SEPT. 23
MONDAY
International Soil and Tillage Research Organisation, dayslong Sept. 23-27, Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront Resort, 5700 Atlantic Ave. International Soil Tillage Research Organisation and Virginia Tech are hosting a “Living Roots, Living Soil” conference to promote engagement among scientists working in the field. Various topic areas include how sustainable practices impact soils. Scientists will share their latest research with the goal of improving efficiencies for growing food in sustainable ways. Includes all breakfasts and lunches, a tour of Virginia’s agricultural highlights and dinner cruise on Spirit of Norfolk. $700-$800. Register at arec.vaes.vt.edu/arec/eastern-shore/istro-2024-22nd-conference.html.
SEPT. 24
TUESDAY
Chamber Education: The EOS Model, noon to 1:30 p.m., Centura College at Prism Plaza, 4455 South Blvd., Virginia Beach. The Hampton Roads Chamber is hosting Jason Williams, a certified entrepreneurial operating system implementer, on bringing focus, accountability and discipline to your team using timeless principles and the proven EOS model. Register at hrchamber.com.
SEPT. 25
WEDNESDAY
The Norfolk Forum: Jon Meacham, 7:30 p.m., Chrysler Hall, 215 St. Pauls Blvd., Norfolk. The Norfolk Forum is hosting presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham on “The Ultimate Choice: Lessons from the History of Epic Presidential Races.” Meacham is a must-see speaker for anyone interested in current events, politics, leadership and the American experience. $170 four-event season ticket. Buy tickets at thenorfolkforum.org.
Nominations deadline for 29th Annual Human Rights Awards. The Virginia Beach Human Rights Commission is accepting nominations by 5 p.m. for noteworthy individuals and groups who have aided in the understanding of cultural diversity and advocated for the human rights of the city’s residents. For more information, visit virginiabeach.gov/HRCawards or contact VBHRC Liaison Dominique McKinnon at 757-385-1158.
SEPT. 26
THURSDAY
50 States Small Business Conference, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Brock Commons, Virginia Wesleyan University, 5817 Wesleyan Drive, Virginia Beach. Virginia Wesleyan, Truist and the Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center are hosting an in-person conference to support existing and emerging small businesses and entrepreneurs with topics on capital access, finances, talent development and more. Free. Register at bit.ly/3ARtICz or contact Larry Belcher at 757-455-3292.
Crafting Solutions for a Healthier Tomorrow, noon to 1:30 p.m., Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel, 777 Waterside Drive, Norfolk. The Hampton Roads Chamber in partnership with Old Dominion University’s Strome College of Business is hosting Melina Davis, CEO of the Medical Society of Virginia. Learn how the Medical Society of Virginia has shifted the way it serves members and communities, from groundbreaking programs to first-of-its-kind legislation. Davis is a startup founder and helped MSV launch SafeHaven to protect health care clinicians’ well-being. Register at hrchamber.com.
Business After Hours, 4:30-6 p.m., 204 Challenger Way, Hampton. The Peninsula Chamber is hosting a networking event at St. George Brewing Co. $0-$15. Register at virginiapeninsulachamber.com.
Chamber Business Social, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Topgolf, 5444 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach. The Hampton Roads Chamber is hosting a networking event with complimentary hors d’oeuvres and cash bar at the indoor skydiving venue. Register at hrchamber.com.
SEPT. 27
FRIDAY
Resilience in Today’s World, 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday, The Founder’s Inn Spa & Conference Center, 5641 Indian River Road, Virginia Beach. The Christian Broadcasting Network’s Helping the Home Front military ministry is hosting its second conference in the city to help military members and their families, and the general public, build resilience in the battle against suicide. It will feature some of the nation’s most impactful speakers, mental health professors and military experts who will lead breakout sessions on critical topics, enrichment activities and workshops on healthy lifestyle, marriage, and finances. A banquet includes guest speaker Taya Kyle, bestselling author and wife of the late Navy SEAL sniper, Chris Kyle. Other speakers include Dr. Damon Friedman, a retired Air Force special operations commander and founder of SOF Missions; Evan Owens, executive director of REBOOT Recovery; retired Army Capt. John Arroyo and Ft. Hood shooting survivor; and Anna Ord, dean of College of Health and Behavioral Sciences at Regent University. Free. Register at helpingthehomefront.org/events/leadership-conference-2024-resilience-in-todays-world/.
Spotlight on the Peninsula, 1-3 p.m., Ferguson, 751 Lakefront Commons, City Center, Newport News. The Peninsula Chamber is hosting an information session and networking opportunity at Ferguson, a major Peninsula employer. Free. Register at virginiapeninsulachamber.com.
OCT. 1
TUESDAY
Child Care: Everybody’s Business, 8-9:30 a.m., Newport News Marriott at City Center, 740 Town Center Drive, Newport News. FirstSpark and United Way’s Women United are inviting area business leaders and human resources professionals to a panel discussion to explore the profound impacts that the lack of child care is having on the region’s business community. Panelists include a Christopher Newport University economist, Sentara, a child care business owner and a state delegate. Free. Register at unitedwayvirginiapeninsula.wufoo.com/forms/m1iyqs0c0djxac5/.
Convergence 2024, 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m., William & Mary Alumni House, 500 Richmond Road, Williamsburg. The Hampton Roads and Richmond chambers and RVA757 Connects is hosting an interregional gathering with a focus on “I-64 Innovation Corridor: America’s Leading Space, Sea, and Digital Port.” Learn about the current state of the megaregion and how our future aligns to the trends shaping tomorrow. Take advantage of the opportunity to mingle and network with key players and leaders. $150. Register at go.chamberrva.com/events/details/convergence-conference-2024-6011.
OCT. 4
FRIDAY
Bon Appetit: Food Business Forum & Vendor Fair, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., The Kroc Center, 1401 Ballentine Blvd., Norfolk. The city is hosting its second food business forum and vendor fair. It is a mini conference for food-based businesses to learn what is needed to start and grow a food enterprise in the city. The reverse vendor fair will connect small, minority-owned, and women-owned food-based businesses with internal city departments that do the most buying of goods and services. Free. Register on eventbrite.com.
Night for Hope: Bubbles and Bourbon, 7-11 p.m., Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center, 717 General Booth Blvd., Virginia Beach. Chartway Promise Foundation is hosting a fundraiser to help medically fragile children. The fun includes live music and dancing, Tarnished Truth bourbon tastings, Gourmet Gang catering, curated cocktails, heavy hors d’oeuvres and all the aquarium has to offer. $150. Buy tickets at chartway.com/chartway-promise-foundation/get-involved/events/night-for-hope.html.
OCT. 5
SATURDAY
Men’s Health Summit 2024, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., The Hilton Oceanfront, 3001 Atlantic Ave., Virginia Beach. Urology of Virginia is hosting a summit for men and women. Topics include all issues of the aging adult, including urological issues and answers, urological cancers, hormones for both men and women, mental health, sexual health and intimacy, cardiology and nutrition, physical therapy and more. WTKR anchor Kurt Williams will also share his prostate cancer journey at the summit. Free. Register at bit.ly/45pPaJl.
India Fest, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th St. Asian Indians of Hampton Roads is hosting a fun-filled tour of India with Bollywood dances, yoga demos, fashion shows, vibrant music, Indian cuisine, jewelry, henna/mehendi, designer clothes, face painting and vendors. Free. Aihr.org.
Barktoberfest, noon to 6 p.m., Mill Point Park, 100 Eaton St., Hampton. Peninsula SPCA is hosting its annual fall fundraiser with live music, local craft beer, food trucks, local vendors, costume contests for pets and people and dog-friendly contests and activities. $10-$45. Register at https://one.bidpal.net/bark2024/welcome.
Yorktown Wine Festival, noon to 6 p.m., Riverwalk Landing, 425 Water St., Yorktown. Village Events is hosting a wine tasting event with a craft beer garden and spirits from local distilleries. In a nod to sister cities Zweibrücken and Port-Vendres, attendees can sample Rieslings and Gewürztraminers from Germany and indulge bubbly from France. $40-$50. Buy tickets on eventbrite.com.
Light Up the Night Gala, 6-10 p.m., Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront, 4201 Atlantic Ave. Safe House Project is hosting a fundraiser gala. Every year, we gather to celebrate the progress in our fight against trafficking and honor the incredible stories of hope and resilience. $175. Buy tickets at https://e.givesmart.com/events/w7A/.
OCT. 8
TUESDAY
Coffee Connection, 8-9 a.m., The Mariners’ Museum, 100 Museum Drive, Newport News. The Peninsula Chamber is hosting a networking event. $0-$10. Register at virginiapeninsulachamber.com.
State of the Region, noon to 2 p.m., Norfolk Waterside Marriott, 235 E. Main St. The Hampton Roads Chamber is hosting speakers with Old Dominion University’s Dragas Center for Economic Analysis and Policy for an update and forecast on the economy of Hampton Roads and its main drivers. Speakers will also talk about the supply of housing in the region, public libraries, the aging of the region and a look at if disability rates are rising locally. Register at hrchamber.com.
OCT. 9
WEDNESDAY
International Trade Symposium: Harnessing the New Normal, 11 a.m. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Thursday, The Main Hilton, 100 E. Main St., Norfolk. The Virginia Maritime Association is hosting an annual conference with speakers on the new normal in global shipping, including examining resilient supply chains, uncertainty in trade lanes, environmental policies and regulations and geopolitical relationships. Gov. Glenn Youngkin will present the Shipper of the Year Award. Panels include a look at the impact of artificial intelligence and the power of rail. $200. Register at vamaritime.com/VMASymposium/.
Professionalize Your Management-Systems Thinking and Your Management System, 9-10:30 a.m., 11850 Merchants Walk, Suite 110, Newport News. The Peninsula Chamber is hosting Professor Willy Donaldson of Christopher Newport University for its Start, Grow, Thrive: Succeeding in Business Series event. $15. Register at virginiapeninsulachamber.com.
Maritime Mixer, 5-8 p.m., Waterside Marketplace, 333 Waterside Drive, Norfolk. The Virginia Maritime Association is hosting a networking event as part of its annual trade conference on Oct. 9-10. $100-$125. Register at vamaritime.com/VMASymposium/.
InnoVate Conference, 5:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Oct. 11, Hilton Garden Inn, 3315 Atlantic Ave., Virginia Beach. The Virginia Credit Union League is hosting its inaugural event designed to meet the evolving needs of credit union professionals. A range of sessions include the latest advancements in fintech and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence solutions. Other highlights including how credit unions can win over Gen Z and unlocking new non-interest income. $395. Register at vaculinnovate.org.
OCT. 10
THURSDAY
Magnetic Leadership: Harnessing Charisma and Executive Presence, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 11850 Merchants Walk, Suite 110, Newport News. The Peninsula Chamber is hosting Cheryl Harris Sutton, president of Harris Sutton Enterprises, for its Pink Bag Lunch. $10-$15. Register at virginiapeninsulachamber.com.
Annual Maritime Banquet, 6-9 p.m., The Main Hilton, 100 E. Main St., Norfolk. The Virginia Maritime Association is hosting its annual banquet as part of its annual trade conference. Over the years, this esteemed event has grown in popularity, now attracting over 800 industry professionals and members of the maritime community. It serves as a celebration of the accomplishments within port-related industries, offering attendees an evening of networking, fine dining, awards and exciting announcements. $230. Register at vamaritime.com/VMASymposium/.
OCT. 11
FRIDAY
State of the Region, 7:30-9:30 a.m., 980 Omni Blvd., Newport News. The Peninsula Chamber is hosting Old Dominion University economists Robert McNab and Vinod Agarwal for an economic update and forecast. $45. Register at virginiapeninsulachamber.com.
OCT. 15
TUESDAY
Deadline for nonprofit applications to PBMares’ corporate social responsibility program, PBMares Cares. The program funds nonprofits for work aligned with the firm’s giving mission, including three pillars: financial education and financial literacy, providing help for individuals’ economic mobility and supporting the small and minority-owned business ecosystem. Apply online at pbmares.com/pbmares-cares/.
OCT. 16
WEDNESDAY
Top Forty Under 40 Awards, 5:30-8:30 p.m., The Westin Virginia Beach Town Center, 4535 Commerce St. Inside Business is celebrating its Top Forty Under 40 honorees highlighting the region’s top young professionals for the 26th year. $85. Register at virginiamedia.com/top-forty-under-40/.
OCT. 17
THURSDAY
Young Professional Summit 2024, noon to 6 p.m., The Westin, 4535 Commerce St., Virginia Beach Town Center. tHRive, the young professionals group of the Hampton Roads Chamber, is hosting its signature event for young professionals offering professional development and networking. $50-$65. Register at ypthrive.org.
OCT. 18
FRIDAY
Boys & Girls Clubs annual dinner auction: Empower Up, 6-10 p.m., Newport News Marriott at City Center, 740 Town Center Drive. Boys & Girls Clubs of the Virginia Peninsula is hosting its annual dinner auction with entertainment and inspiration. Guests are invited to embrace their inner heroes and come dressed as their favorite superhero. Includes red carpet entrance with 360-degree photo booth, three-course buffet, live DJ music, dancing and an open bar with specialty drinks. The live auction of exclusive items, such as luxury getaways, sports memorabilia, fine art and jewelry, will support the nonprofit’s mission of empowering the leaders of tomorrow. $100. Buy tickets at bagclub.com.
OCT. 19
SATURDAY
Fall Town Point Wine Festival, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Town Point Park, downtown Norfolk waterfront. Festevents is hosting one of the most anticipated wine festivals of the season with more than 200 fine wines to choose from. $35-$40. Register at festevents.org/events/2024/fallwinefest/.
OCT. 22
TUESDAY
Rooted in Purpose: Women Impact Virginia, 8 a.m.- 3:15 p.m., 1010 Kingsmill Road, Kingsmill Resort, Williamsburg. Virginia Tech is hosting women trailblazers, innovators and leaders in their fields to share insights, strategies and stories. They include Kim B Miller, a poet, author and speaker and Torrece “Chef T” Gregoire. $199. Register at outreach.vt.edu/engagement/women-impact-virginia/register.html.
OCT. 24
THURSDAY
40th Annual Employment Law Update, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., virtual. Kaufman & Canoles is hosting employment law experts to update attendees on new employment laws and regulations that require effective human resources help to navigate. This year’s 40th ELU is designed to update employers on developments like the new proposed Equal Employment Opportunity Commission guidance on workplace harassment and new wage-hour regulations from the Department of Labor. A “Top Gun” employee lawyer will provide insights on how he decides which employers he will sue. Attendees can also earn up to six certification credit hours. $375. Register at kaufcan.com/events/webinars/40th-annual-employment-law-update-virtual/.
OCT. 27
SUNDAY
Yorktoberfest, noon to 5 p.m., Riverwalk Landing, 331 Water St., Yorktown. The York County Chamber of Commerce is hosting its signature event with beer, food and music. Unlimited tastings of 35-plus craft beers, ciders and more. $10-$40. Register at yorktoberfestva.com.
OCT. 28
MONDAY
Monster Mega Mixer Business Showcase, 4:30-7 p.m., The Westin, 4535 Commerce St., Virginia Beach Town Center. The Hampton Roads Chamber is hosting its 13th annual expo to showcase business products and services while encouraging corporate networking. Bring your painted pumpkin to registration by 5 p.m. top enter the contest. Register at hrchamber.com.
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