Williamsburg Calendar Of Events

Calendar for the week of Jan. 22JAN. 23 TUESDAY

Morning Member Meetup, 8-9:30 a.m., iHeart Media Inc., 555 Belaire Ave., Suite 320, Chesapeake. The Hampton Roads Chamber is hosting a networking event. Free. Register at hrchamber.com.

The Norfolk Forum with Amanda Knox, 7:30 p.m., Chrysler Hall, 215 St. Pauls Blvd., Norfolk. The Norfolk Forum is hosting Amanda Knox, who made international headlines in 2007 when she was accused of the murder of her roommate/fellow study abroad student in Italy. After nearly four years in prison and eight years on trial, she was finally acquitted of the crime but the scars left by the ordeal ran deep. Learn how she has spent her time since shedding light on the pervasive issues of wrongful conviction, public shaming and imperfect methods of seeking truth. $45. Buy tickets at TheNorfolkForum.org.

Community Business Academy Information Session, 6 p.m., Brooks Crossing Innovation and Opportunity Center, 550 30th St., Newport News. Black BRAND is offering an information session to help attendees learn more about Surge Community Business Academy and available help with business management, planning and support services to start or grow a business. Free. Register at blackbrand.biz/surge/.

JAN. 24 WEDNESDAY

What Small Businesses Should Know About QuickBooks, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Franklin Business Center, 601 North Mechanic St., Franklin. Franklin Business Center is hosting Lynn Ailsworth to help any small business owner or bookkeeping professional in the area wanting to know more about using QuickBooks. Free. Register at franklinsouthamptonva.com/business-center/.

Retail Recess, 6-8 p.m., Scope Arena, 201 E. Brambleton Ave., Norfolk. The Retail Alliance is hosting a networking event in a designated area at the Norfolk Admirals hockey game. Includes cost of game, appetizers and one drink. $35-$55. Register at retailalliance.com.

JAN. 25 THURSDAY

Maritime Mixer, 5-7:30 p.m., Chick’s Oyster Bar, 2143 Vista Circle, Virginia Beach. The Virginia Maritime Association is hosting a networking event for members. Includes heavy hors d’oeuvres and two drink tickets. $45-$55. Register at vamaritime.com.

Business Connection After Hours, 5:30-7 p.m., Truist Bank, 20 Hidenwood Shopping Center, Newport News. The Peninsula Chamber is hosting a networking event. $0-$15. Virginiapeninsulachamber.com.

JAN. 26 FRIDAY

Outer Banks Chamber annual meeting and awards reception, 8-10 a.m., Captain George’s Seafood Restaurant, 705 S. Croatan Highway, Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. The chamber is hosting John Formica, the ex-Disney Guy, as keynote speaker for “Dream, Dare, Believe & Do.” Awards being presented include: Volunteer of the Year, Community Champion, Business Innovator of the Year and Community Business Partner of the Year. $35-$45. Register at outerbankschamber.com/2024annualmtg.

JAN. 28 SUNDAY

Winter Engaged Bridal Expo, 1-5 p.m., Hampton Roads Convention Center, 1610 Coliseum Drive, Hampton. ShowBride is hosting an expo where attendees can meet with potential wedding vendors and check out samples of their work. Free fashion show. $0-$12. Buy tickets at showbride.com.

JAN. 29 MONDAY

Spotlight on the Peninsula, 1-3 p.m., Virginia Air & Space Science Center, 600 Settlers Landing Road, Hampton. The Peninsula Chamber is hosting an information session and networking event for the public to learn more about the center. Free. Register at virginiapeninsulachamber.com.

JAN. 30 TUESDAY

Rising Tide: Innovators & Entrepreneurs, 7:30-9:30 a.m. Holiday Inn, 980 Omni Blvd., Newport News. The Peninsula Chamber is hosting a panel discussion with Tim Ryan of Innovate Hampton Roads, Paul Nolde of 757 Collab and moderator Nancy Grden of Hampton Roads Executive Roundtable. $40. Register at virginiapeninsulachamber.com.

Community Business Academy Information Session, 6 p.m., Brooks Crossing Innovation and Opportunity Center, 550 30th St., Newport News. Black BRAND is offering an information session to help attendees learn more about Surge Community Business Academy and available help with business management, planning and support services to start or grow a business. Free. Register at blackbrand.biz/surge/.

JAN. 31 WEDNESDAY

2024 Annual Economic Forecast, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Chartway Arena, Big Blue Room, 4320 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk. Old Dominion University economists Robert McNab and Vinod Agarwal will update regional leaders and decision-makers with an updated economic forecast. $75. Register at events.bizzabo.com/AEF24.

Offshore Wind Ready Industry Training, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Brock Environmental Center, 3663 Marlin Bay Drive, Virginia Beach. Oceantic Network is hosting a daylong program for businesses that want to learn about offshore wind opportunities. Offshore Wind Ready is a program in partnership with the city. Learn about project development, a project’s supply chain component parts and how to identify where your business fits in. Free. Register on eventbrite.com.

Chamber Business Social, 5:30-7 p.m., LeMans Karting, 2882 Airline Blvd., Portsmouth. The Hampton Roads Chamber is hosting a networking event with limited racing spots. Free. Register at hrchamber.com.

FEB. 1 THURSDAY

Ghent Business Association Monthly Meeting, 8:30-9:45 a.m., Ohef Sholom Temple, 521 Redgate Ave., Norfolk. The association is briefing members on all things Ghent. Hear from the community police officer and committees working hard to advocate for the community. Learn how to get involved. Ghentnorfolk.org.

FEB. 3 SATURDAY

For the Love Annual Gala, 6:30-10 p.m., Colonial Heritage Golf Club, 6500 Arthur Hills Blvd., Williamsburg. The Williamsburg Chamber is hosting its annual black-tie gala with cocktails, live music, dinner and dancing. Includes three champagne toasts and silent auction to benefit Pathways2Careers and educational programming. $175-$225. Register at connect.businesswilliamsburg.com/events.

FEB. 6 TUESDAY

Retailpreneur Series: Navigating & Leveraging Trends, 8:30-9:45 a.m., virtual. The Retail Alliance is hosting a three-part workshop on retail trends with speakers Jenny Crittenden, CEO of Retail Alliance, and Stephanie Heinatz, founder of Consociate Media. Attendees will dive into consumer trends post-COVID, what brick-and-mortar retailers need to be aware of and how to be on point with the latest marketing and social media trends. Price includes all three workshops, including on March 5 and April 2. $30-$60. Register at retailalliance.com.

FEB. 7 WEDNESDAY

Networking Happy Hour, 5-8 p.m., El Mexsal, 401 N. Great Neck Road, Virginia Beach. Jake Maines is hosting a networking event. Buy your own. Register at networkinghh.com.

FEB. 13 TUESDAY

Morning Member Meetup, 8-9:30 a.m., Freedom Outdoors, 5070 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach. The Hampton Roads Chamber is hosting a networking event with coffee and continental breakfast. Free. Register at hrchamber.com.

Coffee Connection, 8-9 a.m., Newport News Tourism, 702 Town Center Drive, Newport News. The Peninsula Chamber is hosting a networking event. $0-$10. Register at virginiapeninsulachamber.com.

FEB. 15 THURSDAY

Ghent Business Association Celebration 2024, 6-8 p.m., The Historic Martin Mansion, 524 Fairfax Ave., Norfolk. The association is inviting the community to recognize business leadership in Ghent. $35. Register at ghentnorfolk.org.

FEB. 20 TUESDAY

Impact Peninsula, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 11850 Merchants Walk, Suite 110, Newport News. The Peninsula Chamber is hosting U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott. $40. Register at virginiapeninsulachamber.com.

FEB. 21 WEDNESDAY

Coliseum Central Annual Meeting, 8:30 a.m., Hampton Roads Convention Center, 1610 Coliseum Drive, Hampton. Coliseum Central will provide a review of the previous year, status reports from key constituents and a look at the year ahead. This year’s event includes an awards ceremony to recognize standout district businesses and owners. Open to all members of the district. Free. Coliseumcentral.com.

Effective Strategies For Mitigating And Resolving Workplace Conflict, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 11850 Merchants Walk, Newport News. The Peninsula Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management is hosting Sharon Harrington, an organizational communication consultant, on how to take proactive measures to reduce circumstances that brew below the surface of simmering conflict and resolution strategies for when problems slip through unexpectedly and need immediate attention. $0-$30. Register at vapeninsulashrm.com.

FEB. 22 THURSDAY

56th Annual Humanitarian Awards, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Newport News Marriott at City Center, 740 Town Center Drive. The the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities is presenting its annual awards to those individuals who have demonstrated a personal commitment to the promotion of respect and understanding among people of diverse racial, ethnic and religious backgrounds. Honorees are Xavier Beale, Syed Ismail, Eugene Jordan II, Nick Vlahakis, Gwendolyn Williams and Peninsula Pastoral Counseling Center. $175. Buy tickets at inclusiveva.org/awards/peninsula/.

FEB. 23 THURSDAY

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation’s 76th Annual Antiques Forum, Williamsburg Lodge, 1-6 p.m. Feb. 27, 310 S. England St., Williamsburg. This year’s conference will examine public and private collections, new research and revitalized spaces from London to Nova Scotia and across the United States. Virtual option available for $175. $490-655. Register at colonialwilliamsburg.org/antiques-forum.

FEB. 24 SATURDAY

First Citizen Gala, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Newport News Marriott, 740 Town Center Drive. The Peninsula Chamber is honoring Alan Witt as the 2023 First Citizen. $70. Register at virginiapeninsulachamber.com.

FEB. 25 SUNDAY

Retail Therapy: A Women’s Wellness Retreat for You and Your Business, 4 p.m. Feb. 25 – 2 p.m. Feb. 26, Delta Hotels by Marriott Virginia Beach Waterfront, 2800 Shore Drive. The Retail Alliance is hosting a conference with workshops with experts from the retail industry on their strategies for success, networking events, complimentary headshots and wellness sessions including yoga, meditation and mindfulness activities. $275-$350. Register at retailalliance.com.

FEB. 27 TUESDAY

Tidewater Job Fair, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Chesapeake Conference Center, 700 Conference Center Drive. Employers are hiring. Register at tidewaterjobfair.com.

FEB. 28 WEDNESDAY

Maritime Breakfast Briefing, 7:30 a.m., Norfolk Yacht & Country Club, 7001 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk. The Virginia Maritime Association is hosting a briefing for members. $45-$55. Register at vamaritime.com.

Commonwealth Conversations with Tom Barkin, 8:30-10:30 a.m., Williamsburg Lodge, 310 S. England St., Williamsburg. The Williamsburg Chamber is hosting Tom Barkin, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond for an in-depth conversation. $55-$80. Register at connect.businesswilliamsburg.com/events.

Chamber Business Social, 5:30-7 p.m., Scope Arena, 201 E. Brambleton Ave., Norfolk. The Hampton Roads Chamber is hosting a networking event with the Norfolk Admirals before the game. Appetizers provided. Free. Register at hrchamber.com.

FEB. 29 THURSDAY

Age Is Just A Number: How To Build A Thriving, Age-Inclusive Workplace, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m., virtual. The Peninsula Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management is hosting Tiffany Speas and Randi Keesee of Peninsula Agency on Aging on creating an age inclusive workplace to support strategic HR management, legal compliance and enhanced talent strategies. Learn how to recruit and retain older workers and about the unique strengths of employees across generations. $0-$15. Register at vapeninsulashrm.com.

MARCH 9 SATURDAY

Fur Ball, 5:30-11 p.m., Hampton Roads Convention Center, 1610 Coliseum Drive, Hampton. The Peninsula SPCA is hosting a fundraiser evening of cocktails, buffet dinner, dancing to live music and bidding in live and silent auctions, and more. Pet guests welcome. $125. Register at one.bidpal.net/fb24/welcome.

MARCH 12 TUESDAY

Coffee Connection, 8-9 a.m., Embassy Suites, 1700 Coliseum Drive, Hampton. The Peninsula Chamber is hosting a networking event. $0-$10. Register at virginiapeninsulachamber.com.

MARCH 13 WEDNESDAY

Virginia Beach State of the City, noon to 2 p.m., Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th St. The Hampton Roads Chamber is hosting Mayor Bobby Dyer, who will highlight key business development initiatives, provide strategic municipal progress updates, address challenges and opportunities and provide a glimpse into the city’s future. $60-$80. Register at hrchamber.com.

Hampton Roads Real Estate Market Review & Forecast, 2-6 p.m., Chartway Arena, 4320 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk. The E.V. Williams Center for Real Estate at Old Dominion University is hosting a must-attend event for anyone in the real estate industry. Leading experts will give the latest on key sectors, including industrial, economic trends, retail, office, multifamily and residential. Attendees are invited to network at the cocktail reception after the presentation. Register at web.cvent.com/event/3bb9e9e9-3483-41dc-93f4-c9e9eb558d2c/summary.

MARCH 23 SATURDAY

ForKids Art Auction, 6-10 p.m., Chesapeake Conference Center, 700 Conference Center Drive. ForKids is hosting a fundraiser with a goal of $1.7 million to support its mission to end family homelessness in the region. Guests will bid high on children’s art. Get info at forkids.org/2024-art-auction.

MARCH 24 SUNDAY

Spring Engaged Bridal Expo, 1-5 p.m., Chesapeake Conference Center, 700 Conference Center Drive. ShowBride is hosting an expo where attendees can meet with potential wedding vendors and check out samples of their work. Free fashion show. $0-$12. Buy tickets at showbride.com.

MARCH 27 WEDNESDAY

Chesapeake State of the City, noon to 2 p.m., Chesapeake Conference Center, 700 Conference Center Drive. The Hampton Roads Chamber is hosting Mayor Rick West, who will highlight key business development initiatives, provide strategic municipal progress updates, address challenges and opportunities and provide a glimpse into the city’s future. $60-$80. Register at hrchamber.com.

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