FOR BUSINESSES
Need help with a project?
At CCoD we're devoted to bringing business expertise to visionary local Charlottesville business and non-profits. If you have a strategic business goal we're here to help.
HOW WE CAN HELP
We've worked with dozens of local businesses on a range of projects. Here are a few of the ways we can help. If you have a different sort of project in mind, let us know!
MARKETING
Whether you're trying to get to know your current customers better or attract new customers our teams can help with:
Market research
Customer surveys
Marketing plans
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
Our CCoD teams are prepared to help with any financial question your business might be struggling with including:
Pricing Structure
Cost Analysis
Revenue Forecasting
OPERATIONS
We can help you with the day-to-day operations of your business in a number of different ways. In the past, our projects have covered:
Talent Acquisition
Supply Chain Analysis
Organizational Structure
WHAT IS THE TIMEFRAME FOR PROJECTS?
Generally projects will run from January to mid-April. You will likely meet with your team to finalize the scope of the project around the end of the year but the bulk of project work will begin in January for teams.
WHAT IS THE STRUCTURE OF PROJECT TEAMS?
Each project team will be assigned 4-6 first year Darden students, one of whom will serve as the project lead. Additionally, project teams will be assigned one or two second year Darden students who will provide strategic guidance and support to the first year team.
HOW ARE PROJECTS SELECTED?
We choose our projects carefully to ensure that our teams can make meaning impact alongside our clients. We choose projects based on scope diversity, company industry, and impact to the community.
WHAT IF I DON'T HAVE A PROJECT FULLY SCOPED?
That’s fine! We’ll work with you on the details of the scope at the beginning of the project.
APPLICATION TIMELINE
Important Dates to Keep Track Of
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End of September: Application Deadline
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Late October: Final Projects Selected and Companies Notified