People to Meet: Area Networking Events

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Looking for people to meet and business networking events? Prince William Living is all about community, making connections and supporting quality of life. Our local businesses are thriving contributors to that quality. Want to get connected? Here are a few of the networking events coming around.

Lunch and Learn

Councilman Ian Lovejoy will discuss Manassas’s Economic Development Trends. This event is free and anyone is welcome to join. Lunch is provided. Register now and get your ticket! Thursday, Dec. 19, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. | CenterFuse, 9071 Center Street, Manassas

Spilled Ink

Spilled Ink is an open mic night that celebrates the written word. Join local authors, poets, and scribblers as they read their work. All are welcome to listen or read! Be brave! Friday, Dec. 27, 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. | Jirani Coffeehouse, 9425 West Street, Manassas

Prince William Living‘s Breakfast with an Expert

Join us for Breakfast with an Expert! Our January Expert – our own Rebecca Barnes, Publisher of Prince William Living and Brides & Weddings magazines and local entrepreneur – will share her expertise and teach you how you can set and make your goals in 2020. From personal to professional, don’t miss this opportunity to learn some great advice that can help you in all aspects of life. Register now to reserve your “seat.” If you have Wi-Fi and a computer or smartphone, you can join us! Register now! Thursday, Jan. 2, 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. | ONLINE

Women’s Wedding Network

Women’s Wedding Network is the premier network for wedding industry business owners and professionals in the Northern Virginia and D.C. metro areas. Join us for another fun, educational networking event, where you’ll leave well-fed, well-connected and well-energized! For our next event in January, we’ll be at the River Creek Club in Leesburg! Change. It’s something we all have to deal with both personally and professionally. But how well do we handle it? And what can we do to help others deal with change? At the next Women’s Wedding Network, we’ll discuss the topic in more detail and what we can do about it. Be sure to bring business cards, as there will be some networking too. Get your tickets here. Wednesday, Jan. 8, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | River Creek Club, 43800 Olympic Boulevard, Leesburg

PWC Networking Group

A local networking group featuring both Small Business and Direct Sales; most members are in the Manassas/Gainesville/Bristow area. One representative per company. Please help support one another (not by purchasing, rather, by networking effectively). Wednesday, Jan. 8, 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. | Wegmans Lake Manassas, 8297 Stonewall Shops Square, Gainesville

Teacher Job Fair

Prince William County Schools (PWCS) is hosting a Teacher Job Fair. Register today. Saturday, Jan. 11, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | Edward L. Kelly Leadership Center, 14715 Bristow Road, Manassas

Government Contracting Matchmaker for Small Businesses

Find Your “Prime” Match! Hosted by The Prince William Chamber of Commerce Government Contracting Council. Looking for ways to expand your business opportunities? Participating in our MATCHMAKER should not be missed if you are a small business owner. All industry types are encouraged to attend! Exhibit spots still available! More Info: Suzanne Lewis / 571-765-7753. Tuesday, Jan. 14, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Manassas Park Community Center, 99 Adams Street, Manassas Park

Want more great networking opportunities in the Prince William and Manassas areas?

Team WIN (Women Inspired Networking) meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month in Gainesville.
Haymarket Gainesville Business Association (HGBA) offers a variety of events and collaborates with local Chambers.
Regionally, the Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce offers events throughout the month.
Every Wednesday, One Million Cups meets at Centerfuse in Manassas.
Prince William Professional Networkers (PWPN) meets in Manassas each week.
And for writers and lovers of the literary word, there’s Write by the Rails (WbtR), offering events throughout the area.

These events are current as of the time we receive the information, and we make every attempt to be accurate. Be sure to check with the event sponsor or hosting organization prior to attending any event. Prince William Living is not responsible for event schedule changes or group policies.

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