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Welcome Jess Cifizzari!
Community Investment Collaborative has hired Jessica Cifizzari as the Rural Ecosystem Navigator covering GO Virginia's Region 9.
Jess is assisting Terry Woodworth in connecting small businesses with resources to help them sustain and grow their enterprise. Jess is a small business owner in Orange County, a 2021 graduate of CIC’s 16-week Entrepreneur Workshop, and a CIC Workshop leader. She is passionate about helping other entrepreneurs reach their goals and become vital members of their local communities. Jess can be reached at jessica@cicville.org.
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We're hiring a Communication and Events Manager at the Central Virginia Small Business Development Center (CV SBDC), hosted by the Community Investment Collaborative (CIC).
As a full-time 30 hour/week staff member you'll play a key role in telling the story of entrepreneurs, sharing news, and executing events that connect and support small business.
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Businesses Beware!
We often see new businesses receive letters to file forms for a fee that you can file yourself for FREE! Save your money and follow these tips:
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Register your EIN (Employer’s Identification Number) directly through IRS.gov for FREE.
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Obtain your Reseller’s Certificate for sales tax exemption with your FREE Sales and Use Tax Registration through tax.virginia.gov.
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Receive FREE Employment Posters when you register with the Virginia Employment Commission at vec.virginia.gov.
For more help and tips, meet with a SBDC Advisor today!
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SBA Certification Upgrade and Pause on August 1st
Starting August 1, initial applications for government contracting certifications will pause for the month of August to implement a planned upgrade of all of SBA's certification system. The upgraded system is expected to be available for new certifications in early September. A public-facing fact sheet is downloadable. For additional information or questions please reach out to certifications@sba.gov.
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FAQs about Educational Assistance Programs
The Internal Revenue Service issued frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to educational assistance programs. Taxpayers may exclude certain educational assistance benefits from their gross income if they are provided under an educational assistance program. Amounts paid under an educational assistance program are generally deductible by the employer as a business expense.
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Employer-Provided Childcare Tax Credit
If you provide childcare services to your employees, you may be eligible for this general business credit. It covers qualified expenditures for a childcare facility and for childcare resource and referral. The Employer-Provided Childcare Credit offers employers a tax credit up to $150,000 per year to offset 25% of qualified childcare facility expenditures and 10% of qualified childcare resource and referral expenditures.
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VTC Grant Programs
The Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) offers several funding programs to assist the Virginia travel industry. The following VTC specialty grant programs are:
- The Microbusiness Marketing Leverage Program: opens July 16, 2024, closes August 22, 2024.
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Special Events & Festivals Program for 2025 opens July 16, 2024, closes September 26, 2024.
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VA250 Marketing Leverage Program opens August 1, 2024, closes September 17, 2024.
For more information on these programs visit www.vatc.org/grants and click here to sign up for a "How to Apply" webinar.
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USDA Announces $12 Million in Grant Funding to Support Dairy Initiatives
June 24th, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $12 million in available grant funding to support processing capacity expansion, on-farm improvements, and technical assistance services to producers through the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives (DBI). Applications must be submitted electronically through www.grants.gov by 11:59 p.m. ET on August 27, 2024. More information is available here.
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DoorDash $10K Grant - Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund
This grant provides $10,000 grants to local restaurants affected by state or federally-declared natural disasters. Applications for the current round close September 3, 2024, at 6 p.m. ET. To be eligible, a business must be experiencing hardship due to a natural disaster, have a maximum of three locations, employ fewer than 50 employees per location, and have revenues of $3M or less per location in the last 12 months. See the Terms and Conditions for full eligibility criteria.
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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. | |
Attention Small, Women-owned, and Minority-Owned Businesses! Expand your business opportunities with the Commonwealth of Virginia by getting SWaM certified. Join this workshop to learn the benefits, application process, and how to use your certification to gain a competitive edge in state and local government contracts. | |
Facts & Snacks is a monthly learning opportunity funded by Culpeper County Economic Development; content creation supported by the Central Virginia SBDC. | |
Webinars from the Virginia SBDC Network | |
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If you're thinking about exporting or have started to export, Global On-Ramp is for you!
The Virginia SBDC is proud to announce Global ON-Ramp, a 4-part virtual training series providing situational awareness for STEM companies with global potential. Participants will learn about compliance, international IP, data privacy, and more!
To apply, companies must fill out this simple form no later than July 8th.
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HAPPENING IN THE COMMUNITY | |
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Virginia Invest
July 12 | 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Virtual
Join Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation and the Virginia Venture Partners to meet the new investors they've partnered with for the Virginia Invest Program. Funds are expected to invest in over 100 high-growth Virginia startups over the next 3-5 years. Register for free now!
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SCORE - Financial Planning
July 13 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
In Person (Fredricksburg)
Sharpen your financial acumen with SCORE's hands-on workshop, Master the key financial planning and management elements to scale your business confidently. Register now to empower your business with robust financial strategies that promise sustained growth.
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Upcoming SCORE Pitch Competition
This summer, be a part of SCORE's 60th Anniversary Pitch Competition and pitch your business to a panel of industry experts. Compete for a chance to win up to $20,000 for your business and receive invaluable mentorship and exposure along the way. The competitions will be held in to following locations (Philadelphia, PA; Houston, TX; Des Moines, IA; Los Angeles, CA; and an Online/Virtual Competition. Learn more 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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