Community Investment Collaborative (CIC) is hiring a Loan Portfolio Manager. The Loan Portfolio Manager is a full-time professional position responsible for managing relationships with borrowers of CIC’s lending programs and serving as a loan officer. The manager works directly with entrepreneurs to support them during the loan application process and ongoing check-ins after loans are made.

Priority deadline to apply is March 19th,

learn more here.

SMALL BUSINESS TAXES

How to Choose a Tax Professional - from the IRS

The IRS reminds businesses to carefully choose a tax professional to ensure personal and financial information is safe and secure. Review these resources from the IRS to determine which preparer is best for you:

• The Directory of Federal Tax Return Preparers with Credentials and Select Qualifications
• A listing of nationally recognized tax associations
• Tips to choosing a reputable tax preparer

Everything You Need to Know about Self-employed Taxes

Did you know that as a self-employed individual, generally you are required to file an annual income tax return and pay estimated taxes quarterly? Self-employed individuals generally must pay self-employment (SE) tax as well as income tax.

Visit the self-employed individuals tax center on the IRS website to learn about your tax obligations, how to file, what's required, home deductions and more.

Join the Tax Challenge

Hello Alice is offering a free two-week program to sharpen your small business tax skills. Participate in the challenge for office hours with a tax expert, tax prep worksheets, tax strategies and more. Register by March 14th.

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

FedEx Small Business Grants Program

Do you have a FedEx business account? Then you could be awarded up to $50K and other prizes. Apply by April 1st..

Capital for Established Farmers

Dirt Capital Partners (DCP) works with regenerative farmers who have successful, existing operations, established markets and the opportunity to grow and expand their business through long-term, secure land access. Learn more here.

Tourism Marketing Grant

The Virginia Tourism Corporation Marketing Leverage Program is a reimbursable grant program to leverage existing marketing funds to drive tourism. Apply by March 14.

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.

Webinars from the Virginia SBDC Network

Access the CVSBDC Events Calendar and 

statewide training offerings for even more learning!

Importance of Working Capital for Global Market Success

March 13 | 3 PM - 4 PM

Virtual

Make sure you are effectively tapping into resources available to facilitate access to capital for business growth. Learn how effective utilization of working capital can enhance the global competitiveness of U.S. small businesses.

Putting "Responsibility" into Responsible AI

March 14 | 6 PM - 7:30 PM

In Person (Charlottesville)

There’s no question that generative AI (genAI) advancements are fueling a massive wave of product innovations and a commercial rush to be first-to-market with the next big AI-driven solution. Learn from WillowTree's Jill Heinze on how we can embrace this new technology and also do the right thing for users, organizations, and society.

Making Packaged Foods for Sale to the Public

March 18 | 6 PM - 8:30 PM

In Person (Charlottesville)

Join Michelle McKenzie from Bellair Farms to learn more about regulations and processes of creating and selling packaged food to the public.

The Future of Work

March 20 | 8 AM - 10 AM

In Person (Charlottesville)

Explore emerging considerations such as the full integration of remote work, ethical applications of AI, and opportunities to future proof your people practices.

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.

Meet With Us

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.

All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. Business owners can access the services of their nearest SBDC at VirginiaSBDC.org.