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 Day at the Capitol
The Chamber will be setting up a tour for members of the State Capital as well as reserving some space for conversations with policy makers in Richmond. Then, an evening reception at the Omni Hotel from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., followed by a plated dinner with the Prince William Board of County Supervisors, the Manassas City Council and the State Senators and Delegates who represent the region. Register here. Thursday, Feb. 3, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. | Omni Shoreham, 100 South 12th Street, Richmond
“Reimagining Public Safety” with Prince William County Police Chief
The Prince William Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (PWCAC-DST) will host a virtual town hall forum with Prince William County Police Chief Peter Newsham. On Monday, Feb. 7 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom, members of the community will have an opportunity to hear the plans of the Chief of the Prince William County Police Department and get answers to their questions. Preregister at bit.ly/34vdvTp. Monday, Feb. 7, 6:30 p.m. | Zoom meeting
Avoiding Romance Scams
Many adults are targeted by online dating schemes that end up causing heartache and financial loss. Join this AARP presentation to hear valuable tips on how to recognize and avoid romance scams. Provided by Prince William Public Libraries. Registration opens Jan. 26. Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. | Online
Build a Compelling Resume
Geared toward professionals who have taken an extended career break or are in career transition, this series focuses on practical job search resources, tips, and advice from a staffing and recruiting industry expert. Learn about part-time, flexible job opportunities in the DMV area. Registration required; livestream link will be emailed the day of the program. Provided by Prince William Public Libraries. Monday, Feb. 14, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon | Online
Heart Health Q&A
A free, live Q&A with cardiologist Dr. Berenji to learn about the common symptoms of a heart attack and what you can do to improve your own heart health. Tune in to learn more and get all your questions answered LIVE without the cost of a copay! Hosted by Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center. Link to event:fb.me/e/3mLQGmRvc. Link to event: fb.me/e/3mLQGmRvc Tuesday, Feb. 15, 12:00 to 12:30 p.m. | Facebook Live
2022 Teen Expo
Chamber Business Awards Event
The Chamber will celebrate 12 years of Excellence in Business for Prince William, Manassas, and Manassas Park! Enjoy a black-tie optional evening out and recognize the business leaders of the local community of innovation, community involvement and incredible growth as entrepreneurs and a business community. A plated dinner, wine and cash bar will be provided. This event will include a Silent Auction for attendees. Register to attend at pwchamber.org or call 703-368-6600. This is usually a sell-out event, so get your tickets early. Tuesday, Feb. 24, 5:30 p.m. | Heritage Hunt Golf and Country Club, 6901 Arthur Hills Drive, Gainesville
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
- 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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