GRSBDC Training

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.
October 4th, 2011 - Henrico Economic Development Authority
October 5th, 2011 - Hanover Department of Economic Development
October 12th, 2011 - Chesterfield Department of Economic Development
October 20th, 2011 - Greater Richmond Chamber
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

Elevator Speech
September 28th, 2011, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Chesterfield Department of Economic Development
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 of you - Rick Wildes, CPA - Rick Wildes and Company. Cost: $20

LinkedIn Training
October 18, 2011, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Henrico Economic Development Authority
Learn how to effectively utilize the LinkedIn social networking tool to effectively network and market your business on-line in this 2 hour workshop. Instructor - Rick Currie, Business Development manager, Addison

Facebook Business Training
October 19, 2011, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Hanover County Department of Economic Development
Learn how to effectively utilize Facebook social networking tool for business marketing and networking in this 2 hour workshop

Social Media Update
October 26, 2011, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Chesterfield Department of Economic Development
Learn about what is changing in social media and how to use it in this 2 hour workshop. Instructor - Sally Witzky - President, Traction Group, LLC

Richmond Region Small Business Events

Enterprise Virginia-Richmond Starting & Growing A Business
Various dates in September, October and November
Learn how to: Write a good business plan; Get start up capital; Identify potential customers; Effectively manage business activities.

Virginia Get Your Business Online
September 23rd and 24th, 2011
Google and Intuit are offering a full-day event in the Richmond Region for small business who do not have a website but want to grow their business.  This event is FREE and small business owners leave the event with a completed and launched website with a free one year registration for its domain name. 

The Governor's Small Business Summit
September 26, 2011

Richmond's Got Talent
September 28, 2011, 9am-3pm
Richmond Main Library, 101 East Franklin Street, Richmond 23219
The event will offer employers an opportunity to meet with a select group of screened, skilled and ready candidates who have obtained their Career Readiness Certificate and completed job search programming at one of the areas One Stop Centers.

Entrepreneur Express Richmond
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Richmond Police Academy
A half-day seminar for those considering starting a business or early stage businesses will be held in the morning.

SmartConnect
Tuesday, October 25th, 2011, 5:30 pm -7:30 pm
The Richmond Women's Business Consortium Where Connections Are Made & Opportunities Realized

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Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.