Nov
30
Thu
Optimizing HR, Employee Benefits & Compliance for Your Business @ Explore More Discovery Museum
Nov 30 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Join us for an informative session at Explore More Discovery Museum in Harrisonburg, VA, tailored for businesses keen on elevating their HR strategies, compliance, and employee benefits. This event will delve deep into pertinent topics that can shape the way you look at HR and employee benefits.

Discover the latest trends and best practices in HR management, learn how to attract and retain top talent, and ensure compliance with the ever-changing legal landscape. Our expert speakers will share their knowledge and experiences, giving you practical tips and advice to implement in your own organization. Network with fellow professionals, exchange ideas, and gain valuable connections.

Light refreshments will be served.
Dedicated time for networking to connect with peers and industry professionals.
Engaging Q&A sessions after each presentation, ensuring your specific concerns are addressed.

A special thank you to our esteemed sponsor, Shenandoah Valley Small Business Development Center, for making this event possible. Whether you’re a seasoned business owner or just starting, this event promises to equip you with the knowledge and resources to optimize your HR practices. Reserve your spot today and position your business for success!

Dec
20
Wed
SBDC Workshop and Office Hours @ GARCC Office
Dec 20 @ 8:30 am – 9:30 am
The Shenandoah Valley Small Business Development Center offers professional business advice, training, and information resources to help grow and strengthen local businesses. Our experts advise, train, and inform small businesses to help them achieve success.
Greater Augusta Regional Chamber of Commerce will be hosting Diane McCarthy, Business Advisor, once a month for a helpful workshop and open office hours 10am-4pm.
Mar
18
Mon
Grant Funding for Technology Development & Commercialization Info Session @ SV SBDC
Mar 18 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

These special sessions will provide an overview of grant funding for Virginia based companies and researchers who are developing early-stage technology. Featured will be discussions about the federal Small Business Innovation Research grant programs, also known as SBIR (11 agencies award over $4B annually in $200K-$2M grants), and the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Commonwealth Commercialization Fund ($75K grants for small business and higher education technology development/commercialization).

Each session will be approximately 2 hours long and include coffee/bagels/pastries for the morning sessions and a light lunch for the lunch sessions. We’ll also have time to hear updates from the local ecosystem and our event hosts! Sessions are free, but advance registration is requested.

If you are thinking about developing new, innovative technology and/or you are currently in the process of doing so and you are seeking funding to finance the development, this session is for you! We’ll cover the basics of the programs, eligibility rules, funding amounts available, processes, timelines, and other support available to help.

Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration