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SUMMARY:Marketing in a Digital World with Chase Bank Webinar
DESCRIPTION:🚀 Free Webinars for MBEs\nTools for Every Stage of Growth \nThe Carolinas-Virginia Minority Supplier Development Council (CVMSDC) is proud to partner with the Business Consortium Fund (BCF) to present a free webinar series designed to empower entrepreneurs at every stage of their business journey. In collaboration with experts from Chase Bank and U.S. Bank\, these sessions will explore essential topics—from financing options and growth strategies to digital marketing and business planning tools. \nMarketing in a Digital World: Tuesday\, Oct.7\, 2025\, 3:00 PM ET \n\nIn this session\, you’ll gain practical tools and expert insights to make informed marketing decisions that drive long-term growth. \nWhat You’ll Learn:\n• How to position your business to stand out in a crowded marketplace\n• Strategies to effectively target and engage your core audience\n• Ways to expand your digital reach across websites\, mobile apps\, and social media\n• How to plan\, measure\, and optimize the impact of your digital marketing efforts \nHost: An Phan\, Chief Programs Officer \nAbout our speaker:\nJustin Hurst\, Vice President and Senior Business Consultant with Chase Bank \nJustin started and ran a company that operated internationally for 8 years with a successful exit. He’s been in business banking for more than 10 years working with Small Business Owners and large commercial brand clients\, like Anheuser-Busch and PepsiCo. He lived in Mexico for a few years and speaks fluent Spanish. He resides in Charlotte\, NC. Additionally\, Justin lived abroad in Spain while earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Finance and completed his studies at Cal Poly\, SLO located on California’s beautiful Central Coast. Justin has been a contestant on the show “the Price is Right” and his favorite vacation spots are Jamaica\, Morocco\, Mexico\, and Spain. \nJoin the discussion – REGISTER Today! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n💡 Upcoming Webinars \nDeveloping a Business Plan: Tuesday\, Nov. 4\, 2025\, 3:00 PM ET \n  \n📅 Don’t miss this opportunity! Register today to gain valuable insights\, connect with financial and business experts\, and access the tools you need to help your business thrive. \n 
URL:https://cvmsdc.org/council-event/marketing-in-a-digital-world-with-chase-bank-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Corporate Partner,networking,Webinar
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SUMMARY:VA RING Meeting: Access to Capital
DESCRIPTION:VA RING MEETING – Access to Capital  \nLooking to grow your business but need funding resources? Join us for an exclusive session on Access to Capital featuring lenders\, SBA\, and the Business Consortium Fund. \n📍 200 High Street\, Suite 201\, Portsmouth\, VA 23704\n📅 October 14\, 2025\n⏰ 11:30 AM\n👥 Open to MBEs & Corporations \n🔗 Register now: https://tinyurl.com/5ekadyw7 \nDon’t miss this chance to connect\, learn\, and gain the tools to scale your business! 
URL:https://cvmsdc.org/council-event/va-ring-meeting-access-to-capital/
LOCATION:200 High Street\, Suite 201\, Portsmouth\, Va\, 23704\, 200 High Street\, Suite 201\, Portsmouth\, VA\, 23704\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Lunch & Learn,networking,RING
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SUMMARY:October Metrolina RING Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us IN-PERSON on October 16th for our next Metrolina RING Meeting! \nDate: 10/16/2025 \nTime: 12pm- 1:30pm (EST) \nLocation: 9319 Robert D Snyder Portal Building\, Room 242 \nRegister: Join Here!  \n\nThe Metrolina RING covers Charlotte\, North Carolina and surrounding areas. As one of the fastest growing cities in the US\, Charlotte is known for fostering business within Financial Services\, Healthcare\, Information Technology\, and Professional Services industries. The Charlotte Region is also home to more than 3\,000 advanced manufacturers and the headquarters to several Fortune 500 companies. With the rapid growth of this area\, we also have many opportunities for business in the Construction industry. \n\nWhen We Meet\n\nMay 15\, 2025 / 8:30am – 10:00am\nJuly 24\, 2025 / 8:30am – 10:00am\nOctober 16\, 2025 / 12:00pm – 1:30pm
URL:https://cvmsdc.org/council-event/october-metrolina-ring-meeting/
LOCATION:9319 Robert D. Snyder Rd\, Charlotte\, NC 28223\, 9319 Robert D. Snyder Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28223\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,networking,RING
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