Sunday, September 05, 2010
Upcoming business events
The latest from The Ticker blog
Tuesday
First Step FastTrac business course
Beans and Rice Inc., a community development center dedicated to helping entrepreneurs get products to the marketplace, is offering the First Step FastTrac class. The program provides individuals who have an idea or a passion the opportunity to analyze the feasibility of their ideas and develop solid plans to move forward. Applications can be faxed to (540) 980-4070, or mailed or hand delivered to 246 N. Washington Ave., Suite B, Pulaski, VA 24301.
When: 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: New River Competitiveness Center, 6580 Valley Center Drive, Radford
Cost: Class runs $87 for a 12-week course. Cost includes 400-page textbook and snacks that are provided.
Contact: Sam Hensley, 980-4111
Wednesday
QuickBooks for your small business
This is a four-part class on using QuickBooks. The class will meet on Sept. 8, 15, 22 and 29. You can take one class or all four classes.
When: 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: ITT Technical Institute, 2159 Apperson Drive, Salem
Cost: $30 per class or $99 for all four classes
Contact: www.roanoke smallbusiness.com or 983-0717, Ext. 239
Internet Marketing Synergy Session
Brian Duvall of Duvall Media teaches Internet marketing strategies for businesses in hands-on, interactive workshops. Group limited to 30 participants. Sponsored by FastTraining.org and Wheeler Broadcasting.
When: 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Best Western Inn Valley View, 5050 Valley View Blvd. N.W., Roanoke
Cost: $249 annually
Contact: Brian Duvall, duvall.brian@gmail.com or 420-4118
Thursday
Politic'n and pig pick'n
Enjoy a casual evening of entertainment and networking with local politicians and business leaders at the Business Leadership Fund's annual fundraiser. No refunds or cancellations after Sept. 6. For more information or to register, contact Judy Chambliss at 983-0700, Ext. 221, or business@roanokechamber.org.
When: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Virginia Museum of Transportation, 303 Norfolk Ave., Roanoke
Cost: $69 per person
Contact: Judy Chambliss, 983-0700, Ext. 221 or business @roanokechamber.org
Sept. 14
Business basics
A quick introduction to owning your own business. Discover business planning, forms of organization and how to market your new business.
When: 4 to 6 p.m.
Where: Roanoke Regional Chamber boardroom, 210 Jefferson St., Roanoke
Cost: $10 per person
Contact: www.roanoke smallbusiness.com or call 983-0717, Ext. 239
CareerFest 2010
The Roanoke Times will host CareerFest 2010. Meet hundreds of potential employees and cost-effectively collect resumes. Screen and interview qualified applicants. Businesses can also be part of the Virtual Job Fair, Sept. 12 to 24. Deadline to register is Sept. 10.
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Salem Civic Center, 1001 Roanoke Blvd., Salem
Cost: Free
Contact: 981-3311
The Personal Leadership Quest
DJ Mitsch, a master certified coach and president of The Pyramid Resource Group, will teach how to set boundaries, to stay present to what's most important regardless of circumstances and to honor your inner wisdom while taking charge of your life. The Emerging Leaders Forum provides an opportunity for women to learn more about leadership and improve their effectiveness in the workplace. It is sponsored by Hollins University's Batten Leadership Institute, the Commonwealth Council of Roanoke and the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce.
When: 5 to 7 p.m.
Where: Hollins Room, Wyndham Robertson Library, Hollins University, 7950 East Campus Drive, Roanoke
Cost: $45 per participant. Corporate volume discounts and sponsorships are available.
Contact: Abrina Schnurman-Crook, aschnurmancrook@hollins.edu or 362-7488
Ongoing
Weekly meeting
The Rotary Club of Blacksburg
The club meets from noon to 1 p.m. Thursdays at Blacksburg Country Club. For information, e-mail info@blacksburgrotary. org or visit www.blacksburg rotary.org.
Weekly meeting
The Rotary Club of Roanoke Valley
Meets from 7 to 8 a.m. Tuesdays at Hidden Valley Country Club. For information about Rotary International, visit www.rotary.org. For information about the Roanoke Valley club, call Bob McAdam at 776-2583 or 342-1507.
Weekly meeting
Real Estate Investors of Roanoke
Meets Tuesdays at El Rodeo, 4017 Williamson Road, Roanoke. For anyone interested in learning about real estate investing. Contact dallas@powmarcom.com, www.reiofroanoke.com
Weekly meeting
The Kiwanis Club of Roanoke
Meets from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Schaal's Metamorphosis on South Jefferson Street. For information, call Lloyd Enoch at 265-2441.
Biweekly meeting
Roanoke Civitan Club
Meets from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays at Plantation on Sunnybrook. For information, contact Larry Mattox at 342-5355 or civitan523@cox.net.
Biweekly meeting
Talk of the Town Toastmasters
Meets the first and third Fridays, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., at the State Farm Building, Roanoke. For more information, contact Robert Turcotte, 989-0214, rturcotte@entre-roanoke.com.
Biweekly meeting
The Rotary Club of Roanoke-Downtown
Meets the first and third Wednesdays at 202 Market, noon.
Contact: Bill McChain, 808-8853 or Bruce Wood, 283-2523.
Biweekly meeting
The Rotary Club of Roanoke
Meets the second and fourth Thursdays at 202 Market, noon.
Contact: Karl Vandegriff, 529-3430, karl@teamdominion.com
Monthly meeting
American Society of Training and Development Valleys of Virginia Chapter
Meets the third Friday at the Roanoke Higher Education Center, 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., lunch included. Members, $18; students, $15; guests, $20; nonmembers, $25; webcast, $10. Information and registration: www.roanoke.astd.org
Monthly meeting
APICS, The Association for Operations Management
Meets monthly the second Tuesday. For information, call John Dyer, 777-0526.
Monthly meeting
Botetourt Civitan Club
Meets the first Wednesday from noon to 1:15 p.m. at Bellacino's restaurant in Daleville. For information, contact John Markey at 977-4222 or civitan523@cox.net.
Information on public events of interest to businesspeople can be sent to Upcoming, The Roanoke Times, P.O. Box 2491, Roanoke VA 24010, e-mailed to upcoming@roanoke.com or faxed to 981-3346. Deadline for submissions is two weeks before the event. For more information, call Danielle Dunaway at 981-3257.
