Feb. 6
MONDAY
The Peninsula Women's Network Lunch takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Schlesinger's, 1106 William Styron Square in Port Warwick, Newport News. For registration and additional information, visit http://peninsulawomensnetwork.org.
The Hampton History Museum presents an event in its February lecture series, "Unknown No Longer: Hampton's Hidden History," at 7 p.m. at 120 Old Hampton Lane. "Unknown No Longer" is a database of Virginia slave names searchable on the Virginia Historical Society site. Free for museum members, $3 for nonmembers. Call 727-1610.
Feb. 7
Tuesday
The Business Development Group of Hampton Roads launches with its first seminar, "Marketing 101," from 8 to 9:30 a.m. The workshop series, held the first and third Tuesday of the month through June, aims to help owners sustain and improve their businesses. The cost is $10 per person and the location is TNCC Workforce Development Center, 5308 Discovery Park Blvd., Suite 102, Williamsburg. Register at www.eventbrite.com/event/2785811437.
The Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility hosts an event in its Science Series lectures, titled "Living and Working in the Freezer," at 7 p.m. in the CEBAF Center auditorium, 12000 Jefferson Ave., Newport News. Victoria Hill, an oceanographer with Old Dominion University's bio-optics group, will talk about an investigation into why ice near the North Pole is melting faster than scientific models predicted. Contact Christine Wheeler at wheelerc@jlab.org of call 269-7560.
Feb. 7-9
Tues.-Thurs.
Service Corps of Retired Executives offers a free seminar on "Government Contracting for Your Business" on Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Retail Alliance Building, 838 Granby St., Norfolk, and on Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Department of Economic Development, Virginia Beach, 222 Central Park Ave., Suite 1000. To register, call 455-9338.
Feb. 8
wednesday
Philip Shucet, retiring president and CEO of Hampton Roads Transit, is the speaker at the February lunch meeting of PRSA Hampton Roads at 11:30 a.m. at Town Center City Club in Virgnia Beach. His topic is "Management's Role in Reputation Restoration." The cost is $35 for members, $45 for nonmembers and $25 for students. Visit www.prsahr.org.
The Old Dominion University Economics Club presents the Fifth Annual Economic Impact Award to G. Robert Aston Jr., founder, chairman and CEO of TowneBank, at noon at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott. Cost is $40. Call Katrina at 683-5238 or email KDavenpo@odu.edu for information.
Hampton Roads Traffic Club holds a dinner meeting at the Holiday Inn Greenwich Road in Virginia Beach at 5:30 p.m. Call 423-3655 or visit www.hamptonroadstrafficclub.org.
Feb. 9
Thursday
Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce presents its Business Education Series: "Ready, Set, Lead!" from 8 to 10 a.m., with networking beginning at 7:45 a.m. at the chamber, 500 East Main St., Suite 700, Norfolk. The cost is $15 for members, $45 for others. Visit http://Events.HamptonRoadsChamber.com or call 622-2312.
The Hampton Roads Association for Commercial Real Estate presents the 9th Annual Deals of the Year Awards Program beginning with networking at 8 a.m. followed by breakfast at 8:15 a.m. and program at 8:45 a.m., at the Crown Plaza Norfolk, 700 Monticello Ave. The cost for members is $25, guests, $35. For details and registration, visit www.hracre.org or call 481-2494.
Small Business Development Center of Hampton Roads presents a SWAM Certification Workshop from 9 a.m. to noon at the Peninsula Workforce Development Center, 600 Butler Farm Road, Hampton. Visit http://Events.HamptonRoadsChamber.com or call 622-2312.
The Hampton Roads Society for Human Resource Management holds its February program from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Virginia Beach/Norfolk, 5655 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach. Attorneys with Norfolk office of Jackson Lewis LLP will speak about "Enforcing Attendance Standards: Managing the Interplay Between ADA, FMLA and STD." Cost including lunch is $30 for members, $35 for nonmembers and $20 for student members of SHRM. To register, visit hrshrm.org.
The Hampton Roads Chapter of the American Marketing Association holds a luncheon program beginning with networking at 11:30 a.m. at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. Jack Ankerson, executive director of the Hampon Roads Sports Commission is the speaker. Contact info@hrama.org.
"Building an Organization That Sells" presented by The Van Syckle Group from 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Taylor Executive Center, 7421 Central Business Park Drive, Suite 105A, Norfolk. Call 737-8587 or visit www.vansycklegroup.com.
The Outstanding Women's Exchange of the Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce presents a Pink Bag Lunch with Guy Manchester of Financial Security Management speaking about "The Women's Business Survival Tool." The event takes place at noon at VPCC at Lakefront Plaza, 21 Enterprise Pkwy., Suite 100, Hampton. Contact cwhite@vpcc.org.
The World Affairs Council of Greater Hampton Roads presents the Third Annual Ryan C. Crocker Global Citizen of the Year Award Program featuring Robin Wright, journalist and political analyst, at the Sheraton Norfolk Waterside. Reception begins at 5:45 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. The cost for members is $50, nonmembers $60 and students $20. Register at www.hrwac.org or call 363-3090.
Feb. 9 & 10
tHURS. & Fri.
The Virginia Association of Planning District Commissions holds its winter conference at the Richmond Marriott. The theme, "Collaborating for Economic Success," will focus on Virginia's economic development and job creation efforts. Email VAPDC@AssociationBuilders.com.
Feb. 10-12
Friday-Sunday
The 59th Annual Mid-Atlantic Sports and Boat Show takes place at the Virginia Beach Convention Center, Friday noon to 9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $8. Visit www.vaboatshow.com
Feb. 12
Sunday
Workshop for Entrepreneurs: "Clarifying, Capturing & Communicating Your Essence" at WellsTherapeutics, 319 Edwin Drive, Suite 101, Virginia Beach. Cost is $79. Call 430-9008 or register at www.lindasimon.net.
Feb. 14
Tuesday
Virginia Beach Chamber Connect, members-only free networking event, takes place from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Dale Carnegie Training/Wade Powell & Assoc., 291 Independence Blvd., #515, VIrginia Beach. Visit http://Events.HamptonRoadsChamber.com or call 622-2312.
The Hampton Roads Public Transportation Alliance holds its February board of directors meeting from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center, 2410 Wickham Ave., Newport News. Guest speaker is Camelia Ravanbakht, deputy executive director, HR Transportation Planning Organization. No cost to attend but registration is requested, at info@hrpta.com.
Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce presents Professional Women's Leadership Luncheon Series, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Holiday Inn Virginia Beach/Norfolk, 5655 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach. Speaker is attorney Ann DeLaney, author of "Politics for Dummies." Call 622-2312.
Welcome Home Realtors hosts a free seminar on "Bank-owned and Government-owned Properties" from 6 to 8 p.m. at 1201 Laskin Road, Suite 200, Virginia Beach. Reservations are required. Contact Patti Ernest at 425-4663
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Feb. 14-16
Tues.-Thurs.
Service Corps of Retired Executives offers a free seminar on "Financing Your Business" on Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Retail Alliance Building, 838 Granby St., Norfolk, and on Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Department of Economic Development, Virginia Beach, 222 Central Park Ave., Suite 1000. To register, call 455-9338.
Feb. 15
wednesday
The Isle of Wight-Smithfield-Windsor Chamber of Commerce holds a Lunch-and-Learn titled "Organizing Receipts for Income Tax Reporting," facilitated by Pat Merica of A+ Bookkeeping Services from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Magnolia Manor, 101 John Rolfe Drive, Smithfield. Merica will review "Schedule C Expense Classifications." The cost is $18 for chamber members, $20 for nonmenbers. To register, contact Lori White at 357-3502.
The Hampton History Museum presents an event in its 2012 Lunch in Time series, "Hampton Dragnet: Evolution of Community Policing" with speaker retired Hampton Police Chief Pat G. Minetti. The noon event is free and open to the public at the museum at 120 Old Hampton Lane. Call 727-1610.
Feb. 16
Thursday
The Society of Marketing Professional Services Virginia presents "Post-Brac: What Now?" from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Damuth Trane, 1100 Cavalier Blvd., Chesapeake. Cost is $25 for members and $50 for nonmembers. Contact Nicole Beatty at 490-9264 or visit www.smpsva.org/events.
Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce presents "Membership 101" from 4 to 5:30 p.m. and "Business After Hours" from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Virginia Beach Resort Hotel & Conference Center, 2800 Shore Drive. Visit http://Events.HamptonRoadsChamber.com or call 622-2312.
Feb. 17
FriDAY
Eastern Virginia Medical School and Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters present "Insights into Autism," targeted to medical and mental health professionals, from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at EVMS in Norfolk. For more information and to register, go to www.chkd.org/conferences.
Design-Build Institute of America presents an educational event on "Conceptual Estimating" from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express Suites Norfolk Airport. Visit www.dbiahr.org or email contact@dbiahr.org.
NSA Virginia presents its February workshop, "Who Needs a Runway? Take Off From Where You Are!," featuring Vernice "FlyGIrl" Armour, America's first African American female combat pilot. The event takes place from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the CrownePlaza Williamsburg at Fort Magruder, 6945 Pocahontas Trail. Contact (804) 439-0639 or administrator@nsavirginia.info.
Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce presents Norfolk State of the City, with keynote address by Norfolk Mayor Paul Fraim from noon to 2 p.m. at Norfolk Waterside Marriott. The cost is $50 for members, $70 for otheres. Visit http://Events.HamptonRoadsChamber.com or call 622-2312.
Feb. 18
Saturday
Small Business Development Center of Hampton Roads presents "Owning Your Own Business," from 9 a.m. to noon at the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce, 500 East Main St., Suite 700, Norfolk. The cost is $20. Visit http://Events.HamptonRoadsChamber.com or call 622-2312.
Feb. 20
Monday
Peninsula Women's Network presents monthly networking dinner and special presentation, "Prepare for Emergencies," from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Red Cross building, 1323 W. Pembroke Ave., Hampton. For registration and additional information, visit http://peninsulawomensnetwork.org.
Feb. 21
Tuesday
Inside Business presents the fourth annual Health Care Heroes event to recognize oustanding individuals and organizations in the local health care industry, beginning with check-in at 8 a.m. at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott, 235 E. Main St. Breakfast and awards presentation take place from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Tickets are $25. Registration is required by Feb. 14. Visit www.insidebiz.com/hch2012.
Small Business Development Center of Hampton Roads presents "eVa: What Is It and Why Should I Register?" from 10 a.m. to noon at Peninsula Workforce Development Center, 600 Butler Road, Hampton. The cost is $10. Visit http://Events.HamptonRoadsChamber.com or call 622-2312.
Hampton Roads Commercial Real Estate Women holds its February luncheon meeting, with the topic "Thriving in a Brave New World: Emerging Commercial Real Estate Marketing Tools." Registration begins at 11:30 a..m. with lunch and program starting at noon at Holiday Inn Norfolk Airport. The cost is $30 for members and $40 for others. Register by noon Feb. 17 at www.crewhamptonroads.org/
Regent University Executive Leadership Series presents retired USMC Gen. Peter Pace, former chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, at noon at the Founders Inn and Spa in Virginia Beach. The cost is $30, including lunch. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.regent.edu/els/ or call 352-4141.
Sync757, a program of the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce, presents a Mentor757 event featuring Thomas Frantz, CEO of WIlliams Mullen, from noon to 1 p.m. at Williams Mullen, 222 Central Park Ave., #1700, Virginia Beach. $15 for members. Email sync757@hrccva.com.
Feb. 21-23
Tues.-Thurs.
Service Corps of Retired Executives offers a free seminar on "Marketng Your Business" on Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Retail Alliance Building, 838 Granby St., Norfolk, and on Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Department of Economic Development, Virginia Beach, 222 Central Park Ave., Suite 1000. To register, call 455-9338.
Feb. 22
wednesday
Small Business Development Center of Hampton Roads presents "Owning Your Own Business" from 9 a.m. to noon at the Peninsula Workforce Development Center, 600 Butler Road, Hampton. The cost is $10. Visit http://Events.HamptonRoadsChamber.com or call 622-2312.
Feb. 23
Thursday
Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce presents Business Education Series: "Hire Right: Recruit and Retain Top Talent" beginning with networking at 7:45 a.m. followed by a class from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce, 500 East Main St., Suite 700, Norfolk. The speaker is Kelly Woodruff of Bryant & Stratton College. The cost is $15 for a member, $45 for others. Call 622-2312.
The Thomas Nelson Community College Cyber Security Workshop features Albert U. Mitchum Jr., political adviser to the commander of Combat Command, Langley AFB, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the TNCC Discovery Center for Economic and Workforce Development, 5308 Discovery Park Blvd., Williamsburg. To register for this free event, call (757) 258-6591.
The Chesapeake State of the City is presented from noon to 2 p.m. by Mayor Alan Krasnoff at the Chesapeake Conference Center. 900 Greenbrier Circle. The cost for members is $45, others $65. Visit http://Events.HamptonRoadsChamber.com or call 622-2312.
Hampton Roads Commercial Real Estate Women holds its first leadership development session for members. The topic is "Dealing with Conflict - One Conversation at a Time," presented from 3 to 5 p.m. at Wall, EInhorn & Chernitzer PC, 555 East Main St., Suite 1600, Norfolk. The cost is $25. Visit www.crewhamptonroads.org.
MediaFest 2012, an annual trade show created by the Retail Alliance, offers networking opportunities, seminars, food and entertainment. The event takes places from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Virginia Beach/Norfolk, 5655 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach. Admission is $5 at the door. Contact Sarah Kingsley at 455-9324 or skingsley@retail-alliance.com.
Feb. 24
Friday
"Why Have a Selling System" presented by The Van Syckle Group from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Taylor Executive Center, 7421 Central Business Park Drive, Suite 105A, Norfolk. Call 737-8587.
Feb. 25
Saturday
Spectrum Foundation Gala honors Wounded Warriors from 6:30 to 11 p.m. at The Williamsburg Winery. Cost is $100 per person. Contact Crystal Clark or Rebecca Ernst at 224-7500 or email crystal.clark@sptrm.com.
Feb. 28
Tuesday
Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce presents "Morning Schmooze" from 7:45 to 9 a.m. at Physicians for Peace, 500 East Main St., Suite 900, Norfolk. The cost for members is $5, for others $15. Visit http://Events.HamptonRoadsChamber.com or call 622-2312.
