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Supports the educational needs of our local business community. These monthly, workshop-oriented classes are offered free of charge and are designed to focus on key business areas and offer easily implementable advice and solutions. All BES sessions are conducted virtually and are available for on-demand viewing through the Greater Reston Chamber’s YouTube channel.
Learn more →Available to entrepreneurs and small business owners in Charlottesville, Albemarle County and surrounding areas. Classes are held in person on Tuesdays, 6pm – 9pm. There will be an orientation a week prior to the first session and the last session will be followed by a graduation within a few weeks. Get ready to take your business to the next level! This hands-on, in person course enables entrepreneurs to determine whether their business is viable, develop an initial plan for launching or growing their business and learn the fundamentals of how to act on that plan.
Learn more →To meet the challenges facing anyone starting or thinking about starting a business the Business Development Center at Old Dominion University (BDC) has created an online, on-demand Entrepreneur Certification Program (ECP).
Learn more →Provides value for RAMP alumni through continued curriculum and workshops around marketing... pitches and investment workshops.
Learn more →The program covers strategic planning, financial management, marketing, sales, operations efficiency, and more. Over the course of 6 weeks, participants will engage in a comprehensive online curriculum featuring a weekly live speaker series led by industry-leading business experts. These interactive sessions will cover diverse business topics providing outcomes aiming to equip participants with a well-rounded set of skills and knowledge essential for entrepreneurial success. All committed participants will be awarded certificates of program completion solidifying their commitment to business success.
Learn more →9 months leadership training program for everyone who wants to be great at collaboration! Current and emerging leaders practice community problem-solving and learn first-hand how people are working together on local issues.
Learn more →Three-month program features engaging workshops and personalized coaching sessions. The initial workshops will focus on self-awareness, social awareness, and influence. Participants will be divided into small groups to meet with professional coaches before the program and between workshops to discuss leadership styles and develop a personal vision. In the final workshop, participants will put their newly acquired skills into practice. Join us to enhance your leadership abilities and make a lasting impact in your organization.
Learn more →Leadership development program for the business, education, public, and nonprofit sectors. From equipping participants with the understanding of a leader’s role in developing and communicating a transformative vision for the future to teaching them how to manage themselves and others effectively through conflict situations, this program is designed to build an alliance of the finest leaders for present and future leadership needs in the region.
Learn more →This isn’t your typical leadership course—it’s an immersive experience featuring candid conversations with regional business leaders, dynamic leadership development workshops, and lasting connections with a vibrant cohort.
Learn more →9-class series designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to successfully start or grow your business. Developed in partnership with industry experts, each class includes videos and resources, providing you with all the information you need to build your business strategically.
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