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CVI was created in 1945 by and for employers in Virginia.  CVI works with executives and owners who want to improve the human side of their business, and with managers who want their employees to have a sense of ownership and commitment.

CVI also provides a great networking opportunity to member companies who wish to interact and exchange ideas with each other on a variety of issues and topics within as well as outside of their own business domain.

Contact us at 434.832.8134

Project Management 101 - July 23rd

Project Management is the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities. Meeting project requirements is accomplished by selection and application of appropriate processes for initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing the project.

The project manager is responsible for accomplishing the project while balancing the three goals of the “triple constraint:” achieving required performance, on schedule, and within the budget. Unlike functional managers, project managers often must accomplish project goals with no formal authority over required resources.

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MS Office 2003 Software Training - Aug. 28th & Oct. 2nd

Where:  All classes will be held in the Merritt Hall Computer Lab Room 5137 at Central Virginia Community College.  Lunch and handouts are included.

Cost:
  Full-Day (7 hours):  $135 for CVI members, $165 for non-members

Class Selection: We urge enrollees who have never taken a “formal” training class to begin with the Basic Level.  Students who enroll in Intermediate and Advanced classes without a mastery of the basic fundamental skills slow down those ready for such classes.

Class Size:  Minimum of 5 - Maximum of 20 

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CVI 2008 Wage & Benefit Survey Available for Purchase

Want an objective tool to justify your organization's compensation levels compared with other businesses in Region 2000?

Unsure how to set appropriate pay and benefits for staff and new hires? Need objective salary and benefit info?

This Survey is available in pdf format. Thirty-one companies participated representing over 5000 employees. 120 jobs were surveyed; and, the following benefits were addressed:





  • Pay Adjustment Policy
  • Shift Premium Policy
  • Bonus Plan
  • Recognition Programs
  • Average Monthly Absenteeism Percentage Rate
  • Average Annual Turnover Percentage Rate
  • Salary Increase Percentage – 2008
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