CBJ: Daybook

Today
New and Existing Business Assistance. Sponsored by SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business. Free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling sessions. For more information or to make an appointment, visit http://www.score-494.org or call 295-6712.

Tuesday
Strategic Planning for Nonprofits. University of Virginia School of Continuing and Professional Studies. Taught by Deborah Barfield Williamson, J.D. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Zehmer Hall Conference Center. $160 includes continental breakfast and box lunch. Free parking. For more information or to register, visit http://www.uvapd.info or call 982-2779.
Nelson County Business and Community Forum. Piedmont Virginia Community College is hosting a forum to help determine how PVCC can best serve Nelson County residents and businesses. 7 p.m. at Nelson County High School, 6919 Thomas Nelson Highway in Lovingston. A drawing for a free PVCC class valued at $266 will be held and light refreshments will be served. For more information, call 961-5247.

Wednesday
Horse Sense for Leaders. University of Virginia School of Continuing and Professional Studies. Two-day leadership seminar taught by John Lord, M.P.A. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 9 a.m. to noon Thursday. The first day will be held at an area ranch observing the work of a horse trainer. Zehmer Hall Conference Center. $250 includes box lunch the first day. Free parking. For more information or to register, visit http://www.uvapd.info or call 982-2779.
How to Write a Business Plan. University of Virginia School of Continuing and Professional Studies. Taught by Maureen Wellen, M.B.A. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Zehmer Hall Conference Center. $100 includes continental breakfast. Free parking. For more information or to register, visit http://www.uvapd.info or call 982-2779.

Thursday
Annual Chamber Community Governmental Luncheon. Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce. 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Holiday Inn University Area, 1901 Emmet St. $40 per member, $350 “Chamber Inner Circle” table of 10. Featured speaker will be Dr. Robert Leber of Northrop Grumman Corp., Newport News Sector. Key discussion will be “Workforce Challenges and Development.” Reservations required. For more information or to make reservations, e-mail or call 295-3141, ext. 140.
Nonprofit Boards That Excel. University of Virginia School of Continuing and Professional Studies. Taught by Alyson Ball, M.B.A. 6 to 9 p.m. at the Zehmer Hall Conference Center. $80 includes light refreshments. Free parking. For more information or to register, visit http://www.uvapd.info or call 982-2779.
Buying Your First Home. Sponsored by the UVa Community Credit Union. 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors, 550 Hillsdale Drive. Free, registration requested. For more information or to register, visit uvacreditunion.org or call 964-2001.

Saturday
Focusing Your Energies. University of Virginia School of Continuing and Professional Studies. Taught by Tanya Brockett, M.B.A. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Zehmer Hall Conference Center. $80 includes continental breakfast. Free parking. For more information or to register, visit http://www.uvapd.info or call 982-2779.

Sept. 30
Leveraging Generational Differences in the Workplace. University of Virginia School of Continuing and Professional Studies. Taught by Camille Wright Miller, Ph.D. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Zehmer Hall Conference Center. $160 includes continental breakfast and box lunch. Free parking. For more information or to register, visit http://www.uvapd.info or call 982-2779.

Oct. 7
Fluvanna County Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting. Chamber members are welcome to make suggestions and voice concerns from 7 to 7:15 p.m. Regular board meeting begins at 7:15 p.m. For more information or to RSVP, call 589-3262.

Oct. 10
Imago Relationship Therapy Training. FOCUS Women’s Resource Center. Two-day training today and Oct. 11 at 953 Second St. S.E. 12 continuing education units. $200 plus a $25 non-refundable registration fee. For more information or to register, contact Dr. Robin Eliason at 293-2222 or Dr. Patricia Martin at 293-5005.