Topic: WOSB and EDWOSB Certification
The Federal Government buys over $600 billion per year on goods and services, 5% of that spend is allocated for Woman Owned and Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Businesses (WOSB/EDWOSB). This is a huge opportunity for small woman owned firms, who qualify, to grow their business and become part of the challenging world of Government Contracting through set-aside opportunities. In this presentation you will learn:
• Eligibility requirements for WOSB/EDWOSB
• Understanding the application process
• Understanding how to prepare before applying
• Staying Certified
Speaker(s): Lisa Wood is the Statewide Director of the Virginia PTAC, hosted by George Mason University where she is also an Adjunct Professor of Management. 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. In this role, Wood performed contract administration and negotiation duties. She also recommended bidders, handled issue inquiries, negotiated bids, performed cost and price analysis, and prepared comprehensive letters to justify recommended contract actions. Ms. Wood holds an MBA from the University of New Haven and a BSBA through Robert Morris University of Pittsburgh where she is also pursuing her PhD in Instructional Management and Leadership.
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If you need further assistance or have a question, please contact us at (540) 654-1383
Updated for 2023
Does your business need a mobile app?
In this bootcamp you will learn if your small business will benefit from having a mobile app, and the steps to successfully deploy and market your app on the app stores. Areas covered include:
- Market Research
- App Scoping
- Finding a Developer and Budget
- App Business Planning
- Marketing Approach
- Building a Prototype
- Launching an App
- Promoting App
Presented by Cameron Nelson, Chief Digital Advisor for the Central Virginia SBDC.
A confirmation email with the Zoom login information will be sent after registration – a day before before the event – please be on the lookout for it.
Join this question-and-answer session to learn more about America’s Seed Fund powered by the National Science Foundation. A Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) program director will answer questions about how to get started, the basics of eligibility and what they look for when they review project pitches.
Details will be shared at the beginning of each webinar to view real-time captions. To request other reasonable accommodations for the webinar, please email RArequests@nsf.gov 14 days in advance of the webinar the following information:
1. Event name
2. Event date and time
3. Your contact information (email address preferred)
4. Brief description of the requested accommodation.
Upon joining the webinar, attendees will be in listen-only mode with the ability to type questions in the Zoom Chat panel. For help during the webinar, contact Zoom Technical support at +1-833-966-6468 or email support@zoom.us.
Heard of Canva but unsure of how to utilize it for your small business??
Join us for an interactive workshop that will walk you through setting up your brand standards, utilizing templates, and creating from scratch!
You will need to register for a FREE Canva account to join us!
Registration is limited. Register today!
This seminar is being offered in a hybrid format. You can choose to attend virtually via Zoom or attend in person at 1125 Emancipation Hwy, Suite 400, Fredericksburg, VA 22401. This two hour seminar will help attendees understand how to be more marketable to small business lenders. The seminar will detail the documents needed and the expectations of some lenders. Key takeaways: 1. Key factors that affect fundability 2. Tips to improve your small businesses capability to get funding 3. Gain greater insight into small business funding sources 4. Real talk – awareness of next steps, goals, and a possible strategy to gain funding
Speaker(s): Johnnie Lloyd, MOL Serial entrepreneur with over 47 years of expertise in leadership, financial acumen, and problem-solving in corporate, government, and nonprofit organizations. Chief Visionary Officer for Johnnie Lloyd and Associates, 4 Rivers Consultants Firm, and she is passionate about Economic Justice (opportunity) under Raise Up Nation, a 501C3 organization. She specifically partners with CEOs, executives, and entrepreneurs unleashing their superpowers. Preparing people and organizations for greater levels of productivity and profitability. The problem she concentrates on strategically is resources – management of things and leadership of people, with a goal of making hard things understandable and relatable. Dynamic high-energy speaker, author, coach, and facilitator empowering transformational development. President of the National Speakers Association of Virginia, SCORE mentor, YMCA Board member and active in her church, and high school mentor for Teen Enrichment.
Co-Sponsor(s):
If you need further assistance or have a question, please contact us at (540) 654-1383
Join this question-and-answer session to learn more about America’s Seed Fund powered by the National Science Foundation. A Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) program director will answer questions about how to get started, the basics of eligibility and what they look for when they review project pitches.
Details will be shared at the beginning of each webinar to view real-time captions. To request other reasonable accommodations for the webinar, please email RArequests@nsf.gov 14 days in advance of the webinar the following information:
1. Event name
2. Event date and time
3. Your contact information (email address preferred)
4. Brief description of the requested accommodation.
Upon joining the webinar, attendees will be in listen-only mode with the ability to type questions in the Zoom Chat panel. For help during the webinar, contact Zoom Technical support at +1-833-966-6468 or email support@zoom.us.
With distribution tightening, many alcohol producers are looking to direct-to-consumer sales as a high-margin strategy for driving profits. But there’s a limit to the volume achievable via the tasting room. That’s why it’s important to build and grow effective membership clubs – they extend DTC sales beyond the TR and create strong customer bonds.
In this webinar, Virginia SBDC Craft Beverage Assistance Manager Chris Van Orden will ask Janine Aquino, Senior Consultant at Aquino Baron Consulting, how producers can make the most of their membership clubs.
SPEAKER: Janine Aquino is a business consultant and entrepreneur with 30 years of experience in the craft beverage industry. Raised on a vineyard in the Hudson Valley by a family of wine importers, Janine is the fourth generation to work in the beverage industry. With her experience at the helm of multiple wineries, Janine has deep expertise across a range of topics, including start-up management, ROI analysis, and market strategy, to name a few. Today, Janine serves craft beverage producers in Virginia and beyond through her firm, Aquino Baron Consulting.
A confirmation email with the Zoom login information will be sent after registration – you can expect it a day before before the event – please be on the lookout for it.
Lender Match connects you to lenders. Get matched to potential lenders offering SBA-backed funding.
Join us May 2 – May 3, 2023, for the National Small Business Week Virtual Summit hosted by the U.S. Small Business Administration and SCORE.
Attend this free, virtual summit to learn new business strategies, meet other business owners and chat with industry experts! This 2-day, action-packed event will include educational sessions, online business resources, and expert speakers.
- Do you reside in the Shenandoah Valley area of Virginia and are thinking about starting a new business?
- Do you have questions about how to move forward?
- Are you considering moving your hobby into a more structured business form?
- Have you already started your small business and now realize you may have missed a few things?
Your Shenandoah Valley SBDC has answers, information, and resources to help!
In our Start Smart Workshops, we discuss the path to good decisions and a successful start. You’ll learn to take a thorough 360° approach to your business and all its components – from product development to target marketing to financial projections and bookkeeping. We also cover the regulations and registrations you need to know.
Follow-up appointments are then available with SBDC business advisors to focus on your individual business growth needs.
Please find the Zoom link and review PDF Workbook attached in the reminder email 48 hours in advance. Please let me know if you are unable to attend or have questions via email to duganaj@jmu.edu
Thank You! Allison Dugan, Shenandoah Valley SBDC
Selling into the healthcare industry can be difficult due to the complexity of its buying ecosystem. During this session, the ICAP team will discuss the healthcare industry’s overall buying ecosystem, as well as the different pathways available, specifically for medical devices. To register for this event, please complete the survey linked here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SellingIntoHealthcare.
Grab your lunch and join us online the first Thursday of each month to learn more about SBA programs and network with other small business owners.
Topic: 7(a) and Microloans
SBA Loan Programs: 7(a) – Come learn how an SBA loan can be used to finance your small business. This workshop will present information on:
How to prepare to get an SBA loan
Explain the different 7(a) loan programs available
What information is needed by a lender to get a loan
Join this question-and-answer session to learn more about America’s Seed Fund powered by the National Science Foundation. A Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) program director will answer questions about how to get started, the basics of eligibility and what they look for when they review project pitches.
Details will be shared at the beginning of each webinar to view real-time captions. To request other reasonable accommodations for the webinar, please email RArequests@nsf.gov 14 days in advance of the webinar the following information:
1. Event name
2. Event date and time
3. Your contact information (email address preferred)
4. Brief description of the requested accommodation.
Upon joining the webinar, attendees will be in listen-only mode with the ability to type questions in the Zoom Chat panel. For help during the webinar, contact Zoom Technical support at +1-833-966-6468 or email support@zoom.us.
At the Wage and Hour Division (WHD), we enforce the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which includes the rules and regulations that govern the employment of workers under the age of 18.
We are committed to protecting the youngest members of our workforce and enforcing child labor law to the fullest extent. We know that the most effective prevention is education. With that in mind, WHD is offering a free webinar on May 9th from 10am-12pm (EDT) for employers to learn more about the FLSA’s youth employment protections.
A Q&A period will follow the presentation, and registrants will be provided with links to child labor compliance assistance materials.
While attendance is free, registration is required.
Event Point of Contact: Amy Kim, Community Outreach and Resource Planning Specialist / Kim.Ga@dol.gov
We will explore the changing landscape of work and the role of employee benefits, human resources and leadership strategies in creating a successful and sustainable future for businesses and their employees.
Three Learning Outcomes:
1. Attracting and retaining top talent: In a competitive job market, offering competitive employee benefits can help attract and retain top talent. Employees are looking for more than just a salary, they want to work for a company that offers a comprehensive benefits package.
2. Compliance with regulations: Human Resources play a critical role in ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations. Failure to comply with these regulations can result in costly fines that could be catastrophic to a small business.
3. The three options an entrepreneur has when it comes to handling human resources
This class will be offered in a hybrid format. You will receive a survey to indicate whether you plan to attend in person or virtually. We have limited space for in person attendees so this will be based on first come, first serve.
If attending in person, the address is 1125 Emancipation Highway, Suite 400, Fredericksburg, VA 22401.
By registering for this seminar, you grant UMW SBDC permission to share your contact information with the speaker.