Provided by Prince William Chamber of Commerce
Here’s what’s happening at the Prince William Chamber of Commerce during September.The following events and activities are included in your membership investment. ENJOY! $ indicates a paid event (Member and a Non-Member pricing). Members can bring a guest at member price.
Events marked “Chamber HQ” are held at 9720 Capital Court, Suite 203, Manassas. Other addresses are included with event info.
Council and Committee meetings and Chamber Checkups are open to Members Only as a benefit of membership. If you want to learn more about Membership opportunities, contact Heather Stietzel at 571-765-1880 or hstietzel@pwchamber.org.
You are Invited:
Sept. 12 – Thursday – 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Economic Development Series Lunch with Ardine Williams, Vice President of People Operations & Workforce Development for HQ2. Stonewall Golf Club, 15601 Turtle Point Drive, Gainesville. More Info: Ross Snare. $ RSVP
Sept. 16 – Monday – Starting at 8:00 a.m. – The PW Chamber Classic: 18 Holes of Opportunity. Potomac Shores Golf Club, 1750 Dunnington Place, Dumfries. Info: Anita Duecaster / 571-765-1874. $ RSVP
Sept. 24 – Tuesday – 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Meet the Chamber Leadership – Join us for lunch and meet the Chamber Board of Directors. Harvest Life Church, 14401 Telegraph Road, Woodbridge. More Info: Kelly Elliott / 571-765-7569. RSVP
Sept. 26 – Thursday – 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. – Wine, Women, Chocolate, Cheese & Conversation — Aroma Wine Tasting by Morais Vineyards & Winery, 9249 Center Street, Manassas. More Info: Suzanne Lewis / 571-765-7753. RSVP
Sept. 30 – Monday – 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. – Congressional Series – Join us for a Roundtable Discussion with Congressman Rob Wittman. Chamber HQ. More Info: Ross Snare. $ RSVP
Oct. 28 – Monday – 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. – Salute to the Armed Forces. The Clubs at Quantico and Crossroads Event Center, 3017 Russell Road. Quantico. More Info: Suzanne Lewis / 571-765-7753. $ RSVP
Networking Opportunities – Ribbon Cuttings/Business Before & After Hours/Training
To schedule a Ribbon Cutting, Before/After Hours event, contact Margeaux Clark
Sept. 11 – Wednesday – 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. – Business After Hours / KO Distilling — Join us in the tasting room at KO Distilling as they celebrate their fourth Anniversary in their Manassas location. Sample cocktails and tour the distillery while you grow your sphere of influence. Bring a friend! The more the merrier!
KO Distilling, 10381 Central Park Drive, Suite 105, Manassas. More Info: Margeaux Clark / 571-765-7571. RSVP
Sept. 18 – Wednesday – 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening — Join fellow Chamber Members and Guests. Ceremony at 12:00 noon. El Vaquero West, 9979 Sowder Village Square, Manassas. More Info: Peggy Kimmey / 571-765-7567
Sept, 20 – Friday – 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. – Business Before Hours – Hosted by Preston’s Pub — Learn more about the Fall Programs offered by four Sponsors – Alzheimer’s Association, Benedictine Sisters of Virginia, Girls on the Run of NOVA and Future Kings. Preston’s Pub, 9103 Andrew Drive, Manassas Park. More Info: Margeaux Clark / 571-765-7571. RSVP
Sept. 25 – Wednesday – 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. – Business After Hours / Whitlock Wealth Management, Centerfuse, 9071 Center Street, Manassas.More Info: Margeaux Clark / 571-765-7571. RSVP.
Council and Committees
Council and Committee meetings are open to Members Only as a benefit of membership. For more information on membership, contact Heather Stietzel
Sept. 5 – Thursday – 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. – Not-For-Profit Council Meeting — ALL ARE WELCOME…Need not be a Not-for-Profit! Speaker: Suhail Mir from the Law Office of Suhail Mir, LLC Topic: By-Laws – Best Practices: An overview of a good set of bylaws to have in place to effectively run your organization. Chamber HQ. More Info: Suzanne Lewis / 571-765-7753
Sept. 5 – Thursday – 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. – Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening — Join Chamber Members and Guests (Ceremony @ 6:00 p.m.) sipping cocktails by the pool to the smooth sounds of a live jazz duo. University Village Holdings, LLC — HHHunt-Abberly Avera Apartments, 11601 Hokie Stone Loop, Manassas.
More Info: Peggy Kimmey / 571-765-7567
Sept. 6 – Friday – 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. – Chamber Orientation – New members, new employees, prospective members, all are welcome to attend. There’s always something new, make this a once-a-year training!
Sept. 9 – Monday – 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. – Economic Development Committee Meeting – Topic: Port of Virginia’s economic impact. Speaker: Russel Held, Vice President of Economic Development – Port of Virginia — If you export products overseas, chances are your business uses the Port of Virginia.
Chamber HQ. More Info: Ross Snare / 571-765-1875
Sept. 10 – Tuesday – 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. – Education & Innovation Committee Meeting — Speaker: Stacy Chapman, WISA, Program Manager for Didlake’s Employment Services Program. Stacy will be presenting an introduction of Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) a new program that supports transitioning students with disabilities beginning at age 14 and until graduation. Chamber HQ. More Info: Suzanne Lewis / 571-765-7753
Sept. 12 – Thursday – 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. – Veterans Council Meeting — ALL ARE WELCOME – Need not be a Veteran to Attend! Topic: MOAA – Military Officers Association of America – Speaker: Captain Pat Williams, PhD, PHR – USN (Retired), Program Director of Engagement & Transition Services. MOAA is the nation’s largest association of military officers. We will hear about their Job Board, Career & Job Fair Events, and Career Transition Program that provides military focused information, services, and resources for career transition, whether to a civilian career or moving from one career field to another. Chamber HQ. More Info: Suzanne Lewis / 571-765-7753
Sept. 19 – Thursday – 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. – Policy Committee Meeting – Topic: Minimum Wage and Right to Work. Chamber HQ. More Info: Ross Snare / 571-765-1875
Sept. 26 – Thursday – 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. – Women’s Leadership Council — Theme: TOOLKIT FOR SUCCESS — Topic: WHAT MAKES YOU UNIQUE? Your strengths zone. Speaker: Astrid Ruiz Thierry, Principal – UpBoost LLC — How to invest more energy in developing your strengths. This session will help you tap into your “strengths zone” by exploring the critical question for achieving personal and professional growth: What’s right with you?
Sept. 27 – Friday – 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. – Health & Wellness Council – Speaker: Jodie Houser, RN, Evidence Based Programs Coordinator, Area Agency on Aging – Topic: A Matter of Balance – Falls among older adults are the leading cause of nonfatal and fatal injuries. Programs that help individuals with their fear of falling and how to prevent falls. Information on exercises that can help increase flexibility, balance and endurance.
Chamber HQ. More Info: Suzanne Lewis / 571-765-7753.
Chamber Leadshare Groups
Must be a Chamber Member to join a Group. More Info: Peggy Kimmey.
Gainesville: Tuesday (weekly) 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. at the Eggspectation Restaurant; Open to All
Woodbridge: Thursday (weekly) 8:15 to 9:15 a.m. at Tribute at the Glen.
