Cybersecurity Livestream-Cybersecurity Commitments for 2021
Cybersecurity Awareness Livestream-Safe Online Shopping
Cybersecurity Livestreams-Virtual Private Networks
Cybersecurity Awareness Livestream-Password Managers
Cybersecurity Awareness Livestream-Password Vulnerabilities
Cyber Security Awareness Livestream-Ransomware
Cyber Security Awareness Month Livestream-Website Security
Cybersecurity Awareness Month Livestream-Open WiFi
Cyber Security Livestream-Phishing
Cyber Security Awareness Month Livestream-Social Media & Security
Cyber Security Awareness Month! Facebook Livestreams Every Tuesday in October
From our partner the Community Business Partnership: Is your business legally protected with the right policies and contracts? This class will give you an overview of the basic contracts/policies every entrepreneur needs to know of and understand, for your website, transactions, and more!
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
5:00 pm-6:00 pm
Register here: http://ow.ly/uPBW50BeRFe
Today is #TakeoutTuesday!
If you can, please support your local economy and order from a local restaurant. What are some of your favorite local eateries?
#ShopSmall #ShopLocal
This week is National Farmers Market Week!
Farmers markets have a huge impact in supporting healthy communities & stimulating local economies.Find your local Virginia Market Today!
https://www.virginia.org/farmersmarkets
#ShopSmall #ShopLocal #KeepCalmAndSmallBusinessOn
⏱️QUICK TIPS: Keep workers safe during the pandemic with these tips from theU.S. Department of Labor 'S Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Are you ready for our new webinar series? Join us on Tuesdays @ 8:30 AM EST for Marketing & COVID-19 | June 23, 30, July 7 & 14 | Pre-registration required
June 23 | Week 1: What is your message? |Register: https://clients.virginiasbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=80400007
See you soon!
#ShopSmall #ShopLocal #KeepCalmAndSmallBusinessOn
Getting cutomers back
We have a new webinar series! Join us on Tuesdays @ 8:30 AM EST for Marketing & COVID-19 | June 23, 30, July 7 & 14
June 23 | Week 1: What is your message? | 8:30 AM EST | Register: https://clients.virginiasbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=80400007
Small Business Development Center - Lynchburg Region
Private Grant Opportunities-Some are closing this month
FedEx Corp. #SupportSmall Grants program will award grants and services to 200 business owners across the U.S. struggling to stay afloat during COVID-19. Each grantee will receive a $5,000 and a $500 credit for FedEx Office®. Applications due June 12 https://www.fedex.com/en-us/support-small-business-grants.html
Alice, the intelligent business advisor is accepting applications for its $10,000 emergency COVID-19 Business for All Grants to help small businesses in crisis until July 16, 2020, at 11:59 PM https://zcu.io/THLS
The Entrepreneurial Dream Project is a $100,000 non-dilutive grant fund and mentorship program benefiting new businesses that are building during #COVID19. Submissions accepted until June 15th, 2020. https://zcu.io/wA3Z
Virginia 30 Day Fund provides forgivable loans for VA-based small businesses. https://va30dayfund.com/
Kiva is providing loans to U.S. Small Businesses for the first time. Maximum lending amount of $15,000 at 0% interest rates. https://www.kiva.org/borrow
The Red Backpack Fund is an initiative started by The Spanx by Sara Blakely Foundation in partnership with GlobalGiving & will administer grants of $5,000 to female entrepreneurs in the U.S. Application Reopens Today, June 1 https://www.globalgiving.org/redbackpackfund/
Southern Smoke Foundation is a crisis relief organization for people in the food & beverage industry. To qualify you must have worked in the industry for a min of 6 months & an average of 30hr/wk https://southernsmoke.org/fund/
In case you were wondering: These are the biggest at-home coffee trends during coronavirus quarantine
https://zcu.io/9xMg
#COVID19 #ShopSmall #ShopLocal
Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Explained
Leadership in an Uncertainty
Virginia County Specific Grants
Prince William Small Business Relief Micro-Grants of up to $10,000 to eligible for-profit businesses in Prince William County. Online Applications from 06/01 - 06/05. Details:- https://visitpwc.com/dedresources/grants/
Applications are being accepted for the Community Foundation for Rockbridge, Bath and Alleghany's COVID-19 Relief Fund: https://zcu.io/pU5f
City of Lexington / Main Street Lexington. The maximum grant amount is $2,000 : https://zcu.io/lnQH
City of Buena Vista Covid-19 Relief Fund Grant Application : https://zcu.io/8E6O
Rockbridge County COVID19 Relief Fund Grant Applications: https://zcu.io/so2G
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has allocated $2 million for a third round of funding, which will be opened to provide 400 randomly selected applicant businesses with a $5,000 grant. The fund will open for applications at noon on June 3, 2020, and remain open for 72 hours, closing at noon on June 6, 2020. More information can be found here: https://zcu.io/ixf5.
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors has approved a $25 million small business and nonprofit relief grant program for local businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible businesses and nonprofits based in the county will be able to apply for the new Fairfax Relief Initiative to Support Employers (https://zcu.io/Ip3x ) grants beginning in early June. Learn More: https://zcu.io/Ip3x
We have two webinars tomorrow, May 28! Have you registered yet?
Refocus and Rebuild Webinar Series Session 4
May 28 | Session 4 = Employment Challenges Post COVID-19 | Noon EST | Register: https://zcu.io/WUUs | Professionals in HR & employment services will share information and tips to help businesses prepare for the changes as a result of COVID-19.
Corona Kickstart Webinar Series Session 4
May 28 | Session 4: Leadership in Uncertainty | 2:30 PM EST | Register: https://zcu.io/ogQp | We’ll give you tips and tools you need to succeed as a leader in uncertainty.
