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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’s Economic Development Series Breakfast
Hear an update from Russell S. Gestl, Principal, Buchanan Partners, about projects and the future of development in our region. Register here. Wednesday, March 16, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. | Old Hickory Golf Club, 11921 Chanceford Drive, Woodbridge
Update from PWC Police Chief Peter Newsham
Presented by the Prince William Committee of 100 and moderated by C100 board member Brad Marshall, the Chief will give an update on what has happened over the past year. After the Chief’s presentation, there will be a moderated Q & A period from questions submitted before and during the presentation. Click here for Zoom link. Thursday, March 17, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. | Zoom meeting
Mega Networking Event
Presented by Prince William Chamber of Commerce. This is a Community Vendor Expo featuring Chamber Members from across Prince William, Manassas and Manassas Park, with other business leaders in networking groups and the community. Open to the public. Table spaces and sponsorships available! Friday, March 25, 8:00 to 10:30 a.m. | Out of the Blue Restaurant, 5005 Wellington Road, Gainesville
Spilled Ink
SplashDown Drive-Thru Job Fair
SplashDown Water Park is hiring for all positions this summer! Hiring managers and supervisors will be on site for interviews. Learn about the positions here. Sunday, March 27, 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. | SplashDown Water Park, 7500 Ben Lomond Drive, Manassas
Open House Toastmasters Meeting
Visit Speak Up Manassas Toastmasters Club’s Open House and learn how you can hone the soft skills employers are looking for: Interpersonal Communication, Teamwork, Adaptability, Critical Thinking, Organization, Social Skills, and more. Speakers include Sonia Valdizan, Founder and CEO of Sparkles Early Learning Academy and Dana Richard, Retired Air Force Colonel. Join in person or via Zoom (for Zoom link, email Peggy Kimmey). Tuesday, April 4, 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. | Prince William Chamber of Commerce, 9720 Capital Court #203, Manassas – or on Zoom
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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