BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Hurt Hub@Davidson - ECPv6.16.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Hurt Hub@Davidson X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://hurthub.davidson.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Hurt Hub@Davidson REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T130000 DTSTAMP:20250106T210155Z CREATED:20250106T210155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T210155Z UID:24796-1739188800-1739192400@hurthub.davidson.edu SUMMARY:Grow Your Business with AI-Powered Tools by Google DESCRIPTION:Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a powerful technology that can help simplify business tasks and create new opportunities for small businesses and entrepreneurs – but knowing how to use it may seem out of reach. Developed with input from experts at Google\, this workshop will explain the basics of AI and how AI-powered tools by Google can help small businesses be more efficient\, enhance customer experiences\, and drive growth. Difficulty Level: Beginner Meet Your Instructor: Enovia Bedford is the Founder of VettDeck\, a multicultural marketing agency that offers support in a wide range of topics including sponsorship strategy and experiential event solutions. Enovia thrives in startup and early-stage environments\, working to drive profitable growth by creating multi pronged marketing strategies and partnering clients with industry-leading sponsors. Originally from New York\, Enovia moved to North Carolina in 2015 where she became the Marketing & Business Development Executive for the Carolina Small Business Development Fund and the Co-Founder of BLKTECHCLT\, the first community for black entrepreneurs and technologists in Charlotte\, NC. About Grow with Google: Grow with Google helps ensure that the opportunities created by technology are available to everyone.  Since launching in 2017\, Grow with Google has trained more than eight million Americans on digital skills. And through a network of more than 9\,000 partner organizations–including local libraries\, schools\, and nonprofits–more people across the country can reach their full potential.   URL:https://hurthub.davidson.edu/event/grow-your-business-with-ai-powered-tools-by-google/ LOCATION:The Hurt Hub@Davidson\, 210 Delburg Street\, Davidson\, NC 28036\, Davidson\, NC\, 28036 CATEGORIES:Amplify Davidson,Class,Co-Working,Community,Faculty/Staff,Free for Students,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hurthub.davidson.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/24254_image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250505T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250505T230000 DTSTAMP:20250422T135012Z CREATED:20250305T203624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T135012Z UID:25350-1746435600-1746486000@hurthub.davidson.edu SUMMARY:Small Business Marketing Lab: Email Marketing DESCRIPTION:This session has reached full capacity\, if you would like to be put on a waitlist please email amgascon@davidson.edu. Are you looking to boost your business through email marketing but not sure where to start? Or maybe you have a campaign running but want to optimize your results? The Hurt Hub and Clement Designs & Consulting invites you to participate in our hands-on Email Marketing Lab this May. This hands-on\, collaborative program includes: An initial group workshop in May to set goals and learn key strategies One-on-one office hours with communications and design expert\, Ali Gradert A final (second) group session in June where participants share insights and results from their campaigns What you’ll gain: Practical experience launching or improving your email marketing Personalized guidance tailored to your business needs Insights from fellow small business owners Clear metrics to measure your success Space is limited to 8 to ensure each business receives dedicated attention. Program Schedule:  Group Kickoff: Monday May 5th: 9am-11am Individual Office Consulting Hour with Ali:Throughout May Final Share-Out Session: June 9th: 9am-11am    URL:https://hurthub.davidson.edu/event/small-business-marketing-lab-email-marketing/ LOCATION:The Hurt Hub@Davidson\, 210 Delburg Street\, Davidson\, NC 28036\, Davidson\, NC\, 28036 CATEGORIES:Amplify Davidson,Class,Co-Working,Community,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hurthub.davidson.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Small-Business-Marketing-Lab-Email-Marketing-Graphic_Newsletter-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T100000 DTSTAMP:20250908T145751Z CREATED:20250908T145751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T145751Z UID:29185-1758186000-1758189600@hurthub.davidson.edu SUMMARY:Solopreneur Circle DESCRIPTION:Join us on September 18th from 9am-10am for a monthly breakfast gathering at the Hurt Hub called The Solopreneur Circle. This isn’t just another networking event. It’s an intimate community where we can drop the polished pitch and have real conversations about what it takes to build and grow our individual ventures. In this space you can: Learn from others who’ve faced (and overcome) the exact challenges you’re tackling right now Share your own expertise and experiences\, because your journey has valuable lessons for others Set goals and celebrate your wins with people who understand just how much they mean Work through obstacles and find accountability with fellow entrepreneurs who offer fresh perspectives  The Hurt Hub\, along with Michelle Mckown-Campbell\, founder of Activate the Awesome\, will help facilitate these conversations to get the ball rolling\, but the real magic will happen in the authentic connections and conversations between members. Whether you’re wrestling with scaling challenges\, seeking feedback on new ideas\, or simply want to be around others who understand the entrepreneurial mindset – this is your space. URL:https://hurthub.davidson.edu/event/solopreneur-circle/ LOCATION:The Hurt Hub@Davidson\, 210 Delburg Street\, Davidson\, NC 28036\, Davidson\, NC\, 28036 CATEGORIES:Amplify Davidson,Co-Working,Community,Discussion,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hurthub.davidson.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_2077-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T170000 DTSTAMP:20251010T134527Z CREATED:20251010T133832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T134527Z UID:30157-1760545800-1760547600@hurthub.davidson.edu SUMMARY:CATS Pitch Info Session (Zoom) DESCRIPTION:Thinking about applying for the CATS Pitch Competition? Join us for an info session to learn what judges look for in a winning pitch and get answers to your questions. Applications are due October 22. 2 sessions will be held: Oct 15 4:30pm or Oct 16 9am URL:https://hurthub.davidson.edu/event/cats-pitch-info-session-zoom/ CATEGORIES:Amplify Davidson,Co-Working,Community,Office Hours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://hurthub.davidson.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/CATS-Logo-500-x-250-px.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T093000 DTSTAMP:20251010T134443Z CREATED:20251010T134252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T134443Z UID:30162-1760605200-1760607000@hurthub.davidson.edu SUMMARY:CATS Pitch Info Session (Zoom) DESCRIPTION:Thinking about applying for the CATS Pitch Competition? Join us for an info session to learn what judges look for in a winning pitch and get answers to your questions. Applications are due October 22. 2 sessions will be held: Oct 15 4:30pm or Oct 16 9am URL:https://hurthub.davidson.edu/event/cats-pitch-info-session-zoom-2/ CATEGORIES:Amplify Davidson,Co-Working,Community,Office Hours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://hurthub.davidson.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/CATS-Logo-500-x-250-px.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T110000 DTSTAMP:20250930T155158Z CREATED:20250930T155158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T155158Z UID:29860-1761642000-1761649200@hurthub.davidson.edu SUMMARY:Small Business Email Marketing Lab DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to boost your business through email marketing but not sure where to start? Or maybe you have a campaign running but want to optimize your results? The Hurt Hub and Clement Designs & Consulting invites you to participate in our hands-on Email Marketing Lab this fall. This hands-on\, collaborative program includes: An initial group workshop to set goals and learn key strategies One-on-one office hours with communications and design expert\, Ali Gradert A final session where participants share insights and results from their campaigns What you’ll gain: Practical experience launching or improving your email marketing Personalized guidance tailored to your business needs Insights from fellow small business owners Clear metrics to measure your success Space is limited to 8 to ensure each business receives dedicated attention. Program Schedule:  Tuesday October 28th 9-11am (Group Session)  Tuesday Nov 18th 9am-10am (Optional Group Drop-In Office Hour) Tuesday Dec 2nd 9am-11am (Group Share out Session) URL:https://hurthub.davidson.edu/event/small-business-email-marketing-lab/ LOCATION:The Hurt Hub@Davidson\, 210 Delburg Street\, Davidson\, NC 28036\, Davidson\, NC\, 28036 CATEGORIES:Amplify Davidson,Class,Co-Working,Community,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hurthub.davidson.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Email-Marketing-Lab-Paired-discussion-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T100000 DTSTAMP:20251125T172546Z CREATED:20251125T171543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T172546Z UID:31881-1766048400-1766052000@hurthub.davidson.edu SUMMARY:December Solopreneur Circle DESCRIPTION:Join the Hurt Hub on the third Thursday of each month for a breakfast gathering called The Solopreneur Circle. More than a networking event\, it’s an intimate community where we can drop the polished pitch and have real conversations about what it takes to build and grow our individual ventures. Each month\, you’ll join other passionate entrepreneurs like yourself in a space where you can: Learn from others who’ve faced (and overcome) the exact challenges you’re tackling right now Share your own expertise and experiences\, because your journey has valuable lessons for others Set goals and celebrate your wins with people who understand just how much they mean Work through obstacles and find accountability with fellow entrepreneurs who offer fresh perspectives The Hurt Hub\, along with Michelle Mckown-Campbell\, founder of Activate the Awesome and Knowledge Hub speaker\, will help facilitate these conversations. Whether you’re wrestling with scaling challenges\, seeking feedback on new ideas\, or simply want to be around others who understand the entrepreneurial mindset – this is your space. The Hurt Hub welcomes requests for reasonable accommodations related to disability and will strive to make this program accessible to participants. Please contact Amy Quilala at amgascon@davidson.edu to make such a request. URL:https://hurthub.davidson.edu/event/december-solopreneur-circle/ LOCATION:The Hurt Hub@Davidson\, 210 Delburg Street\, Davidson\, NC 28036\, Davidson\, NC\, 28036 CATEGORIES:Amplify Davidson,Co-Working,Community,Discussion,Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hurthub.davidson.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/solopreneur-dee-and-nas.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T110000 DTSTAMP:20260410T181424Z CREATED:20251007T151924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T181424Z UID:30052-1776934800-1776942000@hurthub.davidson.edu SUMMARY:Solopreneur Circle + The Lab DESCRIPTION:The Solopreneur Circle is a monthly gathering designed to unite independent entrepreneurs in our community for collaboration\, growth\, and mutual support. Each month from 9am-10am\, members come together at the Hurt Hub for community building and focused discussions on common challenges faced by solo business owners. The program includes facilitator-led discussions\, peer learning opportunities\, and dedicated time for members to share their victories and obstacles in a supportive environment. This intimate community serves as both a professional resource hub and a vital support system\, ensuring that while members may run their businesses independently\, they don’t have to face their entrepreneurial journey alone.  After the Solopreneur Circle ends we open “The Lab” for an optional hour from 10-11am. During The Lab\, two individuals bring their works in progress to the room. A training they’re testing. A new offer they’re not sure about. A demo that needs real people to react to it. It doesn’t have to be polished. As an audience member\, you might be asked what you think. You might end up in someone’s speaker reel. Come open-minded\, curious\, and supportive. Ground Rules for The Lab: Presenters must sign up with Amy in advance and have attended The Solopreneur at least once previously. No hard sales-this is about practice and feedback. The Lab is a growing environment\, respect these are works in progress Honor what kind of feedback is requested by The Presenter. Keep it specific\, constructive\, and kind. Lead with curiosity before opinion Filming may occur.  By attending\, you consent to being captured on camera Questions? Please email amgascon@davidson.edu URL:https://hurthub.davidson.edu/event/solopreneur-circle-2/ LOCATION:The Hurt Hub@Davidson\, 210 Delburg Street\, Davidson\, NC 28036\, Davidson\, NC\, 28036 CATEGORIES:Amplify Davidson,Co-Working,Community,Discussion ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hurthub.davidson.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/solopreneur-dee-and-nas.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T120000 DTSTAMP:20260702T132037Z CREATED:20231217T202516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T132037Z UID:20850-1784799000-1784808000@hurthub.davidson.edu SUMMARY:CPA Office Hours (SCHWINN CPA PLLC) DESCRIPTION:The Hurt Hub has partnered with Bob Schwinn of SCHWINN CPA PLLC to offer free 30 minute consultations for small businesses and entrepreneurs. The Schwinn CPA firm specializes in serving small businesses and will be hosting virtual office hours to answer your questions around topics such as: How to Set up a New Business Year-end planning for a business Basic budgeting/forecasting concepts What kinds of financial reports a small business owner should review Setting up books for a business & types of accounting software To set up a virtual appointment\, please use this calendly link. Once you click to confirm your appointment on calendly\, please share a little bit about what you are looking to discuss during the meeting and what stage you’re at in your business. The Hurt Hub is pleased to connect our small business community with this free resource. All consultations are undertaken at the participant’s own risk and discretion; the Hurt Hub is not responsible for outcomes of individual sessions. URL:https://hurthub.davidson.edu/event/cpa-office-hours-schwinn-cpa-pllc-20/ CATEGORIES:Amplify Davidson,Co-Working,Discussion,Free for Students,Office Hours,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://hurthub.davidson.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Robert-Schwinn-CPA-MBA.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T160000 DTSTAMP:20260714T210753Z CREATED:20260617T135003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T210753Z UID:37840-1786104000-1786118400@hurthub.davidson.edu SUMMARY:Small Business Legal Office Hours (Kornblatt Law) DESCRIPTION:The Hurt Hub has partnered with Kornblatt Law to offer free 30-minute consultations for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Attorney Jason Kornblatt  will be hosting office hours at the Hurt Hub to answer your questions around topics such as: Entity formation Mergers & acquisitions Contract review & business disputes General business law Risk mitigation and insurance (personal injury) To set up your appointment\, please use this Calendly link. Once you click to confirm your appointment on Calendly\, please share a little bit about what you are looking to discuss during the meeting and what stage you’re at in your business. URL:https://hurthub.davidson.edu/event/small-business-legal-office-hours-kornblatt-law/ LOCATION:The Hurt Hub@Davidson\, 210 Delburg Street\, Davidson\, NC 28036\, Davidson\, NC\, 28036 CATEGORIES:Amplify Davidson,Co-Working,Community,Faculty/Staff,Office Hours,Student ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hurthub.davidson.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/KLaw-Hurt-Hub-Office-Hours60.jpg-scaled-e1781704438145.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T203000 DTSTAMP:20260715T193816Z CREATED:20260701T163824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T193816Z UID:38237-1787252400-1787257800@hurthub.davidson.edu SUMMARY:From Kitchen to Customer: Starting Your Food Business the Right Way DESCRIPTION:This session walks aspiring food entrepreneurs through essential steps of launching and growing a value-added food business in Mecklenburg This session on August 20th walks aspiring food entrepreneurs through the essential steps of launching and growing a value-added food business in Mecklenburg County. Topics include understanding product risk categories\, navigating home versus commercial processing requirements\, identifying the right kitchen or facility\, and decoding the regulatory landscape (NCDA&CS\, FDA\, and USDA). Participants will also learn the building blocks of food business development — from costing and pricing to labeling compliance and micro-batch testing — with practical guidance on how to take their next steps confidently. Instructor: Haley Williams M.Ed.\, MSW FCS Agent – Agribusiness Development\, Financial Literacy & Workforce Development N.C. Cooperative Extension – Mecklenburg County This event is powered in partnership through the NC Cooperative Extension and Amplify Davidson. Amplify Davidson is a small business and entrepreneur support initiative created through a partnership between the Town of Davidson and the Hurt Hub at Davidson College. URL:https://hurthub.davidson.edu/event/from-kitchen-to-customer-starting-your-food-business-the-right-way/ LOCATION:The Hurt Hub@Davidson\, 210 Delburg Street\, Davidson\, NC 28036\, Davidson\, NC\, 28036\, US CATEGORIES:Amplify Davidson,Class,Community,Student ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hurthub.davidson.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/38237_image.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR