The Next 14 Days: Upcoming Roanoke Valley business events
WANT YOUR EVENT LISTED? Information on public events of interest to businesspeople can be sent to Business News, The Roanoke Times, P.O. Box 2491, Roanoke VA 24010, emailed to ticker@roanoke.com or faxed to 981-3346. Deadline for submissions is two weeks before the event. For more information, call Casey Richey at 981-3340.
1. 41-vehicle wreck ties up traffic Sunday on I-81 in Rockbridge County
2. Virginia Tech football roster has holes on picture day
3. Medicare penalties hit hospitals in Roanoke, New River Valleys
4. Microfestivus beer event gets downtown Roanoke hopping
5. McFarling: 2 little numbers are a big hurdle for Virginia Tech football
6. DAN CASEY: Copter cost still stirring up dust
7. Arrest made in case of missing Nelson County teen
8. Roanoke farmers markets making local foods more accessible
9. Virginia attorney general's office grows under Ken Cuccinelli
10. Man's drowning is 5th in Lynchburg area
Sunday, August 11, 2013
TUESDAY, AUGUST 13
FIVE KEYS TO LOCAL SEO
Dan Ingersoll speaks about search engine optimization. Hosted by the Roanoke StartUp MeetUp Group.
Where: Business Lounge, 131 Kirk Ave. S.W., Roanoke
When: 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Cost: Free
Contact: Taylor Ricotta, 556- 6254, taylorricotta@gmail.com
PLUG INTO POWERFUL NETWORKING
Connect SML Networking Group provides a structured networking environment to refer clients and increase presence. Limited to 25 attendees.
Where: 400 Scruggs Road, Suite 2100, Moneta
When: 8 a.m.
Cost: Free
Contact: Annette Stamus, 721-1203, annette@visitsmithmountainlake.com
REFORM & COMPLIANCE BASICS
Learn to address the issues that are relevant to your business, employees and compliance.
Where: The Shenandoah Club, 24 Franklin Road S.W., Roanoke
When: 7:45 to 9:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
Contact: 866-338-0362, www.benefitsgroup.net
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14
GOODWILL JOB FAIR
Local employers will attend and community resources will provide information on obtaining and stabilizing employment. Attendees also can learn more about the Beyond Jobs program for women.
Where: 2502 Melrose Ave. N.W., Suite B, Roanoke
When: 10 a.m. to noon
Cost: Free
Contact: Jenny Wright, 581-2010, jwright@goodwillvalleys.com
THURSDAY, AUGUST 15
SERVPRO POWER HOUR
ServPro hosts a class focusing on how to deal with contamination from viruses and blood-borne pathogens. Breakfast will be served.
Where: 1331 Southside Drive, Salem
When: 8:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
Contact: Brenda Giles, brendagiles@servprormp.com
NEW RIVER VALLEY SHRM MEETING
Meeting discussing the topic "Shattering the glass ceiling: Gender and how to achieve success against archetypal career paradigms." Speakers include Jane Henderson, CEO of Virginia Community Capital/Community Capital Bank; Karen Turner, Roanoke market executive/regional commercial banking manager StellarOne Bank; and Vickie Bibee, retired vice president at Scott Insurance and risk consultant with Community Housing Partners. RSVP by Monday.
Where: Farmhouse Restaurant, 285 Ridinger St., Christiansburg
When: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Cost: Free to members, $25 for guests, $10 for Virginia Tech and Radford SHRM students
Contact: Pam Gibson, 552-3515, http://nrv.shrm.org
TECH AND TOAST
Network with regional technology leaders and exchange ideas. Steven Turner, CEO of Interconnect Media Network Systems, will talk about social networking and broadcast television. 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 members and $39 nonmembers in advance; $39 at door regardless of membership
Contact: 443-9232, info@thetechnologycouncil.com
BUSINESS BASICS
Quick introduction to owning a business. Topics will include business planning, forms of organization and how to market your new business. Hosted by the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Where: Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce boardroom, 210 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke
When: 4 to 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $15
Contact: 983-0717, ext. 103; www.roanokesmallbusiness.com
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16-SATURDAY, AUGUST 17
OSHA CONSTRUCTION
A 10-hour training program for workers and employers on recognition, avoidance, abatement and prevention of safety and health hazards in the workplace during construction activities. Registration required by Monday.
Where: ES Consulting Solutions, 2302 Colonial Ave., Suite C, Roanoke
When: 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Cost: $250, $175 each for groups of 10 or more
Contact: Ellen Sanders, 353-0910
MONDAY, AUGUST 19
ROANOKE REGIONAL CHAMBER CUP
The Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce hosts its 23rd annual golf tournament. Proceeds help fund chamber advocacy and educational programs.
Where: Roanoke Country Club, 3360 Country Club Drive N.W., Roanoke
When: 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Cost: $170 single, $300 hole investor, $590 foursome, $1,000 silver level investor, $2,000 gold level investor
Contact: Cally Smith, 983-0700, csmith@roanokechamber.org
TUESDAY, AUGUST 20
V3 CONFERENCE
Virginia Values Veterans hosts a conference educating employers on how to recruit, hire and retain veterans. Lunch will be provided.
Where: The Inn at Virginia Tech, 901 Prices Fork Road, Blacksburg
When: Registration begins at 7 a.m., conference at 8 a.m.
Cost: $100
Contact: virginiavaluesvets.com, Cathy Wilson, 804-371-4675
COMMAND PRESENCE
Program focusing on communicating brand through public speaking, presentations, conversations and image. Steve Matuszak and Sharon Scott will guide the discussion. Refund if canceled 24 hours prior to start of program. Also offered Aug. 27.
Where: 1520 N. Franklin St., Christiansburg
When: 4 to 6 p.m.
Cost: $125 three weeks prior, $179 up to seven days prior
Contact: sscott@montgomerycc.org
THURSDAY, AUGUST 22
BUSINESS @ LUNCH
Uncork-it presents a discussion on maximizing marketing dollars to suit business needs.
Where: Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, 1520 N. Franklin St., Christiansburg
When: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cost: $20 members, $25 nonmembers
Contact: Diana Lyons, dlyons@montgomerycc.org, 382-3020
FRIDAY, AUGUST 23
STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS
Roanoke Mayor David Bowers will review the city's accomplishments over the past year and look ahead at city initiatives. Pre-registration is required. No refunds or cancellations after Aug. 21.
Where: Patrick Henry Ballroom, 611 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke
When: 7:30 to 9 a.m.
Cost: $18 Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce members, $28 nonmembers
Contact: Judy Chambliss, 983-0700, ext. 221, or business@roanokechamber.org
LESSONS IN STRATEGIC GROWTH
The Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council presents a workshop on expanding a small business and ensuring its survival in the expansion process. Register by 5 p.m. Aug. 16.
Where: Roanoke Higher Education Center, 108 N. Jefferson St., Roanoke
When: 8 a.m. to noon
Cost: $50 members, $80 nonmembers
Contact: 443-9232, info@thetechnologycouncil.com
TUESDAY, AUGUST 27
MARKETING AND SALES FORUM
Bethanne Trexell, project manager of Morton Consulting, discusses building websites with firm user experience architecture and search engine optimization to better market your company. Hosted by the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council.
Where: Tecton Products, 5415 Corporate Circle, Salem
When: 7:30 to 9 a.m.
Cost: Free to RBTC members, $9 nonmembers
Contact: 443-9232, info@thetechnologycouncil.com
1. 41-vehicle wreck ties up traffic Sunday on I-81 in Rockbridge County
2. Virginia Tech football roster has holes on picture day
3. Medicare penalties hit hospitals in Roanoke, New River Valleys
4. Microfestivus beer event gets downtown Roanoke hopping
5. McFarling: 2 little numbers are a big hurdle for Virginia Tech football
6. DAN CASEY: Copter cost still stirring up dust
7. Arrest made in case of missing Nelson County teen
8. Roanoke farmers markets making local foods more accessible
9. Virginia attorney general's office grows under Ken Cuccinelli
10. Man's drowning is 5th in Lynchburg area
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