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Virginia Community Capital has partnered with the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development and Virginia Small Business Development Center Network to host multiple weekly update webinars, announce new programs and resources, and assist Virginia's business community.

Presented by Steve Gaylean from Va Tourism Corporation

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Virginia Community Capital has partnered with the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development and Virginia Small Business Development Center Network to host multiple weekly update webinars, announce new programs and resources, and assist Virginia's business community.

Presented by Steve Gaylean from Va Tourism Corporation

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A series of workshops to help businesses get ready and prepared to re-open after COVID-19 including updated regulations, supply chain updates, marketing, accounting/insurance, employment and more.

May 7 - Session 1 = Different Needs for Different Businesses - How to Prepare for Reopening. This will discuss health and safety requirements and supply chain concerns with professionals from Virginia Department of Health, and food suppliers.

May 14 - Session 2 = New Rules for Managing, PPP Fund Management and Challenges of doing business Post COVID-19. Professionals in insurance, accounting and OSHA will lead this session sharing best practices, record keeping and reporting for PPP loans and health & safety precautions and preparations.

May 21 - Session 3 = Marketing Your Business Post COVID-19. This session will provide ideas and resources to promoting the re-opening of a business.

May 28 - Session 4 = Employment Challenges Post COVID-19. The coronavirus has impacted all businesses and employees in Virginia. Professionals in HR and employment services will share information and tips to help businesses prepare for the changes as a result of COVID-19. 

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 Join VEDP's International Trade team to learn about building partnerships during this time of uncertainty!

We will discuss how companies can explore building international partnerships in an unpredictable global environment.

We have partnered with the Envoy Portfolio to learn more!

Speakers:

Scott Wayne, Founder, Envoy Portfolio

Scott’s career is dedicated to investigating opportunities, building partnerships, and negotiating outcomes. He learned his trade while working internationally as a British diplomat. In the private sector, he has built award-winning firms that apply negotiation techniques to help clients understand their market, innovate, and build partnerships to fuel growth.

Scott holds degrees in International Relations from the London School of Economics and Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service. He worked as a British diplomat under Tony Blair's government and has founded several companies, winning recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of fast-growth companies as well as Outside Magazine’s Top 100 Places in the US to work. He regularly speaks at international conferences as well as executive retreats for many Global 500 companies. He has moderated summits on behalf of government agencies, international organizations, central bank presidents, and Supreme Court justices. His toughest negotiations continue to be wrangling the conversations with his three daughters around the family dining table.

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Our upcoming webinar sessions on May 8 and 12 will focus on reopening after COVID-19 lockdowns are lifted, with representatives of the Virginia Employment Commission and The Spark Mill leading the panel discussion.

VEC will review unemployment assistance programs under the CARES Act, as well as resources and Virginia claims processes. The Spark Mill, a Richmond change management consultancy, will focus on the nuts and bolts of reopening, including employee safety, manuals and policies, and rebuilding culture during uncertainty.

Presenters are: 

• Malissa Short, Rapid Response/Rapid Reemployment Manager, VEC
• Michael Abraham, EO Federal Monitor, VEC 
• Sarah Milston, CEO and Founder, The Spark Mill

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Business Facilities and Indian River County Chamber of Commerce Economic Development

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A Road to Recovery 

State and local governments are augmenting federal relief programs for businesses with new grants and loans. Join incentives expert Allea Newbold, Principal of Ryan LLC, as she navigates the requirements of business relief initiatives, including the latest information on the federal PPP and Retention Credit.

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A series of workshops to help businesses get ready and prepared to re-open after COVID-19 including updated regulations, supply chain updates, marketing, accounting/insurance, employment and more.

May 7 - Session 1 = Different Needs for Different Businesses - How to Prepare for Reopening. This will discuss health and safety requirements and supply chain concerns with professionals from Virginia Department of Health, and food suppliers.

May 14 - Session 2 = New Rules for Managing, PPP Fund Management and Challenges of doing business Post COVID-19. Professionals in insurance, accounting and OSHA will lead this session sharing best practices, record keeping and reporting for PPP loans and health & safety precautions and preparations.

May 21 - Session 3 = Marketing Your Business Post COVID-19. This session will provide ideas and resources to promoting the re-opening of a business.

May 28 - Session 4 = Employment Challenges Post COVID-19. The coronavirus has impacted all businesses and employees in Virginia. Professionals in HR and employment services will share information and tips to help businesses prepare for the changes as a result of COVID-19. 

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Join us to learn about crisis cash flow planning and the CARES Act during this time of uncertainty.

Recently enacted legislation provides relief for small and mid-sized businesses through the Payroll Protection Program loans, furlough and unemployment benefits, employee retention credits, emergency leave credits, delay of payroll taxes, and more.

Tune in to make sure your company and employees are capturing all available assistance provided in the CARES Act during this COVID-19 crisis

We have partnered with PBMares, LLP to learn more.

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Presenter:

• Kasey M. Pittman, CPA, MSA Tax, Senior Manager

Virginia Community Capital has partnered with the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development and Virginia Small Business Development Center Network to host multiple weekly update webinars, announce new programs and resources, and assist Virginia's business community.

Presented by Rebecca Rowe from DHCD and National Mainstreet

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This workshop provides information that restaurants need in order to safely reopen their dining rooms. For instance, when dine-in service resumes, what measures need to be in place to maximize the safety of both employees and guests? What tactics can be used to consciously and subconsciously signal to guests that the restaurant is safe and inviting?

SEATING IS LIMITED TO 12 PARTICIPANTS! The ZOOM link will be in your email reminder 48 hours prior to the virtual class-PLEASE WATCH FOR IT!!

Please join Dr. Vincent Magnini, Ph.D. & Carol Simon, MBA, via ZOOM for this informative virtual session.

Facilitator Bios

Carol Simon, MBA is currently the Taskforce General Manager at the San Francisco Marriott Fisherman’s Wharf. This hotel typically generates over $2 million in food and beverage revenues per year. As the General Manager, Carol is tasked with leading her team in the implementation of all changes that should be made to food and beverage operations as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, Carol is up-to-date on the most recent adaptations to restaurants that are needed during and following the pandemic. Carol has worked in the hospitality sector for more than 35 years. She holds an MBA from Golden Gate University and a Bachelor’s Degree from Arizona State University.

Vince Magnini, Ph.D. is a graduate of the U.S. Army Foodservice School and has worked at or consulted for a number of restaurants. He has taught college-level courses in menu planning / food production, service management, and catering management. His hospitality industry research has led him to be ranked among the most prolific hospitality researchers in the world. In addition to the U.S. Army Foodservice diploma, Vince holds a B.S. in hospitality and tourism management (Virginia Tech), an MBA (Wichita State University), and a Ph.D. in Marketing (Old Dominion University).

Fee: No Cost

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This workshop provides information that restaurants need in order to safely reopen their dining rooms. For instance, when dine-in service resumes, what measures need to be in place to maximize the safety of both employees and guests? What tactics can be used to consciously and subconsciously signal to guests that the restaurant is safe and inviting?

SEATING IS LIMITED TO 12 PARTICIPANTS! The ZOOM link will be in your email reminder 48 hours prior to the virtual class-PLEASE WATCH FOR IT!!

Please join Dr. Vincent Magnini, Ph.D. & Carol Simon, MBA, via ZOOM for this informative virtual session.

Facilitator Bios

Carol Simon, MBA is currently the Taskforce General Manager at the San Francisco Marriott Fisherman’s Wharf. This hotel typically generates over $2 million in food and beverage revenues per year. As the General Manager, Carol is tasked with leading her team in the implementation of all changes that should be made to food and beverage operations as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, Carol is up-to-date on the most recent adaptations to restaurants that are needed during and following the pandemic. Carol has worked in the hospitality sector for more than 35 years. She holds an MBA from Golden Gate University and a Bachelor’s Degree from Arizona State University.

Vince Magnini, Ph.D. is a graduate of the U.S. Army Foodservice School and has worked at or consulted for a number of restaurants. He has taught college-level courses in menu planning / food production, service management, and catering management. His hospitality industry research has led him to be ranked among the most prolific hospitality researchers in the world. In addition to the U.S. Army Foodservice diploma, Vince holds a B.S. in hospitality and tourism management (Virginia Tech), an MBA (Wichita State University), and a Ph.D. in Marketing (Old Dominion University).

Fee: No Cost

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Virginia Community Capital has partnered with the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development and Virginia Small Business Development Center Network to host multiple weekly update webinars, announce new programs and resources, and assist Virginia's business community.

Presented by Rebecca Rowe from DHCD and National Mainstreet

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This workshop provides information that restaurants need in order to safely reopen their dining rooms. For instance, when dine-in service resumes, what measures need to be in place to maximize the safety of both employees and guests? What tactics can be used to consciously and subconsciously signal to guests that the restaurant is safe and inviting?

SEATING IS LIMITED TO 12 PARTICIPANTS! The ZOOM link will be in your email reminder 48 hours prior to the virtual class-PLEASE WATCH FOR IT!!

Please join Dr. Vincent Magnini, Ph.D. & Carol Simon, MBA, via ZOOM for this informative virtual session.

Facilitator Bios

Carol Simon, MBA is currently the Taskforce General Manager at the San Francisco Marriott Fisherman’s Wharf. This hotel typically generates over $2 million in food and beverage revenues per year. As the General Manager, Carol is tasked with leading her team in the implementation of all changes that should be made to food and beverage operations as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, Carol is up-to-date on the most recent adaptations to restaurants that are needed during and following the pandemic. Carol has worked in the hospitality sector for more than 35 years. She holds an MBA from Golden Gate University and a Bachelor’s Degree from Arizona State University.

Vince Magnini, Ph.D. is a graduate of the U.S. Army Foodservice School and has worked at or consulted for a number of restaurants. He has taught college-level courses in menu planning / food production, service management, and catering management. His hospitality industry research has led him to be ranked among the most prolific hospitality researchers in the world. In addition to the U.S. Army Foodservice diploma, Vince holds a B.S. in hospitality and tourism management (Virginia Tech), an MBA (Wichita State University), and a Ph.D. in Marketing (Old Dominion University).

Fee: No Cost

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A series of workshops to help businesses get ready and prepared to re-open after COVID-19 including updated regulations, supply chain updates, marketing, accounting/insurance, employment and more.

May 7 - Session 1 = Different Needs for Different Businesses - How to Prepare for Reopening. This will discuss health and safety requirements and supply chain concerns with professionals from Virginia Department of Health, and food suppliers.

May 14 - Session 2 = New Rules for Managing, PPP Fund Management and Challenges of doing business Post COVID-19. Professionals in insurance, accounting and OSHA will lead this session sharing best practices, record keeping and reporting for PPP loans and health & safety precautions and preparations.

May 21 - Session 3 = Marketing Your Business Post COVID-19. This session will provide ideas and resources to promoting the re-opening of a business.

May 28 - Session 4 = Employment Challenges Post COVID-19. The coronavirus has impacted all businesses and employees in Virginia. Professionals in HR and employment services will share information and tips to help businesses prepare for the changes as a result of COVID-19. 

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Date: Thursday, May 21st
Time: 2:00 to 3:00pm

Join VEDP's International Trade team to learn how three business are pivoting and adapting during this time of uncertainty!

The three panelists will address the following questions:

• How has your company been affected by Covid-19?
• How has your company pivoted their business in response to Covid-19?
• What has your company learned from this pandemic?

Speakers:

• Darrell Gehrt, Vice President of Sales, Cvent

Cvent is the market-leading meetings, events and hospitality technology provider with more than 4,300 employees and 27,000 customers worldwide. Brian oversees worldwide sales of Cvents’ flagship event management and marketing solutions which supports customers around the world and drive Cvent’s global expansion.
 

• Sean Simmons, President, Greenberry’s Franchising Corporation

Greenberry’s Coffee & Tea is a privately held coffee company headquartered in Charlottesville, VA founded by Sean & Roxanne Simmons in 1992. Greenberry’s operates in worldwide markets including Asia, the Middle East, Europe and soon in Africa. Greenberry’s offerings include community-orientated cafés, premium roasted coffee and Nitro ready-to-drink coffee.

• Kim Harokopus, CEO, Cambridge International Systems, Inc

Cambridge International Systems is a defense contractor that designs and delivers innovative and adaptive solutions to address customers’ capacity-building needs and enable their success. They leverage their expertise and experience in aviation, operations, security, and technology solutions to deliver strategically-crafted solutions that are the best fit for their customer's unique requirements. In addition to a subsidiary office in Bogota, Cambridge has global support offices in Afghanistan, Bahrain, Djibouti, Germany, and Mexico.

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