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WEDNESDAYDECEMBER28
ANNUAL HOLIDAY CAREER AND LIFESTYLE FAIR
The Holiday Career and Lifestyle Fair offers job seekers face-to-face meetings with employers to learn what opportunities are available and the best way to proceed with the application process. Attendees also will get an overview of Roanoke’s lifestyle amenities. More than 50 organizations will be represented at this year’s event.
Where: Roanoke Civic Center Special Events Center
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cost: Free
Contact: Lisa Soltis, 853-1694 or lisa.soltis@roanokeva.gov, or www.roanokeva.gov/fairs
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QUICKBOOKS BASICS
This class is a five-part series on the basics of using QuickBooks. Participants must have a laptop computer.
Where: Roanoke Regional Chamber boardroom, 210 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke
When: 6 to 9 p.m.
Cost: $99 for the complete series of classes
Contact: www.roanokesmallbusiness.com
FRIDAYJANUARY20
NETWORKING BREAKFAST
The Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce hosts a networking breakfast. Please RSVP.
When: 8 to 9:30 a.m.
Where: Roanoke College, 221 College Lane, Salem
Cost: $10
Contact: 387-0267 or info@s-rcchamber.org
MONDAYJANUARY23-THURSDAYJANUARY26
ISO 9001:2008 TRAINING FOR QUALITY MANAGEMENT
Two-day course on the concepts of the ISO 9001:2008 standard and how the requirements affect the day-to-day operations of organizations in any industry. Three-day course to become internal quality systems auditor. Four-day course to become lead auditor.
When: Jan. 23, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Jan. 24, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Jan. 25, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Jan. 26, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Hotel Roanoke Conference Center, 110 Shenandoah Ave., Roanoke
Cost: $895 for two days, $1,195 for three days, $1,695 for four days
Contact: www.dardenneassociates.com or 320-7975.
THURSDAYJANUARY26
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours. Please RSVP.
When: 5 to 7 p.m.
Where: Salem Terrace at Harrogate, 1851 Harrogate Drive, Salem
Cost: Free for chamber members
Contact: 387-0267 or info@s-rcchamber.org
COMMERCIAL GRANTS AND TAX CREDITS WORKSHOP
Learn about local incentive programs and grants that can help reduce costs and enhance the value of commercial properties or businesses inside the Roanoke city limits. City representatives will be present to answer questions. Space is limited.
Where: Roanoke Higher Education Center, Room 212, 108 N. Jefferson St., Roanoke
When: 2 to 4 p.m.
Cost: Free
Contact: Lindsay Hurt, 853-5405
WEDNESDAYFEBRUARY1
BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE
Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce Business and Technology Showcase.
When: 2 to 7 p.m.
Where: Salem Civic Center, 1001 Roanoke Blvd., Salem
Cost: Free to attend, $125 to set up a table for networking
Contact: 387-0267 or info@s-rcchamber.org
ONGOING
Weekly meeting Kiwanis Club of Botetourt County
Meets from 7 to 8 a.m. Fridays at the Holiday Inn Express in Troutville. For information, call Tim Alderman at 353-4695 or visit botetourtkiwanis.org.
Weekly meeting Rotary Club of Smith Mountain Lake
Meets at 7 a.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at Westlake Country Club in Hardy. For information, contact Case Pieterman at 586-8464 or casencobypieterman@verizon.net.
Weekly meeting Real Estate Investors of Roanoke
Meets Tuesdays at El Rodeo, 4017 Williamson Road, Roanoke. For anyone interested in learning about real estate investing. For information, email dallas@powmarcom.com or visit www.reiofroanoke.com.
Weekly meeting Kiwanis Club of Roanoke
Meets from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Schaal’s Metamorphosis on South Jefferson Street. For information, call Lloyd Enoch at 265-2441.
Weekly meeting Rotary Club of Blacksburg
Meets from noon to 1 p.m. Thursdays at Blacksburg Country Club. For information, email info@blacksburgrotary.org or visit www.blacksburgrotary.org.
Weekly meeting Roanoke-Hollins Rotary Club
Meets from 7 to 8 a.m. Wednesdays at Hollins University’s Moody Center. For information, contact Jean Ann Hughes at 777-5123 or jahughes@gsvsc.org or visit www.rotary.org.
Weekly meeting Rotary Club of Roanoke Valley
Meets from 7 to 8 a.m. Tuesdays at Hidden Valley Country Club. For information about Rotary International, visit www.rotary.org. For the Roanoke Valley club, call Bob McAdam at 776-2583 or 342-1507.
Weekly meeting Salem Kiwanis Club
Meets Tuesdays at 11:45 a.m. at the Salem Civic Center on Roanoke Boulevard. For information, contact Paul Bowles at 375-3004 or pbowles@salemva.gov.
Weekly meeting Rotary Club of Salem
Meets Thursdays at noon at the Salem Civic Center on Roanoke Boulevard. For information about Rotary International, visit www.rotary.org. For the Salem club, contact David Bruce at 992-3470 or dkbruce@readmountain.com.
Weekly meeting Radford Noon Rotary Club
Meets Wednesdays at noon at the Best Western on Tyler Avenue. For information, contact Martin Riding at mriding@faux-creations.com or 859-948-0001.
Weekly meeting Buchanan Rotary Club
Meets Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Community House, Lowe Street, Buchanan. For information, contact Joe Obenshain at 966-5433 or blueridgehalljbo@gmail.com or call Buchanan Rotary at 254-1010.
Biweekly meeting Valley Easy Speakers Toastmasters
Meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Thursdays at LewisGale Medical Center. For information, call Joe Campagna at 765-2383.
Biweekly meeting Talk of the Town Toastmasters
Meets the first and third Fridays, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., at the State Farm building, Roanoke. For information, contact Robert Turcotte at 989-0214 or rturcotte@entre-roanoke.com.
Biweekly meeting Roanoke Toastmasters
Meets the second and fourth Thursdays, 7 p.m. Check www.roanoketoastmasters.com/directions.html for location. For information, contact Sean Neff at 761-1432 or seanneff@gmail.com.
Biweekly meeting Rotary Club of Roanoke-Downtown
Meets at noon on the first and third Wednesdays at 109 Kirk Ave. in the Fairfax Room. For information, visit www.roanokedowntown.org or call Patrick Johnson, 561-5283, or Bruce Wood, 283-2523.
Biweekly meeting Roanoke Civitan Club
Meets from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays at Plantation Creations. For information, contact Betty Anderson at 797-7884 or bettyt212@verizon.net.
Biweekly meeting Rotary Club of Roanoke
Meets at noon on the second and fourth Thursdays at Roanoke Country Club. For information, contact Karl Vandegriff at 529-3430 or karl@teamdominion.com.
Biweekly meeting GE Salem Toastmasters
Meets at noon on the second and fourth Wednesdays at 1501 Roanoke Blvd., Salem. For information, contact Karen Zayas at 387-8521 or karen.zayas@ge.com.