EntreFest
2020-06-04 - 2020-06-05 | Virtual, United States
EntreFEST is a two-day conference, celebrating the spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation where professionals at every level can come together, share ideas, and own their success. The EntreFEST organizing team believes that the best things happen when business leaders are able to collide and collaborate. That’s why we have speakers from a broad scope of sectors and industries.

Refocus Workshop (Nationwide)
2020-06-04 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual, United States
Go back to the basics to save your business.

New offering from CO.STARTERS:

Join a two–hour virtual workshop that will help you find the focus and clarity you need to shift your mindset and find a new way forward. If you feel stuck, join us to identify your best next steps together.
In this workshop you will:

Determine immediate next steps needed to stabilize
Re-examine your venture using the CO.STARTERS Canvas
Strategize how to better solve your customers’ changing needs
Learn how to adapt or refine your business model

Free (a $75 value)
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Business Owner Highlight: Pivoting and Giving Back during a Pandemic
2020-06-10 08:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Hear the journey of this firm’s successful pivot to E-Commerce offering during COVID-19

Business Support for Childcare Providers
2020-06-10 11:30 - 13:00 | Virtual
Webinar 3: Marketing: Positively Differentiating your Child Care Business in a COVID-19 World
• Childcare Platforms
• Community Networks and Entrepreneurial Service Providers
• Effectively Conveying your Public Health-Conscious Differentiators

Reopening Your Restaurant/Bar/Cafe: A Post COVID-19 Survival Guide
2020-06-10 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
This webinar will be specifically targeted at small, independent restaurants, bars and cafes in Queens. It will detail safety, sanitation and social distancing guidelines for reopening along with business strategies for small food service operators returning to the market after the stay-at-home restrictions are lifted. The webinar will be accompanied by a detailed activation guide with step-by-step instructions on developing additional revenue streams for struggling small operators.

Online Business Basics During an Economic Disruption - Webinar
2020-06-10 14:00 - 16:00 | virtual
This offering will provide current and future business owners a framework for creating a marketing strategy in a growing online marketplace. Participants will learn what information is needed to successfully choose marketing tools for their brand and create a strong online business model.
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OHUB 365
2020-06-15 20:00 - 21:00 | Virtual
For 7+ years, OHUB has been leveling up a community of intentional, innovative and ambitious technologists, professionals, entrepreneurs, investors and ecosystem builders on their journey into the future of work, startup ecosystem, fourth industrial revolution and beyond as a path to shared prosperity and multi-generational wealth creation with no reliance on pre-existing multi-generational wealth.
Starting April 1, OHUB is launching OHUB365, a daily curated interactive webinar series featuring OHUB’s ecosystem of skills, hiring, startup, entrepreneurship support, financial literacy, investor, health, wellness & aspirational partners.
Our hour-long interactive webinars will take place daily at 8pm EST.

How Female Founders Can Innovate and Disrupt the World of Business
2020-06-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
The world of business is wide open to everyone who has an internet connection and the bravado to take it on.
In this webinar, four exceptional women entrepreneurs Laurel Delaney, Betsy Mikesell, Angie White and Dr. Sonat Birnecker Hart will provide insights for women who want to innovate and disrupt the world of business – to grow faster, stronger, and soar globally for a better tomorrow.
Join this webinar to learn:

How to pivot a business in a crisis
Why women rule in the global marketplace
How to follow your passion and turn a family business into a global powerhouse
What a Kickstarter campaign can do and why is it important to consider
Who might be your next best partner in business
How setting up an ecommerce platform can take a business global
Why good design makes a strong first impression and establishing patents safeguards your invention

Refocus Workshop | Cowork Columbia
2020-06-18 15:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
This two–hour virtual workshop presented by CO.STARTERS and Cowork Columbia will help you find the focus and clarity you need to shift your mindset and find a new way forward.
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Juneteenth 4.0 Celebration
2020-06-19 13:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
OHUB, ThePlug and Living Cities Join Forces For Juneteenth 4.0, Friday, June 19. 2020. 1P – 4P ET.

Rebuild Program | June Open Cohort (Nationwide)
2020-06-22 18:00 - 20:30 | Virtual, United States
As small businesses navigate the COVID-19 crisis, the CO.STARTERS Rebuild program provides entrepreneurs with a practical pathway and trusted tools to approach the market in new way, one step at a time.
This cross-community cohort is open to applicants from any region.
Mondays 6:00–9:00 pm Eastern for 10 weeks.
APPLICATIONS CLOSED
Apply for the next open cohort launching July 21.
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ICIBI34
2020-06-23 - 2020-06-25 | Virtual, United States
The annual ICBI has gone virtual and registration is now open! They’ve put together a 100% virtual conference featuring AI-powered matchmaking and peer-based education for entrepreneurship center professionals and stakeholders, June 23-25, 2020. Register today!
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Rebuild Program | Eastern Arizona College SBDC
2020-06-24 10:30 - 13:00 | Virtual
As small businesses navigate the COVID-19 crisis, the CO.STARTERS Rebuild program provides entrepreneurs with a practical pathway and trusted tools to approach the market in new way, one step at a time.

A Simple Recipe for Social Media Success
2020-06-24 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Social media can be overwhelming and often feels like you’re just spinning your wheels. In a time of such uncertainty it’s important to know where to be, how to be engaging, and how to get results – all with a limited amount of time and resources.
In this webinar, Digital Marketing Expert Jenna Shaffer will provide a recipe for social media that saves time and gets results to grow your business.
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Straight Talk with Starters
2020-06-24 14:00 - 15:00
We will get through this, and we will get through it together. If you are thinking through how to adapt your venture for these changing times, we are here for you.
Join CO.STARTERS for Straight Talk with Starters, a time for entrepreneurs to come together to support each other and brainstorm ideas for moving forward.
Special topic: Marketing as a Human, with Jacqui Jones from One Degree Marketing and Create Birmingham. We’ll be talking how to give your business a voice during difficult times and how to share humanity through your business.
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Main Street Lending Program: Now a Viable Option for Small Businesses!
2020-06-24 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
What business and financial measures can companies take to counter the devastating effect of the coronavirus crisis?
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Promising Practices Case Study: How New Kensington, PA is partnering to spur small business growth
2020-06-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Join Forward Cities, CO.STARTERS, and The Corner Launchbox to explore how New Kensington, PA is an emerging corridor of innovation working to build a more equitable entrepreneurial ecosystem by creating alignment among public, private, and nonprofit partners.Your Content Goes Here
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RuralRISE Summit
2020-06-29 11:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Join fellow ecosystem builders in the conversation about rural support. Throughout the day, participants will hear from skilled ecosystem builders and rural entrepreneurs. There will be presentations as well as virtual table conversations to share tips and resources. Throughout the day we will collectively seek to answer the question, “How do we empower the leaders, doers, and innovators in rural communities?”
If you are a rural community member looking for assistance with attending the Summit, please complete a scholarship application here: https://forms.gle/qwD9igZKs7oa6idY7

How To Protect & Grow the Value of Your Business During a Pandemic
2020-06-30 11:00 - 2020-07-02 12:00 | Virtual
The coronavirus recession is unlike anything business owners have experienced before, with many businesses plunged into crisis and extreme uncertainty overnight. Unfortunately, many businesses won’t survive this crisis, but for the ones that do, there are always opportunities in crisis.
In this webinar, Ashley Micciche, a certified business exit planner and CEO of True North Retirement Advisors, will help business owners understand the value of their business today, as well as how to take advantage of the abundance of opportunities that exist for business owners to protect and grow their business value.
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Rebuild Program | SOAR Innovation
2020-07-14 16:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
As small businesses navigate the COVID-19 crisis, the CO.STARTERS Rebuild program provides entrepreneurs with a practical pathway and trusted tools to approach the market in new way, one step at a time.
Apply through SoarPresented by SOAR for business owners in Appalachia Kentucky and the surrounding county.

Rebuild Program | Cowork Columbia
2020-07-15 15:00 - 17:30 | Virtual
As small businesses navigate the COVID-19 crisis, the CO.STARTERS Rebuild program provides entrepreneurs with a practical pathway and trusted tools to approach the market in new way, one step at a time.
Presented by Cowork Columbia for business owners in Columbia, TN and the surrounding county.
Apply through Cowork Columbia

Rebuild Program | Villepreneurs
2020-07-20 14:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
As small businesses navigate the COVID-19 crisis, the CO.STARTERS Rebuild program provides entrepreneurs with a practical pathway and trusted tools to approach the market in new way, one step at a time.

Presented by Villepreneurs for business owners in Louisville, KY and surrounding communities.

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Straight Talk with Starters
2020-07-22 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
We will get through this, and we will get through it together. If you are thinking through how to adapt your venture for these changing times, we are here for you.
Join CO.STARTERS for Straight Talk with Starters, a time for entrepreneurs to come together to support each other and brainstorm ideas for moving forward.
Special Topic: We will be talking about how important it is for entrepreneurs to be creative during crisis and how to find that creativity again if you’ve lost it with Dr. Shelley Prevost from the Big Self Society.
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Rebuild Program | July Cohort (Nationwide)
2020-07-27 14:00 - 16:30 | Virtual, United States
As small businesses navigate the COVID-19 crisis, the CO.STARTERS Rebuild program provides entrepreneurs with a practical pathway and trusted tools to approach the market in new way, one step at a time.
This cross-community cohort is open to applicants from any region.
Tuesdays 6:00–8:30 pm Eastern for 10 weeks.
Application deadline extended to July 24.
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Reopening and Staying Open - How to Assess the Past 60 Days and Prepare for What's Next
2020-08-06 13:00 - 13:59 | Virtual
If you’re like many businesses, you are probably working overtime to navigate the ever-changing landscape created by C19. Whether you’ve already reopened or will be opening this summer, August will be an ideal time to assess what you’ve experienced already and develop a strategic plan for the rest of the year.
This session, presented by SCORE mentor Suzanne McGrath, will help business owners – including retailers and restaurants – learn from the experience they’ve had over the summer to:

Create a pro forma Profit & Loss statement as a basis for planning the next 12 months
Minimize costs and maximize revenue through market positioning
Develop strategies for dealing with capacity limits, especially in a restaurant context
Consider how to plan for a potential second wave as well as long term changes in consumer behavior
Analyze options for dealing with lease issues

The goal of this webinar is to address these very real issues that will continue to pose existential challenges to many businesses at least through the next year.

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How to Leverage a Virtual Assistant in a Pandemic
2020-08-11 11:00 - 11:59 | Virtual
A Virtual Assistant can be a valuable asset for any business but especially when resources are scarce and access to funds is limited, such as during the current pandemic. Leveraging a VA can help you manage your time more effectively and allow you to focus on activities that translate faster to business development and growth.
In this webinar, presented by Owner of Virtual Assist USA Danielle Julia Cuomo, you’ll learn:

How outsourcing can save your business
How to plan versus panic in times of uncertainty
How you can afford a Virtual Assistant
How to figure out what to delegate to a Virtual Assistant

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Refocus Workshop (Nationwide)
2020-08-13 15:00 - 17:00
Feeling stuck as an entrepreneur? Find a new way forward for your small business in this two-hour interactive workshop.

Straight Talk with Starters
2020-08-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
We will get through this, and we will get through it together. If you are thinking through how to adapt your venture for these changing times, we are here for you.
Join CO.STARTERS for Straight Talk with Starters, a time for entrepreneurs to come together to support each other and brainstorm ideas for moving forward.
Special Topic: Using Creativity to Solve Problems
Are you struggling with how to adapt your business during this pandemic? Design Thinking is a powerful tool that business leaders can use to help them solve complex problems and move forward. In this live Q&A session, we will cover:

What is Design Thinking

How Design Thinking can help you with your business

What you can do to get started with Design Thinking today

This isn’t a sales pitch or a marketing funnel. Just a time to talk, get creative, and help you get moving on your toughest business problems.
We don’t want you to miss it.
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The impacts of COVID-19 on Marketing and Business
2020-08-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Five months into the COVID-19 era and many aspects of business in Winnipeg have changed completely. While uncertainty rules the day, businesses are struggling to adapt to changing market circumstances and pivoting the use of their already limited marketing resources.
How can we navigate this new and uncertain landscape while maximizing our marketing and communication efforts?
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World Entrepreneurs Day
2020-08-21
Every year, August 21 is World Entrepreneurs’ Day. A day which has been coined to celebrate innovation and empowerment of entrepreneurship and leadership throughout the world. Entrepreneurship is vital not just for job creation but a very essential and integral part of our economic growth and problem-solving.
