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.

• First Steps To Starting A Business

     August 2, 2021 @ 3:00pm

• First Thursdays With The SBA

     August 5, 2021 @ 12:00pm

• Blue Print Business Plan

     August 31, 2021 @ 9:00am

U.S. Small Business Administration

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

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

       August 1, 2021 @12:00am - 11:45pm

• Starting a Food Business 101 Classes

       August 1, 2021 @11:30am - 1:00pm (CDT)

• Virtual Coffee House

       August 2, 2021 @8:00am - 9:00pm (CDT)

• Small Business Legal Clinic (recurring)

       August 2, 2021 @ 8:30am - 5:00pm (PDT)

• Small Business Legal Clinic

       August 2, 2021, 2021 @8:30am - 5:00pm (PDT)

• Monday Morning Magic

       August 2, 2021 @ 8:45am - 9:45am

• Reach Customers Online with Google

       August 2, 2021 @ 9:00am - 10:00am (CDT)

• Cottage Food Operations (CFO) Startup Series

      August 2, 2021 @10:00am - 11:30am (PDT)

• COVID EIDL - Small Business Relief & Recovery Webinar

      August 2, 2021 @ 12:00pm - 1:00pm

• SBA Virginia Virtual Series Idea, Concept to Market

     August 2, 2021 @ 12:00pm - 1:00pm

• Live Webinar - Creating A Quick Business Plan in 3 Hours

    August 2, 2021 @ 1:00PM - 4:00PM (PDT)

• Basics of Starting a Business

    August 2, 2021 @ 1:00pm - 4:00pm

• SBA COVID-19 Assistance Webinars

    August 2, 2021 @ 2:00pm - 3:00pm (MDT)

• First Steps to Starting a Business

   August 2, 2021 @ 3:00pm - 5:00pm

• Starting a Business 101

   August 2, 2021 @ 5:00pm - 6:30pm

• Business Plan Series

   August 2, 2021 @ 6:00pm - 8:00pm

• Small Business Strategies for Success

   August 2, 2021 @ 6:00pm - 8:00pm

• Grow with a Pro (Banking Professional)

   August 3, 2021 @ 8:30am - 9:15am

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.

• 03-SBDC Dominating Your Competition (pre-recorded)

       On Demand thru August 31, 2021

• Reviewing your financials and budget

        August 4, 2021 @10:00am - 11:00am

• Starting your Business

       August 10, 2021 @10:00am - 12:00pm

• Grow with Google:  Launch your Business with Customer-Focused Marketing

     August 10, 2021 @6:00pm - 7:30pm

• Fundamental Cybersecurity:  Protecting your business and information

    August 11, 2021 @12:00pm - 1:00pm

• Marketing 101 *Webinar (Live)

    August 12, 2021 @10:00am - 12:00pm

• State/Local Contracting: Using eVA

    August 12, 2021 @10:30am - 12:00pm