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November 6, 2020
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Shenandoah Valley Business Resources for Startups & Growing Businesses
SVTC Offering Start-Up Grants for FIRST LEGO League Teams
Free | Girl Develop IT Virtual Mini-Conference 2020 (11/12)
Charlottesville Women in Tech 2020 Fall Summit (11/11 - 11/13)
Startup Shenandoah Valley (applications due 11/13)
Welcome Back Level I Member: Shenandoah University
Shenandoah Valley Open Tech Jobs
Shenandoah Valley Business Resources for
Startups & Growing Businesses
   

 
We all know that Shenandoah Valley businesses and potential startups have been affecting during this time. Below, you can find information about two programs that provide access to resources for both startup companies (Startup Shenandoah Valley) and growing businesses (Shenandoah Valley Business Scale-Up Program).

Startup Shenandoah Valley:
Startup Shenandoah Valley is a hybrid program that combines the strengths of accelerator and incubator models. The program delivers online coaching to identify and address the riskiest parts of each entrepreneur's business model. Participants will join a cohort with access to the best resource providers, mentors, and investors in and beyond the region. This powerful network and flexible online guidance are what make S2V unique. S2V is offered to participants at no charge and without equity requirements.

More information at https://stauntonfund.org/s2v/ 

Shenandoah Valley Business Scale-Up Program:
In partnership with the National Center For Economic Gardening (NCEG) and the GO Virginia Region 8 local jurisdictions,* the Shenandoah Valley Business Scale-Up program provides qualifying second-stage companies with custom resources to identify and resolve distinct growth challenges that traditional business assistance and incentives do not address.

Companies accepted into the program begin an engagement period of approximately 6-8 weeks for quick turnaround time and highly-focused structure.  The typical length of engagement with the National Center is approximately 12-16 weeks.  A portion of costs are covered by a GO Virginia Region 8 matching grant and the company's respective local governing body.

Eligible companies will receive customized services from a team of research specialists, including, but not limited to:
  • Strategic growth plans to develop new markets, refine business models, and utilize competitive intelligence
  • Increased visibility through improved digital presence, search engine optimization, and social media marketing
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data analysis and mapping

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Looking for a grant to help start up your FLL team? Each year, the Shenandoah Valley Technology Council sponsors up to three new FIRST LEGO League (FLL) teams from the Shenandoah Valley. Approximately half of the start-up cost of a new team is reimbursed, up to $350.

To be eligible, teams must be located in the footprint of the Shenandoah Valley Technology Council's area of operation. Applicants must also intend participate in the FLL competition within one year of receiving the grant. This grant can be used towards any equipment required for competition in FIRST LEGO League, including one or more LEGO robotics kits, a competition practice table, and an FLL field setup kit.

If you are interested in applying for the FLL Start-Up Grant, start on our FLL page and fill out, and send, the PDF linked on that page. Information and application for FLL Startup Grant

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About FIRST LEGO League (FLL), https://www.firstlegoleague.org
FLL was created through a partnership between FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) and the LEGO company and inspires future scientists and engineers. it is an international competition that challenges young participants to think like scientists and engineers. Every year FLL introduces kids to a real-world scientific topic, and teams are challenged to find a solution. They also build a robot and compete in a friendly, FIRST-style robotics event specially designed for their age group.

This year's challenge, called Replay: https://info.firstinspires.org/2021season/replay
 
FIRST LEGO League Challenge RePLAY - Season Launch Video
FIRST LEGO League Challenge RePLAY | Season Launch Video

  
About the local / Virginia league: Your state and local -Virginia and Shen. Valley- connection to FLL is VA-DC FLL (https://va-dcfll.org/), located in Harrisonburg. Virginia is one of the largest leagues in the world with over 600 teams. Start a conversation with Kaitlin and crew and see how you can get involved, right here in the Shen. Valley. (https://va-dcfll.org/who-we-are/)
 
Science and technology leaders are made, not born.

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November 12, 2020 | 12 pm - 3 pm

Girl Develop IT's first ever virtual mini-conference will be held on November 12 starting at 12 pm. Their goal is to create an event that addresses the issues that are important to the community. Topics will include a focus on careers during COVID and working towards true inclusion in technology for ALL women and non-binary individuals.

Agenda, keynotes, and workshops will be announced later.


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Charlottesville Women in Tech
2020 Fall Summit
 (11/11 - 11/13)
 
 
  
Charlottesville Women in Tech (CWIT) is excited to announce their virtual 2020 Fall Summit, using the platform Hopin November 11th, 12th and 13th, featuring sessions from 11am - 2pm daily
 
CWIT is a local nonprofit focused on helping women and female-identifying individuals develop a career in tech and build a network in their tech communities. 
 
This year's summit theme is "Create a New Story" which encourages participants and presenters alike to share their ideas, inspirations, and perspectives with each other.
 
You don't want to miss this event if you are:
  • Exploring a career in tech
  • Building a new career in tech
  • Switching focus mid-career
  • Supporting more women into tech careers
  • Developing your current career in tech
This year's agenda features:
  • Wednesday, November 11thKeynote: led by UVA Darden Professor Lalin Anik and Professor Roshni Raveendhran
  • Thursday, November 12th
    Keynote: Create Your Story, Inspiration on Getting Started, led by Nicole Case 
  • Friday, November 13th
    Keynote: Building a Strong Diversity & Inclusion Program, led by Kelli Palmer
     

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Startup Shenandoah Valley (application due 11/13)
 
 
  
Startup Shenandoah Valley is a hybrid program that combines the strengths of accelerator and incubator models. The program delivers online coaching to identify and address the riskiest parts of each entrepreneur's business model. Participants will join a cohort with access to the best resource providers, mentors, and investors in and beyond the region. This powerful network and flexible online guidance are what make S2V unique. S2V is offered to participants at no charge and without equity requirements.

For businesses creating jobs in....
Frederick, Winchester, Clarke, Shenandoah, Warren, Page, Rockingham, Harrisonburg, Highland, Augusta, Staunton, Waynesboro, Bath, Rockbridge, Lexington, Buena Vista

For businesses focused on...
Light manufacturing, food processing, agriculture, technology, and professional services

Who should apply?
Businesses ready for rapid, iterative development, at every level - from building the product to refining and scaling the business model.

What to expect? 
8 - 12 companies will participate in 8 weeks of virtual content tailored to their business and stage of growth.

How does S2V differ?
Participants are supported by mentors, investors, and subject matter experts as you execute the plan you develop.

When does S2V start?
Applications are due Nov. 13th. This program will begin in early January 2021.


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Welcome Back Level I Member
Shenandoah University

Shenandoah University is a private university in Winchester, Virginia. It has an enrollment of approximately 4,000 students across more than 200 areas of study in six schools: College of Arts & Sciences (including the Division of Education and Leadership and the Division of Applied Technology), School of Business, Shenandoah Conservatory, Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy, Eleanor Wade Custer School of Nursing, and the School of Health Professions (Athletic Training, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies and Physical Therapy).


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