Events & Seminars
GRSBDC Offerings
Click on the the class title for more information or to register online. If the title does not have an active link, you can contact Jackie Carter at 804-783-9314 to register.
Starting a Business 101
Are you thinking of going out on your own and starting a business, but not sure where to start? There are many things that you should know before venturing on your own. This class will focus on a feasibility study to determine success potential and step-by-step instruction on the necessary start-up tasks including an outline for a business plan.
May 17, 2012 - Greater Richmond Chamber
June 5, 2012 - Henrico County Economic Development Authority
Time: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Cost: $20 - Bring your own lunch.
Advance registration suggested.
To register, call Jackie Carter at (804) 783-9314 or Register Online
What Cloud Computing Really Means
May 15, 2012, 11:30am – 1:30pm
Henrico County Economic Development Authority
The next big trend sounds nebulous, but it's not fuzzy when you view the value proposition from the perspective of IT professionals. It is secure and provides storage, scalability and is cost effective.
Instructor Ben Meredith President B&B Consulting Services, Inc.
Cost: $20.00 – Snacks Provided
Facebook - Class is Full
May 16, 2012, 11:30am – 1:30pm
Hanover County Department of Economic Development
Learn how to effectively utilize Facebook social networking tool for business marketing, branding and networking in this 2 hour workshop. Advanced Facebook takes it to the next level in this 2 hour workshop.
Instructor - Andrew Roundtree or Jeff Allen, Managing Partner, Addison Clark Online, Inc.
Effective Messaging for an Elevator Pitch: how starting with why will help you connect
May 23, 2012, 11:30am – 1:30pm
Chesterfield County Department of Economic Development
The course will cover a strategic marketing framework that every business needs to know. How to develop messaging that results in a more effective elevator pitch, connects with your audience and gets you to the next step.
What we'll cover in the session:
The difference between brand messages and an elevator pitch
- The problem with the typical elevator pitch
- A better way to generate interest
- The framework to creating a more impactful elevator pitch
- A hands-on exercise to develop your own elevator pitch
An enticing 30 second introduction that creates interest in your business and you. It creates a need to know more about your business and succinctly describes what your business is all about while forming a personal and business impression in this 2 hour workshop.
Instructor - Shade Wilson, Scalability Project
Cost $20.00 – Snacks Provided
Five Employment Risks That Can Sink a Business
June 6, 2012, 11:30am – 1:30pm
Hanover County Department of Economic Development
In today's highly regulated and litigious environment, learn how to manage the five most common employment risks that can sink a small business owner. After this workshop, you will have a plan to reduce your company’s risk and know when to be asking for more help from the experts in these 5 areas that often create the greatest risk to the life of a business:
- Wage & Hour: Classification, pay and overtime
- Claims of workplace harassment
- Hiring the right person the first time
- Employee embezzlement and theft
- Workplace safety
Instructor – R. Rushton Paul, Jr., J.D., SPHR, President, R. Rushton Paul Consulting, LLC,
Sponsored by Richmond SHRM and R. Rushton Paul Consulting, LLC
Cost: $20.00 - Includes Course Handouts and Snacks Provided
What Cloud Computing Really Means
June 13, 2012, 11:30am – 1:30pm
Chesterfield County Department of Economic Development
The next big trend sounds nebulous, but it's not fuzzy when you view the value proposition from the perspective of IT professionals. It is secure and provides storage, scalability and is cost effective.
Instructor Ben Meredith President B&B Consulting Services, Inc.
Cost: $20.00 – Snacks Provided
June 19, 2012, 11:30am – 1:30pm
Henrico County Economic Development Authority
Learn how to effectively utilize Facebook social networking tool for business marketing, branding and networking in this 2 hour workshop. Advanced Facebook takes it to the next level in this 2 hour workshop.
Instructor - Andrew Roundtree or Jeff Allen, Managing Partner, Addison Clark Online, Inc.
Cost: $20.00 – Snacks Provided
Five Practical Tips For Using Social Media To Grow Your Business
June 20, 2012, 11:30am – 1:30pm
Hanover County Department of Economic Development
Build credibility. Gain visibility, engage more custsomers and prospects and drive more traffic to your website.
Instructor – Shade Wilson, President Scalability Project LLC , A Digital Marketing Company
Cost: $20.00 – Snacks Provided
June 21, 2012, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Greater Richmond Chamber
An online social networking and micro-blogging service that enables its users to send and read text-based posts of up to 140 characters, informally known as "tweets" in this 2 hour workshop.
Instructor – Daulton West, Jr., President at ASocialMediaChampion4U.com
Cost: $20.00 – Snacks Provided
June 27, 2012, 11:30am – 1:30pm
Chesterfield County Department of Economic Development
Learn how to effectively utilize the LinkedIn social networking tool to effectively network and market your business on-line in this 2 hour workshop. Advanced LinkedIn takes it to the next level. Instructor - Rick Curry, The Coach and Wheeler Dealer at: Addison Clark Online
Cost $20.00 – Snacks Provided
Greater Richmond Chamber Offerings
2012 MARC WEISS HANOVER WORKFORCE AWARDS AND FORUM
May 22, 2012, 8am-11:30am
As the fabric of work evolves, the key strategic component for any business is the quality of its workforce. This event will focus on the workforce needs of small to mid-sized businesses and connect them to the resources they need to find, attract, train, retain, and optimize skilled employees.
The event will culminate with the recognition one small (0-50 employees) and one large (50+ employees) organization positively impacting Hanover County and exemplifying excellence in workforce development with the Marc Weiss Hanover Workforce Awards.
Enter The Start-Up Competition
That’s right. i.e.* is giving away a $10,000 cash prize to the winner of our Start-Up Competition on 06.21.12! THANK YOU to Cherry, Bekaert & Holland for serving as our Award Sponsor to make this generous cash prize possible! Entering the contest is FREE and easy. Entries must be received by May 8, 2012.
Chesterfield Business Council's Summerfest: Boardwalk at the Boathouse
June 6, 2012, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
The Boathouse at Sunday Park
Join the Chesterfield Business Council of the Greater Richmond Chamber after hours for a A casual "no ties allowed" Boardwalk at The Boathouse celebration offering new and veteran members a chance to plug in with local elected and appointed officials.
The Annual Meeting
June 13, 2012, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
The Greater Richmond Convention Center
The Chamber's Annual Meeting is the celebration of another incredible year of doing business in the Richmond Region. We thank our dedicated volunteers, recognize our leadership and pass the gavel. Mark your calendars and don't miss it.
Membership with the Greater Richmond Chamber provides ample opportunities for networking with other business professionals through a broad range of programs and events.
Visit the Chamber calendar for a complete list of upcoming events.
Other Richmond Region Small Business Events
Growing Sales Seminar – Hanover
May 2, 2012, 8:30am – 12pm
Richmond Times Dispatch - Hanover
A half day seminar covering selling into new markets—Federal, State & Local governments, sub-contracting, exporting, and other new customer
Crime Prevention Strategies Panel: How to Keep Your Business Safe and Secure
May 4, 2012, 7:15am – 9:15am
The Westin Richmond, 6631 West Broad Street, Richmond, 23230
May 5, 2012, 11am - 7pm
The Canal Walk
Entrepreneur Express – Part 1, Richmond East
May 8, 2012, 12pm-1pm
Richmond Library, East End 1200 N. 25th Street Richmond, VA
Entrepreneur Express – Part 2, Richmond East
May 15, 2012, 12pm – 1pm
Richmond Library, East End 1200 N. 25th Street Richmond, VA
Creating and Managing Innovation in Firms
May 17-18, 2012, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Robins School of Business
Many firms are facing the reality that revenue/profit growth is difficult to sustain. Therefore, changes in the strategic direction of the firm are necessary. This two-day program focuses on the creation and management of innovation as both a source of competitive advantage and as a vehicle for growth.
May 24, 2012,
Virginia Historical Society
June 8 – 10, 2012
Homewood Suites, Sandston, VA
MBE Venture Weekend™ is for aspiring entrepreneurs who have an idea for a new business and want to develop their business plans, raise capital, and launch a micro business enterprise. Existing small business owners who want to improve their business and raise capital will also benefit from completing the weekend.
