Classes and Events

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is pleased to announce the third in a series of matchmaking events designed to assure success in DBE Participation, Diversity in Employment and Workforce Development on the Downtown/Midtown/MLK Extension Project and other upcoming VDOT projects.

If you are a firm that is DBE or SWaM certified with the following capabilities, we are looking for you:

Dredging, Rebar Installation (Sparrows Point), Welding Service (tube bulkheads), Rebar Installation (MLK/MTT), Concrete Flatwork (curb, gutter, sidewalk), Building Demolition, Trucking (tri-axle), ROW Acquisition Services, QA/QC Services, SIP Decking, Land Surveying, Landscaping, Hardscap(MLK),Temporary& Permanent Fencing, Guardrail, Roadway Striping & Markers,Clearing & Grubbing,Project Security/Surveillance, Painting of Tunnel Interior, Waterproofing, Electrical (lighting, signals, ITS), Sanitary Sewer Relocations, Waterline Relocations, Directional Drill 30″ Waterline, Directional Drill 30″ Waterline (includes tie-ins), Directional Drill 36″ Sanitary Sewer (includes tie-ins), MSE Wall Installation, Roadway Grading & Drainage, Roadway Underdrain, Roadway Signs, Asphalt Paving, Towing from Sparrows Point to Norfolk (dredging specialty),  Towing from Norfolk to Shirley Plantation (dredging specialty), Grassing/Seeding/Sodding, Erosion Control (land based), Traffic Control Devices, Pedestrian Bridge at MLK, Dewatering Pumping, Tunnel Support Buildings, Diving, Instrumentation & Geotech Monitoring, Preconstruction Survey, Concrete Pumping, CMU, Sound and Barrier Walls, Traffic Management Plan (MOT), Traffic Barrier Walls, Stairways, Temporary Metals, Framing, Environmental Consulting, Environmental Controls.

What You Should Know

Who will Be There: Primes and major sub primes for the  DT/MT/MLK Extension Project, other Southwestern Region Prime Contractors and Consultants looking for subcontractors for upcoming projects.

Qualifications

1.     DBE Certification or SWaM Certification.

Note: If you are not certified, please go to the  Virginia  Department of Minority Business Enterprise’s website, www.dmbe.virginia.gov and complete the DBE certification application. (The certification process is approximately 60 days from receipt of all required information).

Enrollment Procedures:

Please Click here:https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/ to Register Now! for the matching event.

By April 23, 2012 you will receive an invitation to make an appointment for an interview. A link to the interview site will be provided. Each interview will be for set for 15 minutes.

Registration for the event and the ability to schedule interviews will be closed on Monday, April 30, 2012 at noon.

Do’s and Don’ts

Do sign up to interview for more than one type of contract.

Do sign up for interviews with companies who are  looking for contractors who do work in your NAICS  codes.

Don’t have multiple members of your business sign up for appointments with the same or a different company.

Don’t sign up for an interview if you are not qualified to do the work.

Where

The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center

110 Sheandoah Ave

Roanoke, VA 24016

If you are unable to take advantage of this opportunity to meet the Prime Contractors and or Prime Consultants, a matchmaking event will be scheduled in May of this year to be held in Northern Virginia. Our objective is to provide opportunities for you to get contracts.

Please don’t miss these opportunities for success.

Business Opportunity and Workforce Development (BOWD) Center Virginia Department of Transportation bowdcenter@vdot.virginia.gov

Phone:      804-662-9555

FAX:          804-662-9570

Toll Free:  1-888-508-3737

(TTY/TDD 711)

VDOT ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.  If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact VDOT’s Civil Rights Division.

Location
The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center

Join us on Thursday, May 3rd
for the second Google to Great Webinar

The Virginia SBDC Network is proud to present Google to Great, a series of Web-based presentations on how to actually use the powerful tools that Google has created and some practical tips from a small business perspective. Each Webinar will be focused on one Google product and presented by Ray Sidney-Smith, President of W3 Consulting.

Using Google to Be Found, Part 2 – Google Analytics
Thursday, May 3, 2012 – 10:15 – 11:15 am

In this second Webinar on being found using Google products, we present a substantive overview of Google Analytics. We’ll delve into how website information tracking software works and what information it collects from your visitors to help your small business make improve and prosper.

Google describes its product as:

The enterprise-class web analytics solution that gives you rich insights into your website traffic and marketing effectiveness. Powerful, flexible and easy-to-use features now let you see and analyze your traffic data in an entirely new way. With Google Analytics, you’re more prepared to write better-targeted ads, strengthen your marketing initiatives and create higher converting websites.

We will show you how to install Google Analytics, what the various types of information mean, and how to modify and run reports to suit your business needs.

Click here to register: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/980124184

For more information please contact Tracy Nayar at tnayar@gmu.edu.

Location
Webinar

Put the “Mmmmmm” Back in Marketing

Presented by:Nancy Porter , Monarch Bank

Topic Description:

In this session, you’ll learn about some of the key approaches that Nancy Porter has used to build successful campaigns from scratch based on the measurement of opportunity. Throughout the session, you’ll observe the lifecycle of a campaign, including organizing your marketing efforts within the following functions: message, money, medium, and measurement. By the end, you’ll have fresh perspective into the journey of creating a campaign, and how to improve marketing to deliver better efficiencies and bottom-line result.

To for more information on this event, please contact Sandy Seeket at 757-664-2530 or sseeket@hrccva.com

Location
Hampton Road Chamber of Commerce

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.

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:

Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce
500 East Main St., Ste. 700
Norfolk, 23510
Google map

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
Hampton Road Chamber of Commerce

This Seminar is for business owners or future business owners who are looking for more information on how to create a web/internet presence.

Get a hands-on lesson on how to use the web and the fundamentals of creating a web page using word press. You will also the opportunity to obtain information about Matching Grant programs for building your website through different locales in the Hampton Roads Area. How you can use direct mailing with the US Postal Service to grow your contact database.

Cost is $ 10 per person  pre-registered and $15 at the door!

To register for this event online, please click here.

For more information on this event, please contact Farley John at 757-865-3128.

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
Peninsula Workforce Development Center
600 Butler Farm Road
Hampton, 23666
Google map

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
Peninsula Workforce Development Center

Protecting Patents and Trademarks:
What Every Business Owner Should Know!
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Williamsburg Community Building
401 N. Boundary Street
Williamsburg, VA 23185

To Register click: http://trademarkoutreach.eventbrite.com

WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS FREE WORKSHOP:
Entrepreneurs, inventors, innovators, pre-start businesses and anyone who is interested in protecting their ideas.
This presentation will explore the difference between a patent, a trademark and a copyright, the role of the United States Patent and Trademark Office and private attorneys in protecting and enforcing intellectual property rights, and how to identify and avoid fee scams.

Intellectual property is a valuable asset to any business, organization or entrepreneur. Successful small business owners should understand the market value of a registered trademark and patented invention and the importance of protecting and enforcing its rights.
Participants will receive practical advice, tips and insights from a USPTO managing attorney as well as seasoned attorneys who practice before the USPTO. Business owners will not want to miss this unique opportunity!
Presenters:
Craig Morris, Managing Attorney for Trademark Outreach
United States Patent and Trademark Office
Matthew R. Osenga, Registered Patent Attorney, Goodman Allen & Filetti, PLLC and
Author, Inventive Step blog: http://inventivestep.net
Moderator: Cheryl L Black, Principal
Goodman Allen & Filetti, PLLC

All registrations must be received at least two business days before the event. All workshops must meet minimum attendance requirements.

Sponsors: Small Business Development Center, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and Williamsburg Department of Economic Development
in cooperation with the U.S. Small Business Administration

Location
PWDC

Cloud 9: Tips for Storing Data in Space

Presented by:
John Vernon
Knowledge Information Systems

Topic Description:

With so many definitions of “cloud” and so many different options, the grocery store effect is more prevalent than ever. Businesses need a compass to navigate the changes and the cloud offerings into a utility that will provide business enablement. Addressing concerns of generational differences as well as integration requirements, the key will be to focus on business outcome and strategic planning.

For more information on this event, please contact Sandy Seeket at 757-664-2530 or sseeket@hrccva.com.

Location
Hampton Road Chamber of Commerce

This workshop will incorporate a website tips portion and Internet presence for businesses. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about free tools to increase internet traffic, track website visitors and how to convert them into customers. You will also have the opportunity to learn how to use social media websites such as Facebook, Twitter and Linkedln to grow your business.

Cost is $ 10 per person pre-registered, $ 15 at the door!

To register for this event online, please click Here.

For more information on this event, please contact Farley John at 757-865-3128.

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
Peninsula Workforce Development Center
600 Butler Farm Road
Hampton, 23666
Google map

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
Peninsula Workforce Development Center

Land the Contract: Doing Business with the Feds

Presented by:
John Carpenter
Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, LLP

Topic Description:

Are you interested in getting smarter about how to do business with the federal government? In uncertain economic times, the federal government is the largest organization still spending to pump up the economy. We provide an overview of the federal contracting environment and introduce the regulations and principles every contractor should know.

For more information on this event, please contact Sandy Seeket at 757-664-2530 or sseeket@hrccva.com.

Location
Hampton Road Chamber of Commerce