EVENTS

Membership with the Greater Richmond Chamber provides ample opportunities for networking with other business professionals through a broad range of programs and events. Many of our events are free as an added value to current members, and include our Brown Bag Workshops, Breakfast Break series and quarterly VisionCheck events.

Visit our Chamber calendar for a complete list of upcoming events.

Other events you may find of interest:

Chamber Brown Bag Lunch Series
Monthly, January - December 2010
Greater Richmond Chamber Offices
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GRSBDC Starting A Business Series
January - December 2010
Seminars held at 4 Locations each month. Visit the Greater Richmond Chamber Events Calendar to learn more.

Killer Play
Killer Play is a quarterly Chamber initiative intended to help small business owners discover the strategies that will take their businesses to the next level. Submit your company for this special opportunity - if chosen, you’ll receive a free group strategy session with nationally recognized consultants Caribou Honig and Prashant Agarwal along with West Cary Group President & CEO Moses Foster.
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Exports Live
March 11-12, 2010
Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, DC
The premier event for trade finance with more than 1000 lenders, insurance brokers, US exporters, international buyers, and government experts.

Business Planning
Tuesdays, March 16-April 20, 2010, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
This 6-session class is designed to help guide participants through the process of writing a business plan. Topics include the importance of planning, market research, pricing, financial projections, taxes and recordkeeping, business entities, and insurance. There will be time in class or writing and getting feedback on your plan.
Instructor: Christina Cain, Coordinator, Women's Business Development.
Cost: $100

QuickBooks Part 1
Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Hanover Dept. of Economic Development - 9097 Atlee Station Road, #304
Learn how to get started using this excellent small business financial tool. QuickBooks Sections 1-7,
Instructor: Kelly Garrett, QuickBooks Pro Advisor
Cost: $95 (lunch and materials included); To register call Jackie Carter - 783-9314

Emerging Media
Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
This class will provide participants a basic idea of the tools available, why you would use them and how you would measure success. We will cover specific details for Twitter and Facebook on how to set up the accounts and have knowledge of best practices for using them.
Instructor: Kendall Morris, Fahrenheit Emerging Media.
Cost: $20

AsiaNet: Business China 2010
Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 6:00 pm
Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce and Troutman Sanders present a business networking / business card exchange event, "AsiaNet". Topic: “Business China 2010” addressing China today, tips on how Virginia companies can do business with China and how culture has played a critical part in the economic renaissance of China as a global market.
Speakers: Attorney Coby Beck, of Troutman Sanders and David W. Wang, international business  

Quickbooks In Depth Training
Thursday, March 18, 2010, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 
BizWorks, 2545 Bellwood Road, Richmond, VA 23237
To register, contact Kelly Garrett at KellyGarrett@RichmondQB.com
This course is designed to teach you how to use many of the features available in QuickBooks such as:

• Creating General Customer Statements
• Receiving payments from customers and making bank deposits
• Writing QuickBooks checks and assigning amounts to specific expense accounts
• Working with asset and liability accounts in QuickBooks
• Analyzing Financial Data
• Tracking time
  

Starting a Business 101
Thursday, March 18, 2010, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Greater Richmond Chamber, 600 E. Main St. Richmond 23219
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.
Cost: $20 - Bring your own lunch.

Breakfast with the Pros 2010 – It’s a Jungle Out There
Competition is Fierce:  Don’t Be Eaten Alive
Thursday, March 18, 2010, 7:30 am – 10:00 am
CCWA’s Chester Campus - Nicholas Student Center
13101 Jefferson Davis Highway, Chester, 23831
In today’s business jungle, only the fiercest competitors survive. If you own a small business or are a manager seeking a source of practical business advice, the 2010 Breakfast with the Pros program is just what you need.

Introduction to Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
March 23, 2010, 10am-2pm
Virginia Tech Richmond Center
2810 North Parham Road, Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23294
This event will cover all aspects of FMEA from creation and construction through use and follow-up. We will touch on several varieties of FMEA, such as a Design FMEA, Process FMEA, and System FMEA, plus a close relative Criticality Analysis. We will also point out some of the limitations of FMEA and common mistakes that can be made. In addition, risk management for medical devices will be discussed.

QuickBooks Part II
March 24, 2010, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Chesterfield Dept. of Economic Development, 9401 Courthouse Road
QuickBooks Sections 8-15 (except for Section 11 - Payroll - a separate program). Kelly Garrett, QuickBooks Pro Advisor, Kelly Garrett Consulting
Cost: $95 (Lunch and materials included)
To register, call Jackie Carter at (804) 783-9314

Marketing for Artists & the Creative
Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Need to focus on marketing but don't have the time? Wish you knew what to do next? This workshop will allow you to actually take a moment to think about you art business and the direction you would like to take. We will define your target market, and begin your marketing plan. We will work as a group to discover, learn and have fun.
Instructor: Barb Upchurch, Owner, Blueberry Marketing
Cost: $20

Role of a Leader and Developing your Communication Skills
Titan Management University
Monday, March 2010, 29, 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Two  Paragon Place, Suite 603, 6802 Paragon Place, Richmond, 23230

• Learn the Role of a Leader in the 21st Century
• Understand the Five Levels of Leadership
• Develop Your Understanding of Critical Leadership Competencies Needed in Today's Environment
• Review the Mechanics of Effective Communication
• Understand Your BEST Communication Style
  Register by email: Tina@TitanHR.com or by phone (804) 754-8330

SEMINARS

Seminars are a great way to meet new people, share your own experiences, learn about new topics relevant to your business and gain valuable tips and insights that can help take your organization to the next level of success. See what’s happening in the seminar world now:

Creating Winning Entrepreneurs Training Course
Classes held on Tuesdays 6:30 pm - 9:00pm
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