JULY 18
TUESDAY
2023 Rising Tide, 7:30-9 a.m., Holiday Inn, 980 Omni Blvd., Newport News. The Peninsula Chamber and Christopher Newport University are hosting William M. Donaldson, director of CNU’s Small Business Institute, for a talk on accelerating the regional economy. $40. Register at virginiapeninsulachamber.com.
JULY 19
WEDNESDAY
The Coffee Connection, 9-11 a.m., WeCare Juice Bar, 4239 Holland Road, Virginia Beach. The social network for Black professionals is hosting a meetup. Buy your own. Register on evenbrite.com.
The Art and Science of Leadership, noon-1:30 p.m ., Virginia Wesleyan University, Brock Commons, 5817 Wesleyan Drive, Virginia Beach. The Hampton Roads Chamber is hosting Bob Pizzini, managing partner and CEO of iFly in Virginia Beach, on elevating your leadership. Learn how to craft your own unique leadership brand from a palette of leadership styles, power types and core traits. $40-$80. Register at hrchamber.com.
JULY 20
THURSDAY
Safety Conference & Step Awards, 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m., The Westin Town Center, 4535 Commerce St., Virginia Beach. ABC Virginia is hosting a day of workshops and discussions on safety programs, safety culture, reviewing future military work and sharing community safety perspectives. $125-$155. Register at abcva.org/event/abcva2023safety/.
Virginia African American Cultural Center Golf Tournament, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Cypress Point Country Club, 5340 Club Head Road, Virginia Beach. The Virginia African American Cultural Center Inc. is holding a fundraiser to support various projects, programs and historical content. The center is planning to build a center to preserve, interpret, inform and celebrate Virginia’s African American history, culture and community. $125. Register at vaaccvb.org.
Summer Sizzle Sales Acceleration Bootcamp, 9 a.m.-noon, online. The Van Syckle Group in Virginia Beach is hosting a webinar on qualified lead generation. $199. Register at bit.ly/3r4tRxs.
Business Connection After Hours, 4:30-6 p.m., Sentara Family Medicine Old Hampton, 200 Eaton St., Hampton. The Peninsula Chamber is hosting a networking event. $0-$10. Register at virginiapeninsulachamber.com.
JULY 21
FRIDAY
Small Business Resource Day, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., ODU Chartway Arena, 4320 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk. Old Dominion University’s Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship is hosting a day of sessions on funding your business, contracting, marketing, business insurance, taxes, risk management, accounting, certifications and more. It’s open to active duty, reserve, veterans and their families and friends. Free. Register on eventbrite.com.
JULY 25
TUESDAY
Business Social, 5:30-7 p.m., Bonchon, 1637 Hilltop West, Virginia Beach. The Hampton Roads Chamber is hosting a networking event. Free. Register at hrchamber.com.
JULY 26
WEDNESDAY
Virginia Association of Planning District Commissions Conference, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. July 27, Hilton Norfolk The Main, 100 E. Main St., Norfolk. The association is hosting its summer conference and annual meeting. Session topics include pathways to affordable housing, transportation and moving into the future and broadband equity and access. Speakers include Stephen Edwards of the Virginia Port Authority and Ted Roosevelt Mercer Jr. of the Virginia Commercial Space Flight Authority. Includes Elizabeth River and port facilities cruise. $395. Register at vapdc.org/2023-vapdc-summer-conference.
Sales Acceleration Bootcamp, 9 a.m.-noon, Zoom. “Summer Sizzle” presented by Owen Van Syckle with the Sales Acceleration Academy in Virginia Beach. Learn about quality lead generation’s role in any successful business and how to differentiate yourself from other sellers. $249. 757-280-8734, https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sd-uvrT0iE918EOHywvT6iYFrI4QDSI96.
Military Recognition Reception, 3-5 p.m., Norfolk Waterside Marriott, 235 E. Main St., Norfolk. The Hampton Roads Chamber is hosting an event to honor military personnel from local commands who excelled in performing their duties. $30-$60. Register at hrchamber.com.
JULY 28
FRIDAY
First Citizen of Virginia Beach Award Banquet Honoring Cheryl McLeskey, 6-9:30 p.m., Southside Marina, 516 Southside Road, Virginia Beach. The Virginia Beach Jaycees are hosting the 71st First Citizen event to honor McLeskey’s engagement with the community. $200. Register on eventbrite.com.
JULY 29
SATURDAY
Be Well Community Resource Fair, noon-3 p.m., The Tower Auditorium, 4040 Missy Elliott Blvd., Portsmouth. Vision Driven 757 is hosting medical and mental health providers, community resources, games, raffles and other activities. Free. Visiondriven757.org.
Culturally Connected Dinner Party: A Celebration of Food, Culture & Spirits, 7:30-10 p.m., Old Point National Bank, 101 E. Queen St., Hampton. The Connect 757, The Pack Road Trip Travel Club and Tidewater African Cultural Alliance are hosting a celebration of Black food, culture and spirits. $75-plus. Register on eventbrite.com.
AUG. 2
WEDNESDAY
39th Annual Employment Law Update, 8:30-4:30 p.m., Hampton Roads Convention Center, 1610 Coliseum Drive, Hampton. Kaufman & Canoles is hosting sessions throughout the day for human resources professionals called “The Workplace is Not a Sitcom. Effective HR Keeps it That Way.” Learn about frequently encountered employment laws, including new Virginia laws. Learn about protected leave for the modern family and new requirements of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and PUMP Act. Learn how to avoid discrimination in the interviewing and hiring process, get the latest on cybersecurity issues, discipline and discharge and unemployment compensation. Learn how to deal with toxic employees. $375. Register at kaufcan.com/events/seminars/39th-annual-employment-law-update/.
AUG. 3
THURSDAY
Virginia Ag Expo, 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Land of Promise Farms, 3169 Land of Promise Road, Virginia Beach. The Virginia Cooperative Extension and partners are hosting the biggest agricultural field day in Virginia. There will be over 90 exhibitors and sponsors present showcasing the latest equipment, technology, goods and services. There will be infield demonstrations as well as an Agronomy Education Area. Open to the public. Free.
Closing the Gap in Support of Black Organizations, 5:30-8 p.m., Slover Library, 235 E. Plume St., Norfolk. The Hampton Roads Community Foundation is hosting Susan Taylor Batten of A Philanthropic Partnership for Black Communities, Blair Durham of Black BRAND and Lawrence Gholson, a local business and community strategist. The panel is in celebration of Black Philanthropy Month. Free. Register by July 28 at BlackPhilanthropy2023.eventbrite.com.
AUG. 4
FRIDAY
757 Build Weekend, noon-2 p.m. Aug. 6, 757 Startup Studios, Assembly, 400 Granby St., Norfolk. 757 Startup Studios and Assembly are hosting a hackathon-style three-day startup event for participants to build whatever projects they want. The best projects will be determined by a panel of expert and investor judges. Free. Register at assemblynfk.com/events.
AUG. 5
SATURDAY
Grant Writing Workshop, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Slover Library, 235 E. Plume St., Norfolk. Nonprofit Startup Center is hosting a daylong workshop that will help faith-based organizations, nonprofits and community groups with the tools necessary to compete for grant funding. Participants receive a grant proposal sample booklet. $199. Register on eventbrite.com.
AUG. 8
TUESDAY
Coffee Connection, 8-9 a.m., Chicken Salad Chick, 2850 Kilgore Ave., Hampton. The Peninsula Chamber is hosting a networking event. $0-$5. Register at virginiapeninsulachamber.com.
AUG. 10
THURSDAY
“The Authenticity Advantage,” 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 11850 Merchants Walk, Suite 101, Newport News. The Peninsula Chamber is hosting Jeanne Fiocca of Cookie Text for its Pink Bag Luncheon. $10-$15. Register at virginiapeninsulachamber.com.
AUG. 24
THURSDAY
757 Career Summit, 2:30-6 p.m., Fort Eustis, Anderson Field House, 643 Dickman St., Newport News. The Peninsula Chamber and the Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center are hosting recruiters and hiring managers looking to employ military talent. Free. Register at bit.ly/757CareerSummit-2023.
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