Forums & Seminars
Accessing Global Markets
Making Exporting Work for Your Business
Wednesday, September 15
10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Regional Center for Advanced Technology and Taining (RCATT)
121 Slayton Avenue, Danville
Ralph Torning, International Trade Manager with the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, conducts a workshop for local business who currently export or are interested in learning more about exporting their products or services.
$20/Chamber Members
$30/Non-Chamber Members
(A boxed lunch is included in the registration fee)
RSVP by September 7th: 434-836-6990
chamber@dpchamber.org
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The Power of Ideas: Creativity for the Danville Region
A workshop in partnership with the University of Virginia Office of Engagement
featuring
Rachel Brozenske, M.B.A.
Vice President , Allison Partners
Adjunct Faculty, University of Virginia
Thursday, October 7
12:00 noon - 5:00 p.m.
Institute for Advanced Learning & Research
150 Slayton Avenue, Danville
$35/participant (fee includes lunch)
(payment required for reservations not cancelled by October 1)
RSVP by Thursday, September 30th: 434-836-6990
chamber@dpchamber.org
Recent Programs
Speed Networking was held at VIRginia International Raceway in late March.
Participants at the recent “Networking Without the Work” workshop spent time in small group exercises to improve their networking skills.
A workshop was recently held to provide information to area citizens who may be interested in running for public office this year or at some point in the future. Pictured is Dr. Martha A. Walker of Virginia Cooperative Extension who helped to coordinate the program which was sponsored in partnership with the chamber.
The Chamber recently sponsored a workshop on customer service with over 60 Chamber members in attendance. The program, discussed key elements of great customer service. If your business or organization would like information on this program, please contact the Chamber office at 836-6990 or by email at chamber@dpchamber.org.
The Chamber’s Board of Directors and Legislative Committee met with state legislators in early December to review key issues of concern for the 2010 session of the Virginia General Assembly.
Congressman Tom Perriello (far left) recently met with utility providers in the Danville-Pittsylvania County area to discuss key issues and opportunities for our region and the utility industry. Pictured, from left, are Perriello, R.B. Sloan (City of Danville—Utilities), Kevin Martin (City of Danville—Utilities), and Joe King (City of Danville).
Networking Without the Work Participants at the recent “Networking Without the Work” workshop spent time in small group exercises to improve their networking skills. Pictured, from left, are Rocky Womack (Rocky Womack Communications), Kathy Cassidy (Curves of Danville), Leeann Mahan (Averett University), and Ron Vance (Hatcher Center).
Chamber members work together to identify ways to influence positive change at the recent Dale Carnegie Training workshop - Leading Through the Storm – led by Sheryl Crawford. Dale Carnegie Training is recognized internationally as the leader in bringing out the best in people.
A free workshop on “Preventing and Diffusing Workplace Violence” was recently held at the Stratford Courtyard Conference Center. The workshop was designed to help you in the early recognition, intervention, and resolution of problems before they result in serious and job performance dysfunction and/or a violent confrontation in the workplace. Below is the list of presenters at this workshop. Also, listed below is the PowerPoint presentation that was given out during the workshop.
James A.L. Daniel
President
Daniel, Medley & Kirby, P.C.
434-792-3911
Liz Beamer-Farrell, BSW
Regional Services Coordinator
Life Center of Galax
1-800-345-6998
Margaret Thompson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Piedmont Counseling
434-799-3310
G.H. Vaughan, D.Min., CEAP, SAP
Regional Manager/Certified Mediator
REACH EAP & Workplace Solutions
434-799-3400
1-800-950-3434
