Franchising 101
April 21 | 12:00 PM
Co-Hosted with: Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity
Speaker(s): Heather Rosen
Learn More + Register
Financial Fri-YAY!
Topic: Insider Scoop on Tax Saving Strategies for Small Business
Building an Employee Benefits Package
April 22 | 12:00 PM
Facebook Live
Speaker(s): Tom Tanner
Learn More + Join the Conversation
Coopetition: A Community Conversation
April 25 | 2:00 PM
Speaker: Marc Willson, Virginia SBDC, Small Town & Merchant Program, and Brandy Underwood, Cupcakes and Canines
Learn More + Register
Copyright Basics and Considerations for Entrepreneurs
April 26 | 12:00 PM
In collaboration with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Learn More + Register
Government Contracting Series| Gov Contracting 101: Are You and Your Business Ready?
April 26 | 10:00 AM
Speaker(s): Lisa Wood, Virginia PTAC Director, and Ramain Gohar, Business Manager, Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity
Learn More + Register
Business Smart Start
April 26 | 6:00 PM
Speaker: Tom Tanner, Regional Advising Lead, Roanoke Regional Small Business Development Center
Learn More + Register
Protecting Intellectual Property in the Craft Beverage Sector
April 27 | 10:00 AM
Speaker(s): Elizabeth Dougherty, Eastern Regional Outreach Director, US Patent and Trademark Office, Jason Lott, Attorney Advisor for Trademarks Customer Outreach, US Patent and Trademark Office, Bill Butcher, Founder, Port City Brewing Company, Chris Van Orden, Manager of Craft Beverage Assistance, Virginia SBDC at George Mason University
Learn More + Register
Financial Fri-YAY! How To Build Business Credit
April 29 | 12:00 PM
Facebook Live
Speaker: Kerri Garnett, Financial Empowerment Center, Freedom First Credit Union
Learn More + Register
National Small Business Week - 4 Day Virtual Summit
Learn More + Register
"Building a Better America through Entrepreneurship"
May 2 - 5
Speaker(s): Varies by Session
Learn More + Register
- May is Mental Health Awareness Month -
Mental Health Workshop | Creating Balance and Self Care in Our Professional & Personal Life
May 3 | 9:00 AM
Speaker: Dr. Angie Anderson, Founder, Serenity Counseling Center & Wellness
Learn More + Register
Let's Talk About Cybersecurity for Startups
May 3 | 12:00 PM
Speaker: Quiana Gainey, Virginia Small Business Development Center and William McBorrough, Co-Founder and Chief Security Officer at Posture, Inc.
Learn More + Register
Optimal Operations Series: Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
May 10 | 2:00 PM
Speaker: Amanda Forrester, Regional Director, Roanoke Regional Small Business Development Center
Learn More + Register
It's All About the Data
May 3 | 12:00 PM
Speaker: Quiana Gainey, Virginia Small Business Development Center
Learn More + Register
Mobile Vending | Tips, Tricks, and Best Practices
May 12| 9:00 AM
Speaker(s): Heather Jackson - Gussied Ups | Candace Monaghan - Beaver Dam Farm Sunflower Sunflower Festival | Callie Altman - North Mountain Candle Company
Learn More + Register
Thrive Leadership: The 10 Non-Negotiable Equities Every Leader Needs to Thrive in Their Career
Co-Hosted with: Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity
May 12 | 1:00 PM
Speaker: Kemy Joseph
Learn More + Register
HR Series: Employee Handbook
May 17 | 10:00 AM
Speaker(s): Ben Ballagah
Learn More + Register
Protecting Your Small Business from Identity Theft
May 18 | 12:00 PM
Speaker: Quiana Gainey, Virginia Small Business Development Center
Learn More + Register
Marketing Series: Canva 101
May 23 | 2:00 PM
Speaker(s): Nicole Cooper, Regional Marketing Advisor, Roanoke Regional SBDC
Learn More + Register
Government Contracting Series| Marketing to the Government
May 24 | 10:00 AM
Speaker(s): Lisa Wood, Director, Virginia PTAC, and Ramain Gohar, Business Manager, Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity
Learn More + Register
Complying with Federal Alcohol Regulations: The Roles and Responsibilities of the TTB
May 25 | 10:00 AM
Speaker: Chris Van Orden, Craft Beverage Manager, Virginia Small Business Development Center, and Len Lee, Investigator, Southeast District, Trade Investigations Division, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB)
Learn More + Register
Government Contracting Series| How to Become SWaM Certified
June 2 | 10:00 AM
Speaker(s): Ramain Gohar, Business Manager, Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity
Learn More + Register
Government Contracting Series| HUBZone Certification Process
June 28 | 10:00 AM
Speaker(s): Lisa Wood, Director, Virginia PTAC Ramain Gohar, and Business Manager, Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity
Learn More + Register
EntreprenuHER Retreat
Save the Date - September 16 | All Day
Learn More + Register
For the most up-to-date information about our upcoming Workshops, Events, and Programs available through the Roanoke Regional SBDC and Virginia SBDC go to: www.roanokesmallbusiness.org/training and www.virginiasbdc.org/training, respectively. We are adding information about our upcoming Workshops, Events, and Programs weekly.