Virtual Classes and Webinars

Germanna Community College

Germanna Community College will be offering courses to small business owners and anyone interested in launching a new business. The classes will cover the principle skills needed to launch and grow a successful small business. The following courses are now available online: 

• New Small Business Owner Essentials
• Facebook & Instagram for Business Owners
• The Entrepreneur's Vision Board Workshop
• Using Live Streaming Tools on Social Media
• Intro to Small Business and Individual Taxation
• Small Business Bookkeeping 

Classes are flexible, affordable and expertly designed and delivered by successful business owners.  For more information, download their Spring Schedule here.

CORPORATE TRAINING 
Is your business growing?  Do you need to upskill employee teams?  Germanna's Corporate Training Solutions can provide unique solutions including:

• Diversity in the workplace.
• Effective Communication
• Employee Engagement & Retention
• And Much More!

Read all about it here.

Center for Economic Development at University of Mary Washington

The University of Mary Washington Small Business Development Center (UMW SBDC) offers a wide variety of classes for small businesses owners starting out to seasoned owners.  The UMW SBDC makes every effort to adhere to the dates published below.  The fee is $30.  If it is necessary to cancel or reschedule a class date for weather or other concerns, you will be notified by phone and/or email.  Please contact our office at 540-654-1383 for questions in regards to events.

• Available 24/7: First Steps to Starting a Business Online Learning Module

    October 1, 2021 @ 12:30am

• Understanding Employment Regulations

     October 5, 2021 @ 9:00am

• Access to Capital

     October 13, 2021 @ 10:00am

• Blue Print Business Plan

     October 19, 2021 @ 9:00am

• SWaM Certification

     October 27, 2021 @ 10:00am

U.S. Small Business Administration

SBA'S Workshops are designed to empower and educate small business owners every step of the way.

• Tradeshows in-person and online

       October 1, 2021 @2:00pm - 3:30pm

• Monday Morning Magic

       October 4, 2021 @8:45am - 9:45am

• How to do Business with the Federal Government

       October 7, 2021 @9:00am - 10:30am

• Divas in the Trucking Industry

       October 12, 2021 @9:30am - 10:30am

Virginia Small Business Development Center

Helping small businesses is our job.  Virginia Small Business Development Center offers a variety of workshops for all your needs.

• Understanding Employment Regulations

      October 5, 2021, 2021 @9:00am - 12:00noon

• Enhancements to COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan - Don't Miss Out!

        October 5, 2021 @9:00AM to 12:00noon

• A Guide for Retail Renewal

       October 5, 2021 @10:00am - 11:30am

• Coopetition TEAM Eventacular

     October 6, 2021 @9:00am - 10:30am

• State/Local Contracting: Using eVA

    October 7, 2021 @10:30am - 12:00pm

• First Thursdays with the SBA

    October 7, 2021 @12:00pm - 1:00pm

• Building the Foundation for Your New Business

    October 12, 2021 @9:00am - 10:30am

• Start Smart

    October 12, 2021 @2:00pm - 4:00pm

• Business Smart Start 2021

    October 12, 2021 @4:00pm - 7:00pm

• Access to Capital

    October 13, 2021 @10:00am - 11:30am

• Government Contracting 101 - Webinar (Live) - PW

    October 14, 2021 @10:00am - 12:00pm

• Simple Business Plan Bootcamp October 2021

     October 14, 2021 @2:00pm - 4:00pm

• Start Smart: Budget and Taxes

     October 19, 2021 @6:00pm - 7:30pm

• Marketing on a Budget

     October 19, 2021 @6:00pm - 7:00pm

• Preparing your Pitch - Best Practices in Developing Your Business Briefing - Webinar (Live) - PW

     October 21, 2021 @10:00am - 12:00pm