November 2007 Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce events--
October
Suffolk ATHENA Award® Luncheon
ATHENA award sponsor: Duke Automotive Corp.
Date: Friday, October 26, 12 – 2 p.m.
Location: Hilton Garden Inn & Suffolk Conference Center, 100 E. Constance Rd, Suffolk
Cost: $25 members, $30 prospective members
This event presents the esteemed ATHENA® Award. Contact Summer Holt for more information at 757.664.2611.
November
SBDC’s Business Plan Workshop
Date: Thursday, November 1, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: Peninsula Workforce Development Center, 600 Butler Farm Rd., Hampton, 23666
Cost: $20, advance registration required
This two-hour workshop gives an overview of how to develop a business plan. Call Nichele Gilling at 757.865.3128 to reserve a seat.
Business Education Series – Performance Management
Presenting sponsor: Bank of America
Presenter: Hampton Roads Society for Human Resource Management
Date: Thursday, November 8, 7:45 – 10 a.m.
Location: Chesapeake Division office, 400 Volvo Pkwy
Cost: $15 members, $30 prospective members
This session will explore how to effectively manage the performance of employees in business organizations. For more information, contact Tonya Harrell at 757.664.2530.
Norfolk After Five
Presenting sponsor: Cox Communications
Date: Thursday, November 8, 5 – 8 p.m.
Location: Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Terminal, Nauticus Pier, Norfolk
Cost: $30 members, $40 prospective members; cash bar
Mix and mingle with fellow Chamber members while enjoying food from Norfolk’s premier restaurants and the Culinary Art Institute of Virginia. Live music and a tropical theme. Contact Amanda Gant for more information, reservations, or for special package discounts – 757.664.2524.
Inter-Regional Visit
Gold partner: Bank of America
Date: Thursday, November 8 – Saturday, November 10
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Cost: $2,395
This year’s IRV to Cincinnati will examine Cincinnati’s successes in regional economic development, branding, downtown development, inter-governmental cooperation, and the role of the University of Cincinnati in the city’s redevelopment. Space is limited, so contact Sharon Dail at sdail@hrccva.com or 757.664.2501 to reserve your seat.
SBDC’s Owning Your Own Business workshop
Date: Tuesday, November 13, 1 – 4 p.m., Saturday, November 17, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: Chesapeake Division office, 400 Volvo Pkwy
Cost: $20, advance registration required.
This class covers the basic steps to starting and running a small business. For reservations and more information, call Nichele Gilling at 757.865.3128.
YPHR Advantage Session: Ways to Invest Your Money
Presenting sponsor: Commonwealth Financial Partners
Date: Wednesday, November 14, 12 – 1 p.m.
Location: Chamber offices, 420 Bank St., Norfolk
Cost: $10 YPHR members, $15 prospective members
Join the Young Professionals of Hampton Roads to learn about investing options to get you started on the right track to a bright future. Contact Molly Chiaverotti for more information at mchiaverotti@hrccva.com or 757.664.2518.
CEO Welcome Breakfast
Presenting sponsor: Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, LLP
Host sponsor: Old Dominion University
Date: Thursday, November 15, 8 – 10 a.m.
Location: ODU Big Blue Room, Constant Convocation Center, Norfolk
Cost: $25 members, $30 prospective members
This popular event recognizes individuals in Hampton roads who have moved into leadership positions at their company, command, or organization in the past year. Join us to welcome and honor them. Contact Jan Burton for more information at jburton@hrccva.com or 757.664.2575.
Business After Hours
Presenting sponsor: the Barter Authority
Date: Thursday, November 15, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: David Nygaard Fine Jewelers, 1635 Laskin Rd, Va Beach
Cost: $5 members, $15 prospective members
Network, have fun, and grow your business at the Chamber’s Business After Hours. For more information, contact Molly Chiaverotti at 757.664.2518.
SBDC’s Minority Small Business Training Workshop
Date: Thursday, November 15, 6 – 9 p.m.
Location: Peninsula Workforce Development Center, 600 Butler Farm Rd., Hampton, 23666
Cost: $35, advanced registration required
Many topics will be covered at this workshop, including business insurance, credit repair, record keeping, marketing, retirement, human resources, and funding resources. Contact Nichele Gilling at 757.865.3128 for more information.
Armed Forces Luncheon
Presenting sponsor: USA Discounters
Date: Thursday, November 29, 12 p.m.
Location: Holiday Inn Olde Towne, Portsmouth
Cost: $15 members, $300 table sponsorship
Join us to support our brave and dedicated men and women in uniform. Contact Lisa Johnson at ljohnson@hrccva.com or 757.664.2561 for more information.
Business Education Series – Tax Planning for Small Business Success
Presenting sponsor: Bank of America
Presenter: Barb Smith, Cherry Bekaert & Holland, LLP
Date: Thursday, November 29, 7:45 – 10 a.m.
Location: Chesapeake Division office, 400 Volvo Pkwy
Cost: $15 members, $30 prospective members
How does a small business owner prepare for filing those returns accurately, timely, and productively? Contact Tonya Harrell for more information at 757.664.2530.