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CVSBDC's FY2025 Annual Report is Out Now!
Each year, the CVSBDC office compiles highlights, statistics, and impact numbers from the work we did in the most recent fiscal year. Our report for 2024-2025 is available now, and features a glimpse into the resources we offer, the impact we've helped make, and client success stories.
A special thank you to our partners, advisors, sponsors, and clients for their continued support — we look forward to another year of collaboration and assistance in the small business community.
Read the annual report here.
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Blue Ridge Juvenile Detention Community Work Partnership Program
The Blue Ridge Juvenile Detention Center is launching a Community Work Partnership Program, designed to connect local businesses with supervised student workers inside the detention center. This program allows businesses to outsource appropriate tasks (packaging, labeling, sorting, assembly, etc.) to the facility, where residents can complete the work in a structured, safe, and professionally supervised environment. In return, participating businesses provide donations that are used to compensate the students for their efforts.
For more information, contact rherr@k12albemarle.org.
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2026 UVA Entrepreneurial Law Clinic Startup Applications
The University of Virginia School of Law’s Entrepreneurial Law Clinic is seeking up to a dozen Charlottesville-area startups to participate in its Spring 2026 program. Selected founders will receive free legal support from law students under faculty supervision. To be considered, startups should have a clear legal need, the capacity to engage with students, and an understanding of the limitations of pro bono assistance. Applications are due January 9, 2026.
Apply here.
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Be A Culpeper Local Resource Topics Survey
Be A Culpeper Local is the small business program through Culpeper County Economic Development. This survey will help us understand what business related topics the community is looking for. Survey results will be used for the planning of future Facts & Snacks sessions (our monthly workshop series) and this year's upcoming C3 - Culpeper County Conference.
Take the survey here.
| | All programs of the Virginia SBDC are open to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. | | Webinars from the Virginia SBDC Network | | HAPPENING IN THE COMMUNITY | | |
ServSafe Manager Course
December 15 | 8 AM - 5 PM | Rapidan, VA
The ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification is recognized by the Virginia Department of Health as meeting the requirements to be a Certified Food Protection Manager. VCE offers the program locally to food service workers at restaurants, hospitals, schools, and child care centers. Participants receive instruction about food safety concepts such as sanitation, food storage, safety regulations, pest management, and safe food handling practices. The Virginia Food Regulations require that each food establishment employ at least one Certified Food Protection Manager who has supervisory and management responsibilities.
Register here.
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VIPC Webinar: Demystifying SBIR & STTR Programs
December 16 | 11 AM - 12:30 PM | Virtual
Secure millions for your small business! The federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs provide $4B annually to US small businesses, with roughly $1.4B provided by NIH alone. These non-dilutive funds advance research and development aimed at advancing product commercialization. Small businesses and university faculty or post-docs about to spin out a company will benefit from this 90-minute webinar, as well as any faculty member wishing to serve as a consultant on an SBIR or STTR award.
Register here.
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DirtCon Virtual Conference for Flower Farmers
January 10-11 | Virtual
Having a solid farm plan isn’t just a nice idea, it’s a game-changer. Not just for your farm, but for you, the whole person with big dreams and even bigger potential. At DirtCon, you’ll build the best farm plan of your life, one that supports your growth, your goals, and your future. Join top-notch business mentors for this epic planning sesh, and walk away with a blueprint for your most purposeful and profitable year yet.
Register here.
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Central Virginia SBDC
Your Partners in Business:
Supporting Small Business - from Startups to International Expansion
Serving the City of Charlottesville and the Counties of Albemarle, Culpeper, Fluvanna,
Greene, Louisa, Madison, Nelson, Orange, Rappahannock.
Meet With Us
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