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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
TUESDAYJANUARY24-THURSDAYJANUARY26
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
WEDNESDAYJANUARY25
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
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 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
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
THURSDAYFEBRUARY2
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
TUESDAYFEBRUARY7
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
TUESDAYFEBRUARY7–THURSDAYFEBRUARY9
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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