AUG. 12
MONDAY
Business After Hours, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Yorktown Freight Shed, 331 Water St., Yorktown. York County Economic Development Authority and the York County Chamber of Commerce are hosting a networking event. $0-$10. Register at yorkcountychamberva.org.
AUG. 13
TUESDAY
Coffee Connection, 8-9 a.m., 2170 William Styron Square South, Newport News. The Peninsula Chamber is hosting a networking event at Busy Nothings Coffee Co. $0-$10. Register at virginiapeninsulachamber.com.
Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel Project Tour, 8 a.m. to noon, 272 Bendix Road, Virginia Beach. WTS Hampton Roads, focused on advancing women in transportation, is hosting a behind the scenes tour of one of the four working ventilation buildings with a peek at No. 1 island and the construction site of the Parallel Thimble Shoal Tunnel project. Charter bus departs from address. $35-$50. Register at eventbrite.com.
AUG. 14
WEDNESDAY
How to Fund Your Business: Entrepreneurial and Growth Finance, 9-10:30 a.m., 11850 Merchants Walk, Suite 110, Newport News. The Peninsula Chamber is hosting professor Willy Donaldson of Christopher Newport University as part of a business series. $0-$15. Register at virginiapeninsulachamber.com.
Architecture Tour: The Landmark Center | ForKids, 4-5 p.m., 1001 Poindexter St., Chesapeake. American Institute of Architects Coastal Virginia is hosting a tour of The Landmark Center project, which includes trauma-informed design for the two- and three-story building containing administrative offices, education and dining space, shelter and warehousing. $0-$10. Register at aiahr.org.
LISC Hampton Roads Summer Business Social, 5-7 p.m., The Landing at Hampton Marina, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, 700 Settlers Landing Road, Hampton. LISC Hampton Roads is hosting a networking event centered on small businesses and small-business resources in Hampton Roads. Free. Register on eventbrite.com.
AUG. 15
THURSDAY
Morning Member Meetup, 8-9:30 a.m., Broad Bay Country Club, 2120 Lords Landing, Virginia Beach. The Hampton Roads Chamber is hosting a networking event. Coffee and continental breakfast provided. Free. Register at hrchamber.com.
Secure 2.0 Act: Summary of Key Changes Impacting Employer Provided Retirement Plans, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library, 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach. Hampton Roads Society for Human Resource Management is hosting Justin Steil of UBS Financial Services on the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, which included a sweeping retirement reform package, Secure 2.0. The law includes over 90 provisions affecting workplace benefit plans to address the U.S. retirement savings crisis. These provisions focus on getting more participants into the retirement system, finding ways for them to accumulate more assets and helping them achieve retirement readiness. Join for a summary of key provisions including which changes are required and which are optional for companies to adopt. Several of the optional provisions have potential to strengthen a company’s retirement benefits package and become more competitive in attracting and retaining top talent. $35-$45. Register at hrshrm.org.
Sippin’ at Second Street, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Second Street Bistro, 115 Arthur Way, Newport News. American Institute of Architects Hampton Roads is hosting a Peninsula member appreciation event. $0-$20. Register at aiahr.org.
AUG. 16
FRIDAY
Board Leadership Academy: Deep Dive: Board Finances, 9:30-11 a.m., virtual. Volunteer Hampton Roads is hosting a webinar on understanding your nonprofit’s financial reports. We’ll cover everything from the financial statements in your board packet, to grant reports, to your 990 and annual tax documents. $60-$65. Register at hrchamber.com.
AUG. 17
SATURDAY
17th Annual Smart Smiles 5K, 7 a.m., Mariners’ Museum and Park, 100 Museum Drive, Newport News. Boys & Girls Clubs of the Virginia Peninsula is hosting a fundraiser for health and wellness initiatives, including Smart Smiles Dental Care and fitness programming, which benefits thousands of local youth and families each year. $30. Register at bagclub.com/events/healthy-lifestyles-5k/.
Williamsburg Realtors Raising The Roof 5K Run/Walk and 1-mile Fun Run, 8 a.m., JCC Marina Meadow, 2054 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg. Williamsburg Realtors is hosting a fundraiser to benefit Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg’s construction of safe and affordable houses in James City County. $25-$35. Register at runsignup.com/Race/VA/Williamsburg/WilliamsburgREALTORSRaisingTheRoof.
Crab Crackin’ at Ker Place, 4-8 p.m., 69 Market St., Onancock. Shore History is hosting one of the most anticipates seafood events of the year with live music by beach country band Randy Lee Ashcraft & the Saltwater Cowboys. The fundraiser is vital for the preservation and maintenance of the historic Hopkins and Bro. Store. $75. Buy tickets at shorehistory.org.
AUG. 21
WEDNESDAY
Power of Women: Women at the Helm, 9-11 a.m., Robin Hixon Theater, Clay and Jay Barr Education Center, 440 Bank St., Norfolk. The Hampton Roads Chamber is hosting Capt. Janet Days, commanding officer of Naval Station Norfolk, and panelists Tonya Byrd of Dominion Energy; Amanda Jarratt, Virginia Beach deputy city manager; Cheryl Spraberry of Advanced Integrated Technologies; and Delceno Miles of The Miles Agency. $45-$90. Register at hrchamber.com.
AUG. 22
THURSDAY
Chamber Business Social, 5:30-7 p.m., Bryant & Stratton College, 301 Centre Pointe Drive, Virginia Beach. The Hampton Roads Chamber is hosting a networking event. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and cash bar. Register at hrchamber.com.
AUG. 23
FRIDAY
Spotlight on the Peninsula: HRSD SWIFT, 1-3 p.m. 6909 Armstead Road, Suffolk. The Peninsula Chamber is hosting an information session and networking event at Hampton Roads Sanitation District’s SWIFT (Sustainable Water Initiative for Tomorrow) research center. Free. Register at bit.ly/2024-Spotlight-HRSD.
AUG. 24
SATURDAY
9th Annual Coastal Craft Beer Festival, 3-8 p.m., 31st Street Park, Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Neptune Festival is hosting a festival to taste Virginia craft beer, ciders and seltzers as well as national and regional beers. Enjoy over 60 beers from 30 breweries, live music, food trucks, and more. $50. Buy tickets at neptunefestival.com.
AUG. 27
TUESDAY
Around the World in 18 Holes Golf Outing, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Bide-A-Wee Golf Course, 1 Bide-A-Wee Lane, Portsmouth. The Hampton Roads Chamber is hosting a golf outing with all levels of play invited. Food, drinks, music, games, freebies and more. Proceeds benefit Navy Safe Harbor Foundation, benefitting wounded veterans. $250-$500. Register at hrchamber.com.
AUG. 28
WEDNESDAY
Photography and Videography on a Budget, 8-9:30 a.m., Veterans Conference Room, 1 Franklin St., Hampton. The Retail Alliance is hosting expert photographer Sara Harris for a workshop on photography and videography for small business owners. Free. Register at retailalliance.com.
Startup World Cup Virginia Regional, 5:30-8 p.m., Zeiders American Dream Theater, 4509 Commerce St., Virginia Beach. Virginia Beach and Innovate Hampton Roads are hosting a competition where startups in Virginia will battle it out for a chance to compete for $1 million in investment capital. Free for spectators. Register on eventbrite.com.
AUG. 29
THURSDAY
North Carolina Business Update Breakfast, 8-10 a.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 5353 N. Virginia Dare Trail, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce is hosting a business update event with a special presentation by Gary Salimido, president and CEO of the North Carolina Chamber of Commerce. The Outer Banks chamber will also present its 2024 Small Business of the Year awards. $35-$45. Register at outerbankschamber.com/ncupdate2024.
Business Connection After Hours, 5:30-7 p.m., 2300 Cunningham Drive, Hampton. The Peninsula Chamber is hosting a networking event at BayPort Credit Union. $0-$15. Register at virginiapeninsulachamber.com.
SEPT. 7
SATURDAY
History Makers Dinner: A Tribute to Nick’s Seafood Pavilion, 6-9 p.m., American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, 200 Water St. The museum is hosting a themed fundraiser dinner featuring a one-night special exhibition preview of artifacts celebrating the lives and philanthropy of the late Nick and Mary Mathews, beloved Yorktown restaurateurs and donors of the land where the American Revolution Museum now sits. Opening in 1944, Nick’s Seafood Pavilion became a Virginia hotspot. Cocktail hour and three-course seafood dinner based on Nick’s original menus. $200. Register at jyfmuseums.org/nicks-seafood.
SEPT. 10
TUESDAY
Retailpreneur Series: Mastering Your Marketing Strategy, 8:30-9:45 a.m., online. The Retail Alliance is hosting Lindsey Germono, president of Germono Advertising Co., for a three-part workshop series designed to elevate your marketing strategy. The first session is on essential tools and data gathering, including learning to collect key data, request media kits and create a draft marketing plan. Free. Register at retailalliance.com.
10th Annual Suffolk B2B, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Hub 757, 6801 Bridgeway Drive, Suffolk. The Hampton Roads Chamber is hosting an expo to promote local businesses, encourage corporate networking and to showcase new products and services. Open to the public. Free. Hrchamber.com.
SEPT. 14
SATURDAY
27th Annual Fall Wine Festival, noon to 5 p.m., 31st Street Park, Virginia Beach Oceanfront. The Neptune Festival is hosting a wine tasting with more than 60 wines. Enjoy delicious food, live entertainment and the opportunity to purchase the wines you like by the bottle and case. $45. Buy tickets at neptunefestival.com.
SEPT. 19
THURSDAY
Virginia Retail Matters 2024: A State of Retail Event, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Kingsmill Resort, 1010 Kingsmill Road, Williamsburg. The Retail Alliance is hosting a lunch and presentation to bring together retailers, industry experts and forward-thinking professionals to delve into the latest trends, challenges and opportunities shaping the retail sector in Virginia. Study by Main Street America will be presented on national and state findings from its Small Business Survey and analysis. $70-$85. Register at retailalliance.com.
SEPT. 20
FRIDAY
End of Summer Bay Bash, 7-11 p.m., Cavalier Golf & Yacht Club, 1052 Cardinal Road, Virginia Beach. The Neptune Festival is hosting an evening by the water with dancing, endless food and drinks and great musical entertainment. $150. Buy tickets at neptunefestival.com.
SEPT. 22
SUNDAY
Garden Party Brunch Gala celebrating 35 years of LGBT Life Center, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Woman’s Club of Portsmouth, 304 Sycamore Road, Portsmouth. LGBT Life Center is hosting a gala to celebrate its progress and kick off the next 35 years. Learn about the center’s future plans. $99-$248. Buy tickets at lgbtlifecenter.org/garden-party-brunch-gala/.
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