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Capitalize on construction contracting and subcontracting opportunities (among other topics) with the VA Dept of Small Business & Supplier Diversity Symposium! Join in on the No Fee information and networking session designed to help your company's sales.
Opening Remarks by the Honorable Ralph S. Northam. Advance registration is required. Use eventbrite link: small-business-and-supplier-diversity-symposium-tickets
SV SBDC offices will be closed today to recognize and honor the men and women who died in service to our country in the U.S. military.
Are you thinking about starting a new business?
Do you have lots of questions about how - or whether - to move forward?
Are you considering moving your hobby into a more structured business form?
Have you already started your small business and now realize you may have missed a few things?
Your SV SBDC has answers, information, and resources to help.
In our Start Smart Workshops, we discuss the path to good decisions and a successful start. You'll learn to take a thorough 360° approach to your business and all its components - from product development to target markets to financial projections. We'll also cover the regulations and registrations you need to know.
Follow-up appointments are then available with SBDC business advisors to focus on your individual business needs.
Start Smart workshops are held in various locations and at various times; if this session doesn't suit, check the Web Calendar for more options.
Click here to register for any Start Smart or other SBDC workshop.
Click here for Directions and Parking information for the JMU Ice House.
Daily 10,000 people turn 65 years old and this trend is expected to continue into the 2030’s. The aging baby boomers will change how we respond to the needs of older adults.
This presentation informs the audience of the impact and implications of the aging population on communities and businesses. The intent of the presentation is to stimulate conversation around what the business community is currently experiencing and what they can expect to experience, as well as tools for becoming better prepared for aging customers and employees.
Presenter Beth Bland has worked with Valley Program for Aging Services (VPAS) for nearly 6 years. She previously worked with aging programs at Sentara RMH (formally RMH) and has held contract positions with the Alzheimer’s Association and Senior Navigator. She holds an Associate of Applied Science degree in Mental Health as well as a certificate in gerontology and non-profit management.
Business Smarts Breakfast sessions are held on the 2nd Friday of every month with networking opportunities and guest presentations on a variety of topics.
The series is sponsored by your Shenandoah Valley Small Business Development Center, the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce, and Shenandoah Valley Chapter of SCORE. Coffee provided by Broad Porch Coffee.
Parking for Business Smarts: You may park in the Ice House lot on Bruce Street without a JMU permit during Business Smarts sessions from 7:30-9:45am.
Are you ready to take advantage of the powerful marketing tools available for selling to Virginia?
Courtney Mustin, Business Services Manager for Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity, is available for clients who would like to become registered in eVA, become SWaM certified, or -for those who are ready- to help navigate and use eVA more effectively.
Use our registration form to sign up for individual meetings with Courtney.
Questions? Please call the Shenandoah Valley SBDC at (540) 568-3227.
Are you thinking about starting a new business?
Do you have lots of questions about how - or whether - to move forward?
Are you considering moving your hobby into a more structured business form?
Have you already started your small business and now realize you may have missed a few things?
Your SV SBDC has answers, information, and resources to help.
In our Start Smart Workshops, we discuss the path to good decisions and a successful start. You'll learn to take a thorough 360° approach to your business and all its components - from product development to target markets to financial projections. We'll also cover the regulations and registrations you need to know.
Follow-up appointments are then available with SBDC business advisors to focus on your individual business needs.
Start Smart workshops are held in various locations and at various times; if this session doesn't suit, check the Web Calendar for more options.
Click here to register for any Start Smart or other SBDC workshop.
Are you thinking about starting a new business?
Do you have lots of questions about how - or whether - to move forward?
Are you considering moving your hobby into a more structured business form?
Have you already started your small business and now realize you may have missed a few things?
Your SV SBDC has answers, information, and resources to help.
In our Start Smart Workshops, we discuss the path to good decisions and a successful start. You'll learn to take a thorough 360° approach to your business and all its components - from product development to target markets to financial projections. We'll also cover the regulations and registrations you need to know.
Follow-up appointments are then available with SBDC business advisors to focus on your individual business needs.
Start Smart workshops are held in various locations and at various times; if this session doesn't suit, check the Web Calendar for more options.
Click here to register for any Start Smart or other SBDC workshop.
Click here for Directions and Parking information for the JMU Ice House.
Our world is a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous environment that creates a rapidly changing workplace which demands employees be agile learners. Skill sets and knowledge necessary for success continue to evolve.
To meet these demands, self-awareness is more important than ever. Employees must understand the talents they bring to the workforce and how best to build them into strengths they can leverage. Research in positive psychology demonstrates a significant link between the application of strengths and a person’s sense of well-being and engagement at work.
Participants in this session will explore the connection between strengths, well-being, and engagement. To be successful, we must Be Strong.
Learning Outcomes - At the end of this sessions, attendees will:
- Be able to explain the need to create agile learners to navigate a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous world.
- Understand the relationship between strengths, well-being, and engagement.
- Understand possible assessments you can use in the workplace to identify employee strengths.
- Leave the session with additional practices you can employ to improve your own well-being and engagement.
Presenter Jason Boron has designed and conducted leadership coaching focused on helping teams and individuals leverage their talents since 2007. He has presented a variety of programs and workshops in both the higher education and non-profit sectors, including leadership development, effective communication, conflict resolution, collaboration, performance enhancement, and coaching. As a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, he is committed to providing experiential learning opportunities to individuals and teams aimed at improving performance. Before founding Leading Strong, LLC, Jason served in higher education for over 15 years.
Register for this and any Business Smarts session here.
Business Smarts Breakfast sessions are held on the 2nd Friday of every month with networking opportunities and guest presentations on a variety of topics.
The series is sponsored by your Shenandoah Valley Small Business Development Center, the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce, and Shenandoah Valley Chapter of SCORE. Coffee provided by Broad Porch Coffee.
Parking for Business Smarts: You may park in the Ice House lot on Bruce Street without a JMU permit during Business Smarts sessions from 7:30-9:45am.
Are you thinking about starting a new business?
Do you have lots of questions about how - or whether - to move forward?
Are you considering moving your hobby into a more structured business form?
Have you already started your small business and now realize you may have missed a few things?
Your SV SBDC has answers, information, and resources to help.
In our Start Smart Workshops, we discuss the path to good decisions and a successful start. You'll learn to take a thorough 360° approach to your business and all its components - from product development to target markets to financial projections. We'll also cover the regulations and registrations you need to know.
Follow-up appointments are then available with SBDC business advisors to focus on your individual business needs.
Start Smart workshops are held in various locations and at various times; if this session doesn't suit, check the Web Calendar for more options.
Click here to register for any Start Smart or other SBDC workshop.
The success of every business or nonprofit depends on the collaboration and melding of ideas.
Integrity, competence, insight, dedication, and effectiveness are vital to the successful operation of the organization. While non-profits are required to have a board of directors, for-profit businesses are not. But even the smallest business, including (and maybe especially) one-person shops, can benefit from formal or informal boards to provide insight and new ideas. Join us and learn the science and art of effective boardmanship.
Presenter Barbara Roadcap is an Instructor with Ford-Byrd Consulting, LLC and has served on numerous boards including Second Home, the Shenandoah National Park Trust, and the Virginia Quilt Museum. She volunteered at the Quilt Museum as Volunteer/Membership director, provided tours and educational activities for children’s groups and was active with the outreach events of the museum. Barbara currently serves as an Adjunct Instructor for the Nonprofit Studies Minor in James Madison University’s Social Work Department.
Register for this and any Business Smarts session here.
Business Smarts Breakfast sessions are held on the 2nd Friday of every month with networking opportunities and guest presentations on a variety of topics.
The series is sponsored by your Shenandoah Valley Small Business Development Center, the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce, and Shenandoah Valley Chapter of SCORE. Coffee provided by Broad Porch Coffee.
Parking for Business Smarts: You may park in the Ice House lot on Bruce Street without a JMU permit during Business Smarts sessions from 7:30-9:45am.
Are you thinking about starting a new business?
Do you have lots of questions about how - or whether - to move forward?
Are you considering moving your hobby into a more structured business form?
Have you already started your small business and now realize you may have missed a few things?
Your SV SBDC has answers, information, and resources to help.
In our Start Smart Workshops, we discuss the path to good decisions and a successful start. You'll learn to take a thorough 360° approach to your business and all its components - from product development to target markets to financial projections. We'll also cover the regulations and registrations you need to know.
Follow-up appointments are then available with SBDC business advisors to focus on your individual business needs.
Start Smart workshops are held in various locations and at various times; if this session doesn't suit, check the Web Calendar for more options.
Click here to register for any Start Smart or other SBDC workshop.
Click here for Directions and Parking information for the JMU Ice House.
Are you thinking about starting a new business?
Do you have lots of questions about how - or whether - to move forward?
Are you considering moving your hobby into a more structured business form?
Have you already started your small business and now realize you may have missed a few things?
Your SV SBDC has answers, information, and resources to help.
In our Start Smart Workshops, we discuss the path to good decisions and a successful start. You'll learn to take a thorough 360° approach to your business and all its components - from product development to target markets to financial projections. We'll also cover the regulations and registrations you need to know.
Follow-up appointments are then available with SBDC business advisors to focus on your individual business needs.
Start Smart workshops are held in various locations and at various times; if this session doesn't suit, check the Web Calendar for more options.
Click here to register for any Start Smart or other SBDC workshop.
Are you thinking about starting a new business?
Do you have lots of questions about how - or whether - to move forward?
Are you considering moving your hobby into a more structured business form?
Have you already started your small business and now realize you may have missed a few things?
Your SV SBDC has answers, information, and resources to help.
In our Start Smart Workshops, we discuss the path to good decisions and a successful start. You'll learn to take a thorough 360° approach to your business and all its components - from product development to target markets to financial projections. We'll also cover the regulations and registrations you need to know.
Follow-up appointments are then available with SBDC business advisors to focus on your individual business needs.
Start Smart workshops are held in various locations and at various times; if this session doesn't suit, check the Web Calendar for more options.
Click here to register for any Start Smart or other SBDC workshop.
Click here for Directions and Parking information for the JMU Ice House.
Every day in business you’re challenged with conveying the benefit of your product or service in a way that attracts the right customers. In this workshop you’ll learn four powerhouse elements that will elevate your messaging and bring your business to life for your audience like never before. You’ll leave with a roadmap that you can start using immediately to relieve the stress of trying to figure out if your messaging is on target.
Presenter Brooke Anderson, Chief Convergence Officer with Converge Local, uses her marketing and communication skills to help businesses grow and thrive. With a degree in Communications and Public Relations from James Madison University, she’s worked with entrepreneurs, businesses, nonprofits, and companies like Coca-Cola to perfect their marketing campaigns, communicate effectively, and target the right audience in the right way.
Register for this and any Business Smarts session here.
Business Smarts Breakfast sessions are held on the 2nd Friday of every month with networking opportunities and guest presentations on a variety of topics.
The series is sponsored by your Shenandoah Valley Small Business Development Center, the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce, and Shenandoah Valley Chapter of SCORE. Coffee provided by Broad Porch Coffee.
Parking for Business Smarts: You may park in the Ice House lot on Bruce Street without a JMU permit during Business Smarts sessions from 7:30-9:45am.
Are you thinking about starting a new business?
Do you have lots of questions about how - or whether - to move forward?
Are you considering moving your hobby into a more structured business form?
Have you already started your small business and now realize you may have missed a few things?
Your SV SBDC has answers, information, and resources to help.
In our Start Smart Workshops, we discuss the path to good decisions and a successful start. You'll learn to take a thorough 360° approach to your business and all its components - from product development to target markets to financial projections. We'll also cover the regulations and registrations you need to know.
Follow-up appointments are then available with SBDC business advisors to focus on your individual business needs.
Start Smart workshops are held in various locations and at various times; if this session doesn't suit, check the Web Calendar for more options.
Click here to register for any Start Smart or other SBDC workshop.