Hello    all,        Alderson    Main    Street    maintains    a    membership    in    the    Greater    Greenbrier    Chamber    of Commerce and therefore has a listing in the annual publication, receives training info, and more. We   are   sharing   the   info   below   with   all   businesses   in   Alderson.      This   is   a   great   opportunity   to   call   to   the attention   of   the   GVEDC   how   you   are   progressing   with   flood   recovery   (including   loss   of   sales   if   not   directly affected by flood water) and learn how to use GOOGLE to your benefit. Please consider attending these free events.  They need an RSVP to arrange seating and food. Margaret Hambrick THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIPS Two   local   organizations   will   host   events   the   morning   of   November   16,   2016   to   provide   opportunities   for small   business   owners   to   share   information   and   receive   training   on   how   to   reach   new   customers.   Attend the   Business   Before   Hours   event   hosted   by   The   Greenbrier   Valley   Economic   Development   Corporation followed by a free training presented by The Greenbrier County CVB. Read below for more information. BUSINESS BEFORE HOURS The   Greenbrier   Valley   Economic   Development   Corporation,   representing   the   counties   of   Greenbrier, Monroe   and   Pocahontas,   would   like   the   opportunity   to   sit   down   and   complete   an   informal   chat   with   local business   owners   and   non-profit   groups.   During   this   networking   time,   please   share   updates   with   GVEDC staff   on   how   business   recovery   is   progressing   following   the   June   23,   2016   flood.   Announcements   on additional programming and resources will be made. LOCATION:  Greenbrier Valley Visitors Center TIME:  8:00 - 8:45AM FOOD SPONSORED BY:  Premier Bank Generally   reserved   for   chamber   members,   this   Business   Before   Hours   event   is   open   to   the   public. Community    small    business    owners    are    encouraged    to    attend.    RSVP    by    November    11,    2016    to info@greenbrierwvchamber.org. USING GOOGLE "MY BUSINESS" TO REACH NEW CUSTOMERS As   part   of   the   CVB's   Partner   Education   Workshop   Series,   this   training   will   provide   clear,   step-by-step instructions to take control of your business information on Google. LOCATION:  Greenbrier Valley Visitors Center TIME:  9:00 - 10:30AM COST:  FREE This     training     is     designed     for     tourism-related     businesses.     RSVP     by     November     11,     2016     to info@greenbrierwv.com. www.greenbrierwvchamber.org