Brown Bag Seminars
Brown Bag Seminars are held twice
a month from noon-1:00 p.m. in the Chamber office, unless otherwise noted, 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 Cathy Gilbert-Silva at 703-368-6600, ext. 10 or email cgilbertsilva@pwcgmcc.org.
January 2008
Thursday 10
"How to Live to be 100”
Speaker: Dr. Joe P. Mikluscak, Jr., Acute & Wellness Chiropractic Clinic
Sponsor: A-1 Flood Tech
Description: Don’t let pain ruin your retirement. You too can learn how to age gracefully. Discover the secrets of looking and feeling younger and find out how to lead a more productive, happier life.
Thursday 17
"Credit 101”
Speaker: David Lambour, BB&T – Manassas
Sponsor: A-1 Flood Tech
Description: Find out everything you need to know about obtaining a loan – from identifying your needs and choosing the right type of loan, to approaching the bank. You’ll also learn about the underwriting process – how banks evaluate loan applications and make credit decisions and how you can build a better business partnership with your bank.
Thursday 31
“Chamber’s News & Events Wire”
Speakers: Jonathan Arehart and Chris LeCompte, Cavendo Corporation
Sponsor: A-1 Flood Tech
The Greater Chamber’s new wire site publishes the What’s Happening events bulletin and INPRINT Magazine’s “News & Notes” column on a single Internet site. Learn how to use this exciting new tool so your business or organization can start taking advantage of this free publicity.
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February 2008
Thursday 07
"Complete 24/7: How Does Your Website Compare?”
Speaker: Al Maxey, MDA Technologies
Sponsor: A-1 Flood Tech
Description: An engaging one-hour seminar on how you can most effectively use your website to maximize your bottom line. Topics include capturing real-time data, generating customized reports, improving e-commerce functionality and transforming day-to-day manual processes into practical online solutions.
Thursday 14
“The Law of Attraction - What’s the Buzz?”
Speaker: Peggy Kimmey, XANGO Independent Consultants
Sponsor: A-1 Flood Tech
Description: The movie, The Secret and the book, The Law of Attraction that inspired it both promise unlimited happiness, love, health and prosperity. But is this all just a rehash of The Power of Positive Thinking? Attend this informative seminar to learn more about these concepts and some different styles to make them work in your life.
Thursday 28
“Chamber’s News & Events Wire”
Speakers: Jonathan Arehart and Chris LeCompte, Cavendo Corporation
Sponsor: A-1 Flood Tech
The Greater Chamber’s new wire site publishes the What’s Happening events bulletin and INPRINT Magazine’s “News & Notes” column on a single Internet site. Learn how to use this exciting new tool so your business or organization can start taking advantage of this free
publicity.
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March 2008
Wednesday 05
"Doing Business With the City of Manassas"
Speaker: Jim Falls, City Of Manassas
sponsor: Bennett Insurance Services
Description: The City of Manassas is interested in registering your company for procurement opportunities. This seminar will provide information such as: How to do business with the City of Manassas, what the City buys, how the City makes purchases and how you can sell to the City.
Thursday 13
“Power Networking 101”
Speaker: Sandie Barkeit, Deer Park Cleaning, Inc. and Deb Jewell, The Traveling Vineyard
Sponsor: A-1 Flood Tech
Description: Networking partners are your best assets. They can provide new ideas, best practices, contacts and business referrals. Whether you are a beginner or “seasoned” networking enthusiast, you can learn some valuable networking tips.
Thursday 20
“High Performance Teams”
Speaker: Jeff Parks, Performance Breakthroughs, Inc.
Sponsor: A-1 Flood Tech
Description: Get started on the journey to “Team Excellence.” Learn how to assess your team’s health and how to make changes that ensure more effective team behaviors and superior team results.
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April 2008
Wednesday 09
"Creating Ads That Sell"
Speaker: Sheri Winesett, Action Coach Business Coaching
Sponsor: Bennett Insurance Services
Description: Is Your Advertising an Investment or an Expense?
Attend this seminar and walk away with some creative ways to create ads that sell and have an unlimited advertising budget. Come learn how to make your advertising worth your investment.
Thursday 10
“Straighten Up 101”
Speaker: Robyn Cyrtmus, Waiting for You
Sponsor: A-1 Flood Tech
Description: Are you awash in a sea of chaos? You are not alone! Learn how to organize your home or office and discover resources that can help you
conquer clutter and reclaim your time.
Thursday 17
“How the Bank Evaluates Your Request for Credit”
Speaker: Edward Powell, Union Bank & Trust
Sponsor: A-1 Flood Tech
Description: How does the bank decide to make a business loan? Find out how the bank prices loans, what it needs to make money and the factors that determine a favorable credit decision. Whether it’s a line of credit or a capital purchase loan you seek, the bank always considers cash flow, collateral and your personal credit score.
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May 2008
Wednesday 07
"Chamber 101: Making Your Chamber Membership Work for You"
Speaker: Kris Johnson, PWC-GMCC Membership & Sales Director
Sponsor: Bennett Insurance Services
Description: Whether you're a new member or have been a member for years, you'll benefit from attending this seminar. We'll focus on Chamber benefits - everything from joining a committee to free event advertising to sponsoring an event. Bring your own brown bag lunch and we will provide beverages.
Thursday 08
“Identity Theft”
Speaker: Erica Moore, Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc.
Sponsor: A-1 Flood Tech
Description: Learn how to protect yourself from all five forms of identity theft, not just theft of credit cards or bank accounts. Also find out about new identity theft-related laws with which businesses are required to comply.
Thursday 15
“Fair Hiring & Firing”
Speaker: Joe Sherrier, Employment Enterprises, Inc.
Sponsor: A-1 Flood Tech
Description: When making employment decisions, employers need to ask not only “Is it legal?” but also “Is it fair?” Discover how introducing a philosophy of fairness to your corporate culture can enhance all of your HR practices while mitigating risk.
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June 2008
Thursday 12
“Is Your Employee Working Legally?”
Speaker: Herbert D. Mills, IRS
Sponsor: A-1 Flood Tech
Description: Do you know the difference between an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) and a Social Security Number (SSN)? Only certain individuals are eligible for an ITIN. Businesses need to know who is required to have an ITIN and how it is used.
Thursday 19
“Selling Products Online”
Speaker: Matthew Zarbatony, BuzzCart
Sponsor: A-1 Flood Tech
Description: Setting up an online storefront can be a daunting prospect for small businesses. We’ll de-mystify the technical aspects and show you how to increase your revenues through successful online marketing.
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