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7:30 am HRSBDC Cohort: Session 2
The Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center is proud to present the Small Business Cohort. This is the second session of the three months cohort, taking place the first Friday of January, February and March. This cohort is a special program designed to create business growth for businesses located within the Hampton Roads Region. These Sessions will provide you an opportunity to network with others to share information about your products and services. You also will be able to receive information on how to do business with others in the community. This is strictly registration by INVITATION ONLY. Cost is Free!!! To register for this event, please click Here . For more information, please contact Mrs. Debra Farley at 757-865-3126. Location |
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7:45 am Business Education Series: Ready, Set, Lead!
Ready, Set, Lead! Presented by:
Early Jackson
Topic Description: Without a strategy, leadership is just a shot in the dark. The difference between success and failure is found in the ability to gather a strategy. This seminar will help leaders of businesses to identify their potential and create a fulfilling life! Objectives:
To register for this event, please contact Sandy Seeket at 757-664-2530/sseeket@hrcva.com. Location 9:00 am Swam Certification Workshop
The Small Business Development Center Presents: “SWaM-What is it and How do I Become Certified?” The Swam certification program is administered by the Virginia Department of Minority Business Enterprise (“DMBE”) and is the Commonwealth of Virginia’s effort to help small, women- and minority-owned businesses with doing business with state government entities. This workshop will specifically discuss the definition and benefits of becoming a Swam (Small, Women, and or Minority Owned Business) Certified Business. A representative from the department of Minority Business Enterprise will provide information on How to become certified as a Small Women and/or Minority Business. You will also be able to fill out your application to become Swam Certified. Document Required for all Certification Applicants: 2.Specific schedule of the Federal Tax Return from the most recent year. 3. Last Federal 941 Quarterly Payroll tax form (1st page only) if you are qualifying under the number of employees, 4.Owner Title Sheet: http://www.dmbe.virginia.gov/documents/owner_title.doc Cost is $10 per person. All registrations must be received at least two business days before the event. All workshops must meet minimum attendance requirements. This event will be held at: Thomas Nelson Community College Directions: I64 from Newport News towards Hampton, Exit 261A from Hampton Roads Center Parkway. Coming from Newport News get into the right lane, turn right onto Big Bethel Road, go to the 2nd Traffic Light/Thomas Nelson Drive, turn right onto Thomas Nelson Drive, follow Thomas Nelson Drive until you pass the College on the left. The Peninsula Workforce Development Center is the Next Building on the left. Turn left into the parking lot, 600 Butler Farm Road (the street name changes at this point from Thomas Nelson Drive to Butler Farm Road). Park anywhere in the large parking lot. Go through the Entrance where it reads ODU is located; proceed straight ahead to the Conference Room on the left. I64 from Norfolk towards Hampton, take Exit 262 onto Magruder Blvd. Go to the 3rd Traffic Light, Butler Farm Road, (you will see Tysinger Dodge or your Right). Turn Left onto Butler Farm Road, getting into the right lane. Remain in the right lane – the road will start to narrow from 2 lanes to 1 lane, turn right into parking lot at 600 Butler Farm Road – Peninsula Workforce Development Center. Park anywhere in the large parking lot. Go through the Entrance where it reads ODU is located, and look at the easel, located in the foyer, for the room number. From I-664N Monitor Merrimac: Merge onto I-664 N / HAMPTON ROADS BELT toward NEWPORT NEWS. Merge onto I-64 W via EXIT 1A on the LEFT toward Richmond. You will notice that the highway will come to a fork. Make sure you take the left towards Richmond. Next, merge onto Magruder (NASA/POQUOSON) then turn LEFT onto BUTLER FARM RD, pass a building called New Horizons. There is a sign on the right that you can’t miss on the right that states New Horizons. The next parking lot entrance is the Peninsula Workforce Dev. Center. (Very Large Parking Lot) Location 9:00 am Webinar Series: Business Opportunities in Asia for U.S. Companies
Southeast Asia, one of the most lucrative regions in the world, presents great opportunities for U.S. Businesses. Organized by the U.S. Commercial Service’s Trade Winds Team, this webinar series will help your company learn how to successfully do business in Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia. Gain knowledge about the export opportunities and best prospects in the region. Meet key contacts at the U.S. Commercial Service Offices in Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia. This webinar is part of Trade Winds Asia 2012, an official U.S. Department of Commerce multi‐sector trade mission to be held in Singapore from May 14‐22, 2012, focusing on how to successfully do business throughout the Asia region. For more information, please contact Diego.Gattesco@trade.gov. To register for this event , please click here : https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/newWebinarRegistration.jsp?SmartCode=2Q28 Location |
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8:00 am TEAM Eventacular! Virginia Beach
TEAM Eventacular “Towns, Events and Merchants: Partnering for Profit” WHEN: Monday, February 13, 2012 8:00AM- 10:00AM A small town merchants workshop facilitated by Marc Wilson, Retail Consultant for Virginia SBDC! Presented by the Advance Technology Center cooperation with the Virginia Small Business Development Centers. Learn how merchants, event planners and town representatives can work together to benefit from Increased traffic and exposure to new customers generated by large- scale local events. Topics to be Discussed :
Join Marc Willson, retail consultant for Virginia SBDC, to learn all about it. Admission is FREE!! Pre- Regsitration is Required! To register for this event online, click Here. For more information, please contact Mrs. Farley John at 757-865-3128/ johnf@tncc.edu. WHERE: Marketing Management @ Town Center classroom* 4554 Virginia Beach Blvd, Suite 950 Virginia Beach, VA 23462 *Building is to the right of Jason Deli
Location 2:00 pm Team Eventacular! Virginia Beach Session 2
TEAM Eventacular “Towns, Events and Merchants: Partnering for Profit” WHEN: Monday, February 13, 2012 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM A small town merchants workshop facilitated by Marc Wilson, Retail Consultant for Virginia SBDC! Presented by the Virginia Beach Economic Development Department cooperation with the Virginia Small Business Development Centers. Learn how merchants, event planners and town representatives can work together to benefit from Increased traffic and exposure to new customers generated by large- scale local events. Topics to be Discussed :
Join Marc Willson, retail consultant for Virginia SBDC, to learn all about it. Admission is FREE!! Pre- Regsitration is Required To register for this event online, click Here. For more information, please contact Mrs. Farley John at 757-865-3128/ johnf@tncc.edu. WHERE: Virginia Beach Economic Development Department 222 Central Park Avenue Suite 1000 Virginia Beach, VA Location |
8:00 am TEAM Eventacular! Portsmouth
TEAM Eventacular “Towns, Events and Merchants: Partnering for Profit” WHEN: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 8:00AM- 10:00AM A small town merchants workshop facilitated by Marc Wilson, Retail Consultant for Virginia SBDC! Presented by the Portsmouth Economic Development Department cooperation with the Virginia Small Business Development Centers. Learn how merchants, event planners and town representatives can work together to benefit from Increased traffic and exposure to new customers generated by large- scale local events. Topics to be Discussed :
Join Marc Willson, retail consultant for Virginia SBDC, to learn all about it. Admission is FREE!! Pre- Regsitration is Required! To register for this event online, click Here. For more information ,please contact Mrs. Farley John at 757-865-3128/ johnf@tncc.edu. WHERE: Portsmouth Partnership Conference Center Towne Bank Building 200 High Street, Suite 203 Portsmouth, VA 23704 Location 2:00 pm TEAM Eventacular!Portsmouth Session 2
TEAM Eventacular “Towns, Events and Merchants: Partnering for Profit” WHEN: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 2:00PM- 4:00PM A small town merchants workshop facilitated by Marc Wilson, Retail Consultant for Virginia SBDC! Presented by the Portsmouth Economic Development Department cooperation with the Virginia Small Business Development Centers. Learn how merchants, event planners and town representatives can work together to benefit from Increased traffic and exposure to new customers generated by large- scale local events. Topics to be Discussed :
Join Marc Willson, retail consultant for Virginia SBDC, to learn all about it. Admission is FREE!! Pre- Regsitration is Required! To register for this event online, click Here. For more information please contact Mrs. Farley John at 757-865-3128/ johnf@tncc.edu. WHERE: Portsmouth Partnership Conference Center Towne Bank Building 200 High Street, Suite 203 Portsmouth, VA 23704 |
8:00 am Leadership Essentials for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs!
Prepare yourself today to meet the challenges of tomorrow with Thomas Nelson Community College. Leadership Essentials Training. Receive valuable leadership tips to move your business forward in this dynamic 5-week series led by TNCC business experts. If you want to grow your business, this training will give you the skills to succeed. Attend All 5 sessions for only $100: Wednesday Feb 15 – Essentials Skills of Leadership Wednesday Feb 22 – Essential Skills of Communicating Wednesday Feb 29 – Delegating Wednesday Mar 7 – Developing Performance Goal Wednesday Mar 14 – Providing Performance Feedback Time and Location:
Seats Are limited, register NOW! 8:00 am TEAM Eventacular! Norfolk
TEAM Eventacular “Towns, Events and Merchants: Partnering for Profit” WHEN: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 8:00AM- 10:00AM A small town merchants workshop facilitated by Marc Wilson, Retail Consultant for Virginia SBDC! Presented by Retail Alliance in cooperation with the Virginia Small Business Development Centers. Learn how merchants, event planners and town representatives can work together to benefit from Increased traffic and exposure to new customers generated by large- scale local events. Topics to be Discussed :
Join Marc Willson, retail consultant for Virginia SBDC, to learn all about it. Admission is FREE!! Pre- Regsitration is Required To register for this event, click Here. For more information, please contact Mrs. Farley John at 757-865-3128/ johnf@tncc.edu. WHERE: Retail Alliance 838 Granby Street Norfolk, VA 23510 Location 2:00 pm TEAM Eventacular! Norfolk Session 2
TEAM Eventacular “Towns, Events and Merchants: Partnering for Profit” WHEN: Tuesday, February 20, 2012 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM A small town merchants workshop facilitated by Marc Wilson, Retail Consultant for Virginia SBDC! Presented by the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with the Virginia Small Business Development Centers. Learn how merchants, event planners and town representatives can work together to benefit from Increased traffic and exposure to new customers generated by large- scale local events. Topics to be Discussed :
Join Marc Willson, retail consultant for Virginia SBDC, to learn all about it. Admission is FREE!! Pre- Regsitration is Required! To register for this event, click Here. For more information, please contact Mrs. Farley John at 757-865-3128/ johnf@tncc.edu. WHERE: Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce 500 East Main St, Suite 700 Norfolk, VA 23510
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8:00 am Team Eventacular! Chesapeake
TEAM Eventacular “Towns, Events and Merchants: Partnering for Profit” WHEN: Thursday, February 16, 2012 8:00AM- 10:00AM A small town merchants workshop facilitated by Marc Wilson, Retail Consultant for Virginia SBDC! Presented by the City of Chesapeake Economic Development Department cooperation with the Virginia Small Business Development Centers. Learn how merchants, event planners and town representatives can work together to benefit from Increased traffic and exposure to new customers generated by large- scale local events. Topics to be Discussed :
Join Marc Willson, retail consultant for Virginia SBDC, to learn all about it. Admission is FREE!! Pre- Regsitration is Required To register for this event, click Here. For more information, please contact Mrs. Farley John at 757-865-3128/ johnf@tncc.edu. WHERE: City Economic Development Department 676 Independence Parkway Suite 200 Chesapeake, VA 23320 2:00 pm TEAM Eventacular! Chesapeake Session 2
TEAM Eventacular “Towns, Events and Merchants: Partnering for Profit” WHEN: Thursday, February 16, 2012 2:00PM- 4:00PM A small town merchants workshop facilitated by Marc Wilson, Retail Consultant for Virginia SBDC! Presented by the City of Chesapeake Economic Development Department cooperation with the Virginia Small Business Development Centers. Learn how merchants, event planners and town representatives can work together to benefit from Increased traffic and exposure to new customers generated by large- scale local events. Topics to be Discussed :
Join Marc Willson, retail consultant for Virginia SBDC, to learn all about it. Admission is FREE!! Pre- Regsitration is Required To register for this event, click Here.
For more information, please contact Mrs. Farley John at 757-865-3128/ johnf@tncc.edu. WHERE: City Economic Development Department 676 Independence Parkway Suite 200 Chesapeake, VA 23320 Location 4:00 pm 2012 MBE Venture Weekend
Got a great idea for a new product or service? Looking for funding to launch your startup venture? The 2012 MBE Venture Weekend™ is an intense 53 hour event that challenges entrepreneurs to develop their ideas for innovative products and services and build a credible business. Entrepreneurs emerge from the process with a fine-tuned, defensible business strategy, keenly focused, and empowered to pursue their venture. And, the best ideas get to pitch their plan to investors for funding! You will have the opportunity to :
Register today for the 2012 MBE Venture Weekend™. The excitement begins 4pm, Thursday, February 16th at the Crowne Plaza Hotel – Hampton Marina in Hampton, VA. Don’t miss this opportunity to launch your start-up! Register online today at www.mbecapitalcall.com. For more information on sponsorship or details of this event call 757-671-8333 ext 114. |
8:00 am TEAM Eventacular! Smithfield
TEAM Eventacular ” Towns, Events and Merchants: Partnering for Profit” WHEN: Friday, February 17, 2012 8:00AM- 10:00AM A small town merchants workshop facilitated by Marc Wilson, Retail Consultant for Virginia SBDC! Presented by the Isle of Wright-Smithfield-Windsor Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with the Virginia Small Business Development Centers. Learn how merchants, event planners and town representatives can work together to benefit from Increased traffic and exposure to new customers generated by large- scale local events. Topics to be Discussed :
Join Marc Willson, retail consultant for Virginia SBDC, to learn all about it. Admission is FREE!! Pre- Regsitration is Required To register for this event online, please go to www.theisle.org /Email: chamber@theisle.org For more information please call 757-357-3502 or 757-865-3128 WHERE: Smithfield Station Boardwalk Meeting Room 409 South Church Street, Suite B Smithfield, VA 23430 Location |
9:00 am Owning Your Own Business Workshop (Norfolk)
This is a three-hour information session for new and start-up business owners. The session covers the very basic steps to starting and running a small business. Topics include (but are not limited to): Components required to Develop a Business Plan; Choices of Legal Structures; Tips on Marketing the Business; and Discussions on Financing the Business. Once a person attends an Owning Your Own Business Three-Hour Group Session an appointment can be made with a Counselor to receive Individual Counseling and/or Assistance. There is no cost for the individual Counseling Sessions. Cost is $20 per person pre-registered. Cost is $5 extra if you pay at the door. To register for this event online, please click Here . For more information, please call (757) 865-3128 or send an email to johnf@tncc.edu. Where:This event will be held at:
Directions: From the East: Take Interstate 264 West towards Norfolk and exit left onto Waterside Drive. At the first traffic light turn right on to Saint Paul’s Boulevard. Go to the next traffic light and turn left on to Main Street. Travel up Main Street and look for the Civil War Monument on the left. Just prior to the monument make a right hand turn on to Commercial Lane. Proceed a short distance and make a right turn on to Plume Lane. The parking garage for the BB&T Building is on the left. Come back down out of the garage, cross Plume Lane and enter the building through the revolving door. Sign in at the security desk and proceed to the elevators on the left (Floors 1-7). Travel to the 7th Floor, exit the elevator to the right. The main entrance will be directly in front of you. From the North: Take Interstate 64 East to the Interstate 264 Exit. Proceed towards Norfolk (bear to the right at the exit) on Interstate 264 West and follow the above directions. From the South: Either take Interstate 64 West to the Interstate 264 Exit. Proceed towards Norfolk on Interstate 264 West and follow the above directions. Or take Interstate 464 North and cross the Berkley Bridge. Remain to the left and proceed towards downtown Norfolk. Take the Waterside Drive exit on the right and follow the above directions. From the West (Downtown Tunnel): Take Interstate 264 East through the Downtown Tunnel and then cross over the Berkley Bridge. Remain to the left, take the Waterside Drive exit on the right and follow the above directions. From the West (Midtown Tunnel): Proceed through the Midtown Tunnel and exit to the right, heading into downtown Norfolk on Brambleton Avenue. Proceed to Saint Paul’s Boulevard. Look for the SCOPE and Chrysler Hall complex on the right and make a right turn onto Saint Paul’s. Proceed down Saint Paul’s and make a left turn onto Main Street at the traffic light. Follow the above directions from that point onward. Location |
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8:00 am TEAM Eventacular! Newport News
TEAM Eventacular “Towns, Events and Merchants: Partnering for Profit” WHEN: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 8:00AM- 10:00AM A small town merchants workshop facilitated by Marc Wilson, Retail Consultant for Virginia SBDC! Presented by the Newport News Economic Development Department cooperation with the Virginia Small Business Development Centers. Learn how merchants, event planners and town representatives can work together to benefit from Increased traffic and exposure to new customers generated by large- scale local events. Topics to be Discussed :
Join Marc Willson, retail consultant for Virginia SBDC, to learn all about it. Admission is FREE!! Pre- Regsitration is Required To register for this event online, click Here. For more information please contact Mrs. Farley John at 757-865-3128/ johnf@tncc.edu. WHERE: Brittingham Midtown Community Center 570 Mclawhorne Drive, Room 104 Newport News, VA 23601 Location 10:00 am Eva Registration Workshop
Ever thought about doing business with the state of Virginia, than come and attend the eVA Training Workshop and learn how to! eVA is is a web-based purchasing system used by the state of Virginia. State agencies, colleges, universities and many local governments use eVA to announce bid opportunities, invite bidders, receive quotes, and place orders for goods and services. eVA gives small businesses the opportunity to reach over 12000 buyers, increase their bid opportunity, manage their orders electronically and much more! This is a hands on workshop, and attendees will be able to register for eVa during the workshop. Business Owners must come with their FEDERAL ID # (FEIN) and DUNS #. If they do not have either, they won’t be able to register. Cost for this workshop is $10 per person! All registrations must be received at least two business days before the event. All workshops must meet minimum attendance requirements. This event will be held at: Thomas Nelson Community College Directions: I64 from Newport News towards Hampton, Exit 261A from Hampton Roads Center Parkway. Coming from Newport News get into the right lane, turn right onto Big Bethel Road, go to the 2nd Traffic Light/Thomas Nelson Drive, turn right onto Thomas Nelson Drive, follow Thomas Nelson Drive until you pass the College on the left. The Peninsula Workforce Development Center is the Next Building on the left. Turn left into the parking lot, 600 Butler Farm Road (the street name changes at this point from Thomas Nelson Drive to Butler Farm Road). Park anywhere in the large parking lot. Go through the Entrance where it reads ODU is located; proceed straight ahead to the Conference Room on the left. I64 from Norfolk towards Hampton, take Exit 262 onto Magruder Blvd. Go to the 3rd Traffic Light, Butler Farm Road, (you will see Tysinger Dodge or your Right). Turn Left onto Butler Farm Road, getting into the right lane. Remain in the right lane – the road will start to narrow from 2 lanes to 1 lane, turn right into parking lot at 600 Butler Farm Road – Peninsula Workforce Development Center. Park anywhere in the large parking lot. Go through the Entrance where it reads ODU is located, and look at the easel, located in the foyer, for the room number. From I-664N Monitor Merrimac: Merge onto I-664 N / HAMPTON ROADS BELT toward NEWPORT NEWS. Merge onto I-64 W via EXIT 1A on the LEFT toward Richmond. You will notice that the highway will come to a fork. Make sure you take the left towards Richmond. Next, merge onto Magruder (NASA/POQUOSON) then turn LEFT onto BUTLER FARM RD, pass a building called New Horizons. There is a sign on the right that you can’t miss on the right that states New Horizons. The next parking lot entrance is the Peninsula Workforce Dev. Center. (Very Large Parking Lot) Location 2:00 pm TEAM Eventacular!Newport News Session 2
TEAM Eventacular “Towns, Events and Merchants: Partnering for Profit” WHEN: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM A small town merchants workshop facilitated by Marc Wilson, Retail Consultant for Virginia SBDC! Presented by the Newport News Economic Development Department cooperation with the Virginia Small Business Development Centers. Learn how merchants, event planners and town representatives can work together to benefit from Increased traffic and exposure to new customers generated by large- scale local events. Topics to be Discussed :
Join Marc Willson, retail consultant for Virginia SBDC, to learn all about it. Admission is FREE!! Pre- Regsitration is Required To register for this event online, click Here . For more information please contact Mrs. Farley John at 757-865-3128/ johnf@tncc.edu. WHERE: Brittingham Midtown Community Center 570 Mclawhorne Drive, Room 104 Newport News, VA 23601 Location |
8:00 am TEAM Eventacular! Yorktown
TEAM Eventacular “Towns, Events and Merchants: Partnering for Profit” WHEN: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 8:00AM- 10:00AM A small town merchants workshop facilitated by Marc Wilson, Retail Consultant for Virginia SBDC! Presented by the Yorktown Economic Development Department cooperation with the Virginia Small Business Development Centers. Learn how merchants, event planners and town representatives can work together to benefit from Increased traffic and exposure to new customers generated by large- scale local events. Topics to be Discussed :
Join Marc Willson, retail consultant for Virginia SBDC, to learn all about it. Admission is FREE!! Pre- Regsitration is Required To register for this event online, click Here. For more information please contact Mrs. Farley John at 757-865-3128/ johnf@tncc.edu. WHERE: Yorktown Freight Shed 331 Water St Yorktown, VA 23693 Location 9:00 am Owning Your Own Business Workshop (Hampton)
This is a three-hour information session for new and start-up business owners. The session covers the very basic steps to starting and running a small business. Topics include (but are not limited to): Components required to Develop a Business Plan; Choices of Legal Structures; Tips on Marketing the Business; and Discussions on Financing the Business. Once a person attends an Owning Your Own Business Three-Hour Group Session an appointment can be made with a Counselor to receive Individual Counseling and/or Assistance. There is no cost for the individual Counseling Sessions. Cost is $20 per person pre-registered. Cost is $5 extra if you pay at the door. To register for this event online, click Here. For more information, please call (757) 865-3128 or send an email to johnf@tncc.edu. All registrations must be received at least two business days before the event. All workshops must meet minimum attendance requirements. This event will be held at: Thomas Nelson Community College Directions: I64 from Newport News towards Hampton, Exit 261A from Hampton Roads Center Parkway. Coming from Newport News get into the right lane, turn right onto Big Bethel Road, go to the 2nd Traffic Light/Thomas Nelson Drive, turn right onto Thomas Nelson Drive, follow Thomas Nelson Drive until you pass the College on the left. The Peninsula Workforce Development Center is the Next Building on the left. Turn left into the parking lot, 600 Butler Farm Road (the street name changes at this point from Thomas Nelson Drive to Butler Farm Road). Park anywhere in the large parking lot. Go through the Entrance where it reads ODU is located; proceed straight ahead to the Conference Room on the left. I64 from Norfolk towards Hampton, take Exit 262 onto Magruder Blvd. Go to the 3rd Traffic Light, Butler Farm Road, (you will see Tysinger Dodge or your Right). Turn Left onto Butler Farm Road, getting into the right lane. Remain in the right lane – the road will start to narrow from 2 lanes to 1 lane, turn right into parking lot at 600 Butler Farm Road – Peninsula Workforce Development Center. Park anywhere in the large parking lot. Go through the Entrance where it reads ODU is located, and look at the easel, located in the foyer, for the room number. From I-664N Monitor Merrimac: Merge onto I-664 N / HAMPTON ROADS BELT toward NEWPORT NEWS. Merge onto I-64 W via EXIT 1A on the LEFT toward Richmond. You will notice that the highway will come to a fork. Make sure you take the left towards Richmond. Next, merge onto Magruder (NASA/POQUOSON) then turn LEFT onto BUTLER FARM RD, pass a building called New Horizons. There is a sign on the right that you can’t miss on the right that states New Horizons. The next parking lot entrance is the Peninsula Workforce Dev. Center. (Very Large Parking Lot) Location 2:00 pm TEAM Eventacular! James City County
TEAM Eventacular “Towns, Events and Merchants: Partnering for Profit” WHEN: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 2:00pm – 4:00pm A small town merchants workshop facilitated by Marc Wilson, Retail Consultant for Virginia SBDC! Presented by the James City County Economic Development Department cooperation with the Virginia Small Business Development Centers. Learn how merchants, event planners and town representatives can work together to benefit from Increased traffic and exposure to new customers generated by large- scale local events. Topics to be Discussed :
Join Marc Willson, retail consultant for Virginia SBDC, to learn all about it. Admission is FREE!! Pre- Regsitration is Required To register for this event online, click Here . For more information please contact Mrs. Farley John at 757-865-3128/ johnf@tncc.edu. WHERE: Legacy Hall 4301 New Town Ave Williams burg, VA 23188
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7:45 am Business Education Series: Hire Right: Recruit and Retain Top Talent!
Hire Right: Recruit and Retain Top Talent Presented by:
Kelly Woodruff
Topic Description: Work needs to be done, how are you going to find the right candidate to fill your job opening? It begins with sourcing techniques for top-talent for success, assisting to assimilate into your culture, having them excel and retain them for the future. Where do you begin? Objectives:
To register for this event, please contact Sandy Seeket at 757-664-2530/ sseeket@hrcva.com. Location 8:00 am TEAM Eventacular! Hampton
TEAM Eventacular “Towns, Events and Merchants: Partnering for Profit” WHEN: Thursday, February 23, 2012 8:00AM- 10:00AM A small town merchants workshop facilitated by Marc Wilson, Retail Consultant for Virginia SBDC! Presented by the Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center in cooperation with Thomas Nelson Workforce Development Center. Learn how merchants, event planners and town representatives can work together to benefit from Increased traffic and exposure to new customers generated by large- scale local events. Topics to be Discussed :
Join Marc Willson, retail consultant for Virginia SBDC, to learn all about it. Admission is FREE!! Pre- Regsitration is Required! To register for this event online, click Here. For more information please contact Mrs. Farley John at 757-865-3128/ johnf@tncc.edu. WHERE: Peninsula Workforce Development Center 600 Butler Farm Rd, Suite 1301-1303 Hampton , VA 23666 Location 2:00 pm TEAM Eventacular! Hampton Session 2
TEAM Eventacular “Towns, Events and Merchants: Partnering for Profit” WHEN: Thursday, February 23, 2012 2:00PM – 4:00PM A small town merchants workshop facilitated by Marc Wilson, Retail Consultant for Virginia SBDC! Presented by the Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center in cooperation with Thomas Nelson Workforce Development Center. Learn how merchants, event planners and town representatives can work together to benefit from Increased traffic and exposure to new customers generated by large- scale local events. Topics to be Discussed :
Join Marc Willson, retail consultant for Virginia SBDC, to learn all about it. Admission is FREE!! Pre- Regsitration is Required! To register for this event online, click Here. For more information please contact Mrs. Farley John at 757-865-3128/ johnf@tncc.edu. WHERE: Peninsula Workforce Development Center 600 Butler Farm Rd, Suite 1301-1303 Hampton , VA 23666 Location |
8:00 am TEAM Eventacular! Williamsburg
TEAM Eventacular “Towns, Events and Merchants: Partnering for Profit” WHEN: Friday, February 24, 2012 8:00AM- 10:00AM A small town merchants workshop facilitated by Marc Wilson, Retail Consultant for Virginia SBDC! Presented by the city Williamsburg in cooperation with the Virginia Small Business Development Centers. Learn how merchants, event planners and town representatives can work together to benefit from Increased traffic and exposure to new customers generated by large- scale local events. Topics to be Discussed :
Join Marc Willson, retail consultant for Virginia SBDC, to learn all about it. Admission is FREE!! Pre- Regsitration is Required!
To register for this event online, click Here For more information, please contact Mrs. Farley John at 757-865-3128/ johnf@tncc.edu. WHERE: Williamsburg Community Center 401 North Boundary St Williams burg, VA 23185
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9:00 am Owning A Franchise Workshop!
Have you ever thought about owning your own franchise, if you are an entrepreneur considering an alternate business venture come join us for our Annual franchise workshop. Learn how to find the right franchise, which franchises are thriving in this economy, laws and regulations concerning franchises. Get tips about franchise ownership. Learn how to get financing for a franchise business. A Lender will also be on hand to provide information on working capital loans for start-up and existing businesses. Attendees will be able to apply for loans up to $25,000 at this event. Cost is $10 per person! To register for this event click Here All registrations must be received at least two business days before the event. All workshops must meet minimum attendance requirements. Where:This event will be held at:
Directions: I64 from Newport News towards Hampton, Exit 261A from Hampton Roads Center Parkway. Coming from Newport News get into the right lane, turn right onto Big Bethel Road, go to the 2nd Traffic Light/Thomas Nelson Drive, turn right onto Thomas Nelson Drive, follow Thomas Nelson Drive until you pass the College on the left. The Peninsula Workforce Development Center is the Next Building on the left. Turn left into the parking lot, 600 Butler Farm Road (the street name changes at this point from Thomas Nelson Drive to Butler Farm Road). Park anywhere in the large parking lot. Go through the Entrance where it reads ODU is located; proceed straight ahead to the Conference Room on the left. I64 from Norfolk towards Hampton, take Exit 262 onto Magruder Blvd. Go to the 3rd Traffic Light, Butler Farm Road, (you will see Tysinger Dodge or your Right). Turn Left onto Butler Farm Road, getting into the right lane. Remain in the right lane – the road will start to narrow from 2 lanes to 1 lane, turn right into parking lot at 600 Butler Farm Road – Peninsula Workforce Development Center. Park anywhere in the large parking lot. Go through the Entrance where it reads ODU is located, and look at the easel, located in the foyer, for the room number. From I-664N Monitor Merrimac: Merge onto I-664 N / HAMPTON ROADS BELT toward NEWPORT NEWS. Merge onto I-64 W via EXIT 1A on the LEFT toward Richmond. You will notice that the highway will come to a fork. Make sure you take the left towards Richmond. Next, merge onto Magruder (NASA/POQUOSON) then turn LEFT onto BUTLER FARM RD, pass a building called New Horizons. There is a sign on the right that you can’t miss on the right that states New Horizons. The next parking lot entrance is the Peninsula Workforce Dev. Center. (Very Large Parking Lot) Location |
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