Join CIC This #GivingTuesday and Beyond! This season of generosity is the perfect time to make a lasting impact. By supporting CIC, you’re helping strengthen our community and driving meaningful change through economic development. ?? Our Goal: Raise $75,000 this fall to power initiatives that create opportunities and transform lives. ?? Here’s how you can help: 1?? Give today—or anytime this season—to support CIC’s mission. Donate here: cicville.org/support-us/ 2?? Volunteer your time and talent to support our programs. Learn more and sign up here: cicville.org/volunteer/ 3?? Share this message with your friends and family to help amplify our impact. Together, we can create a ripple effect of positive change. Your support fuels CIC’s journey to build a thriving community where everyone has the chance to succeed. ?? Thank you for being an essential part of this mission.
Community Investment Collaborative (CIC)
职业培训和指导
Charlottesville，VA 727 位关注者
Empowering Small Business for Big Change
关于我们
CIC is a Community Development Finance Institution (CDFI) with a mission of strengthening our community by fueling the success of under-resourced entrepreneurs through education, mentoring, financing and networking. Based in Charlottesville, VA and serving central Virginia, our program is built on four pillars designed to help entrepreneurs start or expand their business: 1. An established and proven business-education program. 2. Extensive mentoring, peer discussions, and ongoing support 3. Startup financing or ongoing micro-lending to qualified graduates 4. Networking within and cross the community. CIC is host of the Central Virginia Small Business Devleopment Center.
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https://cicville.org
Community Investment Collaborative (CIC)的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 职业培训和指导
- 规模
- 11-50 人
- 总部
- Charlottesville，VA
- 类型
- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 2012
- 领域
- micro lending、entrepreneurial training、mentoring entrepreneurs、small business support、financial management program和business advising
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获取路线
300 Preston Ave
Suite 206
US，VA，Charlottesville，22902
Community Investment Collaborative (CIC)员工
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In a few weeks, two more classes of entrepreneurs will graduate from our signature program, the Entrepreneur Workshop. A glimpse of the #COWCrew is below! Side note: Apps are open for the next cohorts and graduation plans are in the works. All the info you need for both is on our website??.
Say cheese, COW Crew! ?? Tonight was class picture night for our incredible Culpeper-Orange Entrepreneur Workshop (COW) cohort! This extraordinary group is just two weeks away from completing their journey, and we could not be prouder of their progress, hard work, and the lessons they have embraced along the way. ?? If you or someone you know could benefit from growing their business knowledge and building a strong foundation for success, now is the perfect time to join the Community Investment Collaborative (CIC) community. Applications for the next Culpeper-Orange Entrepreneur Workshop are open! Apply today, tag an entrepreneur who is ready to level up, or share this post to spread the word. ?? Let's continue empowering small businesses and building stronger communities together! ?? Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/e-7GhD5H
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Will we see you this Tuesday at Charlottesville Entrepreneurs & Espresso??!
Hello! Join us next Tuesday November 19 for Charlottesville Entrepreneurs & Espresso (which is a free in person event). Of course we’ll have some coffee there, need I say more?! The event is from 8-10am in Charlottesville. Come to hear from: Adam J. Maddeny and his new company Divorce Digitally! The company is part of the 434 Accellerator Program and coming to you for advice and feedback! Then, hear from Steven Yates, Founder and CEO of Nspyr Technologies. He is going to share about his Bootstrapping Journey from founding to exit and beyond - both the highs and lows and lessons learned along the way! A special THANK YOU to CODE Building & Codebase Coworking for hosting our event!: LOCATION: Irving Theater at the CODE Building - 225 West Water Street *** IMPT - Please use the THEATER ENTRANCE which is right off of Water Street (the back side of the building). Join us in person by first registering below! Please register so we have enough coffee :) www.ce2.squarespace.com to register! Hosted by: Charlottesville Business Innovation Council (CBIC), Community Investment Collaborative (CIC), Central VA Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC) and Sponsored by Codebase Coworking, the Batten Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at UVA & Watermark Design! Link to register for free! https://lnkd.in/dRtBXU9c
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It’s that time again! Entrepreneur Workshop applications for the Spring 2025 semester are open!!! If you’re looking to start or expand a business in central or southern Virginia, we can help! Check out the info below and apply today!
Hello LinkedIn Network! Please use the power of networking to assist me in promoting the Community Investment Collaborative (CIC) Culpeper-Orange Entrepreneur Workshop (COW)!! Please share and tell your network about CIC and the programs we offer! CIC is dedicated to serving under-resourced entrepreneurs in the region through education, financing, mentoring, and networking! We are a community of entrepreneurs supporting entrepreneurs and empowering small businesses for big change! Applications for the workshop are currently open for the Spring 2025 Cohort! https://lnkd.in/e-7GhD5H
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Thank you to UVA Community Credit Union for being our sponsor and partner for the Culpeper Resource Fair yesterday! We’re grateful for all you’re doing for local entrepreneurs and our small business community ??
What a great turnout today! We were so proud to be among so many entrepreneurs at the Community Investment Collaborative (CIC) Resource Fair today. ?? We met so many awesome small business owners and entrepreneurs! ?
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? Time is winding down to register for Charlottesville's Resource Fair on Wednesday, Nov 20! If you're building a Consumer Packaged Goods business or need to learn more about ABC requirements, you should sign up today before the last slots fill up! Visit https://lnkd.in/dMHcgWhQ to learn what sessions are available and register today! Special thank you to our event sponsor, Truist, for your continued support of entrepreneurs and small business owners in our community.
Resource Fair - Community Investment Collaborative
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?? We approve this message! Daryl is a Spring '23 #CICgraduate of our signature program, which makes us even more proud of his continued progress. And, yes, his food is good too ?? P.S. Apps are open for the Spring '25 Entrepreneur Workshop. If Daryl inspires you to tap into your inner small business owner, apply today! https://lnkd.in/g7cJp_2U.
?? Client Spotlight: Daryl Rivera - Authentic Latin America soul food! ?? Daryl Rivera put his talents to the test when he started his food business. Rivera's passion for his business and others reflects in his ultimate goal: to strengthen community relationships and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs. With determination and support from the Central Virginia SBDC, Rivera has refined his business plan, won funding, and is now bringing his dream to life. #ClientSpotlight #SmallBusinessSuccess #AuthenticLatinAmericasoulfood #CVSBDC #InTheCommunity
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?? Applications for the Spring 2025 semester of our signature program, the 16-week Entrepreneur Workshop, are open NOW! But wait, there’s MORE!! We’re taking this show on the road, parking in Southern Virginia, and looking for residents of Danville & Martinsville; Amelia, Brunswick, Buckingham, Charlotte, Cumberland, Halifax, Henry, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg, Nottoway, Patrick, Pittsylvania, & Prince Edward counties; and surrounding areas who feel entrepreneurship is in their veins? If you’re looking for education and support as you work to grow and maintain a successful business, ??? APPLY TODAY!!
?? Ready to turn your business dreams into reality? ?? ?? Applications open November 1st for the Community Investment Collaborative (CIC) Southern Virginia Entrepreneur Workshop, powered by RISE Collaborative! This is your chance to join a 16-week hands-on, virtual program designed for aspiring and growing entrepreneurs in the Southern Virginia region. Whether you're starting from scratch or expanding your business, this workshop will equip you with the skills, network, and resources you need to succeed. ?? Key Dates: ? Applications Open: Nov 1 - Jan 3 ? Orientation: Feb 4 ? Classes: Every Tuesday, 6-9 PM (Virtual), Feb 11 - May 27 ?? Need-based scholarships and payment plans are available, with tuition as low as $125! Ready to take the leap? Head to https://lnkd.in/e8eXUfBV or scan the QR code to apply! #RISEWithCIC #SouthernVirginiaEntrepreneurs #BusinessGrowth #StartupJourney #EntrepreneurshipWorkshop #ApplyNow Thank you to the RISE partners who make this program possible! ??Community Investment Collaborative (CIC) ??Longwood Small Business Development Center (SBDC) ??SOVA Innovation Hub ??GO Virginia Region 3
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Are you a caterer, a food truck owner or a baker?? Maybe you're an entrepreneur looking for strategy or help with productivity. What would 1:1 time with a professional advisor in accounting, marketing or social media do for your business ?? ?! #thinkaboutit CIC is hosting its Culpeper Resource Fair on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 1pm - 5pm, at the Daniel Technology Center at Germanna Community College, to give you access to professional expertise to help you build your business. Special thanks to our sponsor, UVA Community Credit Union, for your continued support of our local small business community! Register today at https://lnkd.in/d4dS2CSQ! You only have a few days left, so do it now! P.S. If you live in or near Charlottesville and Albemarle County, there's a Resource Fair for you too on Nov 20 ?? .
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???Here we grow again! Creatives, storytellers, and event managers, if you’re looking for a new opportunity, check this out!
Are you interested in creating a marketing strategy, telling the story of entrepreneurs and executing events? Are you passionate about connecting with local entrepreneurs to support local communities? ??Apply to join our team! We're hiring a Communications and Events Coordinator at the Central Virginia Small Business Development Center (CV SBDC) and the Community Investment Collaborative (CIC). Here's what we're looking for: ?? Self-starter with the ability to manage goals, time, and deadlines effectively ?? Experience managing multiple projects at the same time ?? Excellent written and oral communication skills We offer competitive compensation for full-time employees at $40,000- $45,000, depending on level of expertise. To apply, visit cvsbdc.org/jobs #hiring #centralva #marketingandevents #jobposting
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