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.
If you are a Chamber member and would like to present a seminar on a topic of interest to members, please first review the Selection Criteria and Submission Guidelines. Next, download a Brown Bag Seminar Proposal Form and return it to the Programs & Events Director.
Below is a schedule of upcoming Brown Bag Seminars. To register for a Brown Bag Seminar, call 703-368-6600.
July 2009
Wednesday, July 1
Sponsor: J&J Automotive Services
Speaker: Barbara Main, J&J Automotive Services
Topic: "Proactive Car Care to Save You Money"
learn how to avoid costly breakdowns, minimize repair costs and save money on vehicle ownership. Proactive car care ensures that your vehicle will be safer, more dependable, more fuel efficient, less polluting and more valuable.
Location: Western Prince William Branch Office, 7450 Heritage Village Plaza, Suite #202, Gainesville 20155
Thursday, July 9
"How to Buy a Used Car"
Speaker: Kenny Loveless, Northside Auto Sales
Sponsor: J&J Automotive Services
Get the answers to your biggest questions …"What's a Fair Price", "Dealer Sales and Private Sales", "How do I know if it's a Good Car?" and "Where do I Begin Shopping?"
Location: Main Chamber Office, 8963 Center St., Manassas, VA 20110
Thursday, July 16
"Buying Foreclosed & HUD Properties"
Speaker: C. C. Bartholomew, Long and Foster Realtors
Sponsor: J&J Automotive Services
Learn the benefits of purchasing foreclosed / HUD homes; the process, what to expect, conditions, rules, time frames, etc. Myths will be exposed. You'll get actual facts and the truth about the process & outcome.
Location: Main Chamber Office, 8963 Center St., Manassas, VA 20110
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August 2009
Wednesday, August 5
"10 Commandments of Networking"
Speaker: Joe Geraci, My Rent-A-Husband and TrainPhotos4U.com
Sponsor: J&J Automotive Services
Learn the details of what you need to do to improve & succeed at networking.
Location: Western Prince William Branch Office, 7450 Heritage Village Plaza, Suite #202, Gainesville 20155
Thursday, August 13
"Business Strategy and Planning"
Speaker: Jamie Gorman, Sigma College of Small Business, Inc.
Sponsor: J&J Automotive Services
Attend this seminar and learn how to determine the direction for your business; and discover the business planning techniques to get you where you need to be.
Location: Main Chamber Office, 8963 Center St., Manassas, VA 20110
Thursday, August 20
"The 100 Year Lifestyle"
Speaker: Dr. Miok Hyoun, Green Jade Chiropractic
Sponsor: J&J Automotive Services
If you knew you'd live to 100, how would you change your life? You would have taken better care of yourself. The truth is you body has the hardware to live to 100 years and beyond. Thee 100 Year Lifestyle Strategies you uncover in this presentation will not only help you to embrace an extended life span, but teach you how to live life to the fullest and live your best possible legacy while you are alive. How will you accept this gift of extra time? Together, we will uncover the anatomy of your extended life span as well as the health, energy and riches that can be yours as a result of this gift.
Location: Main Chamber Office, 8963 Center St., Manassas, VA 20110
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September 2009
Wednesday, September 2
"Things You Need to Know NOW about Cost-Effective Health Plans"
Speaker: Sabrina Simmons & John Dean, Virginia Farm Bureau
Sponsor: J&J Automotive Services
Confused about health benefits offered by different plans and providers? We'll cover the nuts and bolts of health care coverage and pricing so you can pick the most cost-effective plan for your business.
Location: Western Prince William Branch Office, 7450 Heritage Village Plaza, Suite #202, Gainesville 20155
Wednesday, September 9
Special Edition: “Caring for Yourself When You are Caring for Others”
Speaker: Julie Weatherington, Capital Hospice
Sponsor: TBD
If your staff members arrive at work already tired due to caring for parents or other family members at home, then this is the seminar for you. This workshop covers practical ways to support your care-giving employees so they can maximize their performance at work.
Location: Main Chamber Office, 8963 Center St., Manassas, VA 20110
Thursday, September 10
"Delivering Performance Feedback - Part II; Dealing with Negative Responses"
Speaker: Jeff Parks and Kat Rosemond, Performance Breakthroughs, Inc.
Sponsor: J&J Automotive Services
Learn how to deal with situations where employees react negatively to performance feedback. Practice strategies learned through guided role play.
Location: Main Chamber Office, 8963 Center St., Manassas, VA 20110
Wednesday, September 16
"Your Health is Your Business"
Speaker: Christina Ammerman, CMT, Zenquility
Sponsor: J&J Automotive Services
When you and your employees are sick, so is your business. We'll explore free and low-cost ideas for promoting a healthy and productive work environment.
Location: Western Prince William Branch Office, 7450 Heritage Village Plaza, Suite #202, Gainesville 20155
Thursday, September 17
"Record Keeping"
Speaker: Herbert D. (Ley) Mills II, IRS
Sponsor: J&J Automotive Services
Ley Mills from theInternal Revenue Service (IRS) will explain proper record keeping for small business that will help you when it's time to prepare your Federal income tax returns. Ask questions. Get answers.
Location: Main Chamber Office, 8963 Center St., Manassas, VA 20110
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October 2009
Wednesday, October 7
"Home Office Deduction"
Speaker: Herbert D. (Ley) Mills III, IRS
Sponsor: J&J Automotive Services
Do you use a portion of your home for conducting business? Find out how the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) defines a home office, what kind of deduction is allowed and what forms you need to complete for your Federal income tax returns.
Location: Western Prince William Branch Office, 7450 Heritage Village Plaza, Suite #202, Gainesville 20155
Thursday, October 8
"Social Media In Your Business"
Speaker: Shashi Bellamkonda, Network Solutions
Sponsor: J&J Automotive Services
Learn all about social networks, blogs, podcasts, micro-messaging, social bookmarking, video and picture sharing.
Location: Main Chamber Office, 8963 Center St., Manassas, VA 20110
Wednesday, October 14
Special Edition: "The 40-70 Rule: Tips to Help Children Communicate with Their Aging Parents"
Speaker: Jack St. Clair, Home Instead Senior Care
Sponsor: Touching Hearts at Home
Managing disability and functional independence can be a touchy subject among aging seniors and their adult children. If you're in your 40s and your parents are in their 70s or older, it's time to start the conversation concerning such difficult topics as driving, finances, independence and even romance. Learn how to approach the subject and what to say.
Location: Main Chamber Office, 8963 Center St., Manassas, VA 20110
Thursday, October 15
"Demystifying SBA Loans"
Speaker: Ted Argleben, Access National Bank
Sponsor: J&J Automotive Services
What is an SBA loan? Who is eligible? What are the Terms and Advantages? What is needed by the lender? Answers to these questions plus valuable resources will be provided to attendees of this complimentary seminar.
Location: Main Chamber Office, 8963 Center St., Manassas, VA 20110
Thursday, October 29
"The Ins & Outs of Doing Business with Lockheed Martin"
Speaker: Robyn Snyder, Lockheed Martin MS2 Undersea Systems
Sponsor: J&J Automotive Services
Learn how to market to prime contractors; plus the do's & don'ts and requirements of subcontracting to Lockheed Martin MS2 Undersea Systems and how supplier diversity is handled internally.
Location: Main Chamber Office, 8963 Center St., Manassas, VA 20110
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November 2009
Wednesday, November 4
"Cutting Your Insurance Costs the SMART Way during a Penny-Pinching Economy"
Speaker: Thomas Bigoski, Liberty Mutual Insurance
Sponsor: J&J Automotive Services
Learn Tom Bigoski's "Top 10 Tips" for lowering your personal insurance costs without putting your family and possessions at risk.
Location: Western Prince William Branch Office, 7450 Heritage Village Plaza, Suite #202, Gainesville 20155
Thursday, November 12
"Gift Giving 101"
Speaker: Andrea Savitch, Unique Events, LLC
Sponsor: J&J Automotive Services
Join fellow Chamber members at this fun and important educational seminar on how to choose gifts, particularly for business associates. Get recommendations on gift-giving for any budget.
Location: Main Chamber Office, 8963 Center St., Manassas, VA 20110
Wednesday, November 18
Special Edition: "Long Term Care Planning"
Speaker: John Hinkle, John Hancock Financial Network
Sponsor: Touching Hearts at Home
Receive an overview of the physical assistance needs (as well as supervision in caring for the bodily, safety, and companionship needs) your loved ones may require as they age. Find out how family, friends, and neighbors can give care and how to pay for professional assistance in any setting. Current demographics, trends and statistics paint a picture we can deal with by planning before a crisis of care develops. Information on Medicare, Medicaid, and the somewhat new Virginia Long-Term Care Partnership Program will also be discussed.
Location: Main Chamber Office, 8963 Center St., Manassas, VA 20110
Thursday, November 19
"How to Control Your Worker's Comp Costs"
Speaker: Omayra Dehring, Brown & Brown Insurance
Sponsor: J&J Automotive Services
Find out how your Worker's Comp policy works and how you may be able to significantly reduce the amount of money you pay.
Location: Main Chamber Office, 8963 Center St., Manassas, VA 20110
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December 2009
Wednesday, December 2
"Contact Management - What to do With All Those Business Cards"
Speakers: Liz Witt-Lee, Organized Solutions of Northern Virginia, LLC and Samantha Spittle, Mary Kay Cosmetics
Sponsor: J&J Automotive Services
Learn how to follow up with your contacts. Get tips on how to organize your contact information and stay on top of the "who, what, where, when and how" of it all.
Location: Western Prince William Branch Office, 7450 Heritage Village Plaza, Suite #202, Gainesville 20155
Wednesday, December 9
"Business Etiquette"
Speaker: Mary Ahrens, Ahrens Consulting: Etiquette & Networking
Sponsor: J&J Automotive Services
Receive complimentary lessons on two valuable etiquette skills to brush up on before attending all those holiday parties: networking and dining etiquette. We'll also touch on proper attire for various business situations, basic manners for introductions, body language and more.
Location: Western Prince William Branch Office, 7450 Heritage Village Plaza, Suite #202, Gainesville 20155
Thursday, December 10
"Using Email and Social Media to Market your Business"
Speaker: Jennifer Ohs, Boomerang Design and Marketing
Sponsor: J&J Automotive Services
Learn all about the three most prevalent Web 2.0 / Social Media programs today--Facebook, LinkedIn & Twitter and how they can play a positive role in growing your business.
Location: Main Chamber Office, 8963 Center St., Manassas, VA 20110
Thursday, December 17
"TeamWork and TeamPlay"
Speaker: Barbara Reese, BR Associates
Sponsor: J&J Automotive Services
Discover how using challenging but fun activities can help participants learn a myriad of leadership skills, including teamwork, communication and problem solving.
Location: Main Chamber Office, 8963 Center St., Manassas, VA 20110
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For more information, visit our Calendar of Events.
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