2008 Meeting Calendar for Economic Development
Free One-on-One Counseling Sessions on eVA/SWaM
Date: Wednesday, October 22
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (by appointment only)
Location: Greater Williamsburg Chamber & Tourism Alliance, 421 N. Boundary Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Description: Do you need help understanding the Commonwealth’s procurement process? Want assistance with completing the SWaM Certification Process? Then this session is for you.
Topics may include:
Presented by Serwa Lee of the Virginia Department of Business Assistance
Information/Registration: Contact Serwa Lee at serwa.lee@vdba.virginia.gov or 804-371-0465
One-on-One Counseling Sessions on eVA/SWaM
Date: October 29, 2008
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (by appointment only)
Location: Greater Williamsburg Chamber & Tourism Alliance, 421 N. Boundary Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Description: Do you need help understanding the Commonwealth’s procurement process? Want assistance with completing the SWaM Certification Process? Then this session is for you.
Topics may include:
Cost: No cost
Information/Registration: contact Serwa Lee at Serwa.Lee@vdba.virginia.gov or 804-371-0465
Sponsor: Serwa Lee
Advanced Quickbooks Topics
Advanced Quickbooks Topics – I
Date: Monday, November 3
Time: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Location: Greater Williamsburg Chamber & Tourism Alliance, 421 N. Boundary Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Description: The real reason to improve your QuickBooks® skills is to run a better business. That is the focus of this SBDC Workshop. The 3 Missions of this QuickBooks® Training are:
1. To help you improve cash flow (hopefully 40% to 100% this year)
2. To increase net profit and create lasting wealth from your business
3. To have more fun at work and in business – this is an adventure
Topics I:
Cost: $40 ($30 for Alliance members)
Registration/Information: www.hrsbdc.org under the calendar link, or contact Debbie Wright at dwright@hrccva.com by October 31. Each class will be limited to 12 participants and preregistration is required.
Sponsor: Joanna Jones, Austin Jenkins, Lauren Schaefer and Rick Wildes of Wildes, Stevens, Brackens & Co
Hampton Technology Incubator Open House
Date: November 10, 2008
Time: 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Location: Hampton Technology Incubator, 144 Research Drive, Hampton VA 23666
Description: Come meet budding entrepreneurs of the Hampton Roads region and the entity that is assisting small technology-based businesses succeed in Hampton Roads during this Open House event.
The HamptonTechnology Incubator (part of the Hampton Roads Technology Incubator System) helps mentor entrepreneurs, and sets up networking connections with key business leaders.
Cost: No cost
Information/Registration: Visit http://www.hrtc.org or contact Jennifer Barker at 757-645-2447 or jbarker@hrtc.org
Sponsor: Hampton Roads Technology Council
Advanced Quickbooks Topics
Advanced Quickbooks Topics - II
Date: Monday, December 1
Time: 9:30 a.m.--12:30p.m.
Location: Greater Williamsburg Chamber & Tourism Alliance, 421 N. Boundary Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Description: The real reason to improve your QuickBooks® skills is to run a better business. That is the focus of this SBDC Workshop. The 3 Missions of this QuickBooks® Training are:
1. To help you improve cash flow (hopefully 40% to 100% this year)
2. To increase net profit and create lasting wealth from your business
3. To have more fun at work and in business – this is an adventure
Topics II:
NOTE: Classes are stand alone-Topics I is NOT a prerequisite for Topics II
Cost: $40 ($30 for Alliance members)
Registration/Information: www.hrsbdc.org under the calendar link, or contact Debbie Wright at dwright@hrccva.com by November 26. Each class will be limited to 12 participants and preregistration is required.
Sponsor: Joanna Jones, Austin Jenkins, Lauren Schaefer and Rick Wildes of Wildes, Stevens, Brackens & Co.
Business Illusions: How to Avoid the Ruts of a Growing Business
Date: Thursday, November 13
Time: 9-11 am
Location: Greater Williamsburg Chamber & Tourism Alliance, 421 N. Boundary Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Description: Often, we get so involved in our businesses that we wonder what has happened to the results we expected from our business plan. Our execution may have been as expected, but the results are not. Companies who hit a snag and then recover-what are they doing right? Presentation will include actual business cases and explain what owners did to right their ship.
Cost: $15 (prepaid by 11/11) or $20 at the door
Registration/Information: www.hrsbdc.org under the calendar link, or contact Debbie Wright at dwright@hrccva.com
Sponsor: John Williams of B2B CFO and Dr. Heather Williamson of the Transformation Group
Mix-N-Mingle Networking Event: Center Street Grill
Date: November 19, 2008
Time: 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Location: Center Street Grill, 5101 Center Street, Williamsburg VA 23188
Description: Create professional network connections in the James City County/Williamsburg area during this after-hours networking forum for key decision makers and success-oriented professionals.
Bring your business cards - you will be connecting with people who make a difference in today's business world.
Light appetizers will be provided and business cards exchanged.
Cash bar.
Cost: $10
Information/Registration: Visit http://www.hrtc.org or contact Jennifer Barker at 757-645-2447 or jbarker@hrtc.org
Sponsor: Hampton Roads Technology Council, Hampton Roads Technology, Incubator System, James City County Technology Incubator