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SUMMARY:MCCC Eggs & Issues - Building Healthier Communities
DESCRIPTION:* 8:00 a.m. Check-in and breakfast\n* 8:30 a.m. Program promptly begins\n* 9:30 a.m. Program ends \n\nStart your morning with a conversation that impacts every business\, employee\, and family across the New River Valley. \nJoin the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce for our next Eggs & Issues as we take a closer look at what it really means to build a healthier community—and why it matters to your workplace. From workforce wellness and mental health to education and community partnerships\, this discussion will connect the dots between health and long-term economic growth. \nLeading the conversation is Dr. Nolle Bissell\, MD\, Director of the New River Health District\, serving as moderator and guiding a dynamic panel of local leaders: \n\nKevin Bowen\, Owner of Blacksburg Boxing & Fitness\nDr. Kelly Guempel\, Superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools\nCarlan Myers\, SHRM\, Human Resources and workforce expert\nMental Health Representative\, offering insight on one of today’s most critical challenges\n\nThis panel brings together perspectives from public health\, business\, education\, and human resources to explore practical ways organizations can support healthier employees and stronger communities. Expect real-world insights you can take back to your team—no fluff\, just actionable ideas. \nWhy this matters:Healthy communities don’t happen by accident. They’re built through intentional partnerships\, smart policies\, and businesses that Invest in their people\, Connect with resources\, and Engage in solutions. The payoff? A workforce that’s more productive\, resilient\, and ready to grow. \nEvent Details: \n\nBreakfast & Networking: 8:00 a.m.\nProgram Begins: 8:30 a.m.\nProgram Concludes: 9:30 a.m.\n\nJoin us for a conversation that moves beyond awareness and into action. \nRegister today and be part of the solution. \nThank you to our event sponsor\, CMG Leasing\, and our presenting sponsor Carilion Clinic New River Valley Medical Center for investing in this program. \nRegister and pay online or contact m.smith@montgomerycc.org
URL:https://www.vtcrc.com/event/mccc-eggs-issues-building-healthier-communities/
LOCATION:Warm Hearth Village\, 2387 Warm Hearth Drive\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
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SUMMARY:MCCC Business 101 Canva Series: Brand Consistency & Template Building
DESCRIPTION:Session Topic: Brand Consistency & Template Building \nThe Business 101 Series has evolved to meet the practical\, day-to-day needs of today’s small businesses\, entrepreneurs\, and nonprofit organizations. This year’s series will focus on hands-on skill development through a three-part workshop series centered on Canva\, a powerful and accessible design and marketing tool used by organizations of all sizes. Thank you to our sponsor\, Blouse House Creative\, for making this series possible. \nParticipants will move step-by-step from foundational knowledge to more advanced applications\, learning how to confidently use both the free and paid versions of Canva for in-house design and marketing needs. Topics will include basic design principles\, asset ownership and organization\, multi-design projects\, brand guide creation\, layout best practices\, and common design do’s and don’ts for professional use. \nThis series is designed to be interactive and project-based\, allowing attendees to apply what they learn in real time. Those who attend all three sessions will earn a Certificate of Completion\, recognizing their commitment to skill development and their ability to apply these tools effectively within their organization. \nBusiness 101 is ideal for business owners\, solopreneurs\, marketing staff\, nonprofits\, and anyone looking to strengthen their visual communication while staying engaged with the Chamber community. Whether attending in person or virtually\, participants will leave with practical skills\, completed projects\, and increased confidence in managing their own marketing materials.
URL:https://www.vtcrc.com/event/mccc-business-101-canva-series-brand-consistency-template-building/
LOCATION:Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce\, 210 Laurel St. NE Suite B\, Christiansburg\, 24073\, United States
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SUMMARY:RBTC’s AI Decoded
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to dive headfirst into the world of artificial intelligence at RBTC’s AI Decoded—where innovation meets inspiration. This isn’t your average tech talk—we’re breaking down AI in a way that’s exciting\, approachable\, and packed with practical insights. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis month\, our featured speaker\, Dayal Bhagat\, will present on “Phishing Awareness in the Age of AI-Generated Attacks.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re AI-curious or already in the game\, you’ll be in great company with a community of forward-thinkers who are just as fired up as you are. \nLet’s decode the hype—and the opportunity—together. \n  \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.vtcrc.com/event/rbtcs-ai-decoded/
LOCATION:QCowork Coworking Space\, 105 Roanoke St. East\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
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