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First Thursdays with the SBA: Making your business creditworthy 12:00 pm
First Thursdays with the SBA: Making your business creditworthy @ online
Feb 1 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Grab your lunch and join us virtually for the first Thursday of each month to learn more about SBA programs and network with other small business owners. Finding funding for your business can be challenging[...]
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Keeping Up with Digital Marketing – A’s for Your Q’s – ChatGPT 12:00 pm
Keeping Up with Digital Marketing – A’s for Your Q’s – ChatGPT @ Online
Feb 6 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Updated for 2024 What’s all the fuss about AI and ChatGPT? What AI tools are available, and how can a small business use them to streamline customer service and marketing tasks? This session with the[...]
Loans, Grants and Other Funding Options for Small Businesses 1:00 pm
Loans, Grants and Other Funding Options for Small Businesses @ online
Feb 6 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Whether you’re just starting out or scaling your business, This webinar will help you understand the different loans, grants and other funding options available to you as an entrepreneur or small business owner. In this[...]
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Payment Processing 11:00 am
Payment Processing @ online
Feb 7 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
his one-hour webinar is designed for small business owners to learn more about credit card optimization, including reducing fees on credit cards and gifts cards. Learning Outcomes: 1) Choosing a Processor – What to look[...]
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Employment Law Updates in 2024 & Strategic Leadership: Beyond Buzzwords 1:00 pm
Employment Law Updates in 2024 & Strategic Leadership: Beyond Buzzwords @ Explore More Discovery Museum
Feb 8 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Join us for an informative session at Explore More Discovery Museum in Harrisonburg, VA, tailored for businesses keen on elevating their HR strategies, compliance, and leadership. This event will delve deep into pertinent topics that can shape the[...]
How to Start Your Online Business for Next to No Money 1:00 pm
How to Start Your Online Business for Next to No Money @ online
Feb 8 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Do you want to start your own online business but are worried about the upfront costs? You’re not alone. Many aspiring entrepreneurs face this hurdle when they begin their digital entrepreneurial journey. But starting your[...]
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Shenandoah Valley SBDC Drop-In Event 9:00 am
Shenandoah Valley SBDC Drop-In Event @ Lexington-Rockbridge Chamber of Commerce
Feb 13 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Diane McCarthy from the Shenandoah Valley Small Business Development Center will be at the Lexington-Rockbridge Chamber of Commerce office from 9am until 4pm on the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month. This drop-in event will[...]
Mastering Small Business Taxes 1:00 pm
Mastering Small Business Taxes @ online
Feb 13 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to enhance your tax literacy. Join our upcoming webinar to learn how you can optimize your small business tax strategy. In this webinar, our expert presenter Kevin Garcia, CPA[...]
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SBDC Office Hours at Greater Augusta Regional Chamber of Commerce 10:00 am
SBDC Office Hours at Greater Augusta Regional Chamber of Commerce @ GARCC Office
Feb 14 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
The Shenandoah Valley Small Business Development Center offers professional business advice, training, and information resources to help grow and strengthen local businesses. Our experts advise, train, and inform small businesses to help them achieve success.[...]
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Developing an Alcohol Wholesale Strategy 12:00 pm
Developing an Alcohol Wholesale Strategy @ online
Feb 15 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
A complex undertaking even in the best of circumstances, alcohol distribution is not for the faint of heart. But producers can avoid many of the pitfalls and shortcomings that their peers succumb to by developing[...]
How to Use AI to Streamline Your Marketing 1:00 pm
How to Use AI to Streamline Your Marketing @ online
Feb 15 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
In today’s fast-paced world, keeping up with marketing can feel overwhelming. That’s why so many business owners have started using Artificial intelligence in their marketing strategy. In this webinar, our expert presenter will walk you[...]
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Learn the SEO Basics and Boost Your Website Traffic 1:00 pm
Learn the SEO Basics and Boost Your Website Traffic @ online
Feb 20 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Are you struggling to attract visitors to your website? It could be the perfect time to learn the SEO basics and elevate your search engine ranking. Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is a multi-faceted marketing strategy[...]
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GovCon 101: WOSB 12:00 pm
GovCon 101: WOSB @ online
Feb 21 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
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[...]
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How to Train Your Employees for Cybersecurity Success 12:30 pm
How to Train Your Employees for Cybersecurity Success @ online
Feb 22 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Empowering your workforce with cybersecurity awareness and best practices is crucial in safeguarding your small business against cyber threats. This training is tailored for small business owners seeking to cultivate a cybersecurity-conscious culture and equip[...]
Simple Tips for Managing Your Finances 1:00 pm
Simple Tips for Managing Your Finances @ online
Feb 22 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Having financial stability and basic money management skills is essential before starting a business. Join us and learn practical strategies you can use to take control of your finances. In this webinar, we’ll explore techniques[...]
Marketing 101 4:00 pm
Marketing 101 @ online
Feb 22 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Overview of Live Webinar Refresh your knowledge to effectively market your goods and/or services! This live webinar (via Zoom) will cover the following marketing essentials: How to choose your target group(s) How to communicate with[...]
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Shenandoah Valley SBDC Drop-In Event 9:00 am
Shenandoah Valley SBDC Drop-In Event @ Lexington-Rockbridge Chamber of Commerce
Feb 27 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Diane McCarthy from the Shenandoah Valley Small Business Development Center will be at the Lexington-Rockbridge Chamber of Commerce office from 9am until 4pm on the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month. This drop-in event will[...]
Patent Basics 12:00 pm
Patent Basics @ online
Feb 27 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
This webinar will cover the basic facts about patents. We will explore the different types of patents, including utility, design, and plant. We will define the difference and use of both provisional patent applications and[...]
Business Insurance Basics – What You Need to Know 1:00 pm
Business Insurance Basics – What You Need to Know @ online
Feb 27 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Business insurance is an important investment for any small business. Running a business requires you to plan for many day-to-day challenges, but have you planned and prepared for the unexpected? In this webinar, our expert[...]
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Building Your Value Proposition Design 10:00 am
Building Your Value Proposition Design @ online
Feb 28 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Webinar Learning Objective Please join Senior Business Counselor, and Adjunct GMU Professor George Siragusa, as he guides you through a step-by-step process of building your Value Proposition Design which is invaluable to startups, early stage companies, growth,[...]
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