18th Annual Small Business Awards Dinner
10/05/2004    --  10/05/2004
The Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce will recognize the accomplishments of outstanding small businesses at the 18th Annual Small Business Awards on Tuesday, October 5, 2004, at 6:00 p.m. at The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center. The Chamber will present a new award for the Small Business Advocate of the Year and will recognize 63 Small Business of the Year Award nominees. Reservations will be accepted through September 24 by calling 983-0700, ext. 231 or jstaples@roanokechamber.org. Tickets are $47.00 per person and include dinner.

First Steps to Starting a Business
10/26/2004    --  10/26/2004
Interested in starting a business? Learn more about what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur, how to write a business plan, forms of business organization, and types of financing available. Cost: $10 per person To register: Call 983-0717, ext. 239, or email sbdc@roanokechamber.org

Educators Serving the Community Awards Gala
11/05/2004    --  11/05/2004
The Ceremony held at the Baltimore Convention Center will honor educators for their excellence in education. This year, six special guests have been invited to receive the first ever EduSerc Image Award for their nationally known achievements that positively impact the community: Bill Cosby, Oprah Winfrey, Colin Powell, Tom Joyner, Yolanda King and Marian Wright Edelman. Join us for an evening of elegance, fun and excitement! For more information visit www.eduserc.org/awards or call (301) 498-2899