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From the Central Virginia Small Business Development Center

August 15, 2023

HIGHLIGHTS IN THIS EDITION

VTC Microbusiness Marketing Leverage Program

Business Essentials Training

CGBP Virtual Workshop

Starting Your Business

Upcoming Webinars

Here at Central Virginia SBDC and Community Investment Collaborative (CIC), we honor the economic and cultural impacts of Black-owned businesses on our community. Join us in celebrating National Black Business Month as we recognize and support Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs. Show your support for Black-owned small businesses all month by shopping with them!

Explore Black-Owned businesses throughout Virginia with these directories!

Virginia Black Business Directory

Virginia Black-Owned Restaurants

Check out CIC's Entrepreneur Directory

Did you miss our last newsletter or wish you had saved it to go back and look at the HR resources included? Good news! Find the Aug 1 newsletter, What Your Business Needs to Know About HR, HERE.

The Small Business Guide to Effective Remote Work

Aug 24 | 12 - 1 PM

Online via Zoom

Join the Laurel Ridge SBDC for this webinar as we share expert insights and practical tips for running a thriving remote small business. From setting up the right systems and processes to fostering strong communication and collaboration, we'll cover everything you need to know to build a successful and high-performing remote team. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your small business to the next level.

Contact CV SBDC to connect with a business advisor to discuss

the HR needs of your business.

contact@cvsbdc.org | 434-295-8198

Virginia SBDC is excited to announce the

Fall 2023 Global Business Course,

built around the CGBP curriculum.

As an accredited Certified Global Business Professional training center, the Virginia SBDC has a sterling track record of preparing professionals to engage directly in international trade and pass the rigorous CGCP exam.

The six-session course will take place virtually from 11am to 1pm every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from September 25th through October 6th.

Governor Youngkin Announces Visitor Spending in Virginia Returns to 2019 Levels

Visitor spending in Virginia reached $30.3 billion in 2022, exceeding pre-pandemic levels by 4.4%.

(VTC) Microbusiness Marketing Leverage Program Open: August 22 - September 28, 2023

Reimbursable grant program to leverage existing marketing funds. Requires a targeted and research-based marketing plan.

Need help putting together your application?

Reach out to the CV SBDC team to meet with a business advisor!

contact@cvsbdc.org | 434-295-8198

Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) - Application window open through September 30, 2023

REAP provides guaranteed loan financing and grant funding to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for renewable energy systems or to make energy efficiency improvements.