Posted: March 19, 2010

Oct. 12 & 13

Mon. & Tues.

Second annual Hampton Roads Controllers/Management Accountants Conference on Oct. 12 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:50 p.m., Oct. 13, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Old Dominion University, Constant Hall, Room 102, Norfolk. For more information, e-mail greenee@donrichard.com.

Oct. 13

Tuesday

"10th Annual State of the Region Address and Breakfast" presented by LEAD Hampton Roads, a program of the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce, at Norfolk Waterside Marriott 7:45 to 9:30 a.m. James Koch, ODU economics professor and president emeritus, presents the annual report produced by the Regional Studies Institute at ODU. Call Amanda Gant at 664-2516 or e-mail agant@hrccva.com.

"MODSIM World Conference and Expo 09" from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. Cost $125 to $300. Contact Sheila Flanagan at 626-6208, e-mail info@modsimworld2009.com or visit www.modsimworld2009.com.

Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Peachtree Advanced Course meets from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at VPCC, Virginia Room, 21 Enterprise Pkwy., Suite 100, Hampton. The cost is $125. Contact Suzy Johnson at 262-2000.

Free Bank-Owned Properties Seminar presented by Welcome Home Realtors from 6 to 8 p.m. at 1201 Laskin Road, Suite 200, Virginia Beach. Contact Colleen Hill at 425-4663.

T. Boone Pickens, businessman, philanthropist and author of "The First Billion Is the Hardest," speaks at The Norfolk Forum at 8:15 p.m. at Norfolk's Chrysler Hall. For tickets, call 627-8672.

Oct. 14 & 28

Wed. & Wed.

Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Peninsula Referral Connection (Referral Group) meets at 8 a.m. at VPCC, 21 Enterprise Pkwy., Ste. 100, Hampton. Contact Dottie Jordan at 262-2000 or e-mail djordan@vpcc.org.

Oct. 15

Thursday

"2009 Empowerment Summit-Where Technology Meets Business" presented by the Urban League of Hampton Roads at the Hampton Roads Convention Center. The cost is $25 to attend the entire event, including lunch and all workshops. For details, call 627-0864 or visit www.ulhr.org.

Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Professional Connections (Referral Group) meets at 8 a.m. at VPCC office, 21 Enterprise Pkwy., Suite 100, Hampton. Advanced reservations required. Contact Sue Wyatt 262-2000 or e-mail swyatt@vpcc.org.

"5 Keys to a Pain-Free Network" presented by Luke Downing, president of Ghent Computer, at 8 a.m. at Town Point Club in Norfolk. Register at www.ghentcomputer.com/seminar.html or e-mail register@ghentcomputer. Call Luke Downing at 628-8324, Ext. 102.

"Extend and Pretend or Delay and Pray: A Capital Markets Overview" seminar presented by the Hampton Roads Association for Commercial Real Estate from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at Norfolk Airport Hilton. The cost is $25 for members and $40 nonmembers. Register at www.hracre.org or call 481-2494.

"Discover the Hidden Value in Your Small Business" presented by the Entrepreneur's Organization - Hampton Roads Chapter from 2 to 4 p.m. at Dominion Tower, 999 Waterside Drive, fourth-floor board room, Norfolk. Call 353-4916 or e-mail skane@eventswith

results.com.

"Mix-n-Mingle" networking event presented by the Hampton Roads Technology Council from 5 to 7 p.m. at Center Street Grill in Williamsburg. The cost is $10. Contact Kathy Langlitz at 865-2140 or e-mail klanglitz@hrtc.org.

"Business After Hours" presented by the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Spirit of Norfolk, Otter Berth, Norfolk. The cost is $5 for members and $15 for nonmembers. Contact Desiree Ellison at 664-2518.

Top Forty Under 40, an annual Inside Business celebration of 40 young people who excel in business and community service, begins with a reception at 5:30 p.m. and continues with dinner and awards at 6:30, at Norfolk Waterside Marriott. For information, visit www.insidebiz.com/top40.

HRBOR Third Thursday networking event from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Hague Center for Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery, 400 W. Brambleton Ave., Norfolk. Hampton Roads Business OutReach is a coalition of LGBT-owned and LGBT-supportive businesses and professionals. Event free to members, $10, nonmembers. E-mail events@hrbor.org.

Oct. 15-17

Thurs.-Sat.

"Comto Weekend," three-day event, is presented by transportation organization COMTO Hampton Roads. Professionals attend a golf tournament, HUB conference, and 5K run/walk. Call 499-9627 or 679-4000.

Oct. 16

Friday

12th annual FPA Hampton Roads Continuing Education Symposium presented by the Financial Planning Association of Hampton Roads at Hilton Norfolk Airport from 8 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Call 277-6150 or e-mail admin@fpahampton

roads.com.

"Eat IT for Breakfast: What Is All the Hype With Search Engine Optimization?" presented by IntellecTechs from 8 to 9:15 a.m. at 195 S. Rosemont Road, Suite 103, Virginia Beach. The cost is $15. Call 962-2487.

The 11th Annual Tech Tee-Off Golf Tournament presented by the Hampton Roads Technology Council from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cypress Point Country Club, 5340 Club Head Road, Virginia Beach. The cost is $85 for members, $100 for nonmembers, $300 for member foursome and $360 for nonmember foursome. E-mail info@hrtc.org for more information.

Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce QuickBooks Basic Course class meets from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at VPCC, 21 Enterprise Pkwy., Suite 100, Hampton. The cost is $125. Contact Suzy Johnson at 262-2000 or e-mail sjohnson@vpcc.org.

"Selling in Tough Times" presented by Sandler Training of Norfolk from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sandler Training, 400 N. Center Drive, Building 3, Suite 213, Norfolk. The cost is $49. Call 227-9996.

Regent University School of Psychology & Counseling presents the "2009-2010 Psy.D. Colloquia Series" from 2 to 4 p.m. at Regent University, Classroom Building, Room 228. Guest speaker is Dr. Paul Rozin, University of Pennsylvania professor. Visit www.regent.edu.

"Live Art Auction and Networking Event" at 6:30 p.m. at the Hampton History Museum, 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton. Contact Jodi Weygand at 810-7199 or e-mail jodiweygand@gmail.com.

Oct. 16 & 19

Fri. & Mon.

"Is an MBA Right for You?" presented by Old Dominion University at 5 p.m. at

ODU MBA Conference Room, 1026 Constant Hall. Registration required. Call 683-3585 or e-mail mbainfo@odu.edu.

Oct. 19

Monday

The monthly meeting of the Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary at noon at Tidewater Area Command, 5525 Raby Road, Norfolk. Call 502-4007.

Second Annual ULI Hampton Roads Urban Marketplace "Roads & Rails to Recovery" tackles land-use issues, from 12:30 to 6 p.m. at Norfolk Waterside Marriott. Visit http://hamptonroads.uli.org to register or call 818-1758 for details.

Oct. 20

Tuesday

"Suffolk Chamber Connect-Members Only" presented by the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce 10:30 a.m. to noon at Massimo Zanetti Beverage, 1370 Progress Rd., Suffolk. E-mail ljones@hrccva.com.

Oct. 20-23

Tues.-Fri.

"Microsoft Access 2.0" four-day course presented by IntellecTechs from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at 195 S. Rosemont Rd., Ste. 103, Virginia Beach. The cost is $125. Call 962-2487.

Oct. 21

Wednesday

Monthly meeting of the National Association of Women Business Owners Southeastern Virginia Chapter at 5:30 p.m. at Town Point Club, Norfolk. Registration required. Contact Maggie Ruch at 273-8025 or e-mail registration@nawboseva.org.

"Verizon Communications 2009 Legislative Reception" presented by the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The City Club at Town Center, 222 Central Park Ave., Virginia Beach. Cost $45 for members. Contact Candace Reid at 664-2572 or e-mail creid@hrccva.com.

Oct. 21 & 22

Wed. & Thurs.

"Microsoft PowerPoint" two-day course presented by IntellecTechs from 1 to 5 p.m. at 195 S. Rosemont Rd., Ste. 103, Virginia Beach. The cost is $125. Call 962-2487.

Oct. 22

Thursday

"Business Education Series - The Law of Logos: Intro. Legal and Marketing Perspectives on Trademarks" presented by the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce from 7:45 to 10 a.m. at 200 High St., Ste. 200, Portsmouth. The cost is $15 for members and $30 for nonmembers. Email ljones@hrccva.com.

"Business Education Series - Is Selling a Piece of Cake?" presented by the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce from 7:45 to 10 a.m. at 400 Volvo Pkwy., Chesapeake. The cost is $15 for members and $30 for nonmembers. E-mail ljones@hrccva.com.

Military Job Fair of Virginia presented by the Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Hampton Roads Convention Center, 1610 Coliseum Drive. Contact Sue Wyatt at 262-2000, Ext. 210, e-mail swyatt@vpcc.org or visit www.vpcc.org.

2009 Excellence in Development Design Awards Program, an event by Hampton Roads Association for Commercial Real Estate, begins with a reception at 5:30 p.m. at Norfolk Waterside Marriott. For details and reservations, call HRACRE at 481-2494.

Oct. 23

Friday

"10 Steps to Being a Successful Trainer" presented by the American Society for Training and Development, Southeastern Virginia Chapter from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn-Patriot, 3032 Richmond Road, Williamsburg. Cost $175 for members, $200 for nonmembers. Reserve at http://octoberworkshop.eventbrite.com or contact Kim Moore at 961-2530.

Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Virginia Tax Credits Seminar meets from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the VPCC, 21 Enterprise Pkwy., Ste. 100, Hampton. The cost is $30 for members and $40 for nonmembers. Contact Suzy Johnson at 262-2000 or e-mail sjohnson@vpcc.org.

Oct. 26 & 27

Mon. & Tues.

"Microsoft Excel" two-day course presented by IntellecTechs from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 195 S. Rosemont Rd., Ste. 103, Virginia Beach. The cost is $125. Call 962-2487.

Oct. 28

Wednesday

"Virginia Beach State of the Schools" presented by the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th St., Virginia Beach. The cost is $35. Contact Jan Burton at 664-2575.

Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Government Contracting Boot Camp from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at VPCC, 21 Enterprise Pkwy., Ste. 100, Hampton. The cost is $40 for members and $50 for nonmembers. Contact Suzy Johnson at 262-2000 or e-mail sjohnson@vpcc.org.

Oct. 28 & 29

Wed. & Thurs.

"Microsoft Outlook 2007" two-day course presented by IntellecTechs from 1 to 5 p.m. at 195 S. Rosemont Rd., Ste. 103, Virginia Beach. The cost is $125 Call 962-2487.