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Happy New Year from CVSBDC!
Our team of advisors is excited to spend another year helping both existing clients and new clients succeed in their business ventures. No matter what your goals are for 2026, we're here to assist you every step of the way.
To strategize with a business advisor this year, you can request a meeting 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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APEX Accelerator Govology Webinar Series
Through a Pro-level subscription with Govology, Virginia APEX Accelerator clients can now access weekly live webinars and an extensive library of on-demand training covering many essential topics in government contracting, from marketing to certifications to accounting systems and much more. Govology training features experienced government market experts with a solid reputation for helping small businesses succeed in government contracting. Govology training is a valuable supplement to the workshops and classes we at Virginia APEX Accelerator put on year around.
For more information.
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Be Aware of Small Business Scams
The CV SBDC encourages small business owners to remain cautious when sharing financial information in 2026 — last year, business owners were victims of phishing attacks, data breaches, and unverified emails or letters requesting sensitive information about their business. Always verify unfamiliar contacts, double-check payment requests, and don’t share sensitive information unless you're sure it's secure. When in doubt, pause and investigate.
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Charlottesville Entrepreneurs & Espresso
January 20 | 9 - 11 AM | Charlottesville, VA
Charlottesville Entrepreneurs and Espresso, or C-E2, a monthly event series, is a casual, caffeine fueled gathering of learning for entrepreneurs at all stages of venture creation. C-E2 will take place at 9:00 a.m. on the third Tuesday of each month. This is a free event open to the entire entrepreneurship community.
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From Sellable to Valuable: A Small Business Owner's Exit Preparation Guide
January 26 | 12 PM | Virtual
Thinking about selling your business someday? If you're a business owner with $1 million or less in annual revenue, this webinar is designed specifically for you. Not every small business is ready for sale—and many owners have unrealistic expectations about what their company is worth. This practical session will help you assess whether your business is currently sellable, understand how to value it realistically, and identify the specific steps needed to maximize that value.
Register here.
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Pitch Preview
February 5 | 12 - 2 PM | Virtual
This free, virtual opportunity is perfect for early-stage startup entrepreneurs who are considering seeking funding in the next 6-12 months. Pitch to a panel of angel investors and business experts, and gain valuable feedback to perfect your presentation before seeking funding. Applications for the February 5th session are due Friday, January 30th.
Apply here.
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Destination 20+45: Meet the Marketing Team & the CACVB Rebrand
January 28| 8:30 - 9:30 AM | Charlottesville, VA
Let’s talk tourism, sip some coffee, and make great connections! Join the CACVB and your industry peers for our January Destination 20+45 event: Meet the Marketing Team and the CACVB Rebrand. In just about an hour, you’ll get a quick, engaging 20-minute presentation on the CACVB’s new visual identity and ways for your tourism-facing business to get involved. Then we’ll have 45 minutes for coffee, conversation, and networking with fellow tourism pros and the CACVB team.
Register here.
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Construction Contractors Conference
February 4 | 8 AM - 4 PM | Petersburg, VA
The Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity and the Virginia Department of Transportation's Business Opportunity Workforce and Development Center are collaborating to offer this great opportunity for subcontractors in construction trades to meet with prime contractors, contract owners, and organizations that offer resources for business growth.
The afternoon includes exhibitors from more than 30 prime contractors and contract owners looking to do business with you. It also includes pre-assigned one-on-one matchmaking sessions. Lunch will be provided.
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.
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