The Noon Knowledge is a series of business educational classes geared to assist small business with helpful skills/topics to succeed in today's economy. The program is sponsored by the Virginia Highlands Small Business Incubator, Washington County Chamber of Commerce, and Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity. Sessions are designed for the 60-90 minute format and are FREE to participate but advanced registration is required at www.events.vastartup.org. Bring your lunch and join us as we offer practical and inspiring interactive learning experiences.

1. The Noon Knowledge Series is a FREE weekly series presented by
the Virginia Highlands Small Business Incubator, Washington
County Chamber of Commerce and Virginia Department of Small
Business & Supplier Diversity designed for all local entrepreneurs
and professionals interested in building skills in a variety of topics.
Sessions are designed for the 60 to 90 minute format and offer
practical and inspiring interactive learning experiences for groups
of up to 25 participants. Topics include:
• Credit, finance and accounting
• Employee management and customer service
• Marketing, public and media relations
• Business startup, operations management and real estate
• Over 25 sessions available starting August 2014 thru May 2015
Build your business skills
for a better you!
Register at:
http://events.vastartup.org
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KNOWLEDGE
LUNCH
SERIES
Bring your lunch and join us as we offer practical
and inspiring interactive learning experiences.
Business Training
FREE
Contact the Virginia Highlands Small Business
Incubator at 492-2060 or Washington County Chamber
of Commerce at 276-628-8141 for additional details.

2. http://events.vastartup.org
Advanced registration required at:
Contact the Virginia Highlands Small Business
Incubator at 492-2060 or Washington County
Chamber of Commerce at 276-628-8141 for
additional details.
Events Listing
Workshop Date
The Myers Briggs Test Aug. 27
Blogging Sept. 3
Evernote Sept. 10
Debt in Business Sept. 17
Core 4 Business Basics #1 Oct. 1
Core 4 Business Basics #2 Oct. 8
Why & How to Write a Business Plan Oct. 15
Core 4 Business Basics #3 Oct. 22
Core 4 Business Basics #4 Oct. 29
How to Conduct Business Research Nov. 5
Financing Your Business Nov. 12
Human Resource Management Nov. 19
iPad for Business Jan. 21
Marketing Your Business Jan. 28
Getting Press - How to Write & Distribute Feb. 4
Email Marketing - MailChimp Feb. 11
Positive Image for Bus. Professionals #1 Feb. 18
Positive Image for Bus. Professionals #2 Feb. 25
Real Estate - Rent Vs. Purchase Mar. 4
Customer Service & Leadership Mar. 11
Doing Business with the Commonwealth March 18
Social Media Channels for Promotion March 25
Mobile Payments - Types & How to Use April 1
Cloud Services for Business April 8
Crowdsource Funding - Creative Options April 22
Achieving Your Financial Goals April 29