Ready For Anything On-Demand Video - Session 1: Continuity Planning

This class is on-demand. You will see the video link once registration is complete. Please save the link to access the workshop. We recommend joining from your computer/laptop for the best experience.

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

Taught by Anthony Grafsky, Small Business Advisor and NRV Community Navigator, Greater Roanoke & NRV SBDC

A program of the Virginia SBDC, Greater Roanoke & NRV.

This project was funded in part by GO Virginia, a state-funded initiative administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) that strengthens and diversifies Virginia's economy and fosters the creation of higher wage jobs in strategic industries.

The Helene Business Recovery Initiative (HBRI) is a regional effort in the New River Valley providing no-cost support, tools, and resources to help your business prepare, adapt, and move forward with confidence.

Fine Print:

Our workshops, events, and programs are designed with small business owners in mind—focused on practical insights, shared experiences, and actionable takeaways you can put to use right away.

The City of Roanoke serves as our fiscal host. Workshop registration fees are processed through the City of Roanoke and directly support programming delivered by the Virginia SBDC, Greater Roanoke & NRV Regional Small Business Development Center. Charges will appear as such on your credit card statement.

All programs of the Virginia SBDC are open to the public on a non-discriminatory basis.