Este taller le proveera informaciÃģn sobre los diferentes tipos de licencias para trabajos comerciales y residenciales en la construcciÃģn.
Es una introduccion a los diferentes requerimientos en cada estado/ciudad en el area metropolitana.Â
Most craft beverage companies, no matter their size or model, recognize the importance of marketing, but too many ignore a high impact strategy: earned media.Â
In this webinar, Virginia SBDC Craft Beverage Assistance program manager Chris Van Orden asks Lisa Archer, Editor and Publisher of Edible Blue Ridge, about her experience working with the craft beverage sector, the mediaâs process for sourcing stories on local producers, and what makes a good subject.
Speaker: Lisa Archer is the editor and publisher of Edible Blue Ridge, a quarterly magazine dedicated to celebrating Central & Southwestern Virginiaâs unique regional food scene, with a focus on our many farms, orchards, wineries, farmers markets, specialty shops, eateries, food artisans and home cooks. Edible Blue Ridge distributes 10,000 copies of each issue through more than 200 select grocers, restaurants and retailers across their territory.Â
Small business leaders can expect more incidents of attack surface expansion, data security breaches, identity theft, and remote code execution attacks than in the previous year if they donât take proactive cybersecurity measures.
Learn how to avoid the TOP 5 mistakes that could let hackers in!
The Virginia Small Business Development Centers provides support for small companies to keep your business secure by offering one-on-one counseling, assessments, and webinars to learn how to protect your businesses from cyber threats.
This webinar covered what all entrepreneurs, small businesses, and start-ups should know about trademarks. We discussed what trademarks are, the benefits of federal trademark registration, and the basics of the registration process. We also explained why itâs so important for any new business to select a trademark that is both federally registrable and legally protectable.
Free resources that are available to you from the USPTO were provided.
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Webinar presented in collaboration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
There are many avenues by which breweries can seek out efficiencies, but only environmental improvements have the added benefit of making Virginia a bit greener.Â
In this webinar, Virginia SBDC Craft Beverage Assistance program manager Chris Van Orden asks Meghann Quinn, Manager of the Office of Pollution Prevention at the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, about the strategies and resources available to breweries looking to sharpen operations in an eco-friendly way.
Speaker: Meghann Quinn has managed the Virginia Department of Environmental Qualityâs Office of Pollution Prevention for the past 8 years. The Office of Pollution Prevention promotes green practices that go beyond regulatory requirements through programs including the Virginia Environmental Excellence Program, Virginia Green, and the Governorâs Environmental Excellence Awards. Prior to working with DEQ, she gained experience working with industry and municipalities on compliance and environment management systems. Ms. Quinn has a Masters degree in Environmental Studies from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from the University of Mary Washington. She grew up on Long Island. In her free time you can find Meghann running or chasing her 2 young boys around. Â
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Learn about the basics of digital marketing, including:
Como Iniciar un Negocio en VirginiaÂ
Este seminario cubrirÃĄ informaciÃģn sobre los pasos a seguir para iniciar un negocio:
This session explored the different types of patents, including utility, design, and plant. It also defined the difference and use of both provisional patent applications and non-provisional patent applications and discussed the process of patent prosecution, the role of the U.S. patent examiner and what to expect when working with the USPTO. Information regarding a number of patent prosecution programs and initiatives available to applicants was also provided.
Webinar presented in collaboration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
During this webinar we learned:
what and why you need to build or expand your current security posture in 2023
A list of free cybersecurity services and tools for your small business
The Virginia Small Business Development Centers provides support for small companies to keep your business secure by offering one-on-one counseling, assessments, and webinars to learn how to protect your businesses from cyber threats.
Unfamiliar with patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets? Learn about intellectual property (IP) basics and potential ways to protect your innovations as you transition from idea to product. The session covers:
Webinar presented in collaboration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Speaker:Â Elizabeth Dougherty – As the Eastern Regional Outreach Director for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Elizabeth Dougherty carries out the strategic direction of the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO, and is responsible for leading the USPTO’s East Coast stakeholder engagement. Focusing on the region and actively engaging with the community, Ms. Dougherty ensures the USPTO’s initiatives and programs are tailored to the region’s unique ecosystem of industries and stakeholders.
