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SUMMARY:New River Valley Business Exchange Weekly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:NRVBE Mission Statement: Our goal is the exchange of business referrals as a method of support and growth of individual members. Members are expected to maintain high professional standards. Each profession may be represented by multiple members per profession\, but the membership reserves the right to cap the number in any one profession as it sees fit. We aim to support the general community through service projects and volunteer efforts. Our combined professional and community efforts will serve to develop and grow our business family and our bottom line.
URL:https://www.vtcrc.com/event/new-river-valley-business-exchange-weekly-meeting/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:Entrepreneur Resource Center @VTCRC\, 2200 Kraft Dr. Suite 1325\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Partner Events
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SUMMARY:ERC | E-Series
DESCRIPTION:Starting a business is not a single event. It is a series of decisions made at different points in a venture’s journey. Each stage presents new questions about viability\, structure\, growth\, and long-term sustainability. Many ventures struggle not from lack of effort\, but from navigating the wrong questions at the wrong time. The E-Series provides a map. \nThe 8-Class Roadmap:\nSept 15 – Class 1: Charting Your Venture – Gain clarity and establish your starting baseline. \nSept 22 – Class 2: Finding Opportunities – Uncover real market needs worth solving. \nSept 29 – Class 3: Evaluating Opportunities – Validate your concept thoroughly before investing major time or money. \nOct 6 – Class 4: Commercial Pathways – Explore startup routes\, licensing models\, and commercial partnerships. \nOct 13 – Class 5: IP Protection – Learn the essentials of intellectual property strategy. \nOct 20 – Class 6: Planning for Success – Build a clear\, actionable execution plan. \nOct 27 – Class 7: Legal + Entity Setup – Structure and protect your venture with confidence. \nNov 3 – Class 8: Funding Your Startup – Demystify capital paths\, investor expectations\, and funding options. \nWhile each class delivers immense standalone value\, participants are highly encouraged to attend all 8 sessions. Taking the full series ensures you get the complete end-to-end framework\, preventing costly blind spots as your venture grows. \nREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
URL:https://www.vtcrc.com/event/erc-e-series/2026-10-06/
LOCATION:Entrepreneur Resource Center @VTCRC\, 2200 Kraft Dr. Suite 1325\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Entrepreneur Resource Center":MAILTO:erc@vtcrc.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T130000
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SUMMARY:New River Home Builder Association: Lunch & Learn: Building Your Finances
DESCRIPTION:Building Your Business: Understanding the Financial Side of Success \nRunning a successful construction business requires more than completing great projects—it requires understanding the numbers that drive profitability\, cash flow\, and growth. \nJoin us for the next Building Your Business Lunch & Learn featuring Shad Steggell\, partner with B2B CFO and a financial executive with more than 25 years of experience helping businesses improve performance and make better financial decisions. \nIn this session\, you’ll learn practical strategies for managing cash flow\, improving profitability\, understanding key financial metrics\, and building a stronger financial foundation for your company. \nWhether you’re looking to grow your business\, improve efficiency\, or gain a better understanding of your financial performance\, you’ll leave with actionable insights you can put to work immediately. \nBecause building a stronger business starts with understanding the numbers behind it. \nREGISTER HERE: https://members.nrvhba.com/eventcalendar/Details/lunch-learn-building-your-finances-1900484?sourceTypeId=Website  \nSpeaker Bio \n \nShad Steggell is a results-driven financial executive with a track record of driving growth\, optimizing operations\, and leading strategic financial initiatives across a broad spectrum of industries. Over the course of his 25+ year career\, he has served in senior leadership roles in both the private and public sectors including Chief Financial Officer\, Vice President of Finance\, and Corporate Controller for companies ranging from high-growth startups to international enterprises with revenues exceeding $500 million… \nDuring his career\, he has built\, led\, and mentored finance and accounting teams in both domestic and international environments\, including launching and overseeing operations in Latin America\, the U.K.\, and throughout Asia. Shad has deep experience with treasury\, investor relations\, audits\, board reporting\, public company reporting and Nasdaq uplisting\, intercompany structuring and transfer pricing agreements\, FX optimization\, and cross-border financial strategy. He has overseen multiple ERP implementations (Oracle\, Dynamics AX\, and more)\, raised growth capital\, and helped companies through significant inflection points\, including scale-ups\, turnarounds\, and preparation for exits. \nThank you to Meridian Waste for being our Professional Development Champion!
URL:https://www.vtcrc.com/event/new-river-home-builder-association-lunch-learn-building-your-finances/
LOCATION:Entrepreneur Resource Center @VTCRC\, 2200 Kraft Dr. Suite 1325\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="New River Valley Home Builders Association":MAILTO:info@nrvhba.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T100000
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SUMMARY:New River Valley Business Exchange Weekly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:NRVBE Mission Statement: Our goal is the exchange of business referrals as a method of support and growth of individual members. Members are expected to maintain high professional standards. Each profession may be represented by multiple members per profession\, but the membership reserves the right to cap the number in any one profession as it sees fit. We aim to support the general community through service projects and volunteer efforts. Our combined professional and community efforts will serve to develop and grow our business family and our bottom line.
URL:https://www.vtcrc.com/event/new-river-valley-business-exchange-weekly-meeting/2026-09-30/
LOCATION:Entrepreneur Resource Center @VTCRC\, 2200 Kraft Dr. Suite 1325\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T190000
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SUMMARY:ERC | E-Series
DESCRIPTION:Starting a business is not a single event. It is a series of decisions made at different points in a venture’s journey. Each stage presents new questions about viability\, structure\, growth\, and long-term sustainability. Many ventures struggle not from lack of effort\, but from navigating the wrong questions at the wrong time. The E-Series provides a map. \nThe 8-Class Roadmap:\nSept 15 – Class 1: Charting Your Venture – Gain clarity and establish your starting baseline. \nSept 22 – Class 2: Finding Opportunities – Uncover real market needs worth solving. \nSept 29 – Class 3: Evaluating Opportunities – Validate your concept thoroughly before investing major time or money. \nOct 6 – Class 4: Commercial Pathways – Explore startup routes\, licensing models\, and commercial partnerships. \nOct 13 – Class 5: IP Protection – Learn the essentials of intellectual property strategy. \nOct 20 – Class 6: Planning for Success – Build a clear\, actionable execution plan. \nOct 27 – Class 7: Legal + Entity Setup – Structure and protect your venture with confidence. \nNov 3 – Class 8: Funding Your Startup – Demystify capital paths\, investor expectations\, and funding options. \nWhile each class delivers immense standalone value\, participants are highly encouraged to attend all 8 sessions. Taking the full series ensures you get the complete end-to-end framework\, preventing costly blind spots as your venture grows. \nREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
URL:https://www.vtcrc.com/event/erc-e-series/2026-09-29/
LOCATION:Entrepreneur Resource Center @VTCRC\, 2200 Kraft Dr. Suite 1325\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Entrepreneur Resource Center":MAILTO:erc@vtcrc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T100000
DTSTAMP:20261008T022610
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T122551Z
UID:10004593-1790152200-1790157600@www.vtcrc.com
SUMMARY:New River Valley Business Exchange Weekly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:NRVBE Mission Statement: Our goal is the exchange of business referrals as a method of support and growth of individual members. Members are expected to maintain high professional standards. Each profession may be represented by multiple members per profession\, but the membership reserves the right to cap the number in any one profession as it sees fit. We aim to support the general community through service projects and volunteer efforts. Our combined professional and community efforts will serve to develop and grow our business family and our bottom line.
URL:https://www.vtcrc.com/event/new-river-valley-business-exchange-weekly-meeting/2026-09-23/
LOCATION:Entrepreneur Resource Center @VTCRC\, 2200 Kraft Dr. Suite 1325\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T173000
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SUMMARY:ERC | E-Series
DESCRIPTION:Starting a business is not a single event. It is a series of decisions made at different points in a venture’s journey. Each stage presents new questions about viability\, structure\, growth\, and long-term sustainability. Many ventures struggle not from lack of effort\, but from navigating the wrong questions at the wrong time. The E-Series provides a map. \nThe 8-Class Roadmap:\nSept 15 – Class 1: Charting Your Venture – Gain clarity and establish your starting baseline. \nSept 22 – Class 2: Finding Opportunities – Uncover real market needs worth solving. \nSept 29 – Class 3: Evaluating Opportunities – Validate your concept thoroughly before investing major time or money. \nOct 6 – Class 4: Commercial Pathways – Explore startup routes\, licensing models\, and commercial partnerships. \nOct 13 – Class 5: IP Protection – Learn the essentials of intellectual property strategy. \nOct 20 – Class 6: Planning for Success – Build a clear\, actionable execution plan. \nOct 27 – Class 7: Legal + Entity Setup – Structure and protect your venture with confidence. \nNov 3 – Class 8: Funding Your Startup – Demystify capital paths\, investor expectations\, and funding options. \nWhile each class delivers immense standalone value\, participants are highly encouraged to attend all 8 sessions. Taking the full series ensures you get the complete end-to-end framework\, preventing costly blind spots as your venture grows. \nREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
URL:https://www.vtcrc.com/event/erc-e-series/2026-09-22/
LOCATION:Entrepreneur Resource Center @VTCRC\, 2200 Kraft Dr. Suite 1325\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Entrepreneur Resource Center":MAILTO:erc@vtcrc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T100000
DTSTAMP:20261008T022610
CREATED:20260623T122329Z
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SUMMARY:New River Valley Business Exchange Weekly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:NRVBE Mission Statement: Our goal is the exchange of business referrals as a method of support and growth of individual members. Members are expected to maintain high professional standards. Each profession may be represented by multiple members per profession\, but the membership reserves the right to cap the number in any one profession as it sees fit. We aim to support the general community through service projects and volunteer efforts. Our combined professional and community efforts will serve to develop and grow our business family and our bottom line.
URL:https://www.vtcrc.com/event/new-river-valley-business-exchange-weekly-meeting/2026-09-16/
LOCATION:Entrepreneur Resource Center @VTCRC\, 2200 Kraft Dr. Suite 1325\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T190000
DTSTAMP:20261008T022610
CREATED:20260720T132510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T181815Z
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SUMMARY:ERC | E-Series
DESCRIPTION:Starting a business is not a single event. It is a series of decisions made at different points in a venture’s journey. Each stage presents new questions about viability\, structure\, growth\, and long-term sustainability. Many ventures struggle not from lack of effort\, but from navigating the wrong questions at the wrong time. The E-Series provides a map. \nThe 8-Class Roadmap:\nSept 15 – Class 1: Charting Your Venture – Gain clarity and establish your starting baseline. \nSept 22 – Class 2: Finding Opportunities – Uncover real market needs worth solving. \nSept 29 – Class 3: Evaluating Opportunities – Validate your concept thoroughly before investing major time or money. \nOct 6 – Class 4: Commercial Pathways – Explore startup routes\, licensing models\, and commercial partnerships. \nOct 13 – Class 5: IP Protection – Learn the essentials of intellectual property strategy. \nOct 20 – Class 6: Planning for Success – Build a clear\, actionable execution plan. \nOct 27 – Class 7: Legal + Entity Setup – Structure and protect your venture with confidence. \nNov 3 – Class 8: Funding Your Startup – Demystify capital paths\, investor expectations\, and funding options. \nWhile each class delivers immense standalone value\, participants are highly encouraged to attend all 8 sessions. Taking the full series ensures you get the complete end-to-end framework\, preventing costly blind spots as your venture grows. \nREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
URL:https://www.vtcrc.com/event/erc-e-series/2026-09-15/
LOCATION:Entrepreneur Resource Center @VTCRC\, 2200 Kraft Dr. Suite 1325\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Entrepreneur Resource Center":MAILTO:erc@vtcrc.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T090000
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SUMMARY:TECH talks featuring Rich Shok of Code One Training Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Tech Talk: From Classroom to Platform: Surviving an Ecosystem That Keeps Evolving \nWhat happens when the way you deliver your entire business suddenly has to change? Join the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center’s Entrepreneur Resource Center (ERC) for an engaging Tech Talk exploring how Code One Training Solutions transformed its approach to CPR and emergency certification training and turned a pandemic-era solution into a model for growth. \nPresented by Rich Shok\, Founder and CEO of Code One Training Solutions\, this session will explore the creation of BEACON\, a model combining online coursework with remotely monitored\, sensor-equipped skills rooms. Learn how Code One grew from 12 locations in 2020 to 112 across the eastern United States\, the technology and operational challenges that came with scaling\, and why the company is now rebuilding its systems again with a single platform developed in-house. \nDate: Tuesday\, September 15\nTime: 7:30 – 9:00 a.m.\nLocation: Entrepreneur Resource Center (ERC)\, 2200 Kraft Drive\, Suite 1325\, Blacksburg\, VA \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.vtcrc.com/event/tech-talks-featuring-rich-allison-shok-of-code-one-training-solutions/
LOCATION:Entrepreneur Resource Center @VTCRC\, 2200 Kraft Dr. Suite 1325\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T100000
DTSTAMP:20261008T022610
CREATED:20260623T122329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T122551Z
UID:10004591-1788942600-1788948000@www.vtcrc.com
SUMMARY:New River Valley Business Exchange Weekly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:NRVBE Mission Statement: Our goal is the exchange of business referrals as a method of support and growth of individual members. Members are expected to maintain high professional standards. Each profession may be represented by multiple members per profession\, but the membership reserves the right to cap the number in any one profession as it sees fit. We aim to support the general community through service projects and volunteer efforts. Our combined professional and community efforts will serve to develop and grow our business family and our bottom line.
URL:https://www.vtcrc.com/event/new-river-valley-business-exchange-weekly-meeting/2026-09-09/
LOCATION:Entrepreneur Resource Center @VTCRC\, 2200 Kraft Dr. Suite 1325\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Partner Events
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