Week of Events
Cyber Awareness Training for Your Business
Cyber Awareness Training for Your Business
Cybersecurity awareness is essential for all businesses regardless of size. Your employees are the first line of defense in protecting your digital information and your business from hackers. This training will focus on the latest online threats such as phishing, malware, and ransomware. During this session the Virginia SBDC Cybersecurity Advisor, Tom Stamulis, will provide an overview of the latest threats along with tips that every employee can use to protect your network.
Success through e-Commerce
Success through e-Commerce
Join us if you’re interested in pivoting more of your efforts to ONLINE SALES This session will cover: The variety of websites available, the possibilities for upgrading yours to better accommodate online sales and the estimated costs to accomplish this! The various e-commerce platforms available and how to select the best based on your specific business needs. How to setup and manage your online storefront or service portal and how to use data and marketing to maximize returns. Instructor: Cameron Nelson, Chief Digital Advisor, Virginia SBDC and CV SBDC
Proposal Writing Tips & Tricks
Proposal Writing Tips & Tricks
This session will present some common sense tips on how to write an effective state or federal contract proposal.
Future Proofing Your Business with Blockchain
Future Proofing Your Business with Blockchain
FOMO on blockchain for your business? We’ve got you covered.
We demystify blockchain in this illustrative program that includes a panel of experts to answer your questions.
This session will cover:
Introduction to Blockchain
Blockchain vs. bitcoin - how are they different?
How Blockchain can be used for Small Business
Accepting cryptocurrency as a form of payment
Use of smart contracts
Using blockchain to raise capital
Looking towards the future of Blockchain Technologies
Moving towards cryptocurrency as national currency
Industry Applications
Safety and Privacy Concerns
Coffee with CIT GAP Funds
Coffee with CIT GAP Funds
Join CIT GAP Funds and fellow entrepreneurs on Friday at 9AM for virtual coffee via Zoom to discuss growing your company and funding opportunities. We'll follow the panel discussion with optional small group breakout sessions. Please let us know if you'll be participating in a breakout session below.
Registration required. After completion of registration, you will receive a Zoom link via email the day before the event, as well as in a day-of reminder.