Workshop: Are You LinkedIn? A Business Guide
Venue: New River Community College (NRV Mall Site), Christiansburg
Directions: Google Map Link
Date: Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Event Types: Speaking Engagements, Business Related
Cost:
Early bird reservation (by April 18): $18.00 Normal reservation: $25.00

Description:
A series of three workshops designed to assist local businesses and restaurants with productivity, growth and marketing will be offered by New River Community College (NRCC) in April and May. “Customizing Marketing Materials,” “Are You LinkedIn? A Business Guide” and “Cost Analysis and Pricing for Restaurants” will be held at NRCC’s New River Valley Mall site in Christiansburg.

Each workshop will be offered in a computer lab setting, offering participants a thorough, hands-on learning experience.

“Are You LinkedIn? A Business Guide” will be held on Wednesday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to noon. Participants will learn how to get connected and market their businesses and themselves on the professional networking website, LinkedIn. Workshop objectives include creating a LinkedIn profile, understanding what to include on business pages and adding and managing connections.

Dr. Jeanne Symanoskie, a corporate trainer for NRCC, will be the instructor for each workshop. Symanoskie’s background includes 10 years experience teaching in various settings including the Fairfax County Public Schools, Anne Arundel Community College in Maryland and the University of Georgia. She also owned and operated the Blacksburg area restaurant Log Cabin BBQ for three years.

The fee for each workshop is $25. However, individuals who register for any of the workshops by Wednesday, April 18, will receive a discount and may enroll for only $18.

To register, contact New River Community College’s Office of Workforce Development at 540-674-3617.

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