomas R. Fulghum Center 13900 Hull Street Road Midlothian\, VA 23112
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/buyers-and-sellers-get-connected/
LOCATION:Thomas R. Fulghum Center\, 13900 Hull Street Road\, Midlothian\, VA\, 23112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Government Contracting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221020T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221020T120000
DTSTAMP:20260531T160745
CREATED:20220919T204313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T204313Z
UID:84272-1666263600-1666267200@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Social Media Marketing 101
DESCRIPTION:Join Assistant Director\, Tatiane Pena\, as she walks you virtually through the basics in understanding Social Media Marketing! \nKey takeaways: \n\nDoing your front-end work\nEstablishing your baselines\nHelpful social media marketing tools\n\nThis workshop will have time for Q + A. \nRegistration is limited. Register today!
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/social-media-marketing-101-8/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221019T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221019T140000
DTSTAMP:20260531T160745
CREATED:20220919T204136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T204136Z
UID:84270-1666184400-1666188000@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Building Websites 101
DESCRIPTION:Worried about how to grow your business through a better online presence? Websites can be hard\, but in 2022 elegant websites are just a few clicks away. \nThis seminar will provide you with a simple framework on where to start and how to improve your site over time. \nAt the end of this session you will know: \n\nHow to properly plan your website project\nHow to get started designing an elegant website that matches up with your business\nHow to iterate your website to an increasingly important part of your business\n\nSpeaker(s): Brian Bassett of Simple Thread
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/building-websites-101-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:start up assistance,Operations
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221018T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221018T183000
DTSTAMP:20260531T160745
CREATED:20220929T191144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T191144Z
UID:84312-1666110600-1666117800@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Founders Series: Industry Trends\, Your Customers\, and Market Fit
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Central VA SBDC and Hampton Roads SBDC – Capital Region SBDC is proud to present the Founders Education Series. \nWe offer a robust series for new founders and those with growing businesses. Prepare for launch with confidence OR conduct a “Business Health Check” as a foundation for expansion or growth. \nFounder’s Series Session 1\nIs your business concept the right idea\, at the right time for your industry?\nAre the features attractive to customers and do they care enough to change current habits?\n\nIs your addressable market big enough to generate adequate revenue for a successful business? Our research tools can help you decide.\nHave you conducted “customer discovery” for feedback on your offering and to know who will buy and how they will buy?\n\nIn this workshop\, we talk about industry knowledge\, communication with target customers to optimize your product or service offering and honing in on the ideal market(s).
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/founders-series-industry-trends-your-customers-and-market-fit/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Operations
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221012T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221012T160000
DTSTAMP:20260531T160745
CREATED:20220929T190324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T190324Z
UID:84308-1665583200-1665590400@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:SWaM Lab
DESCRIPTION:Get certified! \nThis is an in-person workshop on the campus of Virginia Union University. \nA representative from the Virginia Small Business & Supplier Diversity representative will will cover the specific steps to complete your SWaM application. We will cover required supporting documents are uploaded electronically into their SWaM application. \nBy the end of the workshop\, company owners/reps will know what\, if anything\, remains to complete their certification/recertification application submission. \nParticipants MUST bring their own laptop. We recommend businesses review the SWaM website before attending the workshop. \nPlease contact wbc-richmond@theinstitutenc.org if you have questions. \nVery Limited Seating!
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/swam-lab/
LOCATION:Virginia Union University
CATEGORIES:Government Contracting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221012T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221012T133000
DTSTAMP:20260531T160745
CREATED:20220919T203746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T203746Z
UID:84268-1665576000-1665581400@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? If so\, join us for a highly interactive and hands-on program where we’ll go through all of the basics of QuickBooks Online. \nIf attending\, make sure you have your QuickBooks account pulled up. \nIf you’re still on the fence with subscribing\, click into QuickBooks Online Test Drive: https://qbo.intuit.com/redir/testdrive.
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/quickbooks-101/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Operations,Finance
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221012T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221012T113000
DTSTAMP:20260531T160745
CREATED:20220930T172554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220930T172554Z
UID:84323-1665568800-1665574200@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-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales,Operations
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221011T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221011T130000
DTSTAMP:20260531T160745
CREATED:20220919T194530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T194530Z
UID:84258-1665489600-1665493200@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Grow with Google: Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps
DESCRIPTION:Want your business to be found online? Need to figure out how to manage your business on Google Search and Maps? This is the workshop for you.  \nJoin us to learn how to connect with customers on Google Search and Maps. In addition\, we will highlight the importance of verifying and how to use your Google Business Profile effectively. \nIn this session\, we’ll show you how to: \n\nCreate or claim your Business Profile\nManage your business info across Google Search and Maps\nUse your Business Profile to connect with potential customers\nTips\, tricks\, and what’s new!\nHands-on demo of the product in action
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/grow-with-google-get-your-local-business-on-google-search-and-maps/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales,Operations
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221004T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221004T193000
DTSTAMP:20260531T160745
CREATED:20220919T203626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T203626Z
UID:84266-1664908200-1664911800@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
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/legal-basics-101-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Operations
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220930T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220930T130000
DTSTAMP:20260531T160745
CREATED:20220825T154126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T152022Z
UID:84233-1664537400-1664542800@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Kick\, Push\, Coast: A Startup Course!
DESCRIPTION:Kick. Push. Coast: Where Do I begin? \nHave you been moved to start a business – but don’t know where to start? This training is going to provide an overview of how to start your business & will cover topics such as: \n\nEntity Structures\nTax Responsibilities\nFinancials\nLicensing\nBusiness Plans\nAnd much more!\n\nThe biggest mistake that entrepreneurs make is not knowing what you don’t know – the goal is to give you the foundation of this journey! \n— \nRefund Policy \n1. Please 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.\n2. Capital 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.\n3. Cancellations 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.\n4. Absent\, registered clients will not receive a refund or credit towards future workshops.
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/kick-push-coast-a-startup-course-5/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:start up assistance
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220928T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220928T130000
DTSTAMP:20260531T160745
CREATED:20220919T194409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T194409Z
UID:84256-1664366400-1664370000@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Grow with Google: 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. \nDuring this webinar\, we will discuss: \n\nImproving your website’s visibility in Google’s organic search results\, on all devices\nIntroduction to free tools to help your business appear online\nGoogle Business Profile and being found on Google Search and Maps\nAdvertising your business on Google\n\n 
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/grow-with-google-reach-customers-online-with-google/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales,Operations
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220928T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220928T120000
DTSTAMP:20260531T160745
CREATED:20220926T125102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T125102Z
UID:84277-1664355600-1664366400@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Virginia Trade 101: From Local to Global
DESCRIPTION:From Local to Global –Supporting Virginia’s Diverse Small Businesses \nCome learn about exporting from the experts! Hear from a panel of experts on key exporting topics. \n\nDetermining your export readiness\nInternational market selection\nIdentifying the right overseas partner\nPayment terms\, and more\nLearn about Federal and State resources that can support your international business development efforts\n\nThis workshop is in collaboration with the Global Diversity Export Initiative (GDEI) of the U.S. Commercial Service. GDEI supports minority\, women\, veteran\, LGBTQ+\, and disabled-owned businesses seeking international sales success.
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/virginia-trade-101-from-local-to-global/
LOCATION:Fairfield Library\, 1401 N. Laburnum Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Operations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220927T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220927T140000
DTSTAMP:20260531T160745
CREATED:20220825T174423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220825T174423Z
UID:84239-1664283600-1664287200@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/is-your-business-holiday-ready/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales,Operations
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220921T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220921T120000
DTSTAMP:20260531T160745
CREATED:20220825T154639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T124118Z
UID:84237-1663756200-1663761600@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! \n 
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/canva-101-for-small-businesses/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220920T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220920T150000
DTSTAMP:20260531T160745
CREATED:20220829T145303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220829T145303Z
UID:84241-1663660800-1663686000@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Small Business Conference
DESCRIPTION:It’s been said that the opposite of GREAT is awful\, small\, insignificant\, unimpressive\, etc. The truth is\, the opposite of GREAT is good! If your\nbusiness is doing good\, there’s no incentive or motivation to make it GREAT. This conference provides teaching opportunities to help take\nyour company from good to GREAT. This is a teaching conference and you’ll get the opportunity to hear from\nrepresentatives of some world class organizations such as KPMG\, The Martin Agency\, Audacy\, Inc.\, SCORE and others. \nLunch will be provided and the only agenda item during lunch is to network with other business owners.
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/small-business-conference/
LOCATION:Virginia State University\, 2804 Martin Luther King Drive\, Colonial Heights\, VA\, 23834
CATEGORIES:Operations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220914T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220914T193000
DTSTAMP:20260531T160745
CREATED:20220829T145609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220829T145609Z
UID:84244-1663178400-1663183800@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Business Plan 101
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are a current business owner or a budding entrepreneur burning with the next great idea\, one of the most important steps you can take on your road to success is creating a business plan. Business Plans are the foundation of running a successful business\, obtaining loans\, or qualifying for the perfect grant. This workshop will break down all aspects of preparing a thorough business plan for your business.
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/business-plan-101-2/
LOCATION:Ginter Park Library\, 1200 Westbrook Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23227
CATEGORIES:start up assistance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220913T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220913T193000
DTSTAMP:20260531T160745
CREATED:20220825T153900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220825T153900Z
UID:84231-1663092000-1663097400@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Kick\, Push\, Coast: A Startup Course!
DESCRIPTION:Kick. Push. Coast: Where Do I begin? \nHave you been moved to start a business – but don’t know where to start? This training is going to provide an overview of how to start your business & will cover topics such as: \n\nEntity Structures\nTax Responsibilities\nFinancials\nLicensing\nBusiness Plans\nAnd much more!\n\nThe biggest mistake that entrepreneur make is not known what you don’t know – the goal is to give you the foundation of this journey! \n— \nRefund Policy \n1. Please 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.\n2. Capital 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.\n3. Cancellations 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.\n4. Absent\, registered clients will not receive refund nor credit towards future workshops.
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/kick-push-coast-a-startup-course-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:start up assistance
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220913T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220913T120000
DTSTAMP:20260531T160745
CREATED:20220825T154317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220825T154317Z
UID:84235-1663059600-1663070400@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!
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/goochland-on-site-counseling-2/
LOCATION:Goochland Economic Development\, 2931 River Rd West\, Goochland\, VA\, 23063
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales,start up assistance,Operations
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220907T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220907T193000
DTSTAMP:20260531T160745
CREATED:20220825T153444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220825T153444Z
UID:84229-1662573600-1662579000@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/create-virginia-engaging-organizations-as-an-artist/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Operations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220902T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220902T193000
DTSTAMP:20260531T160745
CREATED:20220825T153120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220825T153120Z
UID:84225-1662141600-1662147000@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/create-virginia-beating-the-creative-burnout/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Operations
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Personal Credit Awareness
DESCRIPTION:Learn how your credit score is calculated\, what your credit report says about you\, and what you can do to ensure that your credit report is accurate and reflects positively on you. We will also talk about… \n\nCredit Awareness (What is it? what does it do?)\nHow To Look at Credit (Understanding Credit)\nTwo Truths and Lie About Credit (Debunking Myths Interactive Piece)\n\n  \nMicrosoft Teams meeting \nJoin on your computer or mobile app \nClick here to join the meeting \nMeeting ID: 257 421 533 835\nPasscode: AWFDPC
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/lunch-learn-personal-credit-awareness/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Finance
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220831T193000
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SUMMARY:Create Virginia: Choosing Your Path with Skill
DESCRIPTION:Finding your path as a performer can be a massive challenge. Join us as we chat with award winning voice actor Eli Harris as he shares wisdom learned from over a decade of professional acting. This is a great conversation for any performer (musician\, actors\, dancers) or anyone struggling to find the right gig. \nSpeaker(s): Eli Harris & Mike McKendree
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/create-virginia-choosing-your-path-with-skill/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Operations
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220829T130000
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SUMMARY:eCommerce for Modern Retail
DESCRIPTION:In 2021\, retail e-commerce sales amounted to approximately 4.9 trillion U.S. dollars worldwide. While ecommerce is expected to grow at a slower pace over the next few years\, ecommerce share of retail sales is expected to increase to 23.6 % by 2025. However\, as competition explodes\, customer expectations evolve at a rapid pace\, and questions revolve around DTC profitability\, eCommerce companies must evolve. \nSponsored by Microsoft\, The Center for Retail Transformation at George Mason University will host a virtual panel that examines the drivers for eCommerce success in the modern\, post-pandemic retail era. \nTopics covered will include:   \n\nWhat are the evolving customer expectations of eCommerce companies?\nRelatedly\, what are the key challenges to delivering a superior shopper experience?\nHow can eCommerce companies lower acquisition costs\, increase conversion rates\, and better retain customers?\nAs competition proliferates and customer data becomes more dispersed\, how can companies create a unified view of the customer to deliver value\, increase loyalty\, prevent switching behavior\, and stand out in the sea of competition\nHow can data\, analytics\, and technology allow companies to delight customers and unlock the next level of eCommerce growth?
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/ecommerce-for-modern-retail/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220826T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220826T193000
DTSTAMP:20260531T160745
CREATED:20220825T152745Z
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SUMMARY:Create Virginia: How to Harness the Power of Tik Tok
DESCRIPTION:In just 15 seconds you can go from Zero to Hero with Tik Tok. But building an audience and perfecting your content can be a challenging task. We’re sitting down with two content creators that know how to move the needle on this platform to find out more.
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/create-virginia-how-to-harness-the-power-of-tik-tok/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220824T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220824T110000
DTSTAMP:20260531T160745
CREATED:20220801T162016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220801T162016Z
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SUMMARY:Building your Business Performance Dashboard Metrics - A Step by Step Guide
DESCRIPTION:Please join Senior Business Counselor\, and Adjunct GMU Professor George Siragusa\, on Wed\, Mar 23\, 2022\, 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://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/building-your-business-performance-dashboard-metrics-a-step-by-step-guide/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Operations
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220823T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220823T191500
DTSTAMP:20260531T160745
CREATED:20220622T123130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220622T123130Z
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SUMMARY:All You Need to Know about the SBDC to Grow\, Build\, or Expand Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Virginia SBDC Inclusivity Ambassador\, Dr. Hope Murphy. This 45-minute informal information session will help you to get the most out of SBDC RESOURCES\, programs\, and networks in support of your small business. \nAs the largest small business support program in the country\, the SBDC offers the services that small business owners need to succeed such as: \n\nSmall Business counseling (free)\nSpecialty programs (free)\nAccess to business data and information (free)\nCybersecurity training\nSmall business loan process\nTraining\n\nAfter this session\, you will know what is available\, how to access it\, and how to make the most of your free counseling sessions with the SBDC. \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Hope Murphy specializes in connecting business owners with the resources needed to build their businesses. Her experience includes providing business counseling to veterans through the Veteran’s Business Outreach Center and counseling/training entrepreneurs at the Women’s Business Center. \nWhile Dr. Murphy counsels all small business owners\, her passion is to provide business counseling that supports the unique needs of minority business owners. \nDr. Murphy is a small business owner and she provides diversity and inclusion training to organizational leaders and their teams. She and her family live in Stafford\, Virginia.
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-sbdc-to-grow-build-or-expand-your-business-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:start up assistance,Operations
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