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Third Set of Finalists from Start Peninsula Micro Pitch Announced
Tim Ryan2021-09-17T09:18:25-04:00September 16, 2021|
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [...]
Aerospace Company to Expand in Newport News, Create 211 New Jobs
Tim Ryan2021-09-14T13:47:57-04:00September 14, 2021|
~ Aery Aviation to invest $15.3 million in new, 60,000-square-foot [...]
Number of the week in Hampton Roads business: $82 million
Tim Ryan2021-09-14T09:37:02-04:00September 14, 2021|
From Inside Business By Tara Bozick $82 million — That’s [...]
#innovateinRVA: Improving the Health of the Immune System
Founders Conference Room, Bio+Tech Center 800 East Leigh Street, Richmond, VA 23219, Richmond
Spec Suite Open House: Workplace, Education & Healthcare
Olympia Place 22 Enterprise Pkwy Suite #370, Hampton, VA 23666, Hampton
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
Setting up Backups Workshop – Protect Your Critical Information Series
Setting up Backups Workshop – Protect Your Critical Information Series
Do you regularly backup your data? If you answered NO or if you are unsure then your business is vulnerable to cyber attacks. Virginia SBDC Cybersecurity advisor, Tom Stamulis, will show you how to implement the processes and techniques in a how-to workshop to help protect your critical information. This workshop will cover: Backup solutions for both Mac and PC Using external and cloud solutions Backing up Office 365 How to automate your backups Each 45-minute workshop is limited to 15 people. This workshop is set up for small group interaction and discussion. To protect the sensitivity of the information shared, these sessions will not be recorded.
VetBizLadyStart Program
VetBizLadyStart Program
Penetrating the government contracting industry can be a challenge, but women veterans have the experience and leadership it takes—they just need a place to start. To help women who are transitioning out of military service into business ownership, several regional partners have collaborated to create a free, 14-week training program. This program will provide the information, tools and connections needed to start a small business and position it for success with federal contracting opportunities. Successful women contractors will serve as training experts, teaching participants about a variety of business topics, such as products and services, pricing, processes, funding and marketing. Classes begin on September 20 and meet weekly for virtual instruction plus additional networking and mentoring opportunities. Hurry! Class size is limited and participants must register by September 13.
Government Contracting for Small Businesses
Government Contracting for Small Businesses
Presenter: Bob Yuill Topic: Government Contracting Location: VPCC Office Discussion [...]
HRIC Tech Tuesday: Commonwealth Research and Technology Strategic Roadmap
HRIC Tech Tuesday: Commonwealth Research and Technology Strategic Roadmap
The Commonwealth Research and Technology Strategic Roadmap, created in statute, [...]
BYOB speaker series
1 Million Cups
#innovateinRVA: Improving the Health of the Immune System
#innovateinRVA: Improving the Health of the Immune System
Join Aditxt CEO Amro Albanna to learn more about Aditxt, [...]
Pitch Perfect #4
Spec Suite Open House: Workplace, Education & Healthcare
Spec Suite Open House: Workplace, Education & Healthcare
View products from Global, Interface, Koroseal, Carnegie & ArtLink! Connect [...]
The Fervent Four Show
The Fervent Four Show
Did you know that only 4% of businesses hit $1M in revenue? Tim Ryan and Zack Miller are the creators The Fervent Four Show, designed to help you get there. Check them out on Facebook Live every Thursday at 11 AM on the StartWheel.org/live
How to Generate Leads Using Digital Marketing Tools
How to Generate Leads Using Digital Marketing Tools
Turning online activity into sales can boost your revenue and profits. In this roundtable event you will hear from other local business owners about how they use digital media to grow their business. They'll share what tools and process helped them increase the number of prospects in their sales funnel. This live session will cover: What B2B techniques work to attract large enterprise buyers How B2C, social selling and influencers can increase retail sales How to use a customer relationship management system and curated content to merge lead generation and in person prospecting How to use paid social media for special event marketing. Join our panel of SBDC advisors and clients to learn how you can leverage these same tools to drive growth and profitability in your own business.
