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�ݺ�ߣshows by User: VDBA / http://www.slideshare.net/images/logo.gif �ݺ�ߣshows by User: VDBA / Wed, 06 Sep 2017 20:42:14 GMT �ݺ�ߣShare feed for �ݺ�ߣshows by User: VDBA 2018 Washington County Business Challenge /VDBA/2018-washington-county-business-challenge 2017bizchallengecombineddocuments-170906204214
The 5th Annual Washington County Business Challenge will be offered again January 2018 in Abingdon, VA. Over $15,000 in incentives will be offered the starting and expanding business locating in Washington County, Virginia. Challenge guidelines and application are included in this document. ]]>
The 5th Annual Washington County Business Challenge will be offered again January 2018 in Abingdon, VA. Over $15,000 in incentives will be offered the starting and expanding business locating in Washington County, Virginia. Challenge guidelines and application are included in this document. ]]> Wed, 06 Sep 2017 20:42:14 GMT /VDBA/2018-washington-county-business-challenge VDBA@slideshare.net(VDBA) 2018 Washington County Business Challenge VDBA The 5th Annual Washington County Business Challenge will be offered again January 2018 in Abingdon, VA. Over $15,000 in incentives will be offered the starting and expanding business locating in Washington County, Virginia. Challenge guidelines and application are included in this document. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/2017bizchallengecombineddocuments-170906204214-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds" /> The 5th Annual Washington County Business Challenge will be offered again January 2018 in Abingdon, VA. Over $15,000 in incentives will be offered the starting and expanding business locating in Washington County, Virginia. Challenge guidelines and application are included in this document.

2018 Washington County Business Challenge from Sandy Ratliff

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1 Introduction to Wordpress /slideshow/introduction-to-wordpress-68062075/68062075 internetmarketing-introductiontowordpress-161102142122
Learn simple, proven and exciting ways to build a successful business using online marketing strategies. Internet marketing can include your website, search engine optimization, pay per click advertising, local search services, online reviews and social media. Mikki Barker, owner of Web Concepts, will lead this exciting and informative session. She will base her presentation on a WordPress site that is online and you will be able to log into and work along with her if they want. Bring your laptop if you want to work along with Mikki.]]>
Learn simple, proven and exciting ways to build a successful business using online marketing strategies. Internet marketing can include your website, search engine optimization, pay per click advertising, local search services, online reviews and social media. Mikki Barker, owner of Web Concepts, will lead this exciting and informative session. She will base her presentation on a WordPress site that is online and you will be able to log into and work along with her if they want. Bring your laptop if you want to work along with Mikki.]]> Wed, 02 Nov 2016 14:21:22 GMT /slideshow/introduction-to-wordpress-68062075/68062075 VDBA@slideshare.net(VDBA) Introduction to Wordpress VDBA Learn simple, proven and exciting ways to build a successful business using online marketing strategies. Internet marketing can include your website, search engine optimization, pay per click advertising, local search services, online reviews and social media. Mikki Barker, owner of Web Concepts, will lead this exciting and informative session. She will base her presentation on a WordPress site that is online and you will be able to log into and work along with her if they want. Bring your laptop if you want to work along with Mikki. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/internetmarketing-introductiontowordpress-161102142122-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds" /> Learn simple, proven and exciting ways to build a successful business using online marketing strategies. Internet marketing can include your website, search engine optimization, pay per click advertising, local search services, online reviews and social media. Mikki Barker, owner of Web Concepts, will lead this exciting and informative session. She will base her presentation on a WordPress site that is online and you will be able to log into and work along with her if they want. Bring your laptop if you want to work along with Mikki.

Introduction to Wordpress from Sandy Ratliff

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1 Soft Skills Noon Knowledge Session /slideshow/soft-skills-noon-knowledge-session/66761023 softskills-161005114136
While technical skills are important and may get your foot in the door for a job, it is often the people skills (or soft skills) that make you successful in your life and in business. Skills like: work ethic; attitude; communication skills, delegating skills; motivating people; problem solving and team building. The problem that most businesses face is that they hire someone from a resume and these skills are not easily translated on paper. The perfect employee is the one who has great hard skills and soft skills. Join Cindy Hagemann, freelance marketing consultant with over 15 years experience, as she share tips to developing your soft skills for a better you and your employees. ]]>
While technical skills are important and may get your foot in the door for a job, it is often the people skills (or soft skills) that make you successful in your life and in business. Skills like: work ethic; attitude; communication skills, delegating skills; motivating people; problem solving and team building. The problem that most businesses face is that they hire someone from a resume and these skills are not easily translated on paper. The perfect employee is the one who has great hard skills and soft skills. Join Cindy Hagemann, freelance marketing consultant with over 15 years experience, as she share tips to developing your soft skills for a better you and your employees. ]]> Wed, 05 Oct 2016 11:41:36 GMT /slideshow/soft-skills-noon-knowledge-session/66761023 VDBA@slideshare.net(VDBA) Soft Skills Noon Knowledge Session VDBA While technical skills are important and may get your foot in the door for a job, it is often the people skills (or soft skills) that make you successful in your life and in business. Skills like: work ethic; attitude; communication skills, delegating skills; motivating people; problem solving and team building. The problem that most businesses face is that they hire someone from a resume and these skills are not easily translated on paper. The perfect employee is the one who has great hard skills and soft skills. Join Cindy Hagemann, freelance marketing consultant with over 15 years experience, as she share tips to developing your soft skills for a better you and your employees. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/softskills-161005114136-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds" /> While technical skills are important and may get your foot in the door for a job, it is often the people skills (or soft skills) that make you successful in your life and in business. Skills like: work ethic; attitude; communication skills, delegating skills; motivating people; problem solving and team building. The problem that most businesses face is that they hire someone from a resume and these skills are not easily translated on paper. The perfect employee is the one who has great hard skills and soft skills. Join Cindy Hagemann, freelance marketing consultant with over 15 years experience, as she share tips to developing your soft skills for a better you and your employees.

Soft Skills Noon Knowledge Session from Sandy Ratliff

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1 FCC Abingdon February Newsletter 2016 /slideshow/fcc-abingdon-february-newsletter-2016/57748478 6dgkkwcq1edjahy3iqhn-signature-5d2e523122257bb45ed8dfa8ddcfab9117acc842fa03e0bf71b75dd781964ab4-poli-160201185713
First Christian Church of Abingdon February 2016 Newsletter.]]>
First Christian Church of Abingdon February 2016 Newsletter.]]> Mon, 01 Feb 2016 18:57:13 GMT /slideshow/fcc-abingdon-february-newsletter-2016/57748478 VDBA@slideshare.net(VDBA) FCC Abingdon February Newsletter 2016 VDBA First Christian Church of Abingdon February 2016 Newsletter. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/6dgkkwcq1edjahy3iqhn-signature-5d2e523122257bb45ed8dfa8ddcfab9117acc842fa03e0bf71b75dd781964ab4-poli-160201185713-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds" /> First Christian Church of Abingdon February 2016 Newsletter.

FCC Abingdon February Newsletter 2016 from Sandy Ratliff

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1 iPad for Business Noon Knowledge Workshop, April 13, 2016 /VDBA/ipad-for-business-noon-knowledge-workshop-april-13-2016 ipadforbusiness1-160128193939
Sandy Ratliff with the Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity will lead this Noon Knowledge session. Learn how to quickly navigate around between apps, features, settings and more. Get connected to the best business apps available to do daily tasks including word processing, accounty, scanning, managing contacts and so much more. An interesting collection of handy tips and tricks will be share to enhance your ipadding experience and improvde productivity. Ratliff is one of the first in the Commonwealth to embrace the iPad and develop business training programs to allow business owners and executives to learn skills to turn the iPad into one of the most productive tools to manage and organize busy professionals while on the go. She has presented iPad training programs throughout Virginia and is often referred to as the iPad Queen.]]>
Sandy Ratliff with the Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity will lead this Noon Knowledge session. Learn how to quickly navigate around between apps, features, settings and more. Get connected to the best business apps available to do daily tasks including word processing, accounty, scanning, managing contacts and so much more. An interesting collection of handy tips and tricks will be share to enhance your ipadding experience and improvde productivity. Ratliff is one of the first in the Commonwealth to embrace the iPad and develop business training programs to allow business owners and executives to learn skills to turn the iPad into one of the most productive tools to manage and organize busy professionals while on the go. She has presented iPad training programs throughout Virginia and is often referred to as the iPad Queen.]]> Thu, 28 Jan 2016 19:39:38 GMT /VDBA/ipad-for-business-noon-knowledge-workshop-april-13-2016 VDBA@slideshare.net(VDBA) iPad for Business Noon Knowledge Workshop, April 13, 2016 VDBA Sandy Ratliff with the Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity will lead this Noon Knowledge session. Learn how to quickly navigate around between apps, features, settings and more. Get connected to the best business apps available to do daily tasks including word processing, accounty, scanning, managing contacts and so much more. An interesting collection of handy tips and tricks will be share to enhance your ipadding experience and improvde productivity. Ratliff is one of the first in the Commonwealth to embrace the iPad and develop business training programs to allow business owners and executives to learn skills to turn the iPad into one of the most productive tools to manage and organize busy professionals while on the go. She has presented iPad training programs throughout Virginia and is often referred to as the iPad Queen. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/ipadforbusiness1-160128193939-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds" /> Sandy Ratliff with the Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity will lead this Noon Knowledge session. Learn how to quickly navigate around between apps, features, settings and more. Get connected to the best business apps available to do daily tasks including word processing, accounty, scanning, managing contacts and so much more. An interesting collection of handy tips and tricks will be share to enhance your ipadding experience and improvde productivity. Ratliff is one of the first in the Commonwealth to embrace the iPad and develop business training programs to allow business owners and executives to learn skills to turn the iPad into one of the most productive tools to manage and organize busy professionals while on the go. She has presented iPad training programs throughout Virginia and is often referred to as the iPad Queen.

iPad for Business Noon Knowledge Workshop, April 13, 2016 from Sandy Ratliff

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1 First Christian Church of Abingdon January the "Voice" Newsletter 2016 /slideshow/january-newsletter-2016/56493201 7rd2mn1ar6ls1kbetyqw-signature-39663ed3e1a14529ec93300d4107834d21926f7e6b4a436f84bb394e21308838-poli-151228162804
First Christian Church of Abingdon the "VOICE" Newsletter, January 2016. The publication contains information on upcoming events and activities from the previous month. ]]>
First Christian Church of Abingdon the "VOICE" Newsletter, January 2016. The publication contains information on upcoming events and activities from the previous month. ]]> Mon, 28 Dec 2015 16:28:04 GMT /slideshow/january-newsletter-2016/56493201 VDBA@slideshare.net(VDBA) First Christian Church of Abingdon January the "Voice" Newsletter 2016 VDBA First Christian Church of Abingdon the "VOICE" Newsletter, January 2016. The publication contains information on upcoming events and activities from the previous month. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/7rd2mn1ar6ls1kbetyqw-signature-39663ed3e1a14529ec93300d4107834d21926f7e6b4a436f84bb394e21308838-poli-151228162804-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds" /> First Christian Church of Abingdon the "VOICE" Newsletter, January 2016. The publication contains information on upcoming events and activities from the previous month.

First Christian Church of Abingdon January the "Voice" Newsletter 2016 from Sandy Ratliff

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1 Managing 5 Generations in the Workplace Noon Knowledge Session, November 18, 2015 /slideshow/managing-5-generations-in-the-workplace-noon-knowledge-session-november-18-2015/55298692 generations-2015-151119150708-lva1-app6892
From the Traditionalists to the Gen 2020, each generation brings great strengths to the table, but they also bring preconceptions and even judgements. This lively and interactive Noon Knowledge session will offer an overview of each generation, the context in which they grew up, the traits and expectations they bring to the workplace, and some thoughts on how to harness their collective strengths, while keeping warfare from breakout out. Lil Dupree, Director of Program Development, with People Incorporated provided insights to managing various generations in the workplace. ]]>
From the Traditionalists to the Gen 2020, each generation brings great strengths to the table, but they also bring preconceptions and even judgements. This lively and interactive Noon Knowledge session will offer an overview of each generation, the context in which they grew up, the traits and expectations they bring to the workplace, and some thoughts on how to harness their collective strengths, while keeping warfare from breakout out. Lil Dupree, Director of Program Development, with People Incorporated provided insights to managing various generations in the workplace. ]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2015 15:07:08 GMT /slideshow/managing-5-generations-in-the-workplace-noon-knowledge-session-november-18-2015/55298692 VDBA@slideshare.net(VDBA) Managing 5 Generations in the Workplace Noon Knowledge Session, November 18, 2015 VDBA From the Traditionalists to the Gen 2020, each generation brings great strengths to the table, but they also bring preconceptions and even judgements. This lively and interactive Noon Knowledge session will offer an overview of each generation, the context in which they grew up, the traits and expectations they bring to the workplace, and some thoughts on how to harness their collective strengths, while keeping warfare from breakout out. Lil Dupree, Director of Program Development, with People Incorporated provided insights to managing various generations in the workplace. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/generations-2015-151119150708-lva1-app6892-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds" /> From the Traditionalists to the Gen 2020, each generation brings great strengths to the table, but they also bring preconceptions and even judgements. This lively and interactive Noon Knowledge session will offer an overview of each generation, the context in which they grew up, the traits and expectations they bring to the workplace, and some thoughts on how to harness their collective strengths, while keeping warfare from breakout out. Lil Dupree, Director of Program Development, with People Incorporated provided insights to managing various generations in the workplace.

Managing 5 Generations in the Workplace Noon Knowledge Session, November 18, 2015 from Sandy Ratliff

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1 Tourism Business Management & Support, Sept. 30, 2015 /slideshow/tourism-business-management-support-sept-30-2015/53125450 tourismbusinessmanagementsupportsept-150923193321-lva1-app6892
Not all tourism industry businesses are alike. We will explore the many different business sectors of tourism. Talk about the importance of location, preparing for the ebb and flow of seasonality, understanding your target audiences and markets, and how important stellar customer service is. Kevin Costello, Executive Director for the Abingdon Convention and Visitors Bureau in Southwest Virginia will lead this session. ]]>
Not all tourism industry businesses are alike. We will explore the many different business sectors of tourism. Talk about the importance of location, preparing for the ebb and flow of seasonality, understanding your target audiences and markets, and how important stellar customer service is. Kevin Costello, Executive Director for the Abingdon Convention and Visitors Bureau in Southwest Virginia will lead this session. ]]> Wed, 23 Sep 2015 19:33:21 GMT /slideshow/tourism-business-management-support-sept-30-2015/53125450 VDBA@slideshare.net(VDBA) Tourism Business Management & Support, Sept. 30, 2015 VDBA Not all tourism industry businesses are alike. We will explore the many different business sectors of tourism. Talk about the importance of location, preparing for the ebb and flow of seasonality, understanding your target audiences and markets, and how important stellar customer service is. Kevin Costello, Executive Director for the Abingdon Convention and Visitors Bureau in Southwest Virginia will lead this session. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/tourismbusinessmanagementsupportsept-150923193321-lva1-app6892-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds" /> Not all tourism industry businesses are alike. We will explore the many different business sectors of tourism. Talk about the importance of location, preparing for the ebb and flow of seasonality, understanding your target audiences and markets, and how important stellar customer service is. Kevin Costello, Executive Director for the Abingdon Convention and Visitors Bureau in Southwest Virginia will lead this session.

Tourism Business Management & Support, Sept. 30, 2015 from Sandy Ratliff

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1 How Smart Leaders Create Engaged Employees, Sept. 9, 2015 /slideshow/how-smart-leaders-create-engaged-employees-sept-9-2015/52544611 smartleaderscreateengagedemployeessept-150908155217-lva1-app6892
This workshop could dramatically increase your leadership effectiveness and your team’s performance. Based on new, groundbreaking research we will show you the three clusters of behaviors that significantly impact engagement. Then, within each cluster we will break down the individual actions you can take to develop enthusiastic, empowered, confident and inspired employees – the type of employees who care, who want to be part of a success story and who will drive your organization to the top. Join us and learn how you can increase productivity and reduce turnover by cultivating a workforce of engaged employees. Jim Christensen with Dale Carnegie Training of Tennessee will lead this session. Join us for this unique business leadership session focused on what an engaged employee looks like and how to move them and keep them moving in that direction. Jim Christenson with Dale Carnegie Training of Tennessee will lead this session. It’s a must for anyone starting or operating a business. Details and registration can be found at http://events.vastartup.org/events/1166.]]>
This workshop could dramatically increase your leadership effectiveness and your team’s performance. Based on new, groundbreaking research we will show you the three clusters of behaviors that significantly impact engagement. Then, within each cluster we will break down the individual actions you can take to develop enthusiastic, empowered, confident and inspired employees – the type of employees who care, who want to be part of a success story and who will drive your organization to the top. Join us and learn how you can increase productivity and reduce turnover by cultivating a workforce of engaged employees. Jim Christensen with Dale Carnegie Training of Tennessee will lead this session. Join us for this unique business leadership session focused on what an engaged employee looks like and how to move them and keep them moving in that direction. Jim Christenson with Dale Carnegie Training of Tennessee will lead this session. It’s a must for anyone starting or operating a business. Details and registration can be found at http://events.vastartup.org/events/1166.]]> Tue, 08 Sep 2015 15:52:17 GMT /slideshow/how-smart-leaders-create-engaged-employees-sept-9-2015/52544611 VDBA@slideshare.net(VDBA) How Smart Leaders Create Engaged Employees, Sept. 9, 2015 VDBA This workshop could dramatically increase your leadership effectiveness and your team’s performance. Based on new, groundbreaking research we will show you the three clusters of behaviors that significantly impact engagement. Then, within each cluster we will break down the individual actions you can take to develop enthusiastic, empowered, confident and inspired employees – the type of employees who care, who want to be part of a success story and who will drive your organization to the top. Join us and learn how you can increase productivity and reduce turnover by cultivating a workforce of engaged employees. Jim Christensen with Dale Carnegie Training of Tennessee will lead this session. Join us for this unique business leadership session focused on what an engaged employee looks like and how to move them and keep them moving in that direction. Jim Christenson with Dale Carnegie Training of Tennessee will lead this session. It’s a must for anyone starting or operating a business. Details and registration can be found at http://events.vastartup.org/events/1166. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/smartleaderscreateengagedemployeessept-150908155217-lva1-app6892-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds" /> This workshop could dramatically increase your leadership effectiveness and your team’s performance. Based on new, groundbreaking research we will show you the three clusters of behaviors that significantly impact engagement. Then, within each cluster we will break down the individual actions you can take to develop enthusiastic, empowered, confident and inspired employees – the type of employees who care, who want to be part of a success story and who will drive your organization to the top. Join us and learn how you can increase productivity and reduce turnover by cultivating a workforce of engaged employees. Jim Christensen with Dale Carnegie Training of Tennessee will lead this session. Join us for this unique business leadership session focused on what an engaged employee looks like and how to move them and keep them moving in that direction. Jim Christenson with Dale Carnegie Training of Tennessee will lead this session. It’s a must for anyone starting or operating a business. Details and registration can be found at http://events.vastartup.org/events/1166.

How Smart Leaders Create Engaged Employees, Sept. 9, 2015 from Sandy Ratliff

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1 How Smart Leaders Create Engaged Employees Noon Knowledge, Sept. 9, 2015 /slideshow/how-smart-leaders-create-engaged-employees-noon-knowledge-sept-9-2015/50808737 smartleaderscreateengagedemployeessept-150722151827-lva1-app6892
This workshop could dramatically increase your leadership effectiveness and your team’s performance. Based on new, groundbreaking research we will show you the three clusters of behaviors that significantly impact engagement. Then, within each cluster we will break down the individual actions you can take to develop enthusiastic, empowered, confident and inspired employees – the type of employees who care, who want to be part of a success story and who will drive your organization to the top. Join us and learn how you can increase productivity and reduce turnover by cultivating a workforce of engaged employees. Jim Christensen with Dale Carnegie Training of Tennessee will lead this session. Join us for this unique business leadership session focused on what an engaged employee looks like and how to move them and keep them moving in that direction. Jim Christenson with Dale Carnegie Training of Tennessee will lead this session. It’s a must for anyone starting or operating a business.]]>
This workshop could dramatically increase your leadership effectiveness and your team’s performance. Based on new, groundbreaking research we will show you the three clusters of behaviors that significantly impact engagement. Then, within each cluster we will break down the individual actions you can take to develop enthusiastic, empowered, confident and inspired employees – the type of employees who care, who want to be part of a success story and who will drive your organization to the top. Join us and learn how you can increase productivity and reduce turnover by cultivating a workforce of engaged employees. Jim Christensen with Dale Carnegie Training of Tennessee will lead this session. Join us for this unique business leadership session focused on what an engaged employee looks like and how to move them and keep them moving in that direction. Jim Christenson with Dale Carnegie Training of Tennessee will lead this session. It’s a must for anyone starting or operating a business.]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2015 15:18:27 GMT /slideshow/how-smart-leaders-create-engaged-employees-noon-knowledge-sept-9-2015/50808737 VDBA@slideshare.net(VDBA) How Smart Leaders Create Engaged Employees Noon Knowledge, Sept. 9, 2015 VDBA This workshop could dramatically increase your leadership effectiveness and your team’s performance. Based on new, groundbreaking research we will show you the three clusters of behaviors that significantly impact engagement. Then, within each cluster we will break down the individual actions you can take to develop enthusiastic, empowered, confident and inspired employees – the type of employees who care, who want to be part of a success story and who will drive your organization to the top. Join us and learn how you can increase productivity and reduce turnover by cultivating a workforce of engaged employees. Jim Christensen with Dale Carnegie Training of Tennessee will lead this session. Join us for this unique business leadership session focused on what an engaged employee looks like and how to move them and keep them moving in that direction. Jim Christenson with Dale Carnegie Training of Tennessee will lead this session. It’s a must for anyone starting or operating a business. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/smartleaderscreateengagedemployeessept-150722151827-lva1-app6892-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds" /> This workshop could dramatically increase your leadership effectiveness and your team’s performance. Based on new, groundbreaking research we will show you the three clusters of behaviors that significantly impact engagement. Then, within each cluster we will break down the individual actions you can take to develop enthusiastic, empowered, confident and inspired employees – the type of employees who care, who want to be part of a success story and who will drive your organization to the top. Join us and learn how you can increase productivity and reduce turnover by cultivating a workforce of engaged employees. Jim Christensen with Dale Carnegie Training of Tennessee will lead this session. Join us for this unique business leadership session focused on what an engaged employee looks like and how to move them and keep them moving in that direction. Jim Christenson with Dale Carnegie Training of Tennessee will lead this session. It’s a must for anyone starting or operating a business.

How Smart Leaders Create Engaged Employees Noon Knowledge, Sept. 9, 2015 from Sandy Ratliff

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1 Retail Experience Noon Knowledge, September 23, 2015 /slideshow/retail-experience-noon-knowledge-september-23-2015/50808515 retailexperiencesept232015-150722151341-lva1-app6891
This unique session will focus on tips and examples to help you turn current challenges into profitable opportunities. K. C. St. Louis with Abingdon Olive Oil Company will present this session.]]>
This unique session will focus on tips and examples to help you turn current challenges into profitable opportunities. K. C. St. Louis with Abingdon Olive Oil Company will present this session.]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2015 15:13:40 GMT /slideshow/retail-experience-noon-knowledge-september-23-2015/50808515 VDBA@slideshare.net(VDBA) Retail Experience Noon Knowledge, September 23, 2015 VDBA This unique session will focus on tips and examples to help you turn current challenges into profitable opportunities. K. C. St. Louis with Abingdon Olive Oil Company will present this session. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/retailexperiencesept232015-150722151341-lva1-app6891-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds" /> This unique session will focus on tips and examples to help you turn current challenges into profitable opportunities. K. C. St. Louis with Abingdon Olive Oil Company will present this session.

Retail Experience Noon Knowledge, September 23, 2015 from Sandy Ratliff

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1 Video: A Marketeer's Swiss Army Knife Noon Knowledge, August 26, 2015 /slideshow/video-a-marketeers-swiss-army-knife-noon-knowledge-august-26-2015/50808282 videomarketingaugust262015-150722150808-lva1-app6891
When it comes to marketing yoru business, utilizing video is both a hot topic and a key to succes. Learn why video is so important, ways that you can create your own videos, and what to expect when hiring a professional production company. The session will be presented by Video Producer Carrie Cannaday/Starscape Media – www.starscapemedia.com.]]>
When it comes to marketing yoru business, utilizing video is both a hot topic and a key to succes. Learn why video is so important, ways that you can create your own videos, and what to expect when hiring a professional production company. The session will be presented by Video Producer Carrie Cannaday/Starscape Media – www.starscapemedia.com.]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2015 15:08:08 GMT /slideshow/video-a-marketeers-swiss-army-knife-noon-knowledge-august-26-2015/50808282 VDBA@slideshare.net(VDBA) Video: A Marketeer's Swiss Army Knife Noon Knowledge, August 26, 2015 VDBA When it comes to marketing yoru business, utilizing video is both a hot topic and a key to succes. Learn why video is so important, ways that you can create your own videos, and what to expect when hiring a professional production company. The session will be presented by Video Producer Carrie Cannaday/Starscape Media – www.starscapemedia.com. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/videomarketingaugust262015-150722150808-lva1-app6891-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds" /> When it comes to marketing yoru business, utilizing video is both a hot topic and a key to succes. Learn why video is so important, ways that you can create your own videos, and what to expect when hiring a professional production company. The session will be presented by Video Producer Carrie Cannaday/Starscape Media – www.starscapemedia.com.

Video: A Marketeer's Swiss Army Knife Noon Knowledge, August 26, 2015 from Sandy Ratliff

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1 Facebook & Instagram Noon Knowledge Session, June 24, 2015 /slideshow/facebook-instagram-noon-knowledge-6-242015/49832438 facebookinstagramnoonknowledge6-24-2015-150625133011-lva1-app6892
Are you feeling confused and overwhelmed on how to use Facebook and Instagram to promote your business? If so, this session presented by M. Valentina Escobar Gonzalez, CEO & Founder of Beyond Engagement – Social Media Solutions included insights to connecting with your audience and how to incorporate into your overall marketing strategy. The event is part of the Noon Knowledge Series and is hosted by the Virginia Highlands Small Business Incubator, Washington County, Virginia Chamber of Commerce and Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity. Facebook.com/BeyondEngagement Twitter.com/EquineValentina Instagram: @ValentinaEG LinkedIn: search M Valentina Escobar-Gonzalez or https://www.linkedin.com/in/equinevalentina www.beyond-engagement.com]]>
Are you feeling confused and overwhelmed on how to use Facebook and Instagram to promote your business? If so, this session presented by M. Valentina Escobar Gonzalez, CEO & Founder of Beyond Engagement – Social Media Solutions included insights to connecting with your audience and how to incorporate into your overall marketing strategy. The event is part of the Noon Knowledge Series and is hosted by the Virginia Highlands Small Business Incubator, Washington County, Virginia Chamber of Commerce and Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity. Facebook.com/BeyondEngagement Twitter.com/EquineValentina Instagram: @ValentinaEG LinkedIn: search M Valentina Escobar-Gonzalez or https://www.linkedin.com/in/equinevalentina www.beyond-engagement.com]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2015 13:30:11 GMT /slideshow/facebook-instagram-noon-knowledge-6-242015/49832438 VDBA@slideshare.net(VDBA) Facebook & Instagram Noon Knowledge Session, June 24, 2015 VDBA Are you feeling confused and overwhelmed on how to use Facebook and Instagram to promote your business? If so, this session presented by M. Valentina Escobar Gonzalez, CEO & Founder of Beyond Engagement – Social Media Solutions included insights to connecting with your audience and how to incorporate into your overall marketing strategy. The event is part of the Noon Knowledge Series and is hosted by the Virginia Highlands Small Business Incubator, Washington County, Virginia Chamber of Commerce and Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity. Facebook.com/BeyondEngagement Twitter.com/EquineValentina Instagram: @ValentinaEG LinkedIn: search M Valentina Escobar-Gonzalez or https://www.linkedin.com/in/equinevalentina www.beyond-engagement.com <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/facebookinstagramnoonknowledge6-24-2015-150625133011-lva1-app6892-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds" /> Are you feeling confused and overwhelmed on how to use Facebook and Instagram to promote your business? If so, this session presented by M. Valentina Escobar Gonzalez, CEO & Founder of Beyond Engagement – Social Media Solutions included insights to connecting with your audience and how to incorporate into your overall marketing strategy. The event is part of the Noon Knowledge Series and is hosted by the Virginia Highlands Small Business Incubator, Washington County, Virginia Chamber of Commerce and Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity. Facebook.com/BeyondEngagement Twitter.com/EquineValentina Instagram: @ValentinaEG LinkedIn: search M Valentina Escobar-Gonzalez or https://www.linkedin.com/in/equinevalentina www.beyond-engagement.com

Facebook & Instagram Noon Knowledge Session, June 24, 2015 from Sandy Ratliff

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1 Crowdsource Noon Knowledge SBA Session, April 22, 2015 /slideshow/crowdsource-noon-knowledge-sba-session-april-22-2015/47349602 sbacrowdfundpresentationapril222015-150423161239-conversion-gate01
Have you heard about the new way to raise money? Carl Knoblock with the Small Business Administration presented this session discussing what it is, why businesses and organizations should use it and how you can get started.]]>
Have you heard about the new way to raise money? Carl Knoblock with the Small Business Administration presented this session discussing what it is, why businesses and organizations should use it and how you can get started.]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2015 16:12:39 GMT /slideshow/crowdsource-noon-knowledge-sba-session-april-22-2015/47349602 VDBA@slideshare.net(VDBA) Crowdsource Noon Knowledge SBA Session, April 22, 2015 VDBA Have you heard about the new way to raise money? Carl Knoblock with the Small Business Administration presented this session discussing what it is, why businesses and organizations should use it and how you can get started. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/sbacrowdfundpresentationapril222015-150423161239-conversion-gate01-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds" /> Have you heard about the new way to raise money? Carl Knoblock with the Small Business Administration presented this session discussing what it is, why businesses and organizations should use it and how you can get started.

Crowdsource Noon Knowledge SBA Session, April 22, 2015 from Sandy Ratliff

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1 Crowdsource Funding Workshop, April 22, 2015 /slideshow/crowdsource-funding-april-22-2015/46770573 crowdsourcefundingapril222015-150408084931-conversion-gate01
Have you heard about the new way to raise money? Join us for our Crowdfunding workshop and learn what it is, why you should use it and how you can get started. You can register for a free one-on-one business counseling session afterwards. Carl Knoblock with the Small Business Administration, Richmond District Office, will lead this session. The event is part of the Noon Knowledge Series and is hosted by the Virginia Highlands Small Business Incubator, Washington County, Virginia Chamber of Commerce and Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity.]]>
Have you heard about the new way to raise money? Join us for our Crowdfunding workshop and learn what it is, why you should use it and how you can get started. You can register for a free one-on-one business counseling session afterwards. Carl Knoblock with the Small Business Administration, Richmond District Office, will lead this session. The event is part of the Noon Knowledge Series and is hosted by the Virginia Highlands Small Business Incubator, Washington County, Virginia Chamber of Commerce and Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity.]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2015 08:49:31 GMT /slideshow/crowdsource-funding-april-22-2015/46770573 VDBA@slideshare.net(VDBA) Crowdsource Funding Workshop, April 22, 2015 VDBA Have you heard about the new way to raise money? Join us for our Crowdfunding workshop and learn what it is, why you should use it and how you can get started. You can register for a free one-on-one business counseling session afterwards. Carl Knoblock with the Small Business Administration, Richmond District Office, will lead this session. The event is part of the Noon Knowledge Series and is hosted by the Virginia Highlands Small Business Incubator, Washington County, Virginia Chamber of Commerce and Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/crowdsourcefundingapril222015-150408084931-conversion-gate01-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds" /> Have you heard about the new way to raise money? Join us for our Crowdfunding workshop and learn what it is, why you should use it and how you can get started. You can register for a free one-on-one business counseling session afterwards. Carl Knoblock with the Small Business Administration, Richmond District Office, will lead this session. The event is part of the Noon Knowledge Series and is hosted by the Virginia Highlands Small Business Incubator, Washington County, Virginia Chamber of Commerce and Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity.

Crowdsource Funding Workshop, April 22, 2015 from Sandy Ratliff

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1 Washington County Noon Knowledge Social Media Workshop, May 25, 2015 /slideshow/washington-county-noon-knowledge-social-media-workshop-may-25-2015/46445555 finalwashingtoncountyvasocialmediaworkshop-150330070834-conversion-gate01
Workshop presented by Valentina Escobar-Gonzalez with Beyond Engagement Social Media Solutions for the Washington County Noon Knowledge Series of professional development program. To find more upcoming sessions, visit http://events.vastartup.org.]]>
Workshop presented by Valentina Escobar-Gonzalez with Beyond Engagement Social Media Solutions for the Washington County Noon Knowledge Series of professional development program. To find more upcoming sessions, visit http://events.vastartup.org.]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2015 07:08:34 GMT /slideshow/washington-county-noon-knowledge-social-media-workshop-may-25-2015/46445555 VDBA@slideshare.net(VDBA) Washington County Noon Knowledge Social Media Workshop, May 25, 2015 VDBA Workshop presented by Valentina Escobar-Gonzalez with Beyond Engagement Social Media Solutions for the Washington County Noon Knowledge Series of professional development program. To find more upcoming sessions, visit http://events.vastartup.org. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/finalwashingtoncountyvasocialmediaworkshop-150330070834-conversion-gate01-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds" /> Workshop presented by Valentina Escobar-Gonzalez with Beyond Engagement Social Media Solutions for the Washington County Noon Knowledge Series of professional development program. To find more upcoming sessions, visit http://events.vastartup.org.

Washington County Noon Knowledge Social Media Workshop, May 25, 2015 from Sandy Ratliff

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1 Learn Evernote Noon Knowledge Session, September 10, 2014 /slideshow/learn-evernote/38823152 learnevernote-140908080949-phpapp02
Don't miss the next Noon Knowledge Session if you want to get organized, increase productivity and access your notes from your tablet, smartphone and/or PC. Evernote has quickly become the go to app of professionals! Details and registration can be found at http://events.vastartup.org/events/1098. Crab your lunch and come join us! ]]>
Don't miss the next Noon Knowledge Session if you want to get organized, increase productivity and access your notes from your tablet, smartphone and/or PC. Evernote has quickly become the go to app of professionals! Details and registration can be found at http://events.vastartup.org/events/1098. Crab your lunch and come join us! ]]> Mon, 08 Sep 2014 08:09:49 GMT /slideshow/learn-evernote/38823152 VDBA@slideshare.net(VDBA) Learn Evernote Noon Knowledge Session, September 10, 2014 VDBA Don't miss the next Noon Knowledge Session if you want to get organized, increase productivity and access your notes from your tablet, smartphone and/or PC. Evernote has quickly become the go to app of professionals! Details and registration can be found at http://events.vastartup.org/events/1098. Crab your lunch and come join us! <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/learnevernote-140908080949-phpapp02-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds" /> Don't miss the next Noon Knowledge Session if you want to get organized, increase productivity and access your notes from your tablet, smartphone and/or PC. Evernote has quickly become the go to app of professionals! Details and registration can be found at http://events.vastartup.org/events/1098. Crab your lunch and come join us!

Learn Evernote Noon Knowledge Session, September 10, 2014 from Sandy Ratliff

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1 Washington County Noon Knowledge Series - September Sessions /VDBA/washington-county-noon-knowledge-series-september-sessions noonknowledgeseptembersessions-140902073733-phpapp02
Don't miss these professional development sessions coming up in September at the Virginia Highlands Small Business Incubator. Bring your lunch and join us at these FREE sessions! Get details and register at http://events.vastartup.org/. ]]>
Don't miss these professional development sessions coming up in September at the Virginia Highlands Small Business Incubator. Bring your lunch and join us at these FREE sessions! Get details and register at http://events.vastartup.org/. ]]> Tue, 02 Sep 2014 07:37:33 GMT /VDBA/washington-county-noon-knowledge-series-september-sessions VDBA@slideshare.net(VDBA) Washington County Noon Knowledge Series - September Sessions VDBA Don't miss these professional development sessions coming up in September at the Virginia Highlands Small Business Incubator. Bring your lunch and join us at these FREE sessions! Get details and register at http://events.vastartup.org/. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/noonknowledgeseptembersessions-140902073733-phpapp02-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds" /> Don't miss these professional development sessions coming up in September at the Virginia Highlands Small Business Incubator. Bring your lunch and join us at these FREE sessions! Get details and register at http://events.vastartup.org/.

Washington County Noon Knowledge Series - September Sessions from Sandy Ratliff

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1 2014 Southwest Virginia Opportunity Summit /slideshow/2014-opportunity-summit-flyer/33753360 2014opportunitysummitflyer-140421063030-phpapp02
Join us on May 8, 2014 at 9 a.m. at the Southwest Virginia Technology Development Center in Lebanon for some exciting entrepreneurship opportunities. Entrepreneurs and Small Business owners will gain access to existing opportunities and strengths, and uncover possible new ventures in Southwest Virginia. There will four separate tracks with three different breakout sections, for a total of twelve topics. Summit topics will include: Tourism Business Opportunities, Small Business Resources, Marketing Resources, and Business Basics including Writing a Business Plan, etc. Instruction will be provided by Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity, People Incorporated, Small Business Development Center, Virginia Tourism Corporation, & UVa-Wise. Registration is free and lunch will be served. Advanced registration required at http://events.vastartup.org/events/1064]]>
Join us on May 8, 2014 at 9 a.m. at the Southwest Virginia Technology Development Center in Lebanon for some exciting entrepreneurship opportunities. Entrepreneurs and Small Business owners will gain access to existing opportunities and strengths, and uncover possible new ventures in Southwest Virginia. There will four separate tracks with three different breakout sections, for a total of twelve topics. Summit topics will include: Tourism Business Opportunities, Small Business Resources, Marketing Resources, and Business Basics including Writing a Business Plan, etc. Instruction will be provided by Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity, People Incorporated, Small Business Development Center, Virginia Tourism Corporation, & UVa-Wise. Registration is free and lunch will be served. Advanced registration required at http://events.vastartup.org/events/1064]]> Mon, 21 Apr 2014 06:30:30 GMT /slideshow/2014-opportunity-summit-flyer/33753360 VDBA@slideshare.net(VDBA) 2014 Southwest Virginia Opportunity Summit VDBA Join us on May 8, 2014 at 9 a.m. at the Southwest Virginia Technology Development Center in Lebanon for some exciting entrepreneurship opportunities. Entrepreneurs and Small Business owners will gain access to existing opportunities and strengths, and uncover possible new ventures in Southwest Virginia. There will four separate tracks with three different breakout sections, for a total of twelve topics. Summit topics will include: Tourism Business Opportunities, Small Business Resources, Marketing Resources, and Business Basics including Writing a Business Plan, etc. Instruction will be provided by Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity, People Incorporated, Small Business Development Center, Virginia Tourism Corporation, & UVa-Wise. Registration is free and lunch will be served. Advanced registration required at http://events.vastartup.org/events/1064 <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/2014opportunitysummitflyer-140421063030-phpapp02-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds" /> Join us on May 8, 2014 at 9 a.m. at the Southwest Virginia Technology Development Center in Lebanon for some exciting entrepreneurship opportunities. Entrepreneurs and Small Business owners will gain access to existing opportunities and strengths, and uncover possible new ventures in Southwest Virginia. There will four separate tracks with three different breakout sections, for a total of twelve topics. Summit topics will include: Tourism Business Opportunities, Small Business Resources, Marketing Resources, and Business Basics including Writing a Business Plan, etc. Instruction will be provided by Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity, People Incorporated, Small Business Development Center, Virginia Tourism Corporation, & UVa-Wise. Registration is free and lunch will be served. Advanced registration required at http://events.vastartup.org/events/1064

2014 Southwest Virginia Opportunity Summit from Sandy Ratliff

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1 Washington County Business Challenge 2014 /slideshow/washington-county-business-challenge-2014/30301426 washingtoncountychallenge2014-140122081347-phpapp01
Are you ready to launch a new business or expand an existing business in Washington County, Virginia? If so, this is a great opportunity to win up to $5,000 towards your new business venture if you locate in Washington County, Virginia. ]]>
Are you ready to launch a new business or expand an existing business in Washington County, Virginia? If so, this is a great opportunity to win up to $5,000 towards your new business venture if you locate in Washington County, Virginia. ]]> Wed, 22 Jan 2014 08:13:47 GMT /slideshow/washington-county-business-challenge-2014/30301426 VDBA@slideshare.net(VDBA) Washington County Business Challenge 2014 VDBA Are you ready to launch a new business or expand an existing business in Washington County, Virginia? If so, this is a great opportunity to win up to $5,000 towards your new business venture if you locate in Washington County, Virginia. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/washingtoncountychallenge2014-140122081347-phpapp01-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds" /> Are you ready to launch a new business or expand an existing business in Washington County, Virginia? If so, this is a great opportunity to win up to $5,000 towards your new business venture if you locate in Washington County, Virginia.

Washington County Business Challenge 2014 from Sandy Ratliff

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1 https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/profile-photo-VDBA-48x48.jpg?cb=1598969767 Sandy Ratliff is a seasoned economic developer with over 27 years of experience serving the Commonwealth of Virginia. As the Community Impact Advisor with Virginia Community Capital, out of the Abingdon office serving Southwest Virginia, Ratliff works with new and expanding businesses to offer startup consulting, entrepreneural growth mentoring, support community revitalization and assist businesses to identify sources of capital to move their business plans forward. Before joining VCC, she worked as the Business Services Manager for the, Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (SBSD), in the agency’s Abingdon office. Sandy has lead the creation of successful busin... www.vastartup.org https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/2017bizchallengecombineddocuments-170906204214-thumbnail.jpg?width=320&height=320&fit=bounds VDBA/2018-washington-county-business-challenge 2018 Washington County... https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/internetmarketing-introductiontowordpress-161102142122-thumbnail.jpg?width=320&height=320&fit=bounds slideshow/introduction-to-wordpress-68062075/68062075 Introduction to Wordpress https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/softskills-161005114136-thumbnail.jpg?width=320&height=320&fit=bounds slideshow/soft-skills-noon-knowledge-session/66761023 Soft Skills Noon Knowl...