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SUMMARY:Pitch Southern WV: Business Idea Competition
DESCRIPTION:To register\, click here \nAttend the upcoming Pitch Southern WV Business Idea Competition and watch local candidates pitch their ideas. You get a vote in who wins! \n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\nThe WV Hive Network\, in partnership with WVU Tech Launch Lab\, is excited to announce the return of Pitch Southern West Virginia\, a business idea competition encompassing twelve counties in southern West Virginia. The upcoming competition\, to be held at WVU Tech in Beckley\, WV\, is for residents or businesses located in Raleigh\, Fayette\, Nicholas\, Summers\, Braxton\, Webster\, Pocahontas\, Greenbrier\, Monroe\, Mercer\, Wyoming\, and McDowell Counties and WVU Tech students. \nEntrepreneurs will compete for a $2\,000 first place prize and a smaller second or third place prize. Join us as an audience member at WVU Tech on September 13th to show support for local and aspiring businesses pitch to a panel of judges. All audience members also get to vote on who you think should win! \nLocation: \nWVU Tech campus | Life Sciences Building: Room 200. \n100 Mel Hancock Way\, Beckley\, WV 25801 \nDo you have a great business idea and want to enter into the competition? \nHow do you apply? \nApply at https://wvhive.com/business-idea-competitions/ by midnight August 15\, 2022. \nWho is eligible? \n* ONLY those with new business ideas or new business start-ups less than three years in operation are eligible. \n* You must either have a business located in or live in Nicholas\, Braxton\, Fayette\, Webster\, Pocahontas\, Greenbrier\, Summers\, Monroe\, Raleigh\, Mercer\, Wyoming\, or McDowell County or be a WVU Tech Student to apply. \n* You DO NOT need to be a WV Hive client to apply.
URL:https://wvhive.com/event/pitch-southern-wv-business-idea-competition/
LOCATION:WVU Tech Life Sciences Building\, 100 Mel Hancock Way\, Beckley\, WV\, 25801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,business model,business plan,competition,entrepreneur,Networking,pitch,WV Hive Sponsored,WV Launch Lab
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SUMMARY:CO.STARTERS Core Business Training: Special STEM and R&D Focus (5 Weeks)
DESCRIPTION:Register for this cohort here. \nThanks to our sponsor\, Beckley Area Foundation\, the price has been drastically reduced to $52. Regular price is $500! \nOver the course of ten sessions\, you will identify your assumptions about why and how your businesses will work and then talk to customers in order to validate your ideas. This approach enables you to rapidly uncover flaws in your concept and find viable models more quickly. You’ll leave the program with a deeper understanding of how to create a sustainable business\, articulate your model\, and repeat the process with your next great idea. \nThis 5 week course will have special content geared towards people in the STEM and R&D fields who are at the beginning stages of launching a business. We will go over how to get funding\, federal contracts\, and certifications that will propel you forward. Including but not limited to: HubZone\, Exporting\, SBIR/STTR\, and Patent 101. It will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. You will be part of a cohort where you can learn from and lean on each other. It is an interactive course\, so attendance at each session is required. \n\nSeptember 6th – Kickoff Session 1: Knowing Yourself – Introduction\, Assumptions\, Working Styles\, Team Building\, Obstacles (This session will be held in person at the WV Hive Office at 205 S. Kanawha Street\, Beckley\, WV) If participant cannot attend in person\, accommodations can be made for virtual attendance.\n\n\nSeptember 8th – Session 2: Knowing Your Customer – Customer\, Problem\, Alternatives\, Idea Testing\n\n\nSeptember 13th – Session 3: Finding the Right Solution – Solution\, Benefit\, Advantage\, Starting Small\, Brand Identity\n\n\nSeptember 15th – Session 4: Getting the Relationship Right – Marketing & Message; Getting\, Keeping & Growing Customers\n\n\nSeptember 20th – Session 5: Building Blocks – Distribution\, Revenue\, Typical Offering\, Price\n\n\nSeptember 22nd – Session 6: Structures & Systems – Legal & Accounting Considerations\n\n\nSeptember 27th – Session 7: Discovering the Bottom Line – Startup & Ongoing Needs\, Fixed & Variable Costs\, Break-Even Point\n\n\nSeptember 29th – Session 8: Financial Modeling – Break-Even Point\, Sales Projections\, Cash Flow\, Raising Capital\n\n\nOctober 4th – Session 9: Planning for Growth – Growth Plans\, Goal Setting\, Celebration Prep\n\n\nOctober 6th – Session 10: Celebration – You have come a long way! It is time to be recognized and to celebrate with your peers. Your group gets to decide how this happens.
URL:https://wvhive.com/event/co-starters-core-business-training-special-stem-and-rd-focus-5-weeks/
LOCATION:WV Hive Business Hub\, 205 S. KANAWHA STREET\, BECKLEY\, WV\, 25801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,business model,business plan,entrepreneur,entrepreneur education,Networking,pitch,WV Hive Sponsored
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220901T173000
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SUMMARY:Get Started: A CO.STARTERS Workshop
DESCRIPTION:To register\, click here \n  \nBuilt on the CO.STARTERS model\, this three-hour workshop helps participants work together to explore their ideas through the CO.STARTERS Canvas\, learn how to refine their models through meaningful customer feedback\, and define next steps. \nWhether just getting started\, stuck on a particular issue\, or in need of a refresher\, this workshop will provide the jumpstart needed to get participants moving. \nWhat is covered: Three main needs faced by starters are addressed \nPart 1 – Explore Your Idea:  In this section\, participants learn how the CO.STARTERS Canvas can help get ideas out of their heads into a format that can be refined over time. They also dive deep into understanding their customers. \nPart 2 – Refine Your Model: Once ideas are mapped out on the Canvas\, participants learn how to use customer feedback to refine them. They also are encouraged to find ways to start small in order to get in front of customers sooner and begin testing their ideas. \nPart 3 – Define Next Steps: As the workshop concludes\, participants define actionable steps that can be taken in the next hour\, day\, week\, and month to move their ideas forward.
URL:https://wvhive.com/event/get-started-a-co-starters-workshop-13/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,business model,business plan,entrepreneur,entrepreneur education,Networking,pitch,WV Hive Sponsored
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SUMMARY:Effective Online Presence for Small Businesses: How to Be Found By Google - Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Click here to register. \nThis workshop is part 1 of 2 for How to Be Found by Google .  \nRoxy Turner of MARZ Strategies leads a 1-hour training dedicated to the key areas of your website that you need to increase the visibility of you and your brand online. How do you get traffic to your website and continue to grow your business\, this workshop explains it all.
URL:https://wvhive.com/event/effective-online-presence-for-small-businesses-how-to-be-found-by-google-part-1/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,entrepreneur,entrepreneur education,Networking,WV Hive Sponsored
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SUMMARY:Effective Online Presence: Promoting Your Business on Social Media
DESCRIPTION:To register\, click here \nRoxy Turner of MARZ Strategies will teach on how to utilize Facebook Ads because it is one of the most cost-effective ways to promote your business. You will earn how to create the most effective Facebook Ads with a budget that works for you. This easy-to-use training explores why Facebook is a key advertising tool for any business. \nWorkshop will be in person at Fruits of Labor\, 313 Neville Street\, Beckley\, WV and available virtually through Zoom.
URL:https://wvhive.com/event/effective-online-presence-promoting-your-business-on-social-media/
LOCATION:Fruits of Labor – Beckley\, 313 Neville Street\, Beckley\, WV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,entrepreneur,entrepreneur education,Networking,WV Hive Sponsored
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220811T120000
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SUMMARY:Effective Online Presence for Small Businesses: Google Business Profile
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is the first of six in a series titled: Effective Online Presence for Small Businesses. \nRoxy Turner of MARZ Strategies will guide you through the ins and outs of a Google Business Profile. This is the foundation for your effective online presence as a small business. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://wvhive.com/event/effective-online-presence-for-small-businesses-google-business-profile/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,entrepreneur,entrepreneur education,Networking,WV Hive Sponsored
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ORGANIZER;CN="WV Hive":MAILTO:information@wvhive.com
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SUMMARY:Get Started: A CO.STARTERS Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Developing Your Passion into a Sustainable Venture\nCost $29.95\nClick HERE to register. \nBuilt on the CO.STARTERS model\, this three-hour workshop helps participants work together to explore their ideas through the CO.STARTERS Canvas\, learn how to refine their models through meaningful customer feedback\, and define next steps. \nWhether just getting started\, stuck on a particular issue\, or in need of a refresher\, this workshop will provide the jumpstart needed to get participants moving. \nWhat is covered: \nPart 1 – Explore Your Idea: In this section\, participants learn how the CO.STARTERS Canvas can help get ideas out of their heads into a format that can be refined over time. They also dive deep into understanding their customers.\nPart 2 – Refine Your Model: Once ideas are mapped out on the Canvas\, participants learn how to use customer feedback to refine them. They also are encouraged to find ways to start small in order to get in front of customers sooner and begin testing their ideas.\nPart 3 – Define Next Steps: As the workshop concludes\, participants define actionable steps that can be taken in the next hour\, day\, week\, and month to move their ideas forward. \n\n\n\n\n Add to calendar
URL:https://wvhive.com/event/get-started-a-co-starters-workshop-16/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,business model,business plan,entrepreneur,entrepreneur education,Networking,WV Hive Sponsored
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220321T093000
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SUMMARY:The Communities of Healing Spring 2022  Gathering - In Person and Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Fruits of Labor\, 161 Main Street\, Rainelle\, WV or virtual via Zoom to celebrate successes in the Communities of Healing program.
URL:https://wvhive.com/event/the-communities-of-healing-spring-2022-gathering-in-person-and-virtual/
LOCATION:Fruits of Labor\, Inc.\, 161 Main Avenue\, Rainelle\, WV\, 25952\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220128T083000
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SUMMARY:Coffee Talks
DESCRIPTION:To register\, click here. \nJoin us for coffee and conversation at our first Coffee Talks session at 8:30am on January 28\, 2022\, at Hilltop Coffee\, Crab Orchard. Coffee Talks are designed to provide networking opportunities among local entrepreneurs\, business owners\, and community leaders. Also meet and get to know local serial entrepreneur\, Chris Vaught\, through an informal interview session with Judy Moore\, WV Hive Executive Director\, as they discuss the entrepreneurship journey.  \nSponsored by United Banks
URL:https://wvhive.com/event/coffee-talks/
LOCATION:Hilltop Coffee\, 1404 Robert C Byrd Drive\, Crab Orchard\, WV\, 25827
CATEGORIES:Networking,WV Hive Sponsored
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SUMMARY:Outdoor Recreation Pitch
DESCRIPTION:The Morris L. Hayhurst Launchlab & ADVENTURE WEST VIRGINIA will be hosting the 2nd annual Outdoor Recreation pitch competition. This competition is an exciting opportunity for innovators to pitch their product or service in the outdoor recreation\, adventure\, or tourism industries to a panel of professional judges. Applications will open on October 22\, and close on November 5 @ 5 PM. \nThe event will be held virtually on November 18 from 5 – 7 pm on Zoom. Prizes of over 5000 will be awarded.
URL:https://wvhive.com/event/outdoor-recreation-pitch/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Funding/Accounting,Networking
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ORGANIZER;CN="WVU Morris L. Hayhurst LaunchLab":MAILTO:cwhite17@mail.wvu.edu
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211115
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SUMMARY:Impact and Fashion Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Agribusiness and Agritourism: Help Grow the Future of West Virginia!\nAgriculture is an important part of West Virginia’s future! Participate in this Agribusiness/Agritourism focused course to learn more about opportunities to grow out state through agriculture related businesses and tourism. You will work with a team of high school students\, college students\, and faculty to create and share new ideas. \nFashion and Design: Fashion with a Purpose\nAre you interested in fashion and design? Join college high school student\, college students and faculty for a three-day on-campus course at the WVU Fashion Lab! You will learn and practice basic sewing and design skills and work with a team to design\, market\, and present ideas for making a difference in your community with a fashion related idea!
URL:https://wvhive.com/event/impact-and-fashion-challenge/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Networking,Sales/Procurement
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SUMMARY:Q & A with SBA
DESCRIPTION:Borrowers can join WV SBA on Thursday’s at 12 pm EST for a Q&A with SBA session. They will answer your questions on PPP\, Forgiveness\, EIDL\, and more! Don’t wait\, you can get your tough questions answered on the spot! No registration needed\, just click on the links below for log on information. \nClick Here to join Microsoft Teams Meeting \nPhone: 202-765-1264\nConference ID: 402 791 363# \nIf you have immediate questions please contact your local SBA District Office or contact your local SBA Resource Partner network by going to https://www.sba.gov/local-assistance. \nWest Virginia small businesses can contact us at wvinfo@sba.gov(link sends e-mail).
URL:https://wvhive.com/event/q-a-with-sba-6/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Funding/Accounting,Networking
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SUMMARY:Q & A with SBA
DESCRIPTION:Borrowers can join WV SBA on Thursday’s at 12 pm EST for a Q&A with SBA session. They will answer your questions on PPP\, Forgiveness\, EIDL\, and more! Don’t wait\, you can get your tough questions answered on the spot! No registration needed\, just click on the links below for log on information. \nClick Here to join Microsoft Teams Meeting \nPhone: 202-765-1264\nConference ID: 402 791 363# \nIf you have immediate questions please contact your local SBA District Office or contact your local SBA Resource Partner network by going to https://www.sba.gov/local-assistance. \nWest Virginia small businesses can contact us at wvinfo@sba.gov(link sends e-mail).
URL:https://wvhive.com/event/q-a-with-sba-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Funding/Accounting,Networking
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