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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:20260531T160809
CREATED:20220825T154126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T152022Z
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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:20260531T160809
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:20260531T160809
CREATED:20220926T125102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T125102Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220927T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220927T140000
DTSTAMP:20260531T160809
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220921T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220921T120000
DTSTAMP:20260531T160809
CREATED:20220825T154639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T124118Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220920T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220920T150000
DTSTAMP:20260531T160809
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220914T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220914T193000
DTSTAMP:20260531T160809
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220913T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220913T193000
DTSTAMP:20260531T160809
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
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220913T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220913T120000
DTSTAMP:20260531T160809
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220907T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220907T193000
DTSTAMP:20260531T160809
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:20260531T160809
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220901T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220901T123000
DTSTAMP:20260531T160809
CREATED:20220829T145834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220829T145834Z
UID:84248-1662033600-1662035400@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220831T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220831T193000
DTSTAMP:20260531T160809
CREATED:20220825T153318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220825T153318Z
UID:84227-1661968800-1661974200@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220829T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220829T130000
DTSTAMP:20260531T160809
CREATED:20220825T152938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220825T152938Z
UID:84223-1661774400-1661778000@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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:20260531T160809
CREATED:20220825T152745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220825T152745Z
UID:84220-1661536800-1661542200@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220824T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220824T110000
DTSTAMP:20260531T160809
CREATED:20220801T162016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220801T162016Z
UID:84171-1661335200-1661338800@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220823T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220823T191500
DTSTAMP:20260531T160809
CREATED:20220622T123130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220622T123130Z
UID:84117-1661279400-1661282100@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220816T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220816T193000
DTSTAMP:20260531T160809
CREATED:20220707T143455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220707T143455Z
UID:84157-1660674600-1660678200@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Marketing with Marketing Starter Kit
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the Jackson Ward Collective – we are excited to present Marketing with Marketing Starter Kit.  \nThis 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\nSpeaker(s): Jenelle Murph Davis & Nedra Davis
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/marketing-with-marketing-starter-kit-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220810T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220810T193000
DTSTAMP:20260531T160809
CREATED:20220707T143037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220707T143037Z
UID:84151-1660154400-1660159800@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 \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.\n\n\nSpeaker(s): Charese Chambers
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/kick-push-coast-a-startup-course-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:start up assistance,Operations
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220810T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220810T130000
DTSTAMP:20260531T160809
CREATED:20220726T134757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220726T135028Z
UID:84168-1660132800-1660136400@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Small Business Lending 101
DESCRIPTION:Have questions on financing? Wondering on where to begin? \nJoin us in conversation with Chandra Hurst\, Economic Equity Loan Office at Virginia Community Capital. \nIn this webinar\, we will discuss: \n– How to prepare for a small business loan\n– Overview of financing – debt vs. equity\n– Analyzing credit requests\n– Application package & information required
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/small-business-lending-101-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Finance
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220809T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220809T140000
DTSTAMP:20260531T160809
CREATED:20220707T143320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220707T143320Z
UID:84155-1660050000-1660053600@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-101-7/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220809T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220809T130000
DTSTAMP:20260531T160809
CREATED:20220707T125722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220707T125722Z
UID:84149-1660046400-1660050000@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/managing-your-wordpress-website/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales,start up assistance,Operations
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220728T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220728T130000
DTSTAMP:20260531T160809
CREATED:20220707T125535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220707T125535Z
UID:84147-1659009600-1659013200@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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. \nBen 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://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/putting-your-data-to-work-how-to-harness-the-power-of-sales-analytics/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales,Operations
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220727T193000
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UID:84110-1658944800-1658950200@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Kick\, Push\, Coast: A Start-up 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 \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/kick-push-coast-a-start-up-course-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:start up assistance
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220721T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220721T150000
DTSTAMP:20260531T160809
CREATED:20220707T125347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220707T125357Z
UID:84145-1658412000-1658415600@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/grow-your-business-with-digital-marketing-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220721T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220721T120000
DTSTAMP:20260531T160809
CREATED:20220621T182130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220622T173542Z
UID:84103-1658394000-1658404800@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Kick\, Push\, Coast: How to Start\, Scale & Sustain Your Business
DESCRIPTION:The Capital Regioin SBDC is proud to partner with Henrico Economic Development Authority & Atlantic Union Bank to present\, “Kick. Push. Coast: How to Start\, Scale\, and Sustain Your Small Business.” This event falls under the banner of our “Kick. Push. Coast.” start-up-focused programming. You’ll see classes specifically for start-ups\, networking opportunities\, boot camps\, and more!\n\nSpeakers: \n\nCharese Chambers\, Business Adviser – Capital Region SBDC\nKorinn Y. Carter\, Founder – St Luke Legacy Center\n\nGuests: \n\nEbonie Atkins\, Managing Director – Henrico Economic Development Authority\nKayla Coleman\, Business Representative – Henrico Economic Development Authority\nMike Harrison\, VP of Business Banking Relationship Manager – Atlantic Union Bank\n\nSpace is limited as we strive to keep safety top of mind amid an on-going pandemic – register today! \n\nCo-Sponsor(s): Henrico Economic Development Authority Atlantic Union Bank
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/kick-push-coast-how-to-start-scale-sustain-your-business/
LOCATION:Libbie Mill Library\, 2100 Libbie Lake E Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23230
CATEGORIES:start up assistance
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220719T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220719T193000
DTSTAMP:20260531T160809
CREATED:20220621T183353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T183353Z
UID:84113-1658255400-1658259000@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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! ⠀⠀
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/setting-up-your-accounting-systems-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:start up assistance,Operations,Finance
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220718T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220718T124500
DTSTAMP:20260531T160809
CREATED:20220622T123018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220622T123018Z
UID:84115-1658145600-1658148300@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:start up assistance,Operations
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220715T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220715T140000
DTSTAMP:20260531T160809
CREATED:20220621T181814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220624T140132Z
UID:84101-1657890000-1657893600@capitalregionvasbdc.com
SUMMARY:Canva For Small Businesses
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 is limited. Register today!
URL:https://capitalregionvasbdc.com/event/canva-101-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Marketing and Sales
ORGANIZER;CN="Capital Region SBDC":MAILTO:info@capitalregionvasbdc.com
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