TUESDAYMARCH19 PAMPLIN ETHICS SYMPOSIUM

Alumnus Douglas Wagoner of Science Applications International Corp. will discuss the scandal that developed from his company’s contract to build a new timecard system for New York.

Where: Burruss Auditorium, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg

When: 7 p.m.

Cost: Free

Contact: www.pamplin.vt.edu/

WEDNESDAYMARCH20

ABWA NRV EXPRESS CHAPTER LUNCHEON

Lisa Bleakley, executive director of tourism for Montgomery County, will present “Does your business fit within broader tourism?” RSVP is required.

Where: Hilton Garden Inn, 900 Plantation Drive, Blacksburg

When: Noon to 1 p.m.

Cost: $15

Contact: lauren.a.collins@marriott.com

THURSDAYMARCH21

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

Hosted by the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce.

Where: CoffeeWork Cafe, 1901 Innovation Drive, Suite 1100, Blacksburg

When: 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Cost: Free

Contact: dlyons@montgomerycc.org

WAKE UP TO BUSINESS

Hosted by the Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce. Reservations required.

Where: U.S. Cellular, 1420 W. Main St., Salem

When: 8 to 9:30 a.m.

Cost: Free

Contact: 387-0267, info@s-rcchamber.org

TECHNOLOGY AND TOAST

“Reading Your Mind: How to Decode the Brain Mid-Thought” presented by Stephen LaConte, assistant professor at Virginia Tech. Hosted by the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council.

Where: The Inn at Virginia Tech, 901 Prices Fork Road, Blacksburg

When: 7:15 to 9 a.m.

Cost: $20 in advance for RBTC members; $39 for nonmembers; $39 at the door regardless of status

Contact: info@thetechnologycouncil.com, 442-9232

NEW RIVER VALLEY SHRM MEETING

“Loss of Sensitive Data: How a Mistake Could be a Career-Ending Event” presented by Laura Millen, senior managing partner with Peak Performance Group.

Where: Holiday Inn University, 900 Prices Fork Road, Blacksburg

When: 7:30 to 9 a.m.

Cost: Members, free; guests, $10

Contact: http://nrv.shrm.org/forms/rsvp-march-2013-meeting

THURSDAYMARCH21 AND THURSDAYAPRIL4

SWAN SERIES: WHAT KEEPS YOU UP AT NIGHT?

Share ideas, solutions and suggestions within your startup.

Where: Business Lounge, 131 Kirk Ave. S.W., Roanoke

When: 9:30 a.m.

Cost: Free

Contact: businessloungeva@gmail.com, 397-4377

THURSDAYMARCH21 -FRIDAYMARCH22

GREEN BUILDING FOR BUILDING PROFESSIONALS

Learn how to apply the National Green Building Standard in new construction, remodeling and site development.

Where: Roanoke Regional Home Builders Association, 1626 Apperson Drive, Salem

When: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Cost: $300 members; $400 nonmembers

Contact: 389-7135

TUESDAYMARCH26

HOSPITALITY TRAINING WORKSHOPS

Learn best practices to attract and retain customers at these two workshops, presented by the Roanoke Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Where: Courtyard by Marriott Roanoke Airport, 3301 Ordway Drive N.W., Roanoke

When: 8:30 to noon or 1 to 4:30 p.m.

Cost: $20 nonmembers; $15 members

Contact: 342-6025, ext. 114; cfox@visitroanokeva.com

WEDNESDAYMARCH27

CONFLICT RESOLUTION

Develop practical strategies to manage difficult employees and resolve team conflicts.

Where: Virginia Tech Roanoke Center, 108 N. Jefferson St., Roanoke

When: 8:30 a.m. to noon

Cost: $110, includes class materials and refreshments Contact: kdunkley@vt.edu, 767-6103

THURSDAYMARCH28

BUSINESS BEFORE HOURS

For Roanoke Regional Chamber members only. Preregistration required.

Where: HopeTree Family Services, 860 Mount Vernon Lane, Salem

When: 7:30 to 9 a.m.

Cost: $10

Contact: 983-0700, ext. 221; csmith@roanokechamber.org

MANAGEMENT SEMINAR

How to conduct effective performance evaluations, led by Charlotte Mason of Advantage Resource Group Inc.

Where: Dabney Lancaster Community College Greenfield Center, 57 S. Center Drive, Daleville

When: 9 a.m. to noon

Cost: $60

Contact: 863-2863

BASIC MANAGEMENT

Covering the qualities of a good supervisor, management styles and self-assessment.

Where: New River Community College NRV Mall, 400 New River Road, Christiansburg

When: 9 to 11:30 a.m.

Cost: $20 Contact: 674-3617

FRIDAYMARCH29

VT KNOWLEDGEWORKS START-UP WORKSHOP

Workshop will help prospective entrepreneurs test their business concept and review the business start-up process.

Where: Business Lounge, 131 Kirk Ave. S.W., Roanoke

When: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Cost: $49; $89 for two attendees from the same company

Contact: www.vtknowledgeworks.com

DIVERSITY SEMINAR

JBT Media President Keith Wheaton talks about the diversity basics every business should understand to maximize productivity. Space is limited.

Where: Roanoke Higher Education Center, Room 408, 310 N. Jefferson St., Roanoke

When: 9 to 10:30 a.m.

Cost: $50 Contact: www.jbtland.com, 521-5412

TUESDAYAPRIL2

STARTUP MEET UP LEAN COFFEE

Propose and discuss topics with fellow professionals and entrepreneurs.

Where: Business Lounge, 131 Kirk Ave., Roanoke

When: 8 to 9:30 a.m.

Cost: Free

Contact: www.roanokebusinesslounge.com

THURSDAYApril4

EGGS AND ISSUES

Hosted by the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce. Space is limited and reservations are required.

Where: Holiday Inn Christiansburg, 99 Bradley Drive, Christiansburg

When: 7:30 to 9 a.m.

Cost: Chamber members $15; nonmembers $20

Contact: 552-2636, www.montgomerycc.org

WORD AND PUBLISHER COURSE

Class will cover using mail merge and tracking changes in Word and Publisher.

Where: New River Community College NRV Mall, 400 New River Road, Christiansburg

When: 9 to 11 a.m.

Cost: $20

Contact: 674-3617

FRIDAYAPRIL5

LEGISLATIVE WRAP-UP 2013

Discuss new legislation with the region’s lawmakers. Preregistration required. Hosted by the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Where: Holiday Inn, 3315 Ordway Drive N.W., Roanoke

When: 7:30 to 9 a.m.

Cost: $17 members; $27 nonmembers

Contact: 983-0700, ext. 221; business@roanokechamber.org

TIME MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP

Learn how to assign priorities, overcome procrastination, delegate and work with digital time-saving apps.

Where: New River Community College NRV Mall, 400 New River Road, Christiansburg

When: 10 a.m. to noon

Cost: $20

Contact: 674-3617

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