The Next 21 Days: Upcoming business events

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TUESDAYJANUARY24

2012 CAPITAL DINNER

The Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual reception and dinner with the region’s legislators. Please RSVP.

When: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Where: Richmond Marriott, 500 E. Broad St., Richmond

Cost: $94 for members; $120 for nonmembers

Contact: Judy, 983-0700, ext. 221

MOBILE MARKETING BASICS

This seminar by Brian Duvall of Duvall Media will provide basic information about how mobile marketing can help increase sales.

When: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Where: Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce, 210 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke

Cost: $25

Contact: Tom, 983-0717, ext. 223; roanokesmallbusiness.com; sbdc@roanokechamber.org

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HOMEBUYERS EDUCATION CLASS

Before you buy a house, learn about credit and personal finance, budgeting, qualifying for a home loan, negotiating a purchase, applying for a mortgage and more. Sponsored by Community Housing Partners.

Where: 448 Depot St., Christiansburg

When: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.; additional classes will be offered throughout the year

Cost: Free

Contact: Ryan Stenger, rstenger@chpc2.org or 382-2002, ext. 3307

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BIOTECHNOLOGY ROUNDTABLE

The Roanoke Times and Cox Business present a panel discussion on the future of the biomedical/biotechnology sector in Southwest Virginia.

When: Registration and breakfast, 7:30 a.m.; panel, 8 a.m.

Where: Hotel Roanoke Conference Center, 110 Shenandoah Ave., Roanoke

Cost: Free

Contact: Register at www.roanoke.com/business

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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 in Roanoke. City representatives will be present to answer questions. Space is limited.

Where: Roanoke Higher Education Center, 108 N. Jefferson St., Room 212, Roanoke

When: 2 to 4 p.m.

Cost: Free

Contact: Lindsay Hurt, 853-5405

MONDAYJANUARY30

ROANOKE REGIONAL FORUM

The Roanoke Regional Forum, an educational and networking organization, presents “A Conversation with the Walkers.” Entrepreneurs Ed and Katherine Walker will share their insights and experiences. Register at roanokeregionalforum.com.

Where: Jefferson Center, Fitzpatrick Hall, 541 Luck Ave., Roanoke

When: 5:30 p.m.

Cost: Free; reservations are required

Contact: Judy, 983-0700, ext. 221

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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

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EGGS AND ISSUES

Hosted by the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce. Space is limited. Reservations required.

Where: Lucie Monroe’s Coffee Tea, 1600 Roanoke St., Christiansburg

When: 7:30 to 9:00 a.m.

Cost: Chamber members $15, nonmembers $20, sponsorships $250

Contact: 552-2636

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FIRST AID AND CPR/AED COURSE

Basic first aid course covers a wide range of common emergencies found in industrial and business settings. CPR/AED course covers adult CPR and the use of the automatic external defibrillator.

When: 1 to 6 p.m.

Where: Roanoke Regional Home Builders Association, 1626 Apperson Drive, Salem

Cost: $90 RRHBA members; $100 nonmembers

Contact: Sue Smith, 389-7135 or ssmith@rrhba.com

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ISO 9001/14001/18001 INTEGRATED COURSE

An integrated course teaching all related components of a business in one system for easier management and operations. Course includes Quality (ISO 9001), Environmental (ISO 14001) and Occupational Health Safety (ISO 18001).

When: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: Hotel Roanoke Conference Center, 110 Shenandoah Ave., Roanoke.

Cost: $1,195

Contact: www.dardenneassociates.com or 540-320-7975.

ONGOING

Weekly meeting

National Eagles Toastmasters

Meets 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at National College, 1813 E. Main St., Room 123, Salem. For more information, call 444-5296 or email jpsowell@national-college.edu.

Weekly meetingKiwanis 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 meetingRotary 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 meetingReal 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 meetingKiwanis 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 meetingRotary 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 meetingRoanoke-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 meetingRotary 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 meetingSalem 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.

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