People and businesses that have suffered loss from Hurricane Isabel should register for disaster aid with FEMA by phone or in person. FEMA has established a toll-free number (800) 621-FEMA (3362) from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. seven days a week.

The Virginia Department of Labor and Industry has created the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) to recognizes worksites that operate exemplary safety and health programs that result in the immediate and long-term prevention of job related injuries and illnesses.

The VCU School of Business and Richmond-based co-sponsoring organizations are pleased to offer the Sixth Annual International Business Certificate Program beginning September 2003.

Increase Your Opportunities For Government Contracts! The Small Business Procurement Workshop, scheduled for August 25th, 2003, will be a dynamic, educational, and networking opportunity for small business entrepreneurs who need information and contacts to manage and expand their opportunity to do business with the Federal, State, and Local Government.

Secretary of Commerce and Trade Michael Schewel announced that GD Package Machinery, on Southlake Boulevard in Chesterfield County, has achieved designation as a Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) site.