Whether you own a small business or dream of doing so, these seminars are for you.

The Smart Start seminar covers areas like competition, customer service, and sources of financing whereas the Procurement Workshop covers strategies for success in selling to state and local government.

Smart Start Seminar

Have you ever thought about starting your own business?  A seminar will be held on March 30, 2010 and April 1, 2010 at Southern Virginia Higher Education Center, 820 Bruce Street, South Boston, Virginia.

Entrepreneurship is the American Dream.  If you are already in business or simply considering the possibility, this introductory seminar will provide information that may help your business be among the 20% that survive and thrive.  The following issues will be discussed:  competition and customer service, important financial information to operate a small business, sources of financing, and what is required to obtain a small business loan.  Larry Harris, Director of the Longwood Small Business Development Center will be the presenter.

COST:  FREE

Make reservations by calling Patricia Ward at the Southern Virginia Higher Education Center 434-572-5475 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . You may also contact the Halifax County Chamber of Commerce at 434-572-3085 or e-mail info @halifaxchamber.net.

SPONSORED BY:
Southern Virginia Higher Education Center
Halifax County Chamber of Commerce
Longwood Small Business Development Center

South Boston Area Procurement Workshop

Representatives from the State of Virginia will discuss the state's new initiative to increase access to state contracting for small, women, and minority-owned businesses.  The workshop will be held at Riverstone Technology Park on March 25, 2010; click here to download an informational pdf.