• Augusta Motor Speedway is gearing up for the 2012 Season--check out the website to see the new schedule that includes more dates with the lawnmowers and fun activities for the kids! Why leave the county or go anywhere else for entertainment on Friday nights when you have the races at the Augusta Motor Speedway?! Check out their website at: www.augustamotorspeedway.com or "Like" them on FACEBOOK!
• Eastern West Virginia Community & Technical College is offering an excellent training opportunity in March:
  • March 8, 9am-12pm    Creating a Respectful & Harassment-Free Workplace
    Whether overt or subtle, all forms of unprofessional, prohibited and illegal behavior are damaging to the workplace. Without an understanding of where the boundaries are drawn, employees may be exposing the organization to unnecessary legal risk.  This workshop addresses all forms of unacceptable behavior, including hazing, gossip, sexual harassment, retaliation and more. It helps meet compliance training requirements while giving managers the tools needed to resolve situations before they escalate.
  • March 8, 1pm-4pm   Conducting Successful Interviews
    We all know the headaches, lost time and money that can result from problem employees.  A successful interview doesn’t just happen; it takes planning and careful consideration.  This interactive workshop provides guidance on preparing adequately, interviewing expertly, weeding out problem candidates, and avoiding the legal pitfalls of the interview process. Managers will leave this workshop with the skills they need to select the best candidate every time.
  • March 9, 9am-12pm   Work Smarter, 7 Ways to Reduce Stress & Boost Productivity
    Effective time management is the key to productivity and stress reduction. If we all have the same amount of time in a day, so why do some people seem to get so much more accomplished?  You will learn 7 strategies for taking your organizational skills to the next level.  We will discuss prioritizing tasks, goal setting, overcoming procrastination, managing distractions, and much more.  You will leave this seminar with an action plan to help you achieve more professionally in less time.
  • March 9, 1pm-4pm   Discovering the D.I.S.C. Personality Test
    Success at work and happiness in life depends in large measure on how well we communicate with others. We tend to communicate with others in the way we would like other people to communicate with us. But we’re forgetting one of the most basic facts of life: people are different. The D.I.S.C. workshop provides extensive insight into the four basic personality behavior styles. In this class, you will have the opportunity to examine your behavior style, and learn how to better approach personality types that are different from your own. Unlock the door to successful communication and build rapport and cooperation in your team through a better understanding of what makes people tick. $60/session or $225 for all 4. Pre-registration is required.  All classes will be held at EWVCTC’s main campus in Moorefield. Upon successful completion of all four workshops, participants will receive a skill set certificate from EWVCTC’s Workforce Education Department. To register, please call Melissa Shockey at 304-434-8000, ext. 253
• The Hampshire County Health Department and the Hampshire County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management are hosting the "Kick-Off" Meeting for the new Special Needs Registration Website,  "http://helpmehampshire.org", this coming Wednesday 22 February at 10:00 a.m. at the Hampshire County Emergency Operations Center, 1160 Jersey Mountain Road.
  • This voluntary registration website is a joint effort of the Health and Emergency Management Departments to enable individuals who have 'special needs' to register themselves so that we may know of anyone that may require Special Assistance in an emergency.
  • This Meeting will inform you of the website's capabilities to enable the public to easily register themselves to better receive emergency assistance in any future situation.  We are also seeking sites where vulnerable individuals can have computer access and/or someone to assist them in getting registered.
  • Your attendance at this meeting will help us assist our vulnerable Hampshire County citizens to get registered for help in case of an emergency.
    Kindly pass on this information to other interested parties.
    Please either reply to the Invitation via email or call us at 304-822-7513.  
    Charles T (Tom) Martin
    540-532-0450 (24x7)
    Hampshire Co Office of Homeland Security & Emer Mgmt
    Public Information Officer.
• Moorefield Cinema 6 – Please see the attached movie listing for Fri, 2/17 - Thurs 2/23 - Open all day Mon & Tues President's Day!
• Know More, Say More: An Introduction to Teen Dating Violence
  Thursday, February 23, 2012
  Join us at 1:00 P.M. EST on Thursday, February 23, for a special one-hour web conference in support of Teen Dating Violence Prevention and Awareness Month. Break the Cycle is hosting "Know More, Say More" for anyone interested in learning more about the issue of teen dating violence. Please pass this invitation along to those in your community who would benefit from an introduction to this important topic, including what dating violence is and how it can impact a teen's health, safety, and academics. Presenters will also share ideas on getting involved in your community and empowering the teens in your life. Email questions to Nicole Varma. Space is limited, so register now!
• North River Retreat, located just out Rt. 29 S. in Augusta, would like to remind you that you can book your Spring Gobbler Hunt beginning NOW.  The 2012 spring gobbler season is from April 23  - May 19.  There is also a special Youth Day hunt on Saturday, April 21 for youngsters 6-17 years of age.  NRR will start taking reservations NOW for the following dates only:  April 21 (Youth Day), April 23-28, April 30-May 1 and May 7-12.  To ensure for a quality hunting experience, only two hunting parties are booked at a time.  Each party, which may consist of one or two guests, has their own guide.  For information on cost, fees, and other questions or to book your reservation, contact John Gavitt at 540-539-9873
• Upcoming classes and events from Eastern West Virginia  Community & Technical College:
  To register for any event or class listed below, please contact Missy Shockey at 304-434-8000, ext. 253. 
  • ServSafe
    Why ServSafe Training?
    • Because you need the highest standard of food safety training and certification.
    • Because the ServSafe Program has evolved to meet the most urgent food safety training challenges in our industry.
    • Because ServSafe is a better way to learn. It's more engaging, for greater comprehension and better application.
    • Because the ServSafe Program has training options to fit your needs.
    • Because food safety impacts your customers, your employees and your business. With so much on the line, the right preparation means everything.
  • Tuesday, March 13; 9am-5pm; $150/participant
    Class will be held at Hampshire County Health Dept., Augusta 
    • Bus Trips
      Join us as we venture to:
      Washington, D.C. - May 26, $40/person
      New York City - June 30, $79/person
      New York City - July 28, $79/person
      Baltimore (Inner Harbor) - August 18, $50/person
      New York City - September 22, $79/person
      New York City - October 27, $79/person
      New York City - December 8, $79/person
  • Coming soon . . . Computer Training . . .
    Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Google docs
    
  • Online Classes
    Eastern offers many online classes such as "Photoshop", "Write Like a Pro", "Intro to Natural Health & Healing", "Photographing People with Your Digital Camera", "Command Spanish", and many, many, more.  Check out our website, Ed2Go, click on Workforce, online workforce trainings.  Learn what you want, when you want; classes are flexible and will fit your schedule and lifestyle. 
• The Hampshire County Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner is slated for March 13th. We would like to remind everyone we will be sending out ballots, via email, for our new Directors.  If you are interested in becoming a Chamber Director, please let me know as soon as possible.  Please take time to complete these ballots and return to the Chamber by the date indicated on the form.  Voting can be done electronically.  Also, the Chamber is still seeking to know the year your business opened its doors.  Please let us know!  Invites will go out very soon. 

If your organization would like a listing on our event page, please contact the Chamber office at 304-822-7221 or email your information to hampshirechamberofcommerce@citlink.net