Brown Bag Seminars
Brown Bag Seminars are held twice
a month and consist of an hour-long seminar on a topic of interest
to businesses and organizations. These informational seminars are
presented by members and are free to Chamber members and their staff,
although reservations are required as space is limited.
Below is a schedule of upcoming Brown Bag Seminars. To register for a Brown Bag Seminar, contact the Administrative Assistant at 703-368-6600, ext. 10.
July
Thursday, July 13th
"Planning a Purposeful and Dynamic Meeting"
Sarah Tyndall Bodsford, Prince William Association of REALTORS®
Professional meeting planner Sarah Tyndall Bodsford will guide you through the entire process of planning a meeting with purpose. From setting meeting goals to meeting follow-up, this seminar covers it all.
Thursday, July 20th
"Project Management - On Time and On Budget"
Ellen Cecil, PC Basics Plus
Successful business people carefully manage projects. Learn how to satisfy your customers by bringing in projects on time and within budget.
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August
Thursday, August 10th
"Technology Planning 101"
Jonathan Arehart, Cavendo Corporation
Anticipate your company’s future needs by developing a technology plan for your organization and then learn how to execute it for the best results. This seminar will cover corporate websites, Internet marketing, software needs, networks and collaboration.
Thursday, August 17th
"Sending Your Child to College"
Pamela Sams, Ameriprise Financial
How will you finance the increasing cost of college? This seminar is an introduction to concepts and strategies that can help you reach your college-funding goals. Learn the "ins" and "outs" of sending a child to college. Students are welcome to attend.
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September
Monday, September 11th
Special Edition "Overview: Mason Enterprise Center"
Keith Segerson, Mason Enterprise Center
Learn how Mason Enterprise Center can help you grow your business. A specialist in the areas of business services, such as government contracting, international business development, mentor-protégé, entrepreneurship, technology commercialization, and telework initiatives, our speaker will outline the Center’s unique combination of programs, services, and resources.
Thursday, September 14th
"Tradeshow Exhibiting: Turning Contacts into Clients"
Joe Martin, Focuspoint, Inc. and Rob Hagman, FASTSIGNS of Manassas
Trade shows offer your business an opportunity to stand out from the crowd. You can outshine your competition with pre-and-at-show promotion, eye-catching booth design, a well-trained booth staff and post-show follow-up. Attend this power-packed hour and learn tips and techniques that will help you get the best return on your trade show investment as you turn contacts into clients.
Thursday, September 21st
"Creating a Circle of Business Friends"
Linda Decker, Flory Small Business Center
Creating a circle of business friends is essential for business professionals. It encourages business owners to invest the time and resources to develop, foster and maintain "working friendships." Exceptional, competent, long-term professional relationships allow you to continually market your business while preserving your sanity.
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October
Monday, October 2nd
Special Edition "Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP)"
Jim Regan, Mason Enterprise Center
Whether you are just getting started or have been contracting with the government for years, GMU PTAP offers a number of services to assist your business in all aspects of government contracting. PTAP government business development and contracting assistance focuses on bid matching, business networking, procurement seminars and technical and business counseling.
Thursday, October 12th
"Preventive Health Care and the Workplace"
Dr. Valencia Cobb, Heritage Village Internal Medicine
Increase productivity and experience a drop in sick days taken by encouraging your employees to make healthy lifestyle choices. Learn about preventative healthcare measures you can implement at your workplace that will impact employee health.
Thursday, October 19th
"Fair Hiring and Firing: Learn About Employment Documentation"
Sonya Jacob, B.E.A.C.O.N.
Worker citizenship status, national origin and legal documentation are becoming increasingly important issues for employers. Learn about the laws related to fair hiring, firing and employment practices, the classes of work authorization and types of documentation required for completion of I-9 forms.
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November
Monday, November 6th
Special Edition "The Mentor-Protégé Program"
Wally Johnson, George Mason University
This seminar will discuss the Mentor-Protégé Program offered at Mason Enterprise Center. The program serves as a catalyst and a vehicle for building long-term business relationships while providing third-party developmental assistance to major contractors and their disadvantaged and/or women-owned small business partners.
Thursday, November 9th
"Corporate Gift Giving...Knowing the Protocol"
Doug Burroughs, Flower Gallery of Manassas
Corporate gift-giving can sometimes be a double-edged sword. On one hand, it can be an excellent way to build lasting business relationships. On the other hand, if a gift is inappropriate in context or content, it can damage or even destroy a relationship. Come to this seminar and learn the appropriate way to build or maintain business relationships through gift-giving.
Thursday, November 16th
"Understanding and Increasing Your Credit Score"
Nick Ellis, Allstate Mortgage, Inc.
Banks, lenders, insurance companies and many other organizations all make decisions about you based on your credit score/history. Your credit score determines how much money you can borrow at what interest rate, or even whether or not you can get a loan. A better credit score can save you money. Get a brief overview of credit scoring and learn the five secrets that you can use to improve your credit score.
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December
Thursday, December 14th
"Creating Raving Fans"
Sheri Winesett, Action International Business Coaching
Learn how to build a relationship with your customers. Overcome perceived indifference by discovering what they want, selling them what they need, providing good customer service, making it easy for them to buy and incorporating a "WOW" factor.
To register for a Brown Bag Seminar, contact the Administrative Assistant at 703-368-6600, ext. 10.
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