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The Greater Richmond Chamber and Small Business Development Center have developed this bimonthly 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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• SPOTLIGHT: Virginia Franchise Forum
• LEARN: small business news
• ATTEND: small business events |
| LEARN: small business news |
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Capital One Connections
Capital One Connections is a one-hour video webinar featuring speakers from Capital One Small Business and other small business experts. These experts address several important small business topics including: Key Steps for Getting Your Credit in Order, Tips for Motivating and Retaining Employees in a Down Economy, Leveraging Web Marketing and Social Media to Strengthen Your Brand, How to Measure Website Effectiveness. Learn more
Seniors as Entrepreneurs
Economic volatility plus more boomer retirees have moved the starting age for startups and led to a surge of senior-run businesses. Learn more
Profiles International Releases New Study:
7 Factors for Building Extreme Customer Loyalty
The findings in this report indicate that the cost of obtaining a new client is five to twenty times the cost of retaining an existing client. Learn more
Measure Your Business Plan Results
No plan is ever right on, but having no plan is never right. Here's how to analyze the actual results compared to the plan. Learn more
Term Life Insurance
Educate yourself on the significance that life insurance for yourself and its effect on your business. Learn more
Conversations with Greater Richmond Chamber CEO Podcast Series
Members can speak their mind about issues they face as small business owners. Hear more
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Increasing Profit Gains in: Retail, Construction, & Professional Service Businesses
July 18, 2009, 1 pm-4 pm
Days in Richmond Hotel, 6919 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond 23225
Entrepreneur Express – Henrico
July 21, 2009, 8:30 am
Historic Mankin Mansion, 4300 Oakley’s Lane, Richmond 23223
Government Contracting Seminar
Government Contracting Seminar for Veteran-Owned Businesses in Chesterfield. The seminar is free and open to any veteran-owned business person in the Fourth District who is interested in gaining insight and information into contracting to the federal government.
August 3, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m..
John Tyler Community College, Bird Hall B-124
13101 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Chester 23324
2009 Small Business “Success” Symposium
August 10, 2009, 8 am – 1 pm
Imani Intergenerational Center, 1501 Decatur Street, Richmond
The Law of Logos: Introductory Legal & Marketing Perspectives on Trademarks
August 12, 2009, 6:30 pm-8:00 pm
Starting a Business 101
11:30 am-1:30 pm, Various locations and dates
Cost: $20
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SPOTLIGHT:
Virginia Franchise Forum
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The Virginia Franchise Forum (VFF) is an educational and networking group formed in 2008 to bring the franchise community in Central Virginia together to discuss emerging trends and developments, ideas for success, and other best practices.
Franchising has a significant impact on our economy -- locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally. A recent study conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers on behalf of the International Franchise Association (IFA) reported that, in Virginia alone, there are over 26,000 franchised businesses that employ over 625,000 people and generate over $69 million annually. This does not include the dozens of franchisors headquartered in Virginia that have franchised units operating all over the world.
The VFF supports franchising business leaders as well as prospective franchisors and franchisees by hosting important networking and educational opportunities throughout the year. If you are involved in franchising and wish to attend an upcoming meeting, please contact Mike Leonard at mike.leonard@grcc.com or 804-783-9369. |
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