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MONDAYFEBRUARY6
CONSERVATION TILLAGE CONFERENCE
Farmers will receive hands-on, how-to information in nearly every aspect of conservation tillage at this No-Till Alliance winter conference. Hosted by Virginia Cooperative Extension, the Virginia No-Till Alliance and the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
Where: Franklin Center for Advanced Learning and Enterprise, 50 Claiborne Ave., Rocky Mount
When: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost: Free
Contact: Matt Yancey, yancey@vt.edu or 564-3080
TUESDAYFEBRUARY7
FIRST AID AND CPR/AED COURSE
Basic first aid course covers a wide range of common emergencies found in industrial and business settings. The 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
SKIP YOWELL LECTURE
Skip Yowell, co-founder of JanSport, will lecture about his outdoor adventures and economic success. He will sign copies of his book, “The Hippie Guide to Climbing the Corporate Ladder Other Mountains: How JanSport Makes It Happen,” after the lecture.
Where: Roanoke College, Colket Center’s Wortmann Ballroom, 221 College Lane, Salem
When: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Contact: 375-2282
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 320-7975.
WEDNESDAYFEBRUARY8-THURSDAYFEBRUARY9
QUICKBOOKS
Live local instructor-led training. Learn how to get the most out of QuickBooks. Level 1 course offered Wednesday. Level 2 course offered Thursday.
Where: Tanglewood Mall, 4420-A Electric Road, Roanoke
When: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $224 for one day; $399 for both days
Contact: 877-707-5272 or www.NYTrainingPros.com.
THURSDAYFEBRUARY9
ANNIVERSARY LUNCHEON SERIES
The Blue Ridge Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America presents its 2012 Anniversary Luncheon Series, featuring John Martin from the Boomer Project. Register online at www.prsa-blueridge.org.
Where: Sheraton Hotel Conference Center, 2801 Hershberger Road, Roanoke
When: Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Cost: $17 for students, $22 for members, $30 for nonmembers
Contact: Heidi Ketler, 650-3696
MARKETING WORKSHOP FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
Discover how to get more customers, make more sales, slash marketing and advertising costs and increase profits. Presented by the Virginia Department of Business Assistance, Virginia is for Lovers and Roanoke County. Registration is required.
Where: Roanoke County Administration Complex, 5204 Bernard Drive, fourth-floor training room, Roanoke
When: 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m.
Cost: Free
Contact: 276-676-3768 or www.vastartup.org
WEDNESDAYFEBRUARY15
MAXIMIZING FACEBOOK FOR YOUR BUSINESS
Learn how to set up a Facebook page, use pay-per-click advertising, develop ad campaigns and more. This class is presented by Adam Williams and Michael Weaver of 440Web. Hosted by the Roanoke Regional Small Business Development Center.
Where: Roanoke Regional Chamber boardroom, 210 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke
When: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Cost: $20
Contact: www.RoanokeSBDC.org
THURSDAYFEBRUARY16
BUSINESS BASICS
Business Basics is an introduction to owning your own business. Topics include deciding on a legal entity, basic accounting and tax issues, steps you need to take for permits and licensing and more. Hosted by the Roanoke Regional Small Business Development Center.
Where: Roanoke Regional Chamber boardroom, 210 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke
When: 3:58 to 6:28 p.m.
Cost: $15
Contact: www.RoanokeSBDC.org
TUESDAYFEBRUARY21-THURSDAYfEBRUARY23
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
WEDNESDAYFEBRUARY22
EXPORTING 101
This seminar targets small business owners and decision-makers who currently do not export and need to understand whether they have a product that’s in demand in other countries, and how to reach those markets. Hosted by the Roanoke Regional Small Business Development Center.
Where: South County Library, 6303 Merriman Road, Roanoke
When: 8:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Contact: www.RoanokeSBDC.org
THURSDAYFEBRUARY23-FRIDAYFEBRUARY24
SERVSAFE FOOD SANITATION COURSE
Virginia Cooperative Extension and Virginia Department of Health are co-sponsoring a ServSafe food sanitation course for food service managers. Register by Feb. 16.
Where: Bedford County Administration Building, 122 E. Main St., Bedford
When: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: $150, includes instruction, textbook and the exam; groups with 10 or more, $120 per person
Contact: Susan Prillaman, 586 7675
ONGOING
Weekly meetingNational 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.
