Seminars and Workshops

A key goal of the Washington County Chamber is to offer educational opportunities for members that are local and affordable.

Throughout the year, a variety of workshops and seminars are scheduled and held at local venues.  Some are hosted by the Chamber and many are offered by member/partner organizations.

Below is a list of Seminars & Workshops.  Members are sent information on these events directly (through regular mail and emails).  Details are also included on the online Calendar of Events.  Please call for more details and/or to register: (979) 836-3695.

2013

January 29 - Annual Banquet with featured speaker: Todd Staples, Tx. Ag. Commissioner

February 22 - Washington County Forum with Houson Mayor Annise Parker, lunch event

March 19 - Getting Started with Constant Contact email marketing, 5:30-7:30pm

April 26 - Understanding the Hotel Occupancy Tax Law and its funding uses, 1pm-4pm
May 7 - Top 10 IRA Mistakes, Chamber office, 5:15-6:30 p.m.
June 18 - Motivating Others & Leading a Team, 8:30am-12:00 noon
July date TBA - Legislative Wrap-Up Forum with Sen. Hegar & Rep. Kolkhorst, lunch event
October 29 - first annual Women's Expo, 5:30pm-9pm at Silver Wings Ballroom
November - Maximize Your Online Presence, member training workshops, dates TBA

2012

February 29 - Business Growth Workshop featuring Becky Smith, The Growth Coach
March 30 - "Lunch & Learn" featuring Mike Shoup, Antique Rose Emporium
April 25 - "Social Media Marketing" featuring Amy Tinsley, Constant Contact
May 15 - Career & Job Opportunities Fair at Brenham HS
July 19 - "Facebook for Businesses" featuring Sarah Page, LCRA
August 22 - "Handling an OSHA Investigation" hosted by Chad Gerke, Attorney
September 11 - "Every Door Direct Mail" marketing workshop
October 24 - Texas Hospitality Training/Customer Service workshop
Dec 11 & 13 - Maximize Your Online Presence, member training workshops

2011

February - "Basic Computer Skills" on Feb. 25 at Community Ed
March - "Basic Powerpoint" on March 10 at Community Ed
April - "Social Media Marketing" on April 5
May - "Constant Contact Boot Camp" on May 20
August - "Basic Quickbooks" on Aug. 9 at Blinn SBDC
September - "De-mystifying Social Media" on Sept. 9
October - Learn about the Programs at Blinn's Hodde Tech Center, Oct. 11
November - Community Read Event of "One Ranger" Nov. 10
December - Maximize Your Online Presence, multiple dates, Chamber Conference Room

"Million Dollar Customer Service"
This is great three-hour session focusing on the customer/guest experience and how to provide the best possible customer service.  This training module is offered to Washington County Chamber members to hold directly on-site at their businesses (or arrranged in an off-site venue).  The value of having your "front line" staff trained to provide excellent customer service is priceless!  Call to find out more details about how you can bring this training program to your employees.

New On-Demand Professional Education for Chamber Members!

The newly launched "Business Academy" is here for your continuing education on a variety of important topics for your professional development:  team-building, leadership, motivation, dealing with difficult employees, etc.

Click on the "Business Academy" icon below to see it now!