Past Events
January 2017
Small Business Playbook Kickoff Event – Boost Your Business
Start the New Year off right! Join this FREE session by industry experts to learn how to take your business to the next level! Get answers from the professionals on your small business accounting, human resources, insurance, banking, and marketing questions. This is the first of a series of six sessions. The first session is free. The remaining sessions are $20 each, AND if you attend all sessions, you may be eligible for a FULL refund from your Economic Development…
February 2017
Small Business Recordkeeping, Structure, & Taxes
The class is intended for any small business owner that needs help keeping their company financially stable. The financial management training will introduce record-keeping techniques to help small business owners uncomplicate their lives. Topics covered will include financial statements and business terminology; cash flow management tips; and how to manage accounts receivable and accounts payable. A successful business rests on sound record-keeping practices and solid cash flow. Without good records it is impossible to determine the financial condition or profitability…
March 2017
Business Insurance for Small Business
Every small business owner should review their policies once a year. This class is for companies in all stages of business development, especially those who do not yet have insurance or find some insurance terms and concepts to be confusing. Special guest instructors from the Insurance field Brian Wilkins and Drew Forte. In this class entrepreneurs will – Recognize the importance of small business insurance – Understand the full range of insurance products and services - …
April 2017
Business Bootcamp for Early Childhood Providers
Deepen your understanding of financial statements and effective budgeting techniques Explore Facebook & Google for Business and using them for child safety and effective communication Reduce employee turnover through improved human resource management systems and techniques Coffee, donuts & light snacks provided Register Here Presented by: Certified Business Analyst, Lauren Small, MBA Early Education Business Consultants
RISE Public Pitch Night
Entrepreneurs will compete for the $5000+ grand prize and the People's Choice Award. Get your tickets today before they sell out! $10 includes food and all other proceeds go to the People's Choice Award winner! You can pay in advance with a Paypal or with cash at the door the night of the event. Please call 540-868-7093 with any questions. Join us for a regional competition Public Pitch Night to vote for the "People's Choice Award" and find out who…
May 2017
HR/Culture for Small Business
Culture can make or break you in small business. This class will help small business owners to learn how to hire for the right fit, and how to create a winning team culture. Learn how you as a leader are instrumental in creating, teaching, enhancing, and maintaining the right culture. REGISTER HERE
June 2017
Banking for Small Business
“Banking for Small Business” will discuss banking products and services available to aspiring and existing entrepreneurs, including business checking, merchant services, business loans and cash management services. This class also explains how to select the best banking products and services for their business. Guest instructors from the banking industry, Tommy Mutter and Billy Whirley. At the end of the class, entrepreneurs will: • Gain a solid understanding of the banking products and services available to small business owners • Understand…
September 2017
SWAM, Micro, and DBE Certifications
Are you a small, women-owned, or minority-owned business who wants to do business with the Commonwealth of Virginia? Small business owners who are looking to participate in Virginia’s specialized procurement and contracting opportunities are encouraged to become SWaM, Micro or DBE certified. These certifications are a vehicle to promote economic growth of Virginia’s businesses. Each year the state buys goods and services totaling more than $8 billion. The Commonwealth of Virginia wants to do business with you and increase participation…