Attorney Thomas Steinberg will present on general legal issues raised by entering and conducting business. He will provide insights into intellectual property issues raised by technology ventures.   Speaker: Thomas W. Steinberg, is a Virginia licensed attorney with a specialization in patent law. During a 30-year law career, he has practiced with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), private law firms, Mobil Oil Corporation, and E.I. du Pont de Nemours Company, managing legal issues for the government, law…

Whether the nation is officially into the next recession or in recovery from it, or if inflation or interest rates rise or fall, Dr. Clifford Thies explains the cyclical nature of the business cycle and cautions business leaders on basing plans too strongly on current economic conditions. Buckle your seat belts as he addresses economic issues related to production, employment, sales and income, inflation, interest rates, consumer and business confidence, stocks, bonds, real estate, gold and bitcoin, and more.   …

Resilience is a trait that we are acutely aware of both professionally and personally. In this workshop, attendees can expect to review the types of resilience; create a working definition of resilience as it applies to themselves and their organizations; and assess current levels of resilience. You’ll also learn strategies for building resilience including how to assess current challenges and reflect on better approaches for the future; develop a mindset of continuous learning and development; focus with teams on working…

Reengaging the workforce has never been more of a challenge. Join Dr. Dave Miles in learning more about ways to better connect with your existing staff and engage new staff. In this session you’ll learn how to: Describe and explain the difference between the different generations in the workforce Explain the differences in communicating with each of those groups Identify and use the five principles of connecting to improve communication Better manage generational differences in the workplace And, as a…

Companies struggle to keep up with the constant change in terms of what works with their digital marketing strategy. In this session, Angela Hausman will present some best practices and answer questions about social media, online advertising and website design.   Presenter: Angela Hausman, Ph.D., is the founder of Hausman & Associates, a full-service agency operating at the intersection of marketing and social media, and she serves as a marketing professor with 20 years of experience teaching hands-on classes for…