CV SBDC joins other local influencers for the 10th Annual Shop to Stop Hunger Event to collect food and monetary donations to support the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank.

“We couldn’t do what we do at the Food Bank without committed supporters like those participating in this event. Over time, the impact of the Shop to Stop Hunger events has been significant. During the event’s 10-year history, our supporters have generated enough money and enough food to provide more than 690,000 meals for families in our service area we cover,” Michael McKee, CEO of Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. Learn more about the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank at brafb.org. The 5 participants along with their organizations and networks were able to fundraise and shop to provide over 74,000 meals to members of the local community!

SMALL BUSINESS NEWS

It's Cybersecurity Awareness Month!

Safeguarding your business against cyber threats is no longer a luxury but a necessity. Attend the SBA Cyber Summit, where industry leaders, experts, and entrepreneurs converge to empower you with the knowledge and tools to protect your business from evolving digital risks and transform the way you approach cybersecurity!

Have you received a SBIR / STTR? Would you like to more easily sell to government agencies?

Mobilize Ignite is a new platform for government agencies to find you! This is brand new, so contact us or our friends at Apex Accelerators if you have any questions.

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

Hello Alice Small Business Growth Fund

With funding from Etsy and Progressive, the Small Business Growth Fund provides entrepreneurs the capital they need to make their next move. Recipients will receive a $5,000-$25,000 grant to help accelerate their growth and achieve their goals.

Apply by October 27, 2023.

Grant Terminology

When it comes to grants, even seemingly common words have their own meaning and implications. Save this page for a better understanding of terms straight from the source.

DSIRE - Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency

Looking for tax incentives for your business? Search DSIRE for information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency.

Webinars from the Virginia SBDC Network

The Fed, service providers and others want to understand the challenges relating to small businesses accessing credit, to ultimately benefit small businesses. We invite you to take this survey--it took one of our business owner advisors 11 minutes to complete. SBDC is an official survey partner and we’re trying to reach for-profit businesses currently in operation, those recently closed, and those about to launch. The Federal Reserve is collecting the responses. The survey closes on November 17, 2023.

We’re proud to amplify the voices of US small businesses. Questions? Contact Aaliyah Price at [email protected].

Central Virginia SBDC

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​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.

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The Virginia SBDC Network is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, George Mason University‐Mason Enterprise, and local host institutions. The Virginia SBDC is nationally accredited by America’s SBDC.