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Topic: Business Basics Topic: Market Research w/ Census data and other free tools Grab your lunch and join us the first Thursday of each month to learn more about SBA programs and network with other small business owners. Market research is an integral step in creating your business plan, identifying your competition, and identifying your […]

Topic: Start-up Assistance Founder's Series Session 5: In this interactive webinar we will share sources of capital, establishing credit, and tips for success in record keeping and cash flow management. We help you with tips and tricks in recordkeeping, as well as accounting language, giving you tools to help you sleep at night knowing you […]

Small business leaders can expect more incidents of attack surface expansion, data security breaches, identity theft, and remote code execution attacks than in the previous year if they don’t take proactive cybersecurity measures. Learn how to avoid the TOP 5 mistakes that could let hackers in! Fee: No Cost

Pitch & Polish clinics provide a valuable opportunity for entrepreneurs to pitch their business ideas to a team of regional mentors who want to help them polish their presentation, provide feedback on their business model, and connect them with the resources they need to grow. These are private events with one company at a time […]

Build a Digital Mindset - explore, understand, and implement digital tools and data to future proof your business. Join us for an interactive conversation! Who Should Attend: Small Business Owners Speaker(s): Amanda Forrester, Regional Director, RRSBDC Our workshops, events, and programs are designed with a small business owner in mind. Actionable, sharing of ideas, and […]

Join us for an Inspiring Weekend of Empowering Hokie Women! The Women's Entrepreneurship Round Table Conference is a free day-long event designed to celebrate and support women in business. This event is open to all women business leaders, entrepreneurs, and male allies who are interested in learning and networking with others who share a passion […]

It is more important than ever to stay in compliance with Virginia and federal labor regulations. To ensure that your business is compliant, please join us for "Understanding Employment Regulations." Topics Covered: What information can I request in an application or during an interview? Are my workers employees or independent contractors? What documentation must I […]