Posted: February 17, 2012

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 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. Visit www.insidebiz.com/hch2012.

The Business Development Group of Hampton Roads holds a workshop on "The Art of Business Networking," from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at the TNCC Workforce Development Center, 5308 Discovery Park Blvd., Suite 102, Williamsburg. Register at www.eventbrite.com/event/2785811437.

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. Visit www.crewhamptonroads.org/

Association of Fundraising Professionals Hampton Roads Chapter presents a Fundraising Roundtable luncheon for nonprofit professionals from noon to 1 p.m. at Quality Suites Lake Wright, 6280 Northampton Blvd., Norfolk. The cost is $20 for AFP members and $35 for nonmembers. Register at info@afp-hr.org by Feb. 20.

Hampton Roads Green Building Council presents a Learning Series Event on "Natural Gas Stations" from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Old Dominion University, 4211 Monarch Way, first floor conference room, Norfolk. The program targets architects, specifiers, professional engineers, building owners, building managers, corporate accounts and building inspectors. The cost is $30 for memberes, $35 for nonmembers and $40 for walk-ins. Email info@hrgbc.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 topic is "Principles of Leadership and Ethics." 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.

Attorney Scott Alperin presents a free seminar on "The Dirty Dozen Estate Planning Mistakes" at 2 p.m. and at 6:30 p.m. at the Virginia Beach Central Library. The event is open to the public. For reservations, call 490-3500.

Wade Powell & Associates presents a free session of the Dale Carnegie Course: Effective Communications and Human Relations, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Pembroke Office Park, Building 4, Suite 505, 291 Independence Blvd., Virginia Beach. Reserve at 490-1611.

Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group presents free "Home Ownership & Financing Workshop," for one hour beginning at 7 p.m., at 575 Lynnhaven Pkwy., Suite 280A, Virginia Beach. Reservations are required. Contact Micah Bumps at 286-8980 or micahbumps@atlanticbay.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

The Hampton Roads Global Commerce Council holds its February breakfast meeting at Norfolk's Town Point Club in the World Trade Center, beginning with registration at 7:30 a.m. Panel discussion topic is "Developments in Offshore Energy Legislation and Implications for Hampton Roads and Virginia." Speakers include Congressman Scott Rigell, R-2nd District, Jeff Keever of the Virginia Port Authority and Art Moye of the Virginia Maritime Association. The cost is $20 for members, $25 for nonmembers. Register at hrgcc.org/hrgcc-registration/.

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.

Kaufman & Canoles webcast from noon to 1 p.m. discusses executive compensation issues relevant to federal and state credit unions, intended for executives and human resources personnel responsible for creating compensation programs. Presented by Shad C. Fagerland and E. Andrew Keeney. To register, visit www.kaufcan.com or call 624-3232.

Virginia Beach Restaurant Association holds a networking event from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts in Virginia Beach. Reserve by Feb. 20 to info@mailva.evite.com.

feb. 22-23

Wed.-Thurs.

The Old Dominion Fashion Exhibitors holds its ladies' wear trade show at the Virginia Beach Resort and Conference Hotel, 2800 Shore Drive. The wholesale trade show, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., is free for retailers. On Thursday, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., buyers are invited to attend a seminar on "Windows and Interiors That Work," presented by Margie Johnson of Shop Talk. To make reservations for the seminar, or for additional information on the show, call Johnson at 491-1411 or email shoptalk@shoptalk.org.

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. Visit http://Events.HamptonRoadsChamber.com or Call 622-2312.

The city of Hampton offers a free workshop for retailers in preparation for OpSail 2012. Presented by the Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center in cooperation with Thomas Nelson Workforce Development Center, the workshop is held from 8 to 10 a.m. and again from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Peninsula Workforce Development Center in Hampton. Registration is required. Contact Farley John at 865-3128 or johnf@tncc.edu.

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 or visit www.tncc.edu/workforce.

Women in Defense Greater Hampton Roads presents an event in honor of Black History Month beginning with check-in at 11 a.m. followed by program at 11:30 a.m. at Holiday Inn Select, 1570 N. Military Hwy., Norfolk. Vonetta Thomas, Black Affairs coordinator of FBI Norfolk, and Master Chef Yvonne Kitchen of U.S. Navy Fleet Forces Command discuss their views on leadership. The cost is $25 for members, $30 for others. Visit www.widghr.org.

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.

The Van Syckle Group presents a sales class, "Accelerate Qualified Leads," from 5 to 8 p.m. at 7421 Central Business Park Dr., Suite 105A, Norfolk. The cost is $49. To register, call 737-8587.

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 or visit www.vansycklegroup.com.

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.

The Advanced Materials Partnership Forum takes place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator in Newport News. Event brings together researchers from federal labs/agencies, academia, economic development, organizations and private sector firms in Southeastern Virginia who will highlight advanced materials R&D that has commercial application and is available for collaboration and partnership. Fee of $25 includes lunch and refreshments. Visit www.technologyhamptonroads.org/en/cev/703.

Feb. 28- March 1

Tues.-THURS.

Service Corps of Retired Executives offers a free seminar on "Team Building 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. 29

wednesday

Small Business Development Center of Hampton Roads presents "How To Own a Franchise!" from 9 a.m. to noon at Peninsula Workforce Development Center, 600 Butler Road, Hampton. The cost is $20. Visit http://Events.HamptonRoadsChamber.com or call 622-2312.

MARCH 1 & 2

Thurs. & Fri.

The 2012 Business Management Conference, presented by Strategy Management Institute LLC at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront Hilton, is designed for executives in the commercial, government, military and nonprofit sectors, focusing on the latest integration of strategy execution tools, techniques and best practices. Visit www.BusinessManagementConference.com for agenda, speakers, pricing, or call (855) 245-5500.

March 6

tuesday

The 2012 Youth Career Expo takes place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hampton Roads Convention Center. The annual collaboration among the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, the Peninsula Council for Workforce Development and the six Greater Peninsula School Districts includes exhibitors and sponsors coming together to spread awareness about what the Peninsula can offer its future workforce. Exhibitors and sponsors should visit www.vaPeninsulaChamber.com.

March 6-8

Tues.-THURS.

Service Corps of Retired Executives offers a free seminar on "Strategic Planning 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.

March 7

wednesday

The PMI Hampton Roads Chapter Monthly Dinner Meeting topic is "Light Rail - From Vision to Reality," beginning with networking and cash bar at 5:30 p.m. at the Town Point Club in downtown Norfolk. Speaker is Philip Shucet, retiring president and CEO of Hampton Roads Transit. Member fee is $30 in advance, $40 at the door. Visit www.pmihr.org.

March 8

Thursday

Outstanding Women's Exchange of the Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce presents a breakfast event with keynote LaDonna Gatlin on "Empowering People To Sing Their Own Tune," from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Newport News Marriott at City Center. The cost for chamber members is $25, for others $35. Register at www.OWEevents.com.

Doran Consulting presents a SharePoint Lab in three one-hour sessions from 1 to 4 p.m. at $50 per session at 3101 Magic Hollow Blvd., Virginia Beach. Email seminar@doranconsulting.com.

March 10

saturday

The Sixth Annual Tidewater Science and Engineering Fair, open to public and private school students, takes place at Old Dominion University's Webb Center. For information, visit www.es.odu.edu/~scifair/RegionalFair/.

march 13

Tuesday

The Cox Business Executive Discussion Series event on the topic of passenger rail takes place at The Founders Inn in Virginia Beach beginning with networking and breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Program, "Is Hampton Roads on the Right Track?," begins at 8 a.m. There is no cost but registration is required at insidebiz.com or 222-5394.

march 13-14

TUES.-WED.

The 2012 Governor's Conference on Agricultural Trade takes place at the Omni Hotel in Richmond. For information and registration, contact Spencer Neale at (804) 290-1153 or www.vafarmbureau.org/Agriculture/AgTradeConference.aspx.

march 14

wednesday

Financial Planning Association of Hampton Roads presents its monthly networking and education meeting from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on Bonney Road in Virginia Beach. Vinod Agarwal of Old Dominion University will speak on the 2012 economic forecast. Contact Helen at admin@fpahamptonroads.com.

The 17th Annual Hampton Roads Real Estate Market Review & Forecast takes place from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Ted Constant Convocation Center at Old Dominion University, with registration beginning at 2 p.m. and a cocktail reception from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The event is presented by ODU's E.V. Williams Center for Real Estate & Economic Development. Call 683-5352, email Kbrinkle@odu.edu or visit www.HRMarketReview.com.

march 15

THURSday

Hampton Roads Small Business Learning Center presents an event in the Minding Your (Small) Business Seminar Series, "Marketing Power Lunch," beginning with networking at 10:30 a.m. followed by seminar and lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at OMG Office Business Centers, 638 Independence Pkwy., Suite 240, Chesapeake. The presenter is Steven Kirkpatrick of AdvantaCoach. Register by calling 842-4821 or emailing SAyres@OfficesOnDemand.com.