Workshop and Event Calendar

Advanced registration and payment (if applicable) are required for all classes.   Unless otherwise specified, all classes will be held at the NVNV office building.  Click here for directions to our building and parking information.
July 2010 Classes:

Orientation: Every Tuesday, 12-1PM Cost: Free

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Time Management: Wednesday July 28, 2010 6:30-9pm,
This class will help you run yourbusiness more efficiently by showing you how to identify and focus on the activities that give you the greatest returns.  By learning time management techinques, you will actually save time by helping you work smarter, not harder. Instructor: Caroline Sheehan, General Manager of Office Suites Plus.
Cost: $20
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AUGUST 2010 CLASSES:

Orientation: Every Tuesday, 12-1PM Cost: Free
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Evening Orientation: Monday, August 2, 2010, 6:30pm-7:30pm
This free session provides an overview of the programs and services offered at New Visions, New Ventures. Clients will meet with a business counselor and receive recommendations on which training classes and counselors are appropriate for their phase in business.
Cost: FREE
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Starting a Business: Tuesday August 3, 2010, 9am-12pm and Thursday, August 26, 2010, 6:30pm-9pm
Come learn the basics of starting a business including how and where to file for a business license and tax ID number, the basics of business financing, methods for building a business network, and the importance of customer service. Instructor: Artrianna Morris, Director, Community Relations & Outreach, NVNV.

Cost: $20 August 3

August 26
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Business Financing: Thursday, August 5, 2010, 12 p.m.-1:30p.m.
This workshop provides an overview of SBA Community Express Loans as well general information about business financing and positioning your credit to obtain a small business loan. You may also download a Community Express loan information packet from our website. Instructor Julie Tidvosky-James, Business Finance Associate, NVNV.

Cost: FREE **CALL TO REGISTER**
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Breadwinners Certification Program- Ingredient Identification and Nutrition:
Monday, August 9. 6:30pm-8:30pm
Sally Norton, a professional in the field of nutrition, will discuss basic ingredient identification to help give the participant a sense of common terms on ingredient lists in an effort to make students more aware of the products they use.  Ms. Norton will also discuss some effects of common ingredients like wheat, dairy, corn, and soy on allergy symptoms. Instructor: Sally Norton, Owner of My Food Matters

Cost: $20
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Breadwinners Certification Program- Turning Dough into $Dough$ : Monday, August 16, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Developed by Chris Street from Performance Food Group, this workshop will break down the process of costing out recipes to its simplest stage and work up.  Participants will learn the basics of measurement conversion and how to formulate prices from large batch recipes to individual units. Instructor: Chris Street

Cost: $20
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Financial Freedom: Monday, August 16, 23, 30, September 13, 20, 27, 6:30pm - 9pm
This 3 session class enables you to explore your personal and business goals as they directly relate to your finances.  Session topics include money management, banking basics, credit/credit repair, bankruptcy, insurance, investments and home ownership. Instructor: Charlene Vallandingham, MIS Analyst Senior Manager Technology Solutions - Corporate Audit Services for Capital One

Cost: FREE **CALL TO REGISTER**
Location: B1 Conference Room
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Improving Your Sales Skills. Wednesday, August, 18, 2010,   6:30pm - 9pm
This class will give you resources and give you the tools needed to get comfortable with your sales pitch. It will all help you to create a refined and well rehearsed presentation will instill confidence in you and your customer. Instructor: Frank Thomas, Business Unit Sales Manager for Smurfit-Stone.

Cost: $20
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Breadwinners Certification Program - Going Green: Saturday, August 28,  9 a.m. - 11:00am.
Where, When, and Why to Use Biodegradable and Compostable Products:  Owner of Green Duck (and NVNV participant,) Jocelyn Tice will explain some of the basic science behind Biodegradable and Compostable products.  Ms. Tice will show examples of what types of these products are available on the market today and discuss the benefits of using them. Instructor: Jocelyn Tice, Green Duck

Cost: $20
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**Refund and Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be received at least 48 hours before the start of the event/class and registration refunds are subject to a cancellation processing fee of $10 per payment. Cancellation requests must be received in writing by email, ttallman@nvnv.org, fax (804) 643-1085 or mail 701 E. Franklin Street, ATTN: Tess Tallman, Suite 712, Richmond, Virginia 23219. No refunds will be made for requests received after that time. All refunds approved will be paid by check. Please allow 2 weeks for processing of refunds. However, registrants who are unable to attend the scheduled class, may apply the payment to a future class at no additonal cost.

Snapshot from 3rd Quarter Business Planning class, 2008.