{"id":156,"date":"2025-11-26T17:27:40","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T17:27:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpdev.billychandler.com\/nrmr\/?page_id=156"},"modified":"2026-05-13T11:11:42","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T11:11:42","slug":"business-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wpdev.billychandler.com\/nrmr\/business-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Business Services"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\" dropdown\">\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<a \r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tclass=\"block-3a9a7b9a-0548-4a79-9c23-fdf81199553c btn areoi-has-url position-relative mx-auto d-block Sub-Menu btn-primary dropdown-toggle\"\r\n\t data-bs-toggle=\"dropdown\" data-bs-auto-close=\"true\" >\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"circle-question\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-circle-question \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 512a256 256 0 1 0 0-512 256 256 0 1 0 0 512zm0-336c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32 0 13.3-10.7 24-24 24s-24-10.7-24-24c0-44.2 35.8-80 80-80s80 35.8 80 80c0 47.2-36 67.2-56 74.5l0 3.8c0 13.3-10.7 24-24 24s-24-10.7-24-24l0-8.1c0-20.5 14.8-35.2 30.1-40.2 6.4-2.1 13.2-5.5 18.2-10.3 4.3-4.2 7.7-10 7.7-19.6 0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32zM224 368a32 32 0 1 1 64 0 32 32 0 1 1 -64 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span> What are you looking for? \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t<div \r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"dropdown-menu\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"\"\r\n\t\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\r\n\t\t\t\t<a \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"block-7620eaa9-0189-4dcc-9e99-4a7d15958128 dropdown-item Sub-Menu-Dropdown\"\r\n\t\t\t href=\"https:\/\/wpdev.billychandler.com\/nrmr\/business-solutions\/sector-partnerships\/\">\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\tSector Partnerships \r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\n\n\r\n\t\t\t\t<a \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"block-4f7774d9-a062-4df6-817a-acbc8cfb1475 dropdown-item Sub-Menu-Dropdown\"\r\n\t\t\t href=\"https:\/\/wpdev.billychandler.com\/nrmr\/business-solutions\/links\/#your-story\">\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\tTell Us Your Story \r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\n\n\r\n\t\t\t\t<a \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"block-802a4ca3-d56c-410a-a8bd-70d0a864b883 dropdown-item Sub-Menu-Dropdown\"\r\n\t\t\t href=\"https:\/\/wpdev.billychandler.com\/nrmr\/business-solutions\/links\/\">\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\tResources \r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\n\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">The New River\/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Area is a vibrant, diverse region with a long history of productivity. We are well known as a hub for American manufacturing, service, and transportation. The NR\/MR Workforce Development Board and our partners have formulated a strategic plan to address the unique needs of our regional business throughout the coming years. Our agencies and partner organizations will continue to build a network of seamlessly coordinated services across the communities we serve. Please click on the links below to learn about how the WDB can help your organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">For general inquiries on Business Services and\/or the Workforce Development Board, contact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Marty Holliday<\/strong><br><a href=\"mailto:marty.holliday@nrmrworks.org\">marty.holliday@nrmrworks.org<\/a><br>540-633-6764<br>540-357-0651 (cell)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"file-pdf\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-file-pdf \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" color=\"#8e0b0b\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M96 0C60.7 0 32 28.7 32 64l0 384c0 35.3 28.7 64 64 64l80 0 0-112c0-35.3 28.7-64 64-64l176 0 0-165.5c0-17-6.7-33.3-18.7-45.3L290.7 18.7C278.7 6.7 262.5 0 245.5 0L96 0zM357.5 176L264 176c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24L240 58.5 357.5 176zM240 380c-11 0-20 9-20 20l0 128c0 11 9 20 20 20s20-9 20-20l0-28 12 0c33.1 0 60-26.9 60-60s-26.9-60-60-60l-32 0zm32 80l-12 0 0-40 12 0c11 0 20 9 20 20s-9 20-20 20zm96-80c-11 0-20 9-20 20l0 128c0 11 9 20 20 20l32 0c28.7 0 52-23.3 52-52l0-64c0-28.7-23.3-52-52-52l-32 0zm20 128l0-88 12 0c6.6 0 12 5.4 12 12l0 64c0 6.6-5.4 12-12 12l-12 0zm88-108l0 128c0 11 9 20 20 20s20-9 20-20l0-44 28 0c11 0 20-9 20-20s-9-20-20-20l-28 0 0-24 28 0c11 0 20-9 20-20s-9-20-20-20l-48 0c-11 0-20 9-20 20z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/wpdev.billychandler.com\/nrmr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/NRMRWDB-WBL-Toolkit.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wpdev.billychandler.com\/nrmr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/NRMRWDB-WBL-Toolkit.pdf\">Work-based Learning: NRMRWDB WBL Toolkit<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"992\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/wpdev.billychandler.com\/nrmr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Sector-Partnership-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpdev.billychandler.com\/nrmr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Sector-Partnership-2.jpg 992w, https:\/\/wpdev.billychandler.com\/nrmr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Sector-Partnership-2-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpdev.billychandler.com\/nrmr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Sector-Partnership-2-768x557.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 992px) 100vw, 992px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Business Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-722676fb-196c-4956-93c5-cea78f78018f accordion\">\r\n\t\t\t\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-d2a97f43-26cf-447e-af23-ac7162bbb99a accordion-item\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<h3 \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-header\" \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-d2a97f43-26cf-447e-af23-ac7162bbb99a-header\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<button \r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-button collapsed\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-target=\"#block-d2a97f43-26cf-447e-af23-ac7162bbb99a-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"block-d2a97f43-26cf-447e-af23-ac7162bbb99a-collapse\"\r\n\t\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t\tSector Partnership\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-d2a97f43-26cf-447e-af23-ac7162bbb99a-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"block-d2a97f43-26cf-447e-af23-ac7162bbb99a-header\"\r\n\t\t\t\tdata-bs-parent=\".block-722676fb-196c-4956-93c5-cea78f78018f\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The New River\/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Board is convening three Sector Partnerships: Construction\/Skilled Trades, Healthcare and Manufacturing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sector partnerships are partnerships of companies, from the same industry, with education, workforce development, economic development and community organizations that focus on key issues related to the target industry in their natural labor market region.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They are employer-driven; they are regional; they are convened by a credible third-party; they act as a coordinating body across multiple education, workforce development, economic development and other programs; they create highly customized responses to a target industry\u2019s needs, and therefore highly accurate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each Partnership meets once a month (virtually).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information on the region\u2019s Sector Partnerships, contact: <a href=\"mailto:marty.holliday@nrmrworks.org\" data-type=\"mailto\" data-id=\"mailto:marty.holliday@nrmrworks.org\">Marty Holliday<\/a> (540) 357-0651<\/p>\n\n \r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-95d36963-72f9-41ff-b5d6-4ee53a70f4a0 accordion-item\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<h3 \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-header\" \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-95d36963-72f9-41ff-b5d6-4ee53a70f4a0-header\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<button \r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-button collapsed\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-target=\"#block-95d36963-72f9-41ff-b5d6-4ee53a70f4a0-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"block-95d36963-72f9-41ff-b5d6-4ee53a70f4a0-collapse\"\r\n\t\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t\tNo Cost Job Posting Sites and Resources\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-95d36963-72f9-41ff-b5d6-4ee53a70f4a0-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"block-95d36963-72f9-41ff-b5d6-4ee53a70f4a0-header\"\r\n\t\t\t\tdata-bs-parent=\".block-722676fb-196c-4956-93c5-cea78f78018f\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have job openings to fill with quality candidates? Post them for free with this single point of contact reach many organizations and agencies! We are here to assist you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact: <a href=\"mailto:kimber.simmons@nrmrworks.org\" data-type=\"mailto\" data-id=\"mailto:kimber.simmons@nrmrworks.org\">Kimber Simmons<\/a> (540) 357-1651<\/p>\n\n \r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-b6188040-5761-4e40-9d37-0b8d46d71990 accordion-item\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<h3 \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-header\" \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-b6188040-5761-4e40-9d37-0b8d46d71990-header\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<button \r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-button collapsed\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-target=\"#block-b6188040-5761-4e40-9d37-0b8d46d71990-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"block-b6188040-5761-4e40-9d37-0b8d46d71990-collapse\"\r\n\t\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t\tJob Matching and Applicant Screening\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-b6188040-5761-4e40-9d37-0b8d46d71990-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"block-b6188040-5761-4e40-9d37-0b8d46d71990-header\"\r\n\t\t\t\tdata-bs-parent=\".block-722676fb-196c-4956-93c5-cea78f78018f\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through a state-wide database your local providers can assist in searching for qualified candidates with specific skills you may be looking for. Are you interested in getting your applicants prescreened for you? We are here to assist you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact: <a href=\"mailto:kimber.simmons@nrmrworks.org\" data-type=\"mailto\" data-id=\"mailto:kimber.simmons@nrmrworks.org\">Kimber Simmons<\/a> (540) 357-1651<\/p>\n\n \r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-3615403e-cd9a-44b4-9b10-352bed092cd1 accordion-item\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<h3 \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-header\" \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-3615403e-cd9a-44b4-9b10-352bed092cd1-header\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<button \r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-button collapsed\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-target=\"#block-3615403e-cd9a-44b4-9b10-352bed092cd1-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"block-3615403e-cd9a-44b4-9b10-352bed092cd1-collapse\"\r\n\t\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t\tSpecial Request Labor Market Information\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-3615403e-cd9a-44b4-9b10-352bed092cd1-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"block-3615403e-cd9a-44b4-9b10-352bed092cd1-header\"\r\n\t\t\t\tdata-bs-parent=\".block-722676fb-196c-4956-93c5-cea78f78018f\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019d like to identify trends, evaluate hiring practices, or monitor the progress of your industry in the region, we are here to assist you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact: <a href=\"mailto:marty.holliday@nrmrworks.org\" data-type=\"mailto\" data-id=\"mailto:marty.holliday@nrmrworks.org\">Marty Holliday<\/a> (540) 357-0651<\/p>\n\n \r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-e911b533-aa43-4115-bd00-03e0182f8203 accordion-item\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<h3 \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-header\" \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-e911b533-aa43-4115-bd00-03e0182f8203-header\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<button \r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-button collapsed\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-target=\"#block-e911b533-aa43-4115-bd00-03e0182f8203-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"block-e911b533-aa43-4115-bd00-03e0182f8203-collapse\"\r\n\t\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t\tEmployment\/Unemployment Laws Information\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-e911b533-aa43-4115-bd00-03e0182f8203-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"block-e911b533-aa43-4115-bd00-03e0182f8203-header\"\r\n\t\t\t\tdata-bs-parent=\".block-722676fb-196c-4956-93c5-cea78f78018f\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have questions\/issues regarding employment or unemployment law? Our providers are state agencies who are versed in state law and mandates. We are here to assist you in finding the answers you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact: <a href=\"mailto:kimber.simmons@nrmrworks.org\" data-type=\"mailto\" data-id=\"mailto:kimber.simmons@nrmrworks.org\">Kimber Simmons<\/a> (540) 357-1651<\/p>\n\n \r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-438eb3df-156f-4720-92d7-9d0e58779dc5 accordion-item\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<h3 \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-header\" \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-438eb3df-156f-4720-92d7-9d0e58779dc5-header\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<button \r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-button collapsed\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-target=\"#block-438eb3df-156f-4720-92d7-9d0e58779dc5-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"block-438eb3df-156f-4720-92d7-9d0e58779dc5-collapse\"\r\n\t\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t\tHiring Special Populations with potential Tax Credits\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-438eb3df-156f-4720-92d7-9d0e58779dc5-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"block-438eb3df-156f-4720-92d7-9d0e58779dc5-header\"\r\n\t\t\t\tdata-bs-parent=\".block-722676fb-196c-4956-93c5-cea78f78018f\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Interested in identifying and hiring staff using tax credits? We can assist in identifying and hiring special population groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact: <a href=\"mailto:kimber.simmons@nrmrworks.org\" data-type=\"mailto\" data-id=\"mailto:kimber.simmons@nrmrworks.org\">Kimber Simmons<\/a> (540) 357-1651<\/p>\n\n \r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-1bbc587b-1d46-48a3-8880-b8041f2007f7 accordion-item\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<h3 \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-header\" \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-1bbc587b-1d46-48a3-8880-b8041f2007f7-header\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<button \r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-button collapsed\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-target=\"#block-1bbc587b-1d46-48a3-8880-b8041f2007f7-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"block-1bbc587b-1d46-48a3-8880-b8041f2007f7-collapse\"\r\n\t\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t\tTraining and\/or Computer Lab Space\/Resources\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-1bbc587b-1d46-48a3-8880-b8041f2007f7-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"block-1bbc587b-1d46-48a3-8880-b8041f2007f7-header\"\r\n\t\t\t\tdata-bs-parent=\".block-722676fb-196c-4956-93c5-cea78f78018f\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Need specialized training for your employees? Need computers for your training? Need an off-site space for training? There are providers in your area that can supply these services. We are here to assist you in finding the right source to meet your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact: <a href=\"mailto:kimber.simmons@nrmrworks.org\" data-type=\"mailto\" data-id=\"mailto:kimber.simmons@nrmrworks.org\">Kimber Simmons<\/a> (540) 357-1651<\/p>\n\n \r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-0959567d-f6ae-4d0d-8de6-a8035f351a9e accordion-item\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<h3 \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-header\" \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-0959567d-f6ae-4d0d-8de6-a8035f351a9e-header\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<button \r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-button collapsed\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-target=\"#block-0959567d-f6ae-4d0d-8de6-a8035f351a9e-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"block-0959567d-f6ae-4d0d-8de6-a8035f351a9e-collapse\"\r\n\t\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t\tEmployed Worker Training, On-the-Job Training Reimbursement Programs, Internships and\/or Apprentice Opportunities\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-0959567d-f6ae-4d0d-8de6-a8035f351a9e-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"block-0959567d-f6ae-4d0d-8de6-a8035f351a9e-header\"\r\n\t\t\t\tdata-bs-parent=\".block-722676fb-196c-4956-93c5-cea78f78018f\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Interested in upskilling your current workers or hiring new workers with assistance of on-the-job programs or internships? There are many providers and resources in our region that can work with you to create a successful thriving program that meets your unique needs. We are here to assist you in making the right contact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact: <a href=\"mailto:kimber.simmons@nrmrworks.org\" data-type=\"mailto\" data-id=\"mailto:kimber.simmons@nrmrworks.org\">Kimber Simmons<\/a> (540) 357-1651<\/p>\n\n \r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-58e328e6-53ba-4836-8a23-66396f9dcb57 accordion-item\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<h3 \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-header\" \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-58e328e6-53ba-4836-8a23-66396f9dcb57-header\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<button \r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-button collapsed\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-target=\"#block-58e328e6-53ba-4836-8a23-66396f9dcb57-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"block-58e328e6-53ba-4836-8a23-66396f9dcb57-collapse\"\r\n\t\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t\tSmall Business Loan and\/or Business Planning Assistance\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-58e328e6-53ba-4836-8a23-66396f9dcb57-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"block-58e328e6-53ba-4836-8a23-66396f9dcb57-header\"\r\n\t\t\t\tdata-bs-parent=\".block-722676fb-196c-4956-93c5-cea78f78018f\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you ready to start your own business? Are you a small business owner interested in growing? Need assistance finding and securing business financing? Whatever your small business need, let us connect you with the proper resource.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact: <a href=\"mailto:kimber.simmons@nrmrworks.org\" data-type=\"mailto\" data-id=\"mailto:kimber.simmons@nrmrworks.org\">Kimber Simmons<\/a> (540) 357-1651<\/p>\n\n \r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-1eefb802-bcfa-425d-8865-f5e4a96a97a8 accordion-item\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<h3 \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-header\" \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-1eefb802-bcfa-425d-8865-f5e4a96a97a8-header\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<button \r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-button collapsed\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-target=\"#block-1eefb802-bcfa-425d-8865-f5e4a96a97a8-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"block-1eefb802-bcfa-425d-8865-f5e4a96a97a8-collapse\"\r\n\t\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t\tJob Fairs and\/or Customized Recruitment Events\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-1eefb802-bcfa-425d-8865-f5e4a96a97a8-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"block-1eefb802-bcfa-425d-8865-f5e4a96a97a8-header\"\r\n\t\t\t\tdata-bs-parent=\".block-722676fb-196c-4956-93c5-cea78f78018f\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you ready to expand your workforce? Looking for skilled workers? Searching for candidates for those hard-to-fill positions. Let us help you find upcoming recruitment events or design one to meet your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact: <a href=\"mailto:kimber.simmons@nrmrworks.org\" data-type=\"mailto\" data-id=\"mailto:kimber.simmons@nrmrworks.org\">Kimber Simmons<\/a> (540) 357-1651<\/p>\n\n \r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-20097452-7241-4110-b03c-f157e1102ab6 accordion-item\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<h3 \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-header\" \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-20097452-7241-4110-b03c-f157e1102ab6-header\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<button \r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-button collapsed\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-target=\"#block-20097452-7241-4110-b03c-f157e1102ab6-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"block-20097452-7241-4110-b03c-f157e1102ab6-collapse\"\r\n\t\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t\tDiversity, Disability and Workplace Accomodation, Assistance and\/or Training*\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-20097452-7241-4110-b03c-f157e1102ab6-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"block-20097452-7241-4110-b03c-f157e1102ab6-header\"\r\n\t\t\t\tdata-bs-parent=\".block-722676fb-196c-4956-93c5-cea78f78018f\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you in need of accommodations to assist in your job performance? Are you an employer that needs more information about working with employees with disabilities or workplace accommodations? Are you interesting in training on accessibility? We can help connect you with the resources you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact: <a href=\"mailto:kimber.simmons@nrmrworks.org\" data-type=\"mailto\" data-id=\"mailto:kimber.simmons@nrmrworks.org\">Kimber Simmons<\/a> (540) 357-1651<\/p>\n\n \r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-bf5e42dd-70d7-4324-92d1-821479ac59d0 accordion-item\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<h3 \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-header\" \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-bf5e42dd-70d7-4324-92d1-821479ac59d0-header\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<button \r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-button collapsed\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-target=\"#block-bf5e42dd-70d7-4324-92d1-821479ac59d0-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"block-bf5e42dd-70d7-4324-92d1-821479ac59d0-collapse\"\r\n\t\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t\tSkill Assessments (for job applicants and\/or employees)*\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-bf5e42dd-70d7-4324-92d1-821479ac59d0-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"block-bf5e42dd-70d7-4324-92d1-821479ac59d0-header\"\r\n\t\t\t\tdata-bs-parent=\".block-722676fb-196c-4956-93c5-cea78f78018f\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you a job seeker trying to understand your skill set so you can focus on finding the right position? Are you an employer trying to assess the skill level of potential or current employees? We can assist you in finding the right assessment resource.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact: <a href=\"mailto:kimber.simmons@nrmrworks.org\" data-type=\"mailto\" data-id=\"mailto:kimber.simmons@nrmrworks.org\">Kimber Simmons<\/a> (540) 357-1651<\/p>\n\n \r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-4a9655f6-37fb-47f3-9c76-4bebdde1674a accordion-item\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<h3 \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-header\" \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-4a9655f6-37fb-47f3-9c76-4bebdde1674a-header\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<button \r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-button collapsed\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-target=\"#block-4a9655f6-37fb-47f3-9c76-4bebdde1674a-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"block-4a9655f6-37fb-47f3-9c76-4bebdde1674a-collapse\"\r\n\t\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t\tCustomized Job Profiling*\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-4a9655f6-37fb-47f3-9c76-4bebdde1674a-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"block-4a9655f6-37fb-47f3-9c76-4bebdde1674a-header\"\r\n\t\t\t\tdata-bs-parent=\".block-722676fb-196c-4956-93c5-cea78f78018f\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you interesting in identifying the characteristics and necessary skills for your company\u2019s jobs? Do you need to create a working definition of each of your company\u2019s positions? We can help connect you with the resources to create these job profiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact: <a href=\"mailto:kimber.simmons@nrmrworks.org\" data-type=\"mailto\" data-id=\"mailto:kimber.simmons@nrmrworks.org\">Kimber Simmons<\/a> (540) 357-1651<\/p>\n\n \r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-3254a86e-ba9b-4bca-820a-aec558da46e7 accordion-item\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<h3 \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-header\" \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-3254a86e-ba9b-4bca-820a-aec558da46e7-header\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<button \r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-button collapsed\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-target=\"#block-3254a86e-ba9b-4bca-820a-aec558da46e7-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"block-3254a86e-ba9b-4bca-820a-aec558da46e7-collapse\"\r\n\t\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t\tCustomized Employee Training Programs*\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-3254a86e-ba9b-4bca-820a-aec558da46e7-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"block-3254a86e-ba9b-4bca-820a-aec558da46e7-header\"\r\n\t\t\t\tdata-bs-parent=\".block-722676fb-196c-4956-93c5-cea78f78018f\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Need a customized training program for your current employees? Need computers to use for your training program? Need space to use for your training program? If you answered yes to any of these questions we can help you find the right source.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact: <a href=\"mailto:kimber.simmons@nrmrworks.org\" data-type=\"mailto\" data-id=\"mailto:kimber.simmons@nrmrworks.org\">Kimber Simmons<\/a> (540) 357-1651<\/p>\n\n \r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-0ff9a9a5-edb8-4de4-887a-f0398f164647 accordion-item\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<h3 \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-header\" \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-0ff9a9a5-edb8-4de4-887a-f0398f164647-header\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<button \r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-button collapsed\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-target=\"#block-0ff9a9a5-edb8-4de4-887a-f0398f164647-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"block-0ff9a9a5-edb8-4de4-887a-f0398f164647-collapse\"\r\n\t\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t\tPeer to Peer Networking Opportunities\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-0ff9a9a5-edb8-4de4-887a-f0398f164647-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"block-0ff9a9a5-edb8-4de4-887a-f0398f164647-header\"\r\n\t\t\t\tdata-bs-parent=\".block-722676fb-196c-4956-93c5-cea78f78018f\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking for opportunities to network with local professionals? 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