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This event will be offered virtually through Zoom. A Zoom account is not required to participate, and registered attendees will receive a link to join prior to the event. The live event is limited to the first 100 attendees, so register early!If you register after the event capacity has been reached, we will share the recording with you so you still have access to the information.  

Admission Info:
Registration: $15
Member Rate: No charge 

The live event is limited to the first 100 attendees, so register early! If you register after the event capacity has been reached, we will share the recording with you so you still have access to the information.

Join us to learn more about the CARES Act and how it may benefit your business.

The programs and initiatives in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security [CARES] Act that was passed by Congress are intended to assist business owners with whatever needs they have right now. When implemented, there will be many new resources available for small businesses, as well as certain nonprofits and other employers. 

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Featured Presenters:

Hunter Byrnes is a partner and co-founder of Byrnes Gould Law in Danville.  The firm focuses on business issues, including employment law and commercial litigation, and strives to build relationships with its clients to better anticipate the ever-changing needs of the business world.  He regularly advises employers and employees on statutes and regulations, contracts, human resources, unemployment, employee handbooks, and best practices.  Hunter previously served as General Counsel and Vice-President of Infinity Global after working for the law firms of Hunton & Williams and Clement Wheatley.  He is licensed by the Virginia and North Carolina State Bars and regularly appears in State and Federal courts in both states.  Hunter received his law degree from the University of Virginia and is a proud member of the Board of Directors for the Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce.

Steven Gould is a principal with the Danville firm Byrnes Gould Law and focuses his practice on employment law, estate planning, civil litigation, and assisting clients who interact with Virginia’s state agencies and regulatory boards.  He is a former member and vice chairman of the Danville School Board and is currently a member of the Longwood University Board of Visitors.  He is an active member of Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church and also serves on the Board of Directors of the Virginia Law Foundation and on the Pro Bono Committee of the Supreme Court of Virginia’s Access to Justice Commission.  Prior to attending law school, Steven – a Danville native – served for five years as a policy adviser in the Office of the Governor in Richmond, where he focused his work on economic and workforce development, agriculture, housing, and executive clemency.  He is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the University of Virginia School of Law.

Michael Mayhew is a director at Snead, Williams & Mayhew, PLLC and is currently licensed as a Certified Public Accountant in the state of Virginia. He is a graduate of Lynchburg College and has been associated with the firm since 2009. Michael currently works with small to medium size business enterprises, not for profit organizations, and employee benefit plans in the areas of auditing, accountancy, taxation and business consultancy services. In addition to his involvement with professional organizations he has also involved in the community by serving on the board of local community service organization and with local non profit organizations.

Join VEDP's International Trade team to learn about export financing while navigating a rapidly and ever-changing international sales environment!

We will discuss how companies can explore financing options to best protect themselves in this uncertain time.

The Small Business Administration (SBA) works with resource partners and their clients to identify and finance export opportunities. Learn how the SBA reduces risk and enables easier access to capital as you prepare to pursue the global marketplace.

EXIM bank will discuss specific relief measures designed to assist exporters, particularly SME’s, that are encountering business interruptions presented by COVID-19. Learn how to leverage bridge financing programs and pre-export payment support for manufacturers so export transactions can continue throughout the COVID-19 crisis and beyond.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Working Capital
  SBA Loans

We have partnered with the SBA and ExIm Bank to learn more!

Speakers:

• Bill Houck, Export Finance Manager, U.S. Small Business Administration
• Elizabeth Thomas, Business Development Specialist, Export-Import Bank of the United States

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Join the Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce to learn what triggers business income coverage, and what you need to look for as an employer; workers' compensation issues during this crisis; payment concerns for businesses because of the drop in revenue; how exposures have changed since a policy has renewed; and important considerations on the operational side of a business and how those influences coverage.

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Date and Time

Friday Apr 10, 2020
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT

Description
The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering designated states and territories low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Upon a request received from a state’s or territory’s Governor, SBA will issue under its own authority, as provided by the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act that was recently signed by the President, an Economic Injury Disaster Loan declaration.

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April 15, 2020
10:00am

Description

Join us for a webinar on loan navigation and resources available through the U.S. Small Business Administration. 

Economic Injury Disaster Loan
Martin Short, U.S. Small Business Administration, Lead Economic Development Specialist

Paycheck Protection Program
Carter Bank & Trust

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Description

1. The necessity and benefits of innovating during a crisis.
2. Who to put to the task?
3. How to define new opportunities?
4. How to obtain buy-in?
5. How to test with a limited budget?
6. How to take it from there in these uncertain times?

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Event Location:
This event will be offered virtually through Zoom. A Zoom account is not required to participate, and registered attendees will receive a link to join prior to the event.

Admission Info:

There is no charge to attend this event, but registration is required. Space is limited, so register early!

WE Lead provides access to energizing programs that develop leadership skills and build professional networks for women in business. WE Lead programs are focused on, but not exclusive to, women.

Join us for a conversation about leadership challenges we all are facing during this uncertain time, both professionally and personally. Focused on a recent Forbes article, Here are the Top Five Leadership Challenges During the Coronavirus Pandemic, this facilitated conversation [which will include virtual small group breakouts] will allow attendees to share and learn from one another.

Click here to read the Forbes article. 

The following questions will guide the facilitated conversation:

1. How do you balance being an inspirational and comforting leader while continuing to carry on "business as usual"?
2. How do you respond to countless questions when there are no clear answers?

3. How do you engage your colleagues and/or clients while working remotely?

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VEDP Global Trade Disruptions: What Businesses Should Know About Tariffs, Trade Actions, and Supply Chains

Join VEDP's International Trade team to learn about global trade disruptions: what businesses should know about tariffs and trade actions!

Sweeping tariffs and trade actions continue to impact the operations of Virginia manufacturers, importers and exporters. Learn how to navigate your company through the current environment of uncertainty. Topics of discussion include ways to mitigate tariff liability, how tariff exclusion processes work, and resources to help companies facilitate international trade.

We have partnered with K&L Gates and the Journal of Commerce to learn more.

Speakers:

• Stacy Ettinger, Partner, K&L Gates
• Eric Johnson, Senior Editor, Technology, Journal of Commerce

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Date and Time

Friday Apr 17, 2020
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT

Description

The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering designated states and territories low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Upon a request received from a state’s or territory’s Governor, SBA will issue under its own authority, as provided by the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act that was recently signed by the President, an Economic Injury Disaster Loan declaration.

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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 Stephanie Keener from the Lynchburg Small Business Development Center

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Date and Time

Friday Apr 20, 2020
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT

Description

The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering designated states and territories low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Upon a request received from a state’s or territory’s Governor, SBA will issue under its own authority, as provided by the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act that was recently signed by the President, an Economic Injury Disaster Loan declaration.

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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 Stephanie Keener from the Lynchburg Small Business Development Center

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Date: Thursday, April 23rd

Time: 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Companies are scrambling to navigate the business uncertainty presented by COVID-19. Learn from Capstone Strategic how to re-shape your international business strategy for 2020 and be ready to identify and pursue opportunities in a post-COVID world.

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Presenters:

• David Braun, Founder & CEO, Capstone Strategic
• Matt Craft, Vice President, Capstone Strategic

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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.

Government Partners Updates from Va Dept of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), the USDA, and the SBCD Network

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Region-wide discussion on how to integrate the impact of COVID19 into the GO Virginia Region 3 Entrepreneurship and Innovation Investment (EII) strategy. During these unprecedented times, our EII project work continues, although we must adapt and adjust to the impacts of COVID19. We need your input to adequately address the needs you are seeing first hand from businesses and entrepreneurs in your communities. As a region, this is our opportunity to innovate and think outside the box in more ways than we imagined.   

Please RSVP by Friday, 4/24 via EventBrite here. The Zoom link will be included in your email confirmation. 

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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.

Government Partners Updates from Va Dept of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), the USDA, and the SBCD Network

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Supply Chain Challenges and Future Opportunities

The SoVa COIVD-19 Task Force invites you to the SoVa Wednesday Webinar focusing on the supply chain. We will discuss supply chain challenges from the global spread of COVID-19 at an international, national and local level featuring supply chain experts. Topics to be covered include an overview of supply chain operation, information on international trade from the Port of Virginia, and GENEDGE will unveil the newly developed COVA PPE Playbook.

There will be an opportunity for you to ask the experts questions.

Speakers:

• Mark Ferguson, Dewey H. Johnson Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management in the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina
• Chris Gullickson, Director, Economic Development at the Port of Virginia
• Vince Barnett, Vice President, Business Investment, at Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP)
• Dean Young, VP of Industrial Development at GENEDGE
• Anthony Cerilli, Interim VP of Operations at GENEDGE

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SoVa COVID-19 Task Force Members: Rebecca Adcock, Patrick County Chamber of Commerce; Corrie Bobe, City of Danville Economic Development; Brian Brown, Halifax County IDA; Alexis Ehrhardt, Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce; Mark Gignac, Institute for Advanced Learning and Research; Linda Green, Southern Virginia Regional Alliance; Mitzi McCormick, Halifax County Chamber of Commerce; Matt Rowe, Pittsylvania County Economic Development; Bryce Simmons, Patrick County Economic Development; Lisa Watkins, Martinsville Henry County Chamber of Commerce. 

About the Organizations:

Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina
The Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina is among the highest-ranked schools in the world for international business education and research. Known worldwide for its top-ranked programs in international business, including the No. 1 ranked undergraduate program for international business, the Moore School is home to a world-class faculty and eight major research centers. Mark Ferguson is a Distinguished Business Foundation Fellow and professor of management science at the Moore School. Ferguson's research interests involve many areas of supply chain management including supply chain design for sustainable operations, contracts that improve overall supply chain efficiency, pricing and revenue management, and the operations/marketing interface.

Port of Virginia
The Port of Virginia moves cargo through world-class facilities and transports to and from markets around the globe, carrying the goods and supplies that manufacturers, corporations, and individual consumers use in their everyday lives. The deep water harbor–the deepest on the US East Coast–shelters the world’s largest naval base; a robust shipbuilding and repair industry; a thriving export coal trade and the sixth largest containerized cargo complex in the United States. In an era where container ships are carrying tens of thousands of twenty-foot equivalent units per voyage, deep water and the absence of overhead restrictions is a significant competitive advantage. 

Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP)
Virginia Economic Development Partnership’s International Trade programs provide direct support to Virginia companies committed to increasing their international export sales as a corporate growth strategy. These services help companies identify potential new markets, develop market entry strategies, and locate possible distributors and representatives for products or services – all at little to no cost to the company. With in-country consultants in over 75 countries and our international trade managers in local Virginia offices, our team of professionals are here to help Virginia companies increase their international sales. VEDP is managing the supply chain issues around COVID-19 for the Governor’s office and working hand in hand with GENEDGE and McKinsey to address the solutions. 

GENEDGE
GENEDGE is a Virginia agency here to help the Commonwealth, and even more so during this crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. We have deployed our team of experts to help Virginia adapt and even thrive during these times. GENEDGE leverages Federal and state funding to provide a wealth of expertise and resources to Virginia manufacturers, businesses, and other organizations. We can help you solve problems, increase productivity, improve economic competitiveness, and enhance technical capabilities. Whether it’s helping adapt to a distributed workforce, implement physical distancing in day-to-day operations, or utilize technology and innovative solutions, GENEDGE’s experts are here for our clients and for Virginia. GENEDGE is Virginia’s only manufacturing and economic development organization partnered with the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Program (MEP). Based at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the MEP provides GENEDGE access to its national network of more than 1,400 manufacturing experts.

Fee: No Cost

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Date: Thursday, April 30th

Time: 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Online business development tools are more important than ever in a COVID-19 Age, especially for companies with international ambitions.

COVID-19 is impacting businesses everywhere – supply chains, international travel, conferences, trade shows…. Your online presence plays a vital role to make sure your business keeps up and running.

Join us as we explore how online business development tools can help mitigate the effects of COVID-19.

We have partnered with IBT Online to learn more.

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Presenters:

• Susanna Hardy, Chief Content Officer
• Other speakers TBA