Doing Business in Nelson County

July 17, 2010
9:30am-12:30
Jefferson-Madison Library
SCORE WORKSHOP 201- STARTING YOUR BUSINESS
This SCORE workshop covers a wide range of topics related to how an aspiring entrepreneur should properly start a small business. At the completion of this workshop, attendees should have learned how to evaluate their business idea and how to properly start a business in Virginia. The primary topics are: * Evaluating Your Idea * Legal Structures * Tax Considerations * Accounting Records * Record Retention Schedule * Financing Your Business. Handout material can be completed by attendees during the workshop under the guidance of an experienced SCORE counselor.

The Jefferson-Madison Library is located at Market Street and 3rd Street NE in Charlottesville. Parking garages recommended are located at Market Street and 5th Street NE and Water Street and 2nd Street SE . Ticket will be validated for 2 hours at the workshop for each garage.

The fee for each workshop is $25.00. A package of 4 (four) workshops is priced at $80.00 if this amount is paid at the first workshop attended.

FOR REGISTRATION: www.score-495.org
FOR INFORMATION:434.295.6712

July 24, 2010
9:30am-12:30
Jefferson-Madison Library

SCORE WORKSHOP 202- MARKETING YOUR BUSINESS
This SCORE workshop concentrates on the heart of a business plan. At the completion of this workshop, attendees should have learned how to think analytically about these important issues and to use this knowledge to resolve their individual issues in their business plans. Primary topics are: * Market Research * Potential Customers * Competition * Price Levels * Business Goals * Strategic Marketing Plan * Targeted Customers * Products/Services * Prices * Sales and Distribution * Advertising and Promotion * E-Commerce * Customer Satisfaction.

The Jefferson-Madison Library is located at Market Street and 3rd Street NE in Charlottesville. Parking garages recommended are located at Market Street and 5th Street NE and Water Street and 2nd Street SE . Ticket will be validated for 2 hours at the workshop for each garage.

The fee for each workshop is $25.00. A package of 4 (four) workshops is priced at $80.00 if this amount is paid at the first workshop attended.

FOR REGISTRATION: www.score-495.org
FOR INFORMATION:434.295.6712

July 31, 2010
9:30am-12:30
Jefferson-Madison Library
SCORE WORKSHOP 203 – FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT OF YOUR BUSINESS
This SCORE workshop analyzes the movement of money into and out of a small business and how to effectively manage these funds. At the completion of this workshop, attendees should have learned the basics of financial projections and financial statements and how these are used to manage a small business. The primary topics are: * Financial Projections and Statements * Financing Your Business * Measuring Your Performance * Financial Analysis * Managing Your Risk.

The Jefferson-Madison Library is located at Market Street and 3rd Street NE in Charlottesville. Parking garages recommended are located at Market Street and 5th Street NE and Water Street and 2nd Street SE . Ticket will be validated for 2 hours at the workshop for each garage.

The fee for each workshop is $25.00. A package of 4 (four) workshops is priced at $80.00 if this amount is paid at the first workshop attended.

FOR REGISTRATION: www.score-495.org
FOR INFORMATION:434.295.6712

August 7, 2010
9:30am-12:30
Jefferson-Madison Library

SCORE WORKSHOP 204 –HOW TO WRITE AN EFFECTIVE BUSINESS PLAN
This SCORE workshop will present a step-by-step analysis of a business plan for a typical small business. At the completion of this workshop, attendees should have learned how to begin constructing their own business plans. The primary topics are: * Market Research * Business Goals * Strategic Marketing Plan * Sales Forecasting * Cash Flow Projections * Profit and Loss Projections * Balance Sheet Projections. This workshop is taught by experienced SCORE counselors and class participation is encouraged.

The Jefferson-Madison Library is located at Market Street and 3rd Street NE in Charlottesville. Parking garages recommended are located at Market Street and 5th Street NE and Water Street and 2nd Street SE . Ticket will be validated for 2 hours at the workshop for each garage.

The fee for each workshop is $25.00. A package of 4 (four) workshops is priced at $80.00 if this amount is paid at the first workshop attended.

FOR REGISTRATION: www.score-495.org
FOR INFORMATION:434.295.6712

Here is information about the summer reading programs at the Nelson Memorial Library

kids: http://www.jmrl.org/pr-kids.htm#nelson

teens:  http://www.jmrl.org/pr-teens.htm#nelson

adults:  http://www.jmrl.org/pr-adults.htm#nelson

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Jacqueline Lichtman, Web/Marketing Librarian
Jefferson-Madison Regional Library
201 East Market St | Charlottesville, VA 22902
www.jmrl.org |   434.979.7151 ext 211

Click here to download the Request for Proposals Number 2010-SC1

Nelson County, Virginia
Request for Proposals Number 2010-SC1
Engineering & Construction and Federal Grant Management Services
For Broadband Network Project
Issued May 23, 2010
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Proposal Title: Engineering & Construction and Federal Grant Management Services – Broadband Network Project

RFP Number 2010-SC1 Addendum #1 Issued June 7, 2010

1.    Sealed proposals will be accepted in the County Administrator’s office prior to 4:00 p.m. Local Time Prevailing on June 16, 2010.  Proposals received after the stated due date and time shall not be considered.

2.    The deadline for receipt of questions/clarifications is prior to 4:00 p.m. Local Time Prevailing on June 9, 2010.

Questions/Clarifications as of June 7, 2010

Q1:     The Scope of Services Item 3 refers to the Environmental Assessment and asks for maps     of the proposed build and the completion of necessary documentation to ensure an     approved EA.  Is the successful bidder to be responsible for compiling a complete EA or     just maps and the necessary permits to the appropriate agencies?

A1:    The successful firm is to be responsible for compiling and submitting a complete     Environmental Assessment to the appropriate agencies.

Q2:     The RFP alludes to pricing at several locations but does not specifically request pricing     for the     project.  Is pricing to be provided and if so, what format?  Hourly? Lump Sum?

A2:    Pricing is not requested at this time, non-binding cost estimates will be requested     during the discussion phase of the RFP process.

Q3:     The Agreement refers to Liquidated Damages in Item F.  We have not had liquidated     damages applied against contracts for engineering services we have provided in the past.     While LD could be applied for certain of our services, once the contractor starts placing     cable, the time frame for completion is beyond our control.  We assume that the LD         would be applied against construction but not against engineering.  Is this correct?

A3:    The liquidated damages clause of the Standard Form of Agreement applies to the     construction contractor.

Q4:     The Scope of Services Item 4 refers to obtaining performance and payment bonds.  In the     case for this project, we assume a bond would be required of the construction firm rather     than the selected engineering firm. The engineering firm would verify that the bonds     submitted by the contractor are adequate and on an approved form.  Is this correct?

A4:    The pay and performance bonds will be required of the construction contractor     and the engineering firm will be responsible for verifying that the bonds     submitted are adequate and on an approved form.

Q5:     What does “finalize the network design” mean, that is stated in the solicitation     statement.  The statement could mean, finish up a design, that you have     already done or it could mean having to do a design, if the design has not been done     properly.  The key is to provide pricing based on the RFP requirements.

A5:    “Finalize the network design” means using the preliminary network design that     has been developed in securing the NTIA Broadband Stimulus grant funds and     developing the details necessary to provide drawings and specifications that will      facilitate the conduct of a sealed bid process for construction and implementation of     the network. Please note that providing pricing is not requested at this time, see     Q2/A2.

For Nelson County, Virginia
Engineering, Construction Administration and Federal Grant Management Services
Nelson County Broadband Network Project
Issue Date May 23, 2010

Direct inquiries for information to:  Stephen A. Carter; Phone:  434-263-7000; Fax:  434-263-7004 or email scarter@nelsoncounty.org.

A Pre-proposal conference will not be held for this RPF.  Any changes to this Request for Proposals will be made only by written addendum issued by the County.

Sealed proposals will be accepted in the County Administrator’s office prior to 4:00 p.m. Local Time Prevailing on June 11, 2010.  Proposals received after the stated due date and time shall not be considered.

Six (6) bound and one (1) electronic copy of Proposals shall be submitted in a sealed, opaque envelope, with the RFP number, title, due date and time appearing on the lower left front.  Contractors are responsible for having their proposal stamped by the County Administrator’s Office before the deadline indicated above and should note all addenda issued.

Below is the list of email addresses who have requested information about the Request for Proposal:

‘Adam Biesecker’; ‘Adam.Elliott@idinsight.com’; ‘alan@patrickbrothers.net’; ‘highspeedlink@gmail.com’; ‘charlie.Allocco@infrasourceinc.com’; ‘Mariel.Ancona@aecom.com’; ‘Anna.Flippen@walkerfirst.com’; ‘AVue@infinera.com’; ‘adsatcher@charter.net’; ‘telecommunications@vgtelecoms.com’; ‘BChaney@innovativeengineering.net’; ‘bpaulsen@dragonwaveinc.com’; ‘Lars.Bodenheimer@detecon.com’; ‘brad.majoskey@canacommunications.org’; ‘broadband@bcisites.com’; ‘crossetti@henkels.com’; ‘csauer@callitc.com’; ‘Mason, Chris’; ‘Chris.walker@walkerfirst.com’; ‘cbaur@sncommfo.com’; ‘ericssonfederal@dirmkt.com’; ‘dgeorge@tierra-row.com’; ‘dennis.jones@iccbroadband.com’; ‘DGroth@mpnexlevel.com’; ‘fred@digitalwest.net’; ‘ewave@ca.rr.com’; ‘Jack.Gallagher@andrew.com’; ‘jtryan21@gmail.com’; ‘jMatson@zhone.com’; ‘jerry.fox@exfo.com’; ‘jdudley@kentongroup.com’; ‘Joe.Garofalo@ptsupply.com’; ‘khockaday@rcc.com’; ‘Laurie.Raso@trs-rentelco.com’; ‘mfemia@gigabeam.com’; ‘Jim.Miller@infrasourceinc.com’; ‘mischa@superiorugc.com’; ‘cnewton@Dewberry.com’; ‘nsoupal@zoomyco.com’; ‘DPalay@Cogentco.com’; ‘pkemmerlin@mcteng.com’; ‘YPowell@tectonicengineering.com’; ‘PPrescot@commscope.com’; ‘Richard.Meiklejohn@jdsu.com’; ‘rick.Sommers@MNInc.biz’; ’sandy@callitc.com’; ‘Shane Seidenstricker’; ‘Tim@go-ac.com’; ‘thanson@advaoptical.com’; ‘TEmmons@infratechcorp.com’; ‘JWheeland@tvcinc.com’; ‘Zafar_Daud@mail.vresp.com’; ‘mustainn@ntelos.com’; ‘TAD@mbc-va.com’; ‘hkirkendall@ebiconsulting.com’; ’sagarwal@e-iit.com’; ‘btimmons@edwardstelecom.com’; ‘BRIAN.THOMPSON@adtran.com’; ‘Shane Seidenstricker’; ‘jebenefiel@nrg-lic.com’; ‘kgeorge@adamsglobal.com’; ‘mw@rgnets.com’; ‘mcurri@sngroup.com’; ‘Laurie.Raso@trs-rentelco.com’; ‘pkemmerlin@mcteng.com’; ‘mmcnally@maverickcorporation.com’; ‘paul@sunsetcom.net’; ‘dnhunt@msceng.com’; ‘Chris Sutton’; ‘MSeidel@adestagroup.com’; ‘Amy Seipp, P.E.’; ‘croming@wellscoinc.com’; ‘jscruggs@mcteng.com’; ‘cbaur@sncommfo.com’; ‘Shane Seidenstricker’; ‘jbentley@iconengineering.net’;paul@sunsetcom.net; ihopkins@eeenterprisesinc.com; bollingerl@att.net; abiesecker@gts-yes.com; crossetti@henkels.com; jerry.fox@exfo.com; jebenefiel@nrg-llc.com; mbarr@henkels.com; dkruse@zoomyco.com; ‘Reid.Jenkins@chrsolutions.com’

June 5, 2010
9:30am-12:30
Jefferson-Madison Library
SCORE WORKSHOP 201- STARTING YOUR BUSINESS
This SCORE workshop covers a wide range of topics related to how an aspiring entrepreneur should properly start a small business. At the completion of this workshop, attendees should have learned how to evaluate their business idea and how to properly start a business in Virginia. The primary topics are: * Evaluating Your Idea * Legal Structures * Tax Considerations * Accounting Records * Record Retention Schedule * Financing Your Business. Handout material can be completed by attendees during the workshop under the guidance of an experienced SCORE counselor.

The Jefferson-Madison Library is located at Market Street and 3rd Street NE in Charlottesville. Parking garages recommended are located at Market Street and 5th Street NE and Water Street and 2nd Street SE . Ticket will be validated for 2 hours at the workshop for each garage.

The fee for each workshop is $25.00. A package of 4 (four) workshops is priced at $80.00 if this amount is paid at the first workshop attended.

FOR REGISTRATION: www.score-495.org
FOR INFORMATION:434.295.6712

June 12, 2010
9:30am-12:30
Jefferson-Madison Library

SCORE WORKSHOP 202- MARKETING YOUR BUSINESS
This SCORE workshop concentrates on the heart of a business plan. At the completion of this workshop, attendees should have learned how to think analytically about these important issues and to use this knowledge to resolve their individual issues in their business plans. Primary topics are: * Market Research * Potential Customers * Competition * Price Levels * Business Goals * Strategic Marketing Plan * Targeted Customers * Products/Services * Prices * Sales and Distribution * Advertising and Promotion * E-Commerce * Customer Satisfaction.

The Jefferson-Madison Library is located at Market Street and 3rd Street NE in Charlottesville. Parking garages recommended are located at Market Street and 5th Street NE and Water Street and 2nd Street SE . Ticket will be validated for 2 hours at the workshop for each garage.

The fee for each workshop is $25.00. A package of 4 (four) workshops is priced at $80.00 if this amount is paid at the first workshop attended.

FOR REGISTRATION: www.score-495.org
FOR INFORMATION:434.295.6712

June 19, 2010
9:30am-12:30
Jefferson-Madison Library
SCORE WORKSHOP 203 – FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT OF YOUR BUSINESS
This SCORE workshop analyzes the movement of money into and out of a small business and how to effectively manage these funds. At the completion of this workshop, attendees should have learned the basics of financial projections and financial statements and how these are used to manage a small business. The primary topics are: * Financial Projections and Statements * Financing Your Business * Measuring Your Performance * Financial Analysis * Managing Your Risk.

The Jefferson-Madison Library is located at Market Street and 3rd Street NE in Charlottesville. Parking garages recommended are located at Market Street and 5th Street NE and Water Street and 2nd Street SE . Ticket will be validated for 2 hours at the workshop for each garage.

The fee for each workshop is $25.00. A package of 4 (four) workshops is priced at $80.00 if this amount is paid at the first workshop attended.

FOR REGISTRATION: www.score-495.org
FOR INFORMATION:434.295.6712

June 26, 2010
9:30am-12:30
Jefferson-Madison Library

SCORE WORKSHOP 204 –HOW TO WRITE AN EFFECTIVE BUSINESS PLAN
This SCORE workshop will present a step-by-step analysis of a business plan for a typical small business. At the completion of this workshop, attendees should have learned how to begin constructing their own business plans. The primary topics are: * Market Research * Business Goals * Strategic Marketing Plan * Sales Forecasting * Cash Flow Projections * Profit and Loss Projections * Balance Sheet Projections. This workshop is taught by experienced SCORE counselors and class participation is encouraged.

The Jefferson-Madison Library is located at Market Street and 3rd Street NE in Charlottesville. Parking garages recommended are located at Market Street and 5th Street NE and Water Street and 2nd Street SE . Ticket will be validated for 2 hours at the workshop for each garage.

The fee for each workshop is $25.00. A package of 4 (four) workshops is priced at $80.00 if this amount is paid at the first workshop attended.

FOR REGISTRATION: www.score-495.org
FOR INFORMATION:434.295.6712

Along the spine of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Nelson County is the village of Montebello. It is the home of the trout rearing station know as the Montebello Fish Hatchery. On Wednesday April 28, 2010, the hatchery will officially open the Montebello Nature Trail. The public is invited to attend the dedication ceremony at 2:00 pm. The trail is a cooperative effort between the Virginia Department of Game & Inland Fisheries and Friends of the Montebello Fish Hatchery. The fish culture station has always been a popular site for appreciating nature. In 2005 it was designated as a birding site on the Jefferson Loop of the Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail. The Nature Trail will expand the opportunity to view wildlife and native trees and plants. Friend of the Montebello Fish Hatchery have been involved in protecting and promoting the fish culture station since 2001. For this project they offered their service to DGIF through the Complementary Work Force program. More than 250 volunteer hours were involved in construction of the trail. The Montebello Fish Hatchery is located at the intersection