Thank you to our first sponsor! Sponsorship applications must be received by October 20th. Our tickets only have room for

ONE MORE SPONSOR, so get your info to us ASAP!

We'd like to thank Morris Orchard for providing the apples, Paws and Claws, and Buffalo Air, for sponsoring this year's event

Sponsorship Opportunities are available for the event - the earlier we receive your information, the more exposure you'll get through our newsletters and social media.

 This is a great opportunity to promote your business

and help make a lot of smiles!

Tonight

Co-sponsored by the Amherst County Democratic Committee

Click button below for more information & to register.

Tomorrow

Hangout on Main is open with a new owner

and some new items on the menu!

For you bagel lovers, fear not, they're still available!

Saturday & Sunday

33rd Annual Virginia Wine & Garlic Festival

October 11th & 12th

Rebec Vineyards

Through Saturday

Coming Events

Join us for our next networking event! Halloween costumes encouraged!

Sweet Briar College will host former Governor of South Carolina and former executive director of the U.N. World Food Programme David Beasley on Oct. 15 for a presentation. Join us to hear about his experiences and humanitarian efforts throughout the past two decades. This event will take place in Mills Chapel on the Sweet Briar College campus at 7 p.m. Reserve your free ticket at sbc.edu/david-beasley.

Join Sweet Briar College for a special Chef and Wine Event! Throughout the evening, you'll enjoy a seasonal multi-course menu paired with Sweet Briar College Farm wine. The event will take place on Sunday, Oct. 19 starting at 6 p.m. at the Wailes Center on the college's campus. Tickets are $100, and seating is limited. Learn more about the planned menu and reserve your spot today at sbc.edu/taste-of-sweet-briar. 

Tickets Now on Sale - Don't Miss This Iconic Amherst Event!

We're looking forward to this! We've had great turnout the past few years, and the Foam Party Guy is returning for more fun! We'd like to thank Amherst County's own Morris Orchard for providing the apples, Paws and Claws, and Buffalo Air for sponsoring this year's event!

Sweet Briar College Farm is excited to share its award-winning wines, produce, and honey products with you! Learn more about all of the products grown on campus, how to purchase, and our College's agriculture programs at sbc.edu/farm and sweetbriarcollegefarm.myshopify.com.

New service at the Episcopal Thrift Shop!

Loose Shoe Brewing Company is a brewery offering unique, high quality craft beer in a spacious, comfortable taproom and patio.

Hours: Wednesday 3 - 7pm, Thursday & Friday 3 - 9pm,

Saturday 12 - 10pm and Sunday 2 - 7pm.



Deck, RootBeer, Crowlers and Growlers

DUPLICATE BRIDGE

Join our Thursday morning group for a friendly game of Duplicate Bridge in the Community Room! For additional information, please contact Allen Sprinkle at

(434) 841-1469.

Did you know you can stay up to date on the Board of Supervisor Meetings from the comfort of your home?

Click HERE to watch the replay of the October 7th meeting on YouTube.

Business News

Upcoming SBDC Webinars

Managing Government Contracts: Compliance & Best Practices

October 14 | 11:00 AM EST | Register

You’ve Got the Business - Now Let’s Organize the Finances

October 14 | Noon EST | Capital Pathways Program | Register

QuickBooks 201: Beyond the Basics

October 15 | 11:00 AM EST | Capital Pathways Program | Register

GovCon: Creating a Capabilities Statement

October 15| Noon EST | Register

Lock It Down: Cybersecurity Essentials for Today’s Small Business

October 16 | 12:30 PM EST | Register

Navigating Grants for Your Small Business

October 16| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST | Register

Federal Contracting: SBA's 8(a) Certification Application Process

October 22 | 12:30 PM EST | A Virginia APEX Accelerator Event | Register

IRS Workshop: The Dirty Dozen Tax Scams

October 23 | Noon EST | Register

SBA Loan Programs: Up to $5 million Available for Small Businesses

October 28 | Noon EST | Capital Pathways Program | Register

Know Your Numbers: How to Read and Use Your Financial Statements

October 29 | Noon EST | Capital Pathways Program | Register

Intro to State Government Contracting with SBSD

October 30 | Noon EST | Register

QuickBooks 101: Set Up and Start Tracking Your Business Finances

November 4 | 11:00 AM EST |Capital Pathways Program | Register

The AI Edge Without the Exposure: Cybersecurity for Small Business Owners November 5 | 12:30 PM EST | Register

First Thursdays with the SBA: Establishing Business Credit

November 6 | Noon EST | Register

Franchising TOO - Trends, Opportunities, and Obstacles

November 6 | Noon EST | Register

Employment Opportunities

Come join our team at CSE!

We have several positions that we are hiring for, including laborers/helpers, certified welders, riggers, ironworkers, mechanics, drivers, and crane operators. Many of these positions are for all four of our locations in Madison Heights, Roanoke, Richmond, and Charlottesville.

Click HERE to apply for one of these positions today, or email your resume and work history to hr@cseonline.net.

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