People to Meet: Area Networking Events

By Prince William Living

Brought to you by the Prince William Chamber of Commerce, the strongest voice for the business community in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan region.

Finding people to meet and business networking events is always important. And, Prince William Living is all about community, making connections and supporting quality of life. Virtual or in-person, you can get connected at these events!

Chamber Policy Maker Series

A discussion with Mayor Derrick Wood, Town of Dumfries, who will provide an update on the city. Free and open to the public. Register here. Wednesday, Dec. 8, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. | Zoom meeting

OmniRide Council Meetings

The Hispanic Council seeks to engage Hispanic owned and operated businesses and community groups as well as the general public to help serve this growing portion of the OmniRide service area. The meetings discuss transportation options as they specifically pertain to the needs of the Hispanic community and also opportunities to increase partnerships and help set agency policy so that OmniRide can better serve this demographic. RSVP to llewis@omniride.com by Monday, Dec. 13. Tuesday, Dec. 14, 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. | Online

The OmniRide Employer Council seeks to engage employers both large and small within the OmniRide service area and advise them on the ways in which they can improve access to their businesses and make it more desirable for their employees to work at companies in Prince William County, by presenting transportation options. This includes awareness of bus routes, ridesharing, and telework amongst many offerings. RSVP to llewis@omniride.com by Monday, Dec. 13. Wednesday, Dec. 15, 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. | Online

Social Media and Market Research

Social Media is such a vast field and changing every day! Bi-monthly, the Chamber of Commerce features a marketing, branding and social media expert to make a presentation. This month’s presenter is our own Rebecca Barnes, Publisher of Prince William Living. Please register HERE for your Zoom link. Wednesday, Dec. 15, 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. | Zoom meeting

Facebook Groups

Welcome to Prince William County has small business information, job listings, and family life suggestions.
Prince William County Networking has similar information.
Town Hall allows you to find, follow and contact your elected officials.

More Networking Opportunities

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

Team WIN (Women Inspired Networking) is holding regular virtual meetings along with some in-person events.
Haymarket Gainesville Business Association (HGBA) offers a variety of events and collaborates with local Chambers.
Check the website for the Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce for events they are offering.
One Million Cups is holding online events.
Visit the website for Prince William Professional Networkers (PWPN) for their events.
And for writers and lovers of the literary word, there’s Write by the Rails (WbtR), offering events online.

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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