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The Greater Richmond Chamber and Small Business Development Center have developed this quarterly e-newsletter to keep our members and clients informed about important news, events, and programming that support the small, entrepreneurial business community. If there topics pertaining to running a small business that you would like to learn more about, please contact Mike Leonard at (804) 783-9369.
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Small Business Appreciation Week May 11-17, 2008
The Virginia Department of Business Assistance (VDBA) is pleased to announce Business Appreciation Week 2008. Governor Timothy M. Kaine has designated May 11-17, 2008 for the state and localities to reflect on Virginia businesses and the positive effect that they have on the economy of our great Commonwealth. This year's Business Appreciation Week focus, "The State of Small Business" recognizes and celebrates Virginia for being the Best State For Business.
Local Events:
Hanover Businesses Creative Barbeque, May 13, 2008. For event details contact:
kosimps on@co.hanover.va.us
Chesterfield Businesses learn more
2008 Virginia Small Business Awards
Seven individuals have been selected to receive awards by the US Small Business Administration at the annual Small Business Awards Luncheon to be held in Richmond on Friday, May 2, 2008, in observance of National Small Business Week.
The Greater Richmond Chamber and its Small Business Development Center welcomes this opportunity to celebrate the achievements of small to mid-size (SME) businesses by offering our congratulations to Shawn Boyer, CEO and the SnagAJob.com team for winning the United States Government Small Business Administration's (SBA) National Business Person of the Year Award. Snag A Job.Com exemplifies the impact SME businesses are having on our local, state and national economies. SME's make up 98% of all businesses in the USA. The recognition of SnagAJob.com began with winning the Greater Richmond Chamber's prestigious Impact Award for the SME business having the greatest impact on the Greater Richmond Region in 2007. They then went on to win the Virginia SBA Business Person of the Year Award and finally the SBA national award. learn more
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SchmoozaPalooza May 15, 2008 | 4 - 7 p.m.
Schmooze with over 1,100 Richmond business leaders and groove to great music at Schmooza Palooza, the Greater Richmond Chamber Annual Picnic. This popular Richmond event is THE opportunity to network, have fun, enjoy great food and bid on exciting Silent Auction items in a casual and relaxed atmosphere. learn more
Gateway India 2008 - A Project of VIBA-The Virginia International Business Alliance May 15, 2008 | 6:30pm-9:00pm Crown Plaza Hotel Downtown Richmond
Explore the opportunities, risks, and rewards of investing in India. learn more
Make Or Break Trends In Selling: How to Survive and Thrive in the New Economy Tuesday, May 20, 2008, 2pm-4pm, Dancing Elephants Sales Training Center
In this two-hour session, you'll learn what's new in the world of selling and how to make it work for, instead of against, you. learn more
"Calling All First Time Schedule C Filers"
Learn what you need to know as a new small business in this National Phone Forum presented by the IRS Stakeholder Liaison Topics include classifying workers as employees or independent contractors, record keeping, federal withholding employment taxes, and more. learn more
Starting a Business ($20) | 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Business Plan Overview ($20) | 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
These seminars are held monthly in each of the following locations: Chesterfield, Hanover, Henrico and Richmond. Details and registration available online or by calling (804) 783-9314
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The Heart of Coaching: Using Transformational to Create a High Performance Coaching Culture
By: Thomas G. Crane
From the Publisher: This book is destined to make an impact on the leadership styles and cultures of the leaders who read and apply this transformational approach. It will be an invaluable investment in developing contemporary leadership competencies in leading the three different generations working side- by-side in our organizations. Connecting with people to discover what makes them "tick" is a rich and underdeveloped source of genuine influence and power. Transformational Coaching provides the framework for creating this deeper level of trust and mutual support.
Read more about this book and find out more great information on coaching and performance management from Profiles International.
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SBDC Spotlight: Meet the SBA Express Lenders |
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May 14, 2008 | 10am-Noon | New Visions New Ventures
Meet one-on-one with SBA Lenders to discuss your financing needs
SBA Express lenders can offer small business Loans and Lines of Credit from as little as $5,000 up to $500,000 with little paperwork and rapid turnaround time. Express loan programs have provided over $184.5 million of capital to Virginia small businesses since 2003.
Community Express-loans up to $50,000; no collateral required on loans of $25,000 or less, Technical assistance provided.
SBA Express-Loans and Lines of Credit up to $350,000
Patriot Express-Loans up to $500,000 for businesses owned by members of the military community and their spouces. SBA Patriot Express lenders have provided over $8.4 million to small businesses in our District since June, 2007.
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