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CVSBDC is Hiring!
Central Virginia Small Business Development Center (CV SBDC) is seeking a Business Advisor. The position will be a minimum part-time, with potential for full-time based on organizational needs and operational priorities. The CV SBDC Business Advisor will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations with an emphasis on business advising to entrepreneurs in the designated Counties.
View full job description and application information here.
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SBA National Small Business Week Awards Nominations
The Small Business Administration is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Small Business Week Awards. National award categories include Small Business Person of the Year, 8(a) Graduate of the Year, and VA-Richmond Small Business Exporter of the Year, with additional local award categories. Nominations are open through December 8, 2025.
Learn more.
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Small Business Credit Survey
Small business leaders, be heard. What have been your recent experiences in pursuing financing? What are your expectations for profitability, hiring, and more over the next 12 months? The Small Business Credit Survey is open through November 14.
Take the survey here.
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Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce Membership Drive
Join the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce during our November Membership Drive and get the best membership value of the year. Pay for 12 months, receive up to 14 months of benefits. When you become a member this November, you'll enjoy immediate access to all Chamber benefits for the remainder of 2025 at no additional cost, with your 12-month paid membership beginning January 1, 2026. The earlier you join in November, the more bonus months you receive—giving you more time to connect, grow, and succeed with the region's leading business organization. Be sure to use promo code NOVDRIVE25 on your membership application to receive this offer!
Apply here.
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1099 Filing Season is Fast Approaching!
Now is the time to make sure you have up to date W9 Forms for all your contractors. Ideally, you should obtain a W9 Form from each contractor your business employs prior to paying them the first time. Do not try to predict whether you will exceed the $600/year threshold for a contractor beforehand. At 1099 filing time, you will not provide a 1099 for any contractor to which you did not pay greater than an aggregate $600. Do not wait until January to obtain this information from contractors who may or may not be motivated to be tax compliant. Compliance is on the employing company, not on the contractor, so avoid getting caught in this situation and putting your company at risk for penalties and interest from the IRS.
For more information about Form 1099.
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Building Your Business Website - Fluvanna County
November 17 | 9 am - 12 pm | Palmyra, VA
Join CV SBDC Director Bo Grist in Fluvanna County for a free, in-depth walkthrough to create your own informational site for your business. In just a few short hours, attendees will leave with a fully-functioning site that displays their products and services and tells their story with their own custom domain and personalized branding.
Space is limited for this event, so don't miss your chance to register!
Register here.
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CBIC Innovation Mixer
November 11 | 5 - 7 PM | Charlottesville, VA
What started as CBIC Tech On Tap over a decade ago, is now The CBIC Innovation Mixer—a name (and vibe) as dynamic as the community it serves. This monthly gathering open to anyone to attend remains the place where innovators, creatives, founders, and future talent collide—and now, with a fresh new look, we’re turning up the energy in a new downtown Charlottesville venue! Join us each month at the Omni Hotel as we spark conversations that lead to ventures, partnerships, and breakthroughs. This is where ideas don’t just get shared—they take root and grow.
Register here.
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VIPC Webinar: Corporate Boards and Board Service
November 12 | 11 AM - 12:30 PM | Virtual
Interested in corporate board service or in building a winning board for your early-stage company? Join our 90-minute webinar to learn about the basics of corporate boards, including the fiduciary responsibilities of Directors; the committee structures of corporate boards; compensation trends for Directors of public and private companies; challenges and opportunities for Independent corporate board directors; and, resources to help future Board members navigate their search for corporate board positions.
Register here.
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SCORE Webinar Series: Turn Social Media into Revenue
November 6,13,& 20 | 1 - 2 PM | Virtual
Social media is more than a place to post — it’s a powerful sales tool when used strategically. In this session, you will learn how to turn your followers into loyal customers by boosting visibility and using proven conversion techniques. Whether you’re a business owner looking to grow revenue or simply make your time on social media pay off, our expert presenter will show you how to use link trees, gated content, and exclusive offers to turn engagement into measurable results. You’ll walk away with a practical strategy to boost visibility, build stronger connections, and generate consistent sales from your online community.
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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