May
25
Wed
Complying with Federal Alcohol Regulations: The Roles and Responsibilities of the TTB @ webinar
May 25 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Every craft beverage producer in America, no matter its size, structure, or stage, will come into contact with the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), the lead Federal agency overseeing the production and sale of alcohol. In this webinar, Virginia SBDC Craft Beverage Assistance Manager Chris Van Orden will ask TTB Investigator Len Lee about the key regulations governing the safe and responsible manufacturing of beer, wine, and spirits, from pre-launch licensing to label approvals and beyond.

Speaker: Len Lee, Investigator, Southeast District, Trade Investigations Division, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB)

Len Lee is an investigator with TTB’s Trade Investigations Division in the Southeast District. He has a total of 32 years of Law Enforcement experience. Len works on a variety of alcohol – and tobacco-related cases, including tax, product integrity, and permit investigations. He began his career with TTB in 2008. He has a BS degree in Criminal Justice from Mountain State University and lives in Jacksonville, Florida.

Jul
19
Wed
ChatGPT For Your Business @ online
Jul 19 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

This is an Live Virtual Workshop. We recommend joining from your computer/laptop for the best experience.

Workshop Description

Join us for a live interactive workshop where will delve into the world of ChatGPT and learn how to leverage its capabilities to build dynamic and engaging conversational experiences.

Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and hands-on practical exercises, you will gain a deep understanding of the:

  • underlying concepts
  • techniques
  • best practices for effectively training and fine-tuning ChatGPT models
  • and more!

Fine Print:

Our workshops, events, and programs are designed with a small business owner in mind. Actionable, sharing of ideas, and takeaways to keep things straight.

The Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce is our fiscal host. The cost of this workshop is directly allocated to Roanoke Regional Small Business Development Center (RRSBDC) programming.

The SBDC reserves the right to cancel a workshop/event/program for insufficient enrollment, weather emergencies, and other unforeseen circumstances. Should a cancellation occur we will use the email you provided to contact you. Pre-registration is highly recommended. If an event is canceled or postponed and you have not pre-registered we will not be able to contact you.

Speaker(s): Jeff Robertson, RRSBDC Team

Jul
20
Thu
Let’s Talk About the Human Factor in Cybersecurity @ online
Jul 20 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Join us as we discuss tips and tricks on how to address insider threats and social engineering!

Speaker: Quiana Gainey, Virginia SBDC Cyber Industry Expert

A confirmation email with the Zoom login information will be sent after registration – a day before before the event – please be on the lookout for it.

Aug
31
Thu
Cybersecurity Training @ online
Aug 31 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

We will explain the importance of end-user education and share everything you need in order to do it right in 2023!

Speaker: Quiana Gainey, Virginia SBDC Cyber Industry Expert

A confirmation email with the Zoom login information will be sent after registration – a day before before the event – please be on the lookout for it.