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Upcoming classes and seminars UMW Small Business Development Center To register for these seminars: call 540-654-1383 or online www.economicdevelopment.umw.edu/ July 7 th First Thursday with SBA – 8(a) Application Workshop: Join James Williams, Lead Economic Development Specialist with the SBA to discuss “Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program.” July 11 th , July 18 th , August 8 th First Steps to Starting a Business: This workshop is offered at multiple times throughout the summer in order to provide you with the greatest opportunity to learn about the basics of self evaluation, ideas, defining needs, determining feasibility, and deciding what actions are necessary in the beginning of your business development process. July 12 th Introduction to Purchasing in the Commonwealth: Join presenter Kimberly Madison as she explains the Commonwealth’s purchasing process, the effect that purchasing policies have on the eVA system, and how to use eVA tools. July 26 th Basic Training: Small Business Guide to Federal Contracts: At this training with PTAP Director Anna Urman, participants will learn the essentials of starting a growing a government contracting business, as well as how to develop strategies for business development with government agencies and prime contractors. August 2 nd Human Resource Law: Learn the ins and outs of HR Law in the world of small business. August 8 th QuickBooks: Come to this workshop in order to the things you need to know to perform typical bookkeeping tasks. Topics include: how to move around in QuickBooks, customer center, vendor center, banking, and reports. August 10 th Blue Print Business Plan: Join the experts at UMWSBDC as they explore the narrative process and financial forecast involved in a business plan. August 23 rd Proposal Writing 101: This workshop is designed for any experience level and to expand the participant’s ability to develop and write federal proposal content that is compliant and compelling. The objective of the workshop is to help participants understand how to achieve the maximum proposal evaluation points. Germanna Center for Workforce and Community Education For more information call 540-891-3012 July 26 th Introduction to Individual & Small Business Taxation: The instructor will use examples from the business world to discuss basic accounting principles and concepts, such as the general ledger, debits, credits, assets, liabilities, expenses, revenues and equity. Students will learn how to set up accounts, record transactions, and read financial reports. July 27 th Marketing your Business with Digital Tools: In this two-hour class, you will learn how digital users on the Web interact with individual businesses and how Web marketing can drive people to your business. Learn how to list yourself on popular web search directories, and how to optimize your site for search engine visibility. July 28 th , August 11 th , September 23 rd Business and Presentation Writing: This class is offered at multiple times in order to give you the opportunity to explore the differences between professional and personal writing, and learn the essentials of writing memos, letters, reports, emails, and texts in the business world. August 12 th , September 8 th Staking your Claim on the Web: In this two-hour class, you will learn how to choose and register a domain name for your online business and how to point that domain name at an actual Web site. You will also learn about the various options for Web hosting and how to establish a branded email for your business. August 30 th , September 12 th Selling on the Web: In this two-hour course, discover how to create an online store and sell physical goods online. Students will learn the different options available for e-commerce; learn how to create a merchant account with a bank, inventory management and how to manage shipping costs and fulfilling others. September 7 th -September 28 th Series: Visual Design for Startups: This four-class series is designed for businesses, organizations, startups, entrepreneurs, and anyone else who wants to understand the importance of visual design when it comes to identifying your brand and marketing it. Learn how to best leverage your brand and attract the right customers. September 8 th Facebook for Business: In this class you will learn how to customize your Facebook for business. You will learn how to build your valuable readership, sell your “likeability”, leverage your business and engage readers. September 14 th Non-Profit Grant Proposal Writing: Participants will learn the basics of grant writing, including a needs assessment, identifying potential funding sources, creating goals, and targeting proposals to grant makers appropriate to the field and project. 30 Fredericksburg Regional Business JULY/AUGUST 2016
July 2016 12 - Special Dialogue with Lt. Governor Ralph Northam, 8:30am, Fick Conference Center 13 - Chamber Goodwill Awards, 3:00pm, Hyatt Place 14 - Business After Hours, 5:30pm, American Red Cross, Stafford Regional Airport 15 - Ribbon Cutting, 4:00pm, Lucky Road Run Shop, 1277 Jefferson Davis Highway 16 - Next Gen River Day, 10:00am, 362 Riverside Dr. 18 - Ribbon Cutting, 4:00pm, Philly Pretzel Factory of Fredericksburg, 1911 Plank Road 19 - MAC Roundtable, 8:00am, Senate Armed Services Committee, 1300 Courthouse Rd., Speaker Cord Sterling 19 - CNEW Luncheon, 11:30am, Fredericksburg Country Club 20 - Transportation Report, 3:30pm, LifeCare Medical Transports, 1180 International Pkwy 21 - Active Shooter Seminar, 8:00am, SimVentions, Inc, Speaker Dave Corderman & Nick Nicholson 21 - Expect the Unexpected, Smarter Business Seminar, 12:30 - 4 p.m., Rapp. EMS Council, 435 Hunter St., Fredericksburg 26 - Chamber Roundtable (Fredericksburg), 8:00am, Courtyard Marriott Fredericksburg, Speaker Dr. Paino August 2016 2 - Chamber Roundtable (Spotsylvania), 8:00am, location TBD 3 - Next Gen Mid-week Motivation, 12:00pm, Renato’s 11 - Business Leadership Roundtable, 8:00am, Hyatt Place, Speakers Mike Fidgeon & Ken Tyler 16 - CNEW Luncheon,11:30am, Fredericksburg Country Club 18 - Business After Hours, 5:30pm, Kaufman and Canoles, Adventure Brewing South 3300 Dill Smith Dr. 19 - Leading Through the Region, 8:00am, LifeCare Medical Transports, 1180 International Pkwy September 2016 6 - Chamber Roundtable (Stafford), 8:00am, location TBD 8 - Business After Hours, 5:30pm, Scott Insurance and Financial Services, 2115 Lafayette Boulevard 16 - Leadership Fredericksburg Kickoff, 5:00pm 20 - CNEW Luncheon, 11:30am, Fredericksburg Country Club 22 - Business After Hours, 5:30pm, Fredericksburg Academy, 10800 Academy Drive 26 - Midweek Motivation with Congressman Wittman, 12:00pm, TBD 27 - Made in FredVA, Inn at Old Silk Mill View Chamber Calendar of Events online: www.fredericksburgchamber.org NEW Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce SMARTER Business Series IS YOUR WORKPLACE PREPARED FOR AN ACTIVE SHOOTER? Learn How to React in a Hostile situation July 21, 2016 • 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. @SimVentions Conference Room $50/pp includes breakfast EXPECTING THE UNEXPECTED Preparing for Workplace Disasters & Threats July 21, 2016 • 12:30 – 4:00 p.m. Rappahannock Emergency Medical Services Council Training Room $50/pp, includes lunch Register Online for these events at: fredericksburgchamber.org/ events or call 540-373-9400. For more info: Call Sara Branner @ 540-373-9358; E-mail: sara@fredericksburgchamber.org > Preparing for Workplace Disasters & Threat JULY/AUGUST 2016 Fredericksburg Regional Business 31
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