About this workshop
Continuity Planning is the first session of our 6-Part Series, Ready For Anything, designed to prepare small businesses in the New River Valley for unforeseen challenges, and to help you develop a plan to move forward once the dust settles.
Unexpected disruptions can impact any business, and as shown by Hurricane Helene, severe weather events can be especially devastating for small businesses. This session will help business owners identify the essential functions their businesses rely on and begin building a continuity plan that supports faster recovery during a crisis.
You’ll learn how to
Identify the essential business functions needed to maintain operations during a disruption
Define recovery priorities and continuity goals that support long-term business resilience
Map critical resources, dependencies, and potential single points of failure
Evaluate business risks and hazards that could impact daily operations
Prepare key records and emergency documentation to support disaster recovery
Who should attend
This workshop is designed for small business owners and entrepreneurs in the New River Valley who want to improve their business preparedness and build strategies for responding to an unexpected emergency.
What you’ll walk away with
Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of their business’s operational priorities during a crisis, along with practical tools, guidance, and worksheets for beginning a continuity planning process that supports long-term resilience.
Presented by
Business Advisors with the Roanoke Regional SBDC and New River Valley SBDC, along with guest facilitators/subject matter experts.
Location
Workshops are held in-person at CoWorks @The HUB, 801 East Main Street, Radford, VA 24142.
In-person attendance is recommended, but classes will also be broadcast virtually and a Zoom link will be provided prior to the session date.
Registration
There is no cost to attend this workshop, and registration is required. While you are not required to attend all six sessions in the Ready For Anything Series, attending the full series is highly recommended to create a comprehensive plan. The class material is specially designed to benefit the unique challenges of small businesses in the New River Valley region, however Virginia small businesses outside of this area are also welcome to attend.