Isle of Wight Events

How to Respond to a Bid/RFP (Request for Proposal)

Tuesday, 03 August 2010 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Franklin Southampton Economic Development and the Franklin Business Incubator are hosting a FREE workshop for existing businesses titled "How to Respond to a Bid/RFP" on Tuesday, August 3, 2010 from 9:30 to Noon at 120 North Main Street in Downtown Franklin. The training will be held in Virginia State University's new mobile lab featuring 12 laptop computers, an instructor's computer and a satellite internet connection brought to you by the Virginia Department of Business Assistance and VSU. Limited seating available. Register online at www.vastartup.org or by calling Tammy Farmer, Virginia Department of Business Assistance at 804-371-8258.

Location: 120 N. Main Street, Downtown Franklin, VA (Mobile Lab)

Tourism Works for Your Virginia Business!

Thursday, 12 August 2010 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Small businesses represent 95% of Virginia’s tourism industry, including retail, dining, lodging, attractions and events. Virginia Tourism and Smithfield and Isle of Wight Convention & Visitors Bureau want to drive traffic to your tourism business! Meet with Virginia Tourism at the Smithfield Center on Thursday, August 12 between 9:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. Come and benefit from being a part of local and state tourism resources and opportunities. No appointment necessary. Want to pitch your story to our PR staff? Interested in what tourism grant funding is available? Perhaps you want to make sure you are listed on Virginia.org, the Commonwealth’s official travel and tourism website? Come by during a lunch break and meet one-on-one with VTC’s marketing and development staff to target and reach travelers, the media and to increase your tourism visitation. MORE

Location: The Smithfield Center, 220 N. Church Street, Smithfield, VA

Chamber of Commerce
New Member Orientation

Thursday, 19 August 2010 08:30 AM - 09:30 AM

The chamber will hold an information session for new members from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. on August 19, 2010 at the chamber office at 100 Main Street, Smithfield. Members will have the opportunity to learn more about benefits, educational, and networking opportunities. For more information call 357-3502 or visit www.theisle.org.

Small Business Development Center
Consultations by Appointment

Thursday, 26 August 2010 12:00 AM -

The Chamber is currently accepting reservations for consultations with a representative from the Small Business Development Center of Hampton Roads who provides one-on-one guidance to business owners on the many issues of entrepreneurship. There is no charge for this service. Consultations are by appointment only. Contact Lori at 357-3502 or at lwhite@thechamber.org for information and/or appointment.

Location: 100 Main Street, Smithfield, VA

Small Business Development Center
Consultants by Appointment

Thursday, 16 September 2010 12:00 AM -

The Chamber is currently accepting reservations for consultations with a representative from the Small Business Development Center of Hampton Roads who provides one-on-one guidance to business owners on the many issues of entrepreneurship. There is no charge for this service. Consultations are by appointment only. Contact Lori at 357-3502 or at lwhite@thechamber.org for information and/or appointment.

Location: Chamber Office, 100 Main Street, Smithfield, VA

Entrepreneur Express Workshop
Moving Your Business Forward

Thursday, 23 September 2010 08:30 AM - 12:30 PM

This FREE workshop is designed to provide information on available business resources and deliver practical, hands-on training covering key elements of business practice. Workshop segments will include information on how to start and operate a business, growing an existing business, marketing strategies, financing strategies and other available resources. Sponsored by Isle of Wight County Economic Development, the Isle of Wight Smithfield Windsor Chamber of Commerce and Opportunity Inc. For more information call 757-365-6249 or 757-357-3502 or visit www.vastartup.org to register.

Location: The Smithfield Center, 220 N. Church Street, Smithfield, VA

Isle Fest

Wednesday, 20 October 2010 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM

This is the largest networking event of the year hosted by the Isle of Wight Smithfield Windsor Chamber of Commerce. The event will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. and features food and entertainment. For more information call 757-357-3502 or visit www.theisle.org.

State of the County Breakfast

Thursday, 18 November 2010 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM

The Isle of Wight Smithfield Windsor Chamber of Commerce annual State of the County Breakfast will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church, 201 Cedar Street, Smithfield, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. For more information, call 575-357-3502 or visit www.theisle.org.

Location: Trinity United Methodist Church, 201 Cedar Street, Smithfield, VA