VI SBDC Webinar Tuesday with SBA: SBA Resources to help your Business Start, Grow and Succeed on Sept. 14 at 10 a.m. This program will cover the primary tools and resources the U.S. Small Business Administration provides to empower business owners and entrepreneurs for access to capital, valuable resources, business know-how, and the right expertise for each stage of the business lifecycle. Register here. Economic Development Commission Eligible Supplier Program on Sept. 16 at 12 p.m. "Encouraging business investment all of the time" The Economic Development Commission (EDC) is charged with promoting the growth, development, and diversification of the economy of the United States Virgin Islands by developing the human and economic resources of the Territory, preserving job opportunities for residents of the U.S. Virgin Islands, and promoting capital formation to support economic development in the Territory. This webinar will focus on Virgin Island suppliers who are licensed to do business in the U.S. Virgin Islands and have conducted business in the territory for at least one year. Companies that receive EDC tax benefits are required to advertise twice a year for goods and services they will use on an ongoing basis and are encouraged to use eligible suppliers. Learn how to apply and become a member of the Eligible Suppliers program. Join us for the informational session. Questions will be answered after the presentation. Register here. SCORE: Simple Steps for Starting a Business Workshop # 2 on Sept. 16 at 6 p.m. This is a 4 module workshop series that will take you through the basics of starting up a business. If you are willing to roll up your sleeves & work with the instructors you'll come away with a good understanding of the specific challenges & opportunities you will face. You will have a financial plan, a marketing plan, and an estimation of the funding you will need to get started. Workshop # 2: Great Idea! Thurs. Sept 16 - Online – 6:00 – 8:00 PM • Refining your business idea - Steps to develop - Fine tune your business concept • Doing market research - Steps to identify your target audience & learn how they buy • Knowing your customer • Doing competitive research - How to know what your competitors are up to Please note: This Simple Steps is free of charge. Register here. Small Business Weekend Camp 2021 on Sept. 17 at 6 p.m., Sept. 18 at 9 a.m., and Sept. 19 at 11 a.m. Andrew has trained thousands of entrepreneurs from Hawaii to Nigeria and appeared in the Wall Street Journal and The Oprah Winfrey Show. You will learn how to: Generate sales online; Write a book in a weekend; Attract investors; Package your ideas for profit; Build a team and much more. Dates: Sept. 17-Sept. 19, plus 16 weeks of follow-up sessions. Moderator: Cusa Holloway, VIEDA Business Incubator Program Manager. This event is funded and made possible for Virgin Islands businesses by the VI Economic Development Authority. Register here. SCORE: Simple Steps for Starting a Business - Workshop # 3 Sept. 23 at 6 p.m. This is a 4 module workshop series that will take you through the basics of starting up a business. If you are willing to roll up your sleeves & work with the instructors you'll come away with a good understanding of the specific challenges & opportunities you will face. You will have a financial plan, a marketing plan, and an estimation of the funding you will need to get started. Workshop # 3: Marketing Your Business, Thurs. Sept. 23 - Online – 6:00 – 8:00 PM • Branding your business - Steps to creating your brand • Developing your marketing plan - Crafting a plan to communicate your marketing message • Marketing your business with social media - What you need to know to use social media effectively • Pricing your product or service - Learning to properly price your product for business success Please note: This Simple Steps is free of charge. Register here. SCORE: Simple Steps for Starting a Business - Workshop # 4 on Sept. 30 at 6 p.m. This is a 4 module workshop series that will take you through the basics of starting up a business. If you are willing to roll up your sleeves & work with the instructors you'll come away with a good understanding of the specific challenges & opportunities you will face. You will have a financial plan, a marketing plan, and an estimation of the funding you will need to get started. Workshop # 4: Revenue & Profit Projections. Funding Sources Thurs. Sept. 30 – Online – 6:00 – 8:30 PM • Financial Planning - Why you need it - How to forecast your sales, costs, profits and assets • Understanding and using financial statements- 3 primary financial statements you need to know about • Finding financing Please note: This Simple Steps is free of charge. Register here. Rescheduled! The Enterprise Zone Commission on Oct. 21 at 12 p.m. "Revitalizing our towns one building at a time" The Enterprise Zone Commission (EZC) was created to revitalize distressed communities that once were socially and economically vibrant. The authorizing act provides for tax incentives and economic development benefits free from regulatory barriers which inhibit economic growth, and also encourages collaboration among public, private and non-profit entities in order to accomplish the desired objectives. This webinar will focus on available programs and services available through the Enterprise Zone Commission available for businesses in the Territory. Join us for the informational session. Questions will be answered after the presentation. Register here.

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