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
1
Tue
Valley Business Summit @ Plecker Center, Blue Ridge Community College
Aug 1 @ 8:45 am – 12:30 pm

Join local business professionals and local and state legislators for the 10th Valley Business Summit, a time to come together to discuss the workforce opportunities and challenges in our area.

This event will feature special guest speaker Virginia Secretary of Labor Bryan Slater, as well as a panel with local delegates.

Agenda: 
8:45- Registration/ Resource Fair Open/ Networking
9:15 – Welcome and Keynote Speaker Secretary Bryan Slater
10:30 – Resource Fair/Networking
11:00 – Feedback Forum with Delegates
Noon – Event Concludes
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.