Upcoming Events

CLASS WILL BE ONLINE - BEFORE THE CLASS YOU WILL BE GIVEN INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO GET ACCESS TO THE WEBINAR. No Cost, but registration is required. You will need to have a computer with a microphone (if you might want to ask questions) with good internet speed. Are you considering starting a new business? Not sure what you need to do and what steps to take? Then Start Your Business Smart! Business Smart Start is an introduction to owning your own business. Topics covered include deciding on a legal entity structure, basic accounting and tax issues, steps you need to take for permits and licensing, steps to writing a business plan and basics of marketing and market research. We cover the nine steps to market research to determine if your business idea makes sense. Class is for individuals in business, thinking of starting a business even if it might be years in the future. The class is 3.0 hours long so these topics will only be briefly covered. Upon completing the class you will have the opportunity to schedule a one-on-one appointment with one of the professional business advisors in our office. For questions please call Tom Tanner at ttanner@roanokesmallbusiness.org

This three-hour webinar will present proposal preparation tips for those considering an SBIR/STTR submission to the DOD SBIR and STTR Broad Agency Announcements. The next SBIR and STTR BAA's are set to open in pre-solicitation on November 24, open for submission on January 6, and close on February 10, 2021. This event funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

SCORE Workshop Series: SCORE Richmond is bringing back one of its most popular workshops in a new format for these pandemic times. Learn the basics of starting a business from local, experienced small business professionals.

The FY21 NASA SBIR/STTR Solicitation opened Nov. 9 and closes Jan. 8, 2021. Almost $200M is available in this single NASA SBIR/STTR opportunity! This three hour session will present proposal preparation tips for those planning a submission to the FY2021 NASA SBIR/STTR opportunity. This three hour webinar will provide detailed proposal development tips, discuss what goes in to each main section of the proposal, and what commercialization discussion is required in a Phase I. This session is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.