Conversations with the Experts:

Web 2.0 in Plain English: Two-way Conversations
that Build Relationships and Drive Results
Date TBD | 8:00am -9:30am
GRCC, 1763 Fountain Drive, Reston

In our conversation we will explore a number of important things that will help you build an effective customer acquisition and retention plan. We’ll discuss key audiences, shared outcomes & expectations, The Hierarchy of Online Success, why everything matters, how to listen, learn, and improve your online performance, and the importance of acting now. We’ll also provide you a list of reference sites, books, etc. to help you get started today. • Who are your 3 Key Audiences? • What results do your Key Audiences want? • First Things First (Hierarchy of Online Success) • Measure and Monitor • Everyone & Everything Matters to deliver a good experience • Listen, Learn, Improve Constantly • If you don’t someone will • Resources.

Presented by: Rodney Loges, President of NetStrategies

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Environmental Awareness of your BUILDING
Wednesday, May 20 | 8:00am - 9:30am
GRCC, 1763 Fountain Drive, Reston

Is your building a safe place to breathe? Do you know what is in the air? This session will help you get to know the contaminates that could be harming you from Formaldehyde to Airbourne Particulates, VOCs, Carbon Monoxide and more. Learn what you can do to reduce contaminates and have your questions answered!

Presented by Jim Robinson of JLR Construction Management

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Healthy Leadership. How the Health of the Leader Impacts Bottom Line Finances
Tuesday, March 31 | 8:00am - 9:00am
GRCC, 1763 Fountain Drive, Reston

Want to lower health care costs in your organization? It starts with YOU. Risky behaviors including constant states of stress, long working hours, poor eating habits, and lack of exercise all contribute to unhealthy outcomes. And this results in higher costs for lost time, lost productivity and increased health/sick care expenses. By making wellness part of your organizational culture you can help yourself, your family and your organization. Learn simple daily activities to assist you in creating a healthy leadership approach that others can follow.

Presented by Freddi Donner of For Health and Balance

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Ask the Attorney
Wednesday, April 15 | 8:00am - 9:30am
GRCC, 1763 Fountain Drive, Reston

Running a business is a complicated legal affair... Issues crop up almost daily that test your legal acumen and there isn't always time and resources to seek legal advice. This workshop is designed to be a conversation with attorney and GRCC incoming Board Chair, Matt Brennan of Brennan Waite. Matt's expertise is business law and he insists his grey hair has been well-earned while representing a plethora of small business owners in a wide variety of legal disputes. This session is designed for you to bring your business's legal questions and let Matt share his legal knowledge, expertise and advice. The workshop is limited in size to make sure everyone has a chance to get their questions answered.

Presented by Matt Brennan of Brennan & Waite P.L.C.

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What Happened in 2008 and What Can I Do in 2009 and Beyond? Understanding the Connection Between Demographics and Economics
Tuesday, April 21 | 8:00am-9:30am
GRCC, 1763 Fountain Drive, Reston

Trends in demographics help us look into the future with confidence; forewarned is forearmed. Trow Trowbridge will give us a macro and micro view of economic trends and how they are affected by demographics. You will find this session useful as you make your business plans for the coming years and even the next fifteen years. Demographics  move like a large, slow ocean liner. Its course is set in motion when you and your generation, Baby Boomer or Millennial, were born. Find out how you can use this knowledge to determine your new location. What business or service will be most in demand? Will my service become commoditized? Join this lively discussion series as Trow outlines the immutable trends and guides the discussion through the important topics of today and tomorrow.

Presented by Trow Trowbridge, President of Dominion Wealth Management, Inc.
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Secrets of a Successful PR Campaign
Tuesday, April 21 | 8:00am - 9:30am
GRCC, 1763 Fountain Drive, Reston

This is your opportunity to pick the brains of not one, but two stellar public relations experts. If you ever wanted to know the ingredients to a successful public relations campaign but didn't know where to start, this is the workshop for you. Learn the secrets to building and sustaining a public identity for your business. Find out what it takes to be the first resource for potential clients. Identify the techniques that will help your business grow and prosper. Marion Myers, founder and president of Myers Public Relations, and Jill Collins, founder and president of Jill Collins Public Relations, will share their combined decades of public relations expertise with you. The workshop is limited in size to allow enough time for your questions to be answered personally.

Presented by Marion Myers, President, Myers Public Relations, LLC and Jill Collins, Jill Collins Public Relations Group, Inc.

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Everything You Want To Know About Headhunters
But Were Afraid To Ask
Wednesday, April 22 | 8:00am - 9:30am
GRCC, 1763 Fountain Drive, Reston

Have you ever wondered what really happens behind the scenes at headhunting firms? Hector Velez, Executive Vice President of HireStrategy, will demystify the staffing industry by sharing his thought provoking and counterintuitive views on the search business and also by answering all those questions you always wanted to ask.

Presented by Hector Velez, Executive Vice President of HireStrategy

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Navigating a Construction Project to Success
Thursday, April 23 | 8:00am - 9:30am
GRCC, 1763 Fountain Drive, Reston

In this session individuals will learn helpful information on contemplating a renovation, remodeling or new construction project for their business needs. Items to be discussed are the steps necessary to plan a successful project and the contracting options available to insure the desired results. This session will help the business owner better understand the planning/design, pre-construction and construction process.

Presented by Jeff Martello, President, K3 Construction Group

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Which Retirement Plan is Right for My Business?
Wednesday, April 29 | 8:00am - 9:00am
GRCC, 1763 Fountain Drive, Reston

The discussion will focus on the different types of retirement plans currently available for use by businesses. The discussion will focus on the differences between and among the plan types and the different business considerations associated with each one. We will review the different plan types and discuss how to know when one type may be right for a particular business. I also will address how to know when it may be time to rethink the type of plan or design of a retirement plan based on business considerations or events. There will be a Q&A segment that follows for the remaining time. I do not plan to discuss specific investment types or investments, although I anticipate that I may be asked a question related to a specific plan or investment. Securities and Advisory Services offered through Commonwealth Financial Network, member FINRA/SIPC, a Registered Investment Adviser.

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Motivating the 20-Something Knowledge Worker
Thursday, April 30 | 8:00am - 9:30am
GRCC, 1763 Fountain Drive, Reston

This program addresses the specific challenges of motivating the fastest growing segment of the workforce--the 20-something knowledge worker. It presents strategies and tactics to address ten major research-based challenges of motivating Millennials. Participants attending the program will have an opportunity to share examples, challenges and recommendations with presenter and colleagues. Handouts include select individual and organizational inventories and checklists.

Presented by Dr. Donald Shandler, Marymount University.

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Reston Town Center Development Update
Wednesday, May 27 | 8:00am - 9:30am
GRCC, 1763 Fountain Drive, Reston

Join Pete Otteni of Boston Properties for a discussion of the recently completed and future development in and around the Urban Core of Reston Town Center. What has happened to date, what’s happening if the near future, and what might Reston Town Center look like over the next 10 years?

Presented by Pete Otteni, Boston Properties, Inc.

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