Calling all for-profit and non-profit employers from any industry, of any size, from sole proprietors to large companies and organizations. Want to start,expand, or enhance your internship program? This event is for you!
Anything in this category will appear in Latest News sections.
Meet Amy and Jason Moore of HERITAGE MILLWORK & CABINETRY, LLC! This new small business is located in Rockbridge County, less than a mile off Interstate 81 exit 200.
#BusinessSpotlight #valleysbdc Since its inception in 2019, and with the help of its partners, Juice Works 3D has reached hundreds of students in in the Shenandoah Valley and beyond with […]
Karen White, Regional Lending Manager, Virginia Financing Authority, was the featured speaker at the recent Childcare Resource Fair held at James Madison University. Sponsored by the Shenandoah Valley SBDC, other resource participants included Virginia ChildCare Aware, Early Childhood Development Program, Blue Ridge Community College, Early Education Business Consultants,Ready Region Blue Ridge, and Virginia Department of Education.
During 2024 the Shenandoah Valley SBDC is celebrating 35 years of service to the Shenandoah Valley business community. Read how the JMU-SV SBDC business education and entrepreneurship program got its start in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley.
Join us as we explore data-driven strategies to revolutionize your recruiting and retention efforts. In this collaborative workshop, we will share innovative techniques to attract top-tier candidates and retention initiatives tailored to meet the diverse needs of your workforce.
The SV SBDC Advisory Council recently learned about “Sergeant Shred”, a Sensitive Solutions Mobile Ammunition System (SAS) that destroys small arms ammunition without creating emissions. The Sergeant Shred is a patented, mobile, green technology that can be transported anywhere in the world to reduce stockpiles and assist in natural disasters.
The Shenandoah Valley SBDC was pleased to connect the Greater Augusta Regional Chamber of Commerce with experts from James Madison University to present “Effectively Using Artificial Intelligence (AI)” for participants at the Virginia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Spring Conference held on Thursday, March 21 at Hotel 24 South in Staunton.
Dr. Benjamin Selznick, Associate Professor and Advisor of Postsecondary Analysis and Leadership and Tatjana Titareva, PhD Student at the School of Strategic Leadership Studies shared their insights on practical uses of artificial intelligence (AI). Topics covered were a discussion of AI platforms (e.g., ChatGPT, Dall-E), possible uses, ethical considerations, and effective strategy. The session also included remarks from the presenters as well as a Q & A.
Selznick was recently featured in a Virginia Business article showcasing the ways business schools at Virginia universities are integrating AI while still maintaining academic standards, integrity, and ethics. Titareva was named a Stanford University Innovation Fellow in 2022 and is writing her dissertation on the use of artificial intelligence in higher education administration. You can read more about her work in this JMU News feature.
One of the SV SBDC’s goals in 2024 is to help other business agencies in the region connect to state and federal resources around key topics such as artificial intelligence, human resources, international trade, manufacturing, and government contracting. By leveraging connections within the JMU College of Business and the extensive SBDC network, the SV SBDC is able to arrange targeted training, advising, and program development to suit the specific needs of regional small businesses.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE VIRGINIA SBDC: We’re writing to alert you about a scam targeting small businesses. Fraudulent individuals are using the logos of America’s SBDC and the U.S. Small […]