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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!
Mason SBDC Events
The Mason SBDC is presenting webinars during July for small businesses. Click on the date to register for one or more of these events:
- Wednesday, July 6: Preparing Your Pitch. Speaker: George Siragusa – Senior Business Advisor, Mason SBDC, Adjunct Professor, George Mason University teaching Entrepreneurship for Engineers at the School of Engineering, and Senior Mentor for three area Startup Venture Accelerators.
- Wednesday, July 13: Government Contracting, Speaker: Timm Johnson – Director, Mason SBDC
- Thursday, July 21: Start a Business (Legal & Administrative Steps). Speaker: Bernard Ferret – Senior Business Counselor, Mason SBDC & Serial Entrepreneur
- Wednesday, July 27: Building Your Value Proposition. Speaker: George Siragusa
The webinars are from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
Mid-Day Meetup with the Mayor
Do you want to talk to the Michelle Davis-Younger, Mayor of the City of Manassas? Have a question or just want to chat? This is your opportunity, every Friday (except for rain days). Bring a lunch from one of the City’s restaurants or come and chat. Fridays, July 8 to Aug. 26, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. | Harris Pavilion, 9201 Center Street, Manassas
Womens Wedding Network
Join us for another fun, educational networking event! Bring your own lunch and get connected! Sponsored by Rampant Social: Pinterest and Why You Should Be Using It. Social media is a powerful tool in today’s world. You can reach countless people faster and easier than ever before. But have you been using it effectively? In the next Women’s Wedding Network, we take a look at Pinterest, one of the main social media channels out there, and go over some ways you can incorporate it in your business to reach new markets and audiences. This is a ZOOM meeting. Get your FREE tickets now! Wednesday, July 13, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | ZOOM meeting
Doves Landing Park Master Plan Public Meeting
A community master plan meeting to discuss additional enhancements to Doves Landing Park, which recently expanded in size. There will be a short presentation about the park’s history and natural resources, followed by an opportunity for the community to provide input about enhancements you would like to see. Register here. Presented by Prince William Parks, Recreation & Tourism. Thursday, July 14, 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. | Edward L. Kelly Leadership Center, 14715 Bristow Road, Manassas
Leadercast Summer Series
A series of four seminars. Ten of the most influential leaders share the stage to answer the same question: What is the one thing that makes a leader worth following? New speakers each Wednesday! Hosted by the Prince William Chamber of Commerce. For more information, email jvallimont@pwchamber.org. Wednesdays, July 20 & 27, Aug. 3 & 10, 8:00 to 10:30 a.m. | Online events
Navigating Assisted Living and Memory Care – Learn about the Life Plan Difference!
A virtual event, hosted by Kiersten Parsons, MS, RDN, CDP. Learn about the best Memory Support and Assisted Living options for a loved one. Gain resources and insights into what to look for, what questions to ask when considering different options, and the benefits of having a residence within a not-for-profit life plan community. Register for webinar. Wednesday, July 20, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon | Virtual event
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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