USVI Grow with Google Webinar Series: Connect with Customers and Manage Your Business Remotely on Nov. 15 at 2 p.m. The VI Small Business Development Center (VI SBDC) in collaboration with Grow with Google present this series of three webinars to help you take your business to the next level. In this presentation, learners will discover Google tools that can help business owners work and manage their business during this time of uncertainty. Register here. VI SBDC Webinar Tuesday with SBA-USVI HUBZone Certification on Nov. 16 at 11 a.m. Join SBA USVI Senior Area Manager Wayne Huddleston for a live Q&A session. Register here. Ransomware - Cybersecurity Awareness Livestream on Nov. 16 at 1:30 p.m. with VI SBDC and the Virginia SBDC. Join us every Tuesday on our Facebook page – facebook.com/VASBDC- for our Cyber Security Livestreams. Tom Stamulis, owner and director of True North Group in Winchester, specializes in helping businesses with cybersecurity and will be leading our cybersecurity livestreams. Register here. USVI Grow with Google Webinar Series: Make Better Business Decisions with Analytics Nov. 17 at 2 p.m. The VI Small Business Development Center (VI SBDC) in collaboration with Grow with Google present this series of three webinars to help you take your business to the next level. In this presentation, learners will discover best practices and analyze trends about how customers engage with your business online, then turn these insights into well-informed, actionable decisions. Register here. VI EDA Farmers and Fishers Loan Program on Nov. 17 at 6 p.m. The Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority (VI EDA) has financial resources available for commercial farmers and fishers. Attend this workshop and learn more about the eligibility and requirements for the Farmers and Fishers Loan Program. Register here. VI SBDC Webinar Tuesday with SBA: COVID-19 Relief Program Updates on Nov. 23 at 11 a.m. Join SBA USVI Senior Area Manager Wayne Huddleston for updates from the SBA on the Covid-19 Relief Programs. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session. Register here. Safe Online Shopping - Cybersecurity Awareness Livestream on Nov. 23 at 1:30 p.m. with VI SBDC and the Virginia SBDC. Join us every Tuesday on our Facebook page – facebook.com/VASBDC- for our Cyber Security Livestreams. Tom Stamulis, owner and director of True North Group in Winchester, specializes in helping businesses with cybersecurity and will be leading our cybersecurity livestreams. Register here. USVI Grow with Google Webinar Series: Launch Your Business with Customer-Focused Marketing on Nov. 23 at 2 p.m. The VI Small Business Development Center (VI SBDC) in collaboration with Grow with Google present this series of three webinars to help you take your business to the next level. As a new entrepreneur, you’ll need more than good products or services to grow your business. It’s also important to have strong customer-focused marketing strategies to reach your audience and turn them into loyal customers. In this presentation, learners will visit customer-focused marketing for their small business. Register here. VIEDA Wednesday Webinar: Q&A with VI State Historic Preservation Office Director on Nov. 24 at 10 a.m. The Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority (USVIEDA) in partnership with Virgin Islands State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) will host a free informational webinar titled, “Q&A with SHPO Director Sean Krigger." Register here. VI SBDC Webinar Tuesday w/ SBA: Marketing Research Utilizing the Dynamic Small Business Search Tool on Nov. 30 at 11 a.m. The Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) collects and displays Small Business Profiles registered in SAM.Gov (System for Award Management). In this webinar with SBA’s Senior Area Manager for the USVI – Wayne Huddleston, learn how small businesses can utilize the DSBS to ensure their business profile is up to date, uniquely differentiating and effective in connecting with government buyers. Register here. Encrypt Your Data - Cybersecurity Awareness Livestream on Nov. 30 at 1:30 with VI SBDC and the Virginia SBDC. Join us every Tuesday on our Facebook page – facebook.com/VASBDC- for our Cyber Security Livestreams. Tom Stamulis, owner and director of True North Group in Winchester, specializes in helping businesses with cybersecurity and will be leading our cybersecurity livestreams. Register here. VI SBDC Webinar Tuesday w/ SBA: Preparing for the Next Disaster on Dec. 7 at 11 a.m. The SBA will provide information on Preparing for the Next Disaster. A question and answer segment will be included. Register here. Do Small Businesses Actually Pay Fines? - Cybersecurity Awareness Livestream on Dec. 7 at 1:30 with VI SBDC and Virginia SBDC. Join us every Tuesday on our Facebook page – facebook.com/VASBDC- for our Cyber Security Livestreams. Tom Stamulis, owner and director of True North Group in Winchester, specializes in helping businesses with cybersecurity and will be leading our cybersecurity livestreams. Register here. Customer Service: The Importance of Soft Skills in the USVI on Dec. 9 at 10 a.m. Learn how local small businesses, Entrepreneurs, Non-Profits, Government entities, and other service providers (Restaurants, Retail, Lodging, Entertainment, etc.) can get a better understanding of how critical Soft Skills are to any work environment, thus making it essential to both employer and employee. Soft Skills help small business owners find, attract and retain clients. This informational webinar will serve as a refresher to the USVI Small Business Community during the holiday season to reinforce our commitment to economic prosperity. There will be a live question and answer segment towards the end of this webinar. Register here. VI SBDC Webinar Tuesday with SBA: How to Secure an SBA Business Loan (5 C's) on Dec. 14 at 11 a.m. Are you in need of a loan to start or grow your business? This webinar will cover what it takes to qualify for a loan, how you can connect with the right lender, and assistance available to help you secure a loan approval for your needs. Join SBA USVI Senior Area Manager Wayne Huddleston for the presentation which will be followed by a Q&A session. Register here. Cyber Insurance: Do Small Businesses Really Need it? - Cybersecurity Awareness Livestream on Dec. 14 at 1:30 p.m. with VI SBDC and Virginia SBDC. Join us every Tuesday on our Facebook page – facebook.com/VASBDC- for our Cyber Security Livestreams. Tom Stamulis, owner and director of True North Group in Winchester, specializes in helping businesses with cybersecurity and will be leading our cybersecurity livestreams. Register here. Top 10 Cybersecurity Risks for 2022 - Cybersecurity Awareness Livestream on Dec. 21 at 1:30 with VI SBDC and Virginia SBDC. Join us every Tuesday on our Facebook page – facebook.com/VASBDC- for our Cyber Security Livestreams. Tom Stamulis, owner and director of True North Group in Winchester, specializes in helping businesses with cybersecurity and will be leading our cybersecurity livestreams. Register here. Cybersecurity Goals for 2022 - Cybersecurity Awareness Livestream on Dec. 28 at 1:30 with VI SBDC and Virginia SBDC. Join us every Tuesday on our Facebook page – facebook.com/VASBDC- for our Cyber Security Livestreams. Tom Stamulis, owner and director of True North Group in Winchester, specializes in helping businesses with cybersecurity and will be leading our cybersecurity livestreams. 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