Artists' Learning Circle
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The Vermont Women’s Business Center assists women who are starting a new business or growing their business by providing statewide networking events and educational classes and seminars -- opportunities for learning and sharing.
Classes
Class topics include: Practical Business Start-Up, Marketing & Sales, Negotiation Skills, Employment Contracts, Managing Employees and E-Commerce.
Networking Events
The VWBC 's unique networking events allow women to gather together informally once a month to learn about business topics, promote their products and services as well as learn from other business owners.
It is through the synergy of learning business skills and connecting with local community that successful businesses take flight.
Artists' Learning Circle
Women in the Arts sharing business ideas.
This group meets the first Wednesday of the month from 9:30 to 11:30 at the Vermont Women's Business Center located at Woodbury College in Montpelier.
In the words of one woman-owned business, "the Vermont Women's Business Center is more than just small business support and information. It's the VWBC people who provide me with the creative inspiration, positive feedback, and authentic, wonderful camaraderie that I value most."
Events are held in various locations -- Central, Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, and Southwest Vermont.
Please refer to the calendar for a full listing of current opportunities and statewide locations.
Visit the Calendar Page
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Monthly Networking Luncheons
Please join the Vermont Women’s Business Center in Montpelier on the first business Monday of each month, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM, at Woodbury College, 660 Elm Street in Montpelier (Route 12 North). Hear a presentation on a business topic and network with other business owners.
Next Networking Luncheon:
Monday, August 4, 2008
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Topic: Using Your Community Newspaper With Guest Speaker Deborah Phillips
Participants are encouraged to bring brochures, business cards, and display products to promote their business! All are welcome. FREE, no pre-registration required. Please bring your own bag lunch!
Looking Ahead:
Monday, September 8, 2008 (Please note this is the second Monday of the month due to Labor Day)
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Topic: How to Mix at a Mixer With Guest Speaker Markey Read
Monday, October 6, 2008
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Topic: From Chaos to Calm With Guest Speaker Julie Cubino
Monthly Artists' Learning Circles
Next Artists' Learning Circle:
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Please join the Vermont Women's Business Center in Montpelier on the first business Wednesday of every month from 9:30 to 11:30 AM at Woodbury College, 660 Elm Street in Montpelier (Route 12 North).
For ALL types of artists - singers, dancers, potters, textile artists, painters, jewelers, etc.
Artists' Learning Circles are an informal, fluid gathering of artists of all types who meet to help and support each other through the challenges unique to artists as business people. All are welcome. FREE; faciliated by VWBC staff; no pre-registration required.
Location for both monthly events: Woodbury College, 660 Elm Street in Montpelier (Route 12 North). For more information, please contact VWBC with questions at 802.229.2181 or 800.266.4062, or e-mail: vwbc@cvcac.org.
CLASSES
E-BUSINESS WORKSHOPS IN AUGUST!
Choose from two locations
IN MONTPELIER - at Woodbury College on Tuesday afternoons from 3:00-6:00 p.m.:
August 5 - BYOL Party (Bring Your Own Laptop)
• Learn how to build an easy website in 3 hours. This is a hands-on workshop.
August 12 - Creative (and FREE) Ways to Increase Your Search Engine Rankings
• Review stategies by using Craigslist, WebRings, Press Releases and more. Learn how to build business online affordably.
August 19 - How to Track and Measure Results of Your Website
• Learn how to use Google Analytics, Web Position and other tools to measure traffic, bounce rates, rankings and links.
IN BURLINGTON - at the Center for Media & Democracy (Cyberskills Vermont), 294 N. Winooski Ave., on Wednesday mornings from 9:00-12:00 noon:
August 6 - BYOL Party (Bring Your Own Laptop)
• Learn how to build an easy website in 3 hours. This is a hands-on workshop.
August 13 - Creative (and FREE) Ways to Increase Your Search Engine Rankings
• Review stategies by using Craigslist, WebRings, Press Releases and more. Learn how to build business online affordably.
August 20 - How to Track and Measure Results of Your Website
• Learn how to use Google Analytics, Web Position and other tools to measure traffic, bounce rates, rankings and links.
COST is $50 per workshop; class size is limited; register early! Please make checks payable to Central Vermont Community Action Council. (Partial fee waivers are available for a limited number of income-eligible participants.)
TO REGISTER or for more information about these workshops please contact the Center by phone or email.
These E-Business Workshops are sponsored by the Verizon Foundation.
We will be offering Practical Business Start Up again in the fall along with a second class TBA. Watch for details!
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Please join the Vermont Women's Business Center @ NEKCA on 108 Cherry Street in St. Johnsbury, VT.
For information about VWBC events in the Burlington, please call Gillian at 860-1417 ext. 103 or email: gfranks@cvoeo.org.
Please join the Vermont Women's Business Center at SEVCA on 91 Buck Street in Westminster, VT.
Please join the Vermont Women’s Business Center at BROC on 60 Center St., in Rutland, VT for a
FREE NETWORKING EVENT
Ongoing Education for Vermont Artists and Crafters
This event was postponed due to severe thunderstorm damage. Watch for the rescheduled date.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Learn about local, accessible options to enhance and expand your skills! For all skill levels - experienced to brand new. Open to men and women. Refreshments served.
Call 665-1741 to register or for more information.
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