2021-2022 Noon Knowledge Lunch Series

Bring your lunch and join us as we offer practical, inspiring, and interactive webinars.

The Noon Knowledge series is a FREE professional development program presented by the Virginia Highlands Small Business Incubator, Washington County Chamber of Commerce, Virginia Community Capital, and the Town of Abingdon. It is designed for all entrepreneurs and professionals interested in building skills in a variety of areas.

Sessions are typically 60-90 minutes.

We are presenting 28 sessions 2021 through 2022. Click the links below to register for any of our scheduled talks. Topics include:

• Lodging, travel and tourism
• Leadership, communication, managing growth
• Marketing, social media, public and media relations
• Business planning, online sales, technology/cybersecurity

All sessions are offered virtually via zoom. No in-person webinars are offered at this time.

Click on past webinars to view the recording on YouTube!

Sep. 1 – Microsoft Outlook: How to use, assign tasks, contacts, and more	Speaker(s): Jonathan Evenden, Aegis IT Solutions
Sep. 15 – Recruiting and Retaining Employees	Speaker(s): Rex Carter, Universal Fibers
Sep. 29 – iPhone Tips & Tricks	Speaker(s): Jonathan Evenden, Aegis IT Solutions
Oct. 13 – Managing Leases/Rental Agreements	Speaker(s): Anthony Farnum, Matt Smith Realty
Oct. 27 – Online Payment Systems/Point-of-Sale/Online Reservations	Speaker(s): Chris Clear, Atlantic Merchant Service
Nov. 10 – Marketing: Target Marketing Strategies	Speaker(s): Rachel Lewis
Dec. 8 – Cyber Security Obligations/Insurance	Speaker(s): Andrew Darlington, Veritas Risk Management & Insurance
Jan. 12 – Key Elements of a Business Plan	Speaker(s): Gary McGeough
Jan. 26 – Financial Projections	Speaker(s): Eddie Neely, Food City
Feb. 9 – Setting Up a Tourism Business	Speaker(s): Kim Davis, Southwest Virginia Cultural Heritage Center
Feb. 23 – How to develop and push video out	Speaker(s): The Leverage Group and Starscape Media
Mar. 9 – Reservation and Event Planning Services & Costs	Speaker(s): Kim Davis, Southwest Virginia Cultural Heritage Center
Mar. 23 – New Market Tax Credit	Speaker(s): Emma Wyatt, The Innovate Fund
Apr. 6 – What Social Media Channels Should I Use For My Business/Organization?	Speaker(s): Ryan Jones, Do Good Grands
Apr. 20 – Quickbooks Hands On Session #1	Speaker(s): Danny Ruble, Spiegler Blevins
May 4 – Quickbooks Hands On Session #2	Speaker(s): Danny Ruble, Spiegler Blevins
May 18 – Quickbooks Hands On Session #3	Speaker(s): Danny Ruble, Spiegler Blevins
Jun. 1 – Quickbooks Hands On Session #4	Speaker(s): Danny Ruble, Spiegler Blevins
Jun. 15 – Developing a Marketing Plan	Speaker(s): Kim Davis, Southwest Virginia Cultural Heritage Center
Aug. 17 – Amazon.com: Pros and Cons of Selling on the World’s Largest E-Commerce Site	Speaker(s): Brandon McKinney, Vayska
Sept. 7 – The Importance of Cybersecurity and IT Continuity	Speaker(s): Zack Harless
Sept. 21 – Making Your Mark: The Importance of Logo Design/Identity	Speaker(s): Steve Longstaff, Longstaff Creative
Oct. 10 – Fresh Food Financing Programs	Speaker(s): Lauren DeSimone
Oct. 19 – Cybersecurity Jobs	Speaker(s): David Malony
Nov. 2 – How to AirBnB	Speaker(s): Janice Thayer
Nov. 16 – How to Use Social Media to Promote Your Brand	Speaker(s): Chad Thomas
Dec. 7 – Sustainability: What Does That Mean?	Speaker(s): Carl Knoblock