Sunday, October 07, 2012
The Next 14 Days: Upcoming business events
The latest from The Ticker blog
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 Danielle Dunaway at 981-3340.
TUESDAYOCTOBER9
JOB FAIR
Hosted by the Virginia Workforce Network.
Where: Roanoke Valley Workforce Center, 1351 Hershberger Road, Suite 205, Roanoke
When: 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Contact: bamburgey@goodwillvalleys.com, 904-0029
WEDNESDAYOCTOBER10
SELLING PRODUCTS OR SERVICES ONLINE
Learn to set up and use sites such as eBay, Etsy and Pinterest, as well as how to promote your business. Hosted by the Roanoke Department of Economic Development, the Virginia Department of Business Assistance and People Inc.
Where: Greene Memorial United Methodist Church, 402 Second St., Roanoke
When: 9 a.m. to noon
Cost: Free
Contact: sandy.ratliff@vdba.virginia.gov
BUSINESS BASICS
An introduction to owning your own business. Hosted by the Roanoke Regional Small Business Development Center.
Where: Roanoke Regional Chamber Boardroom, 210 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke
When: 4 to 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $15
Contact: www.roanokesmallbusiness.com; 983-0717, ext. 223
CUSTOMER SERVICE WORKSHOP
Learn the importance of great customer service, how attitude affects customer service, how to identify customer needs and how to deal with difficult customers.
Where: New River Community College NRV Mall Site, 400 New River Road, Christiansburg
When: 9 to 11 a.m.
Cost: $20
Contact: 674-3617
THURSDAYOCTOBER11
TECHNOLOGY AND TOAST: TECH, TEAM, TRACTION
Learn how local companies create and maintain their company culture. Hosted by the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council.
Where: Sheraton Roanoke Hotel and Conference Center, 2801 Hershberger Road, Roanoke
When: 7:15 to 9 a.m.
Cost: $20 members; $30 nonmembers
Contact: 443-9232
FRIDAYOCTOBER12
CLAIMING YOUR BUSINESS ID
Learn how to claim your online business ID and create a positive online image for your company.
Where: New River Community College NRV Mall Site, 400 New River Road, Christiansburg
When: 9 to 10:30 a.m.
Cost: $20
Contact: 674-3617
SATURDAYOCTOBER13
VIRGINIA WOMEN'S CONFERENCE
Featured speakers are author Marie Wilson and artist Toni Blackman. Breakout session topics include financial fitness, caring for aging parents and keeping kids safe on the Internet.
Where: Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center, 110 Shenandoah Ave., Roanoke
When: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Cost: Free, but registration is required
Contact: www.warner.senate.gov/womensconference
SUNDAYOCTOBER14
FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY
Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University is a nine-week course that provides tools to gain control of family finances.
Where: Church of the Holy Spirit, 6011 Merriman Road, Roanoke
When: 5 p.m.
Cost: $89
Contact: 772-4915
MONDAYOCTOBER15
POLICYMAKERS LUNCHEON
Jeffrey Lacker, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, will discuss the economy and take questions. Hosted by the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Where: Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center, 110 Shenandoah Ave., Roanoke
When: Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Cost: Members $27.50; nonmembers $37.50
Contact: 983-0700, ext. 221; business@roanokechamber.org
TUESDAYOCTOBER16
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
Hosted by the Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce.
Where: Electronic Systems Inc., 3727 Challenger Ave., Roanoke
When: 5 to 7 p.m.
Cost: Free
Contact: 387-0267, info@s-rcchamber.org
THURSDAYOCTOBER18
LOCAL FOODS NETWORK CONFERENCE
Producers, advocates and technical service providers will talk about regulations, guidelines, production costs and more. Register by Friday.
Where: Spencer Penn Centre, 475 Spencer Penn Road, Spencer
When: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: $18, includes lunch and conference materials
Contact: 276-694-7181, ext. 22; martinlm@vt.edu
CUSTOMER SERVICE SEMINAR
Learn to increase sales with a customer loyalty strategy that will create points of connection. Hosted by the Roanoke Regional Small Business Development Center.
Where: Roanoke Regional Chamber Boardroom, 210 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke
When: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Cost: $20
Contact: www.roanokesmallbusiness.com; 983-0717,
ext. 223
THURSDAYOCTOBER18-FRIDAYOCTOBER19
QUANTITATIVE DECISION MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP
Learn to use quantitative tools to build models and integrate computer applications to solve business and manufacturing problems.
Where: Virginia Tech Roanoke Center, 108 N. Jefferson St., No. 701, Roanoke
When: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: $400
Contact: 231-0978
FRIDAYOCTOBER19
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY WORKSHOP
Learn to establish and manage an IP system for a small or medium-sized enterprise. Registration deadline is Friday.
Where: New River Community College NRV Mall Site, 400 New River Road, Christiansburg
When: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $99
Contact: 674-3617
IMPROVE YOUR SALES SKILLS
Become a more effective sales professional by learning to make a good first impression, establish credibility and confidence, handle objections and be an active listener.
Where: New River Community College NRV Mall Site, 400 New River Road, Christiansburg
When: 10 a.m. to noon
Cost: $20
Contact: 674-3617
MONDAYOCTOBER22
MONEY MONDAYS: TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR CREDIT
Learn how to get out and stay out of debt. This event is in partnership with local credit unions, plus Virginia Cooperative Extension and the Jefferson Center.
Where: Jefferson Center, 541 Luck Ave., Roanoke
When: 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Cost: Free
Contact: dRSVP@moneymondays.net, 378-8939
TUESDAYOCTOBER23
THE INTERNET: FREEDOM WITH A LEASH
Ever wondered when you can use others' pictures, music or links as part of your own social media page or website? Find out before you get in trouble.
Where: Creekmore Law Firm, 318 N. Main St., Blacksburg
When: Noon to 1:15 p.m.
Cost: Free
Contact: diana@creekmorelaw.com
31ST ANNUAL LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT SEMINAR
Labor and employment lawyers from Woods Rogers will provide up-to-date and relevant information, plus how-to's, what-if's, and what-to-do-when's.
Where: Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center, 110 Shenandoah Ave., Roanoke
When: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: $200 for individual ticket; $140 per person for three or more from the same company
Contact: www.woodsrogers.com
