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SUMMARY:Navigating Your Cash Flow 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. \nThe first webinar will be: Navigating Your Cash Flow: Wednesday\, Sept. 10\, 2025\, 3:00 PM ET \nIn this session\, you’ll gain practical tools and expert insights to help you make informed financial decisions that promote long-term growth. \nWhat we will cover:\n• Balancing cash flow and applying best practices to your business.\n• Visualizing cash inflows and outflows throughout the year to identify areas for improvement.\n• Analyzing inventory and vendor relationships to reduce unnecessary expenses.\n• Effective customer communication to streamline payment collection and expand your customer base.\n• Managing slow sales cycles and adapting to fluctuations in revenue. \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💡 Upcoming Webinars \nHow Can I Get a Business Loan with BCF? Tuesday\, Sept. 16\, 2025\, 3:00 PM ET \nMarketing in a Digital World: Tuesday\, Oct.7\, 2025\, 3:00 PM ET \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/navigating-your-cash-flow-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Corporate Partner,networking,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250916T120000
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SUMMARY:September Piedmont/Triad RING Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us Virtually September 16th for our next Piedmont/Triad  RING Meeting \nDate: 9/16/2025 \nTime: 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm (EST) \nLocation: Virtual via Teams \nRegister: https://site.eventmatches.com/2025PiedTriad \n\nThe Piedmont RING comprises Raleigh-Durham and the surrounding areas. This area is a powerhouse for many large technology and pharmaceutical companies in North Carolina and many minority-owned businesses that support these large companies. We encourage you to join our monthly meetings\, connect with corporate and MBE members\, and assist with our mission of growing strong minority business participation in the Raleigh-Durham area. \nWhen We Meet\n\n\n\n\nWe welcome you to join our community and connect with our Corporate and MBE members through our monthly meetings and any networking events scheduled. \n\nRING Meeting – January 21st at 12:00 pm: Prosperity in Unity: A Fireside Chat on Diverse Communities featuring Tammie Hall-Roberts /  **Virtual Meeting via Teams** / Register Here\nRING Meeting – March 18th at 12:00 pm / **Virtual Meeting  via Teams**/ Register Here\nRING Meeting – May 20th at 12:00 pm / Location TBD\nRING Meeting – July 22nd at 12:00 pm / Location TBD\nRING Meeting – September 16th at 12:00 pm / Location TBD\nUgly Sweater Holiday Social: Date/Location TBD
URL:https://cvmsdc.org/council-event/piedmont-triad-ring-meeting-3-6/
CATEGORIES:RING,Webinar
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SUMMARY:How Can I Get a Business Loan with BCF? 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. \nHow Can I Get a Business Loan with BCF? Tuesday\, Sept. 16\, 2025\, 3:00 PM ET \n\nThis webinar is designed to help business owners approach financing with a clear strategy. You’ll learn how to evaluate loan options\, prepare a strong application\, and confidently navigate the borrowing process\, ensuring you make informed decisions for your business. \nWhat we will cover:\nKey factors to consider before taking out a loan\nSteps to take before applying for credit to maximize your chances of approval\nHow to apply for a loan with BCF: Our offerings\, eligibility criteria\, requirements\, and application process \nJoin the discussion – REGISTER Today! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n💡 Upcoming Webinars \nMarketing in a Digital World: Tuesday\, Oct.7\, 2025\, 3:00 PM ET \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/how-can-i-get-a-business-loan-with-bcf-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Corporate Partner,networking,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Pre-Certification Briefing
DESCRIPTION:Join us the last Wednesday from 10:00am – 11:30am!\nPre-certification Briefing Meeting Requirements\n\nTo participate in the pre-certification briefing\, a company must be a legally recognized entity of the CVMSDC region and the ethnic minority owner(s) must possess at least 51% of ownership.\nThe company must be ethnic-minority managed and controlled.\nThe orientation will cover information about the Council\n\n– How to Get Certified\,\n– Who can be Certified\n– Certification Criteria \n\nHow long the Process will take.\nONLY ONE ATTENDEE per company and that attendee must be the ethnic-minority owner.\n\n  \nSPACE IS LIMITED SO REGISTER EARLY. \nRegister here: https://site.eventmatches.com/2025Pre
URL:https://cvmsdc.org/council-event/pre-certification-briefing-2/2025-09-24/
CATEGORIES:Pre-Certification,Webinar
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SUMMARY:September Lunch and Learn Webinar with W.M. Jordan Company
DESCRIPTION:CVMSDC Lunch & Learn Webinar \nJoin us for an engaging Lunch & Learn Webinar featuring guest speakers from W.M. Jordan Company: \n\n\nBrooks Taylor\, Director of Special Projects \n\n\nChanel Brown\, Supplier Diversity and Inclusion Manager \n\n\nTogether\, we’ll explore key initiatives in supplier diversity and inclusion and provide valuable insights for MBEs and corporate partners. \n📅 Thursday\, September 25\, 2025🕛 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (EST)💻 Virtual Event \n🔗 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/yajs7t2b
URL:https://cvmsdc.org/council-event/september-lunch-and-learn-webinar-with-w-m-jordan-company/
CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learn,networking,Webinar
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