Workshop & Seminars 2008
CPR & First Aid Training
First Tuesday of every month: (2nd Tuesday), 9/2, 10/7, 11/4, 12/2
Time: 8:00 a.m—12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Instructor: Jenni Critzer
Through the American Heart Association Heartsaver Program, participants will learn to recognize and care for injuries or sudden illnesses until advanced medical help can take over. Handle
emergency situations, breathing and cardiac emergencies; adult, child and infant CPR; basic precautions for preventing disease transmission; identifying and caring for life-threatening bleeding;
sudden illness and injuries and environmental emergencies. This course meets OSHA Guidelines for CPR and First Aid. Participants will receive a certification card good
4th Friday Business Essentials
A new breakfast series for busines owners and managers - Business Essentials for your Success!
Every 4th Friday, 7:30 - 8:30 am
Hampton Inn, Exit 91 Fishersville
Includes a light breakfast.
Coming in 2008:
Sept 26: Branding Your Business
Oct 24: Choosing your Attitude
Nov 21: Ending your Year in the Black
Dec 19: Your 2009 Marketing Plan
Fee: $12 Chamber members, $15 non member. To Register: Call 540-949-8203 or 540-568-3227 or visit www.valleysbdc.org
This series is sponsored by your Greater Augusta Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Shenandoah Valley Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE)
Business Writing for Beginners
Date: Thursday—October 16
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Speaker: Joanne Sabas
The principle for sound business writing is logic. It should be clear, concise, and when fitting, persuasive. Letter-writing organization, memos, reports, meeting minutes, proposals, and good, “bad
news” letters are some topics to be covered. Traditional memos vs. electronic mail memos: why they are written differently will be discussed. Participants are encouraged to bring their own business writing samples.
Managing Difficult People
Date: Thursday—November 5
Time: 9:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
Speaker: Dr. Brian Charette
Ever wonder why some people are so hard to get along with? Learn strategies and techniques that
will lead to a positive outcome even with the most difficult boss, coworker or customer.
The Greater Augusta Regional Chamber of Commerce provides for its members an array of training programs designed to provide practical, job-related tools for employers and their employees to enhance effectiveness and productivity.
All programs are conducted by competent, experienced instructors who emphasize a practical approach to maximize the relevance and immediate applicability of the curriculum. Participants benefit from the opportunity to share problems, situations and experiences with their peers from other companies, and active participation by each student is an important component of all Chamber training activities.
Seminar Cost: (Unless otherwise indicated):
Members—$59.00
Non-Members—$79.00
Seminar Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations may be made up to 3 days prior to the program. If a person cannot attend, a substitute may attend in his or her place.
FALL ‘08
BUSINESS SEMINARS ON THURSDAY MORNINGS
Stay competitive – learn practical workplace solutions.
Employers rely on their employees to fuel growth and sustain a competitive advantage in the workplace. To help meet that need, BRCC’s Workforce Services and Continuing Education Division offers a Business Seminar Series in the PleckerWorkforceCenter on BRCC’s main campus in WeyersCave. All seminars meet from on Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.Please contact us soon to register for the seminars of your choice. Due to a partnership with the Greater Augusta and Harrisonburg/Rockingham Chambers of Commerce, Chamber members receive a 10% discount on their registration fee.
Communicating with Influence
Influence is at the heart of most professions. Increasing others’ buy-in and commitment to ideas,
suggestions, and directives is important to success at work. Communicate your ideas to others with credibility, confidence, and clarity by learning to
Thursday 9am-12pm September 18 $95
BRCC Weyers Cave Plecker Center P126C
Seminar Leader: Robert Kenney
Profiting through Quality Improvement
The primary goal of quality improvement is improved profitability.Learn to increase profits through improved performance. Topics:
Thursday: 9am-12pm September 25 $95
BRCC Weyers Cave Plecker Center 126C
Seminar Leader: Jim Belcher
Effective Meetings
Do you spend too much time conducting or participating in nonproductive meetings? If so, come to this seminar and learn how to get the most out of meetings.
Thursday: 9am-12pm October 2 $95
BRCC Weyers Cave Plecker Center 126C
Seminar Leader: Corey Hickerson
Intergenerational Communication
The workplace is filled with at least 4 different generations and with this mix of values and people comes conflict, misunderstanding and frustration. You will:
Thursday 9 am-12 Noon October 9 $95
BRCC Weyers Cave Plecker Center 126C
Seminar Leader: Toni Whitfield
Using DiSC to Build Leadership in Your Organization
Understanding your preferred behaviors and the behaviors of others can lead to more successful
business interactions. Take the DiSC behavioral assessment and learn how to apply the results on the job. DiSC stands for dominance, influence, steadiness, and conscientiousness. Topics covered will include:
The cost of the seminar includes the DiSC Profile survey assessment ($50 value).
Thursday 9am-12pm October 16 $110
BRCC Weyers Cave Plecker Center 126C
Seminar Leader: Bill Gilliland
Leadership vs. Management
Leaders aren’t leaders from the beginning. Leaders understand that they can only lead with a
consensus and a “buy-in” from the Team. During this seminar, you will
· Uncover the vital difference between what Leaders do, and what Managers do
· Learn the 5 things Leaders do (that Managers do not do)
· Be inspired to move your management style to a new and energetic leadership
formula that works
Thursday 9am-12pm October 23 $95
BRCC Weyers Cave Plecker Center 126C
Seminar Leader: William Hopkins
Finance Essentials For The Non-Finance Manager+
Gain knowledge that will enhance a company’s competitive advantage by taking the guesswork out of ensuring a better bottom line. Included in this seminar will be the language of financial terms; the application of accounting processes; and the conventional guidelines regarding income statements, balance sheets, and the statement of cash flows. Learning to read and interpret financial statements will enhance your ability to
Thursday 9am-12pm October 30 $95
BRCC Weyers Cave Plecker Center 126C
Seminar Leader: Audrey Lail
Performance Management
Plan to attend if you are a Human Resource professional, Manager, or Frontline Supervisor who faces the challenges of Performance Management. Discussion focuses on:
Thursday 9am-12pm November 6 $95
BRCC Weyers Cave Plecker Center 126C
Seminar Leader: Diane Yerian
Powerful Presentations
The ability to make effective presentations is a key for business success and personal achievement. Learn how to:
Thursday 9am-12pm November 13 $95
BRCC Weyers Cave Plecker Center 126C
Seminar Leader: Patty May
Workplace Violence: Prevention and Intervention Strategies
Violence in the workplace accounts for 1000 fatalities and over 20,000 non-fatal events in the US
each year. The prevalence of near misses, physical assaults, abusive behavior, and threats of violence sometimes remain unrecognized and unreported. Workplace violence is a major cause of decreased
productivity in the U.S. workplace but it can be predicted and prevented. Learn strategies for prevention and intervention including:
Thursday am-12pm November 20 $95
BRCC Weyers Cave Plecker Center 126C
Seminar Leader: Amy Ghaemmaghami
Taking the Mystery and Confusion out of Strategic Planning
Many times companies and organizations make changes that impact their operations or public image
without formal planning. While the changes may be positive, without formal planning, confusion often follows. Having a strategic plan can help alleviate some of that confusion and allow your organization
to focus on positive growth. Strategic planning does not have to take months to complete. During this session you will begin to put your strategic planning "plan" together. During this three hour
session you will learn
Thursday 9am-12pm December 4 $95
BRCC Weyers Cave Plecker Center 126C
Seminar Leader: Judy Rannow
CUSTOMIZED TRAINING
Are you intrigued by some of these training topics and see the value of offering one, or several, of the seminars to your workforce? We can help you by designing a customized training program to meet your needs. In addition to the topics listed, there are many other topics we can address. Regardless of the size of your organization, the topic, or the time at which it needs to be presented, we can assist you. For additional information about customized corporate training, contact Mary Sullivan at 540-453-2320 or 1-888-750-2722, ext. 2320; or sullivanm@brcc.edu

