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By Prince William Living
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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!
Economic Development Series: Update on Amazon’s HQ2 and Investments in the Region
A fireside chat with Patrick Phillippi, Sr. Manager, Community Engagement, Amazon. Learn what Amazon has planned for the Prince William Region in the coming years. Register here. Wednesday, Sept. 14, 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. | Old Hickory Golf Club, 11921 Chanceford Drive, Woodbridge
Women’s Wedding Network
Join us at the next Women’s Wedding Network on Sept. 14. Our guest speaker Janeen Parrott, owner of Be Seated, LLC, talks about how your mindset and your energy can impact how well you perform in your business. This is a ZOOM meeting. Get your FREE tickets here! Wednesday, Sept. 14, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | Zoom meeting
PWC Networking Group
This local networking group features both Small Business and Direct Sales. Most members are in the Manassas/Gainesville/Bristow area. Only one representative per company accepted. If you join, please help support one another (not by purchasing, rather, by networking effectively). Wednesday, Sept.14, 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. | Wegman’s Lake Manassas, 8297 Stonewall Shops Square, Gainesville
Quarterly Virginia Soil Health Coalition Meeting
Provided by Prince William Soil & Water Conservation District. Keynote speaker Dr. Henry Janzen, a well-known biochemist/soil scientist from Canada, will discuss his recent publication: “The ’soil health’ metaphor: Illuminating or illusory.” There will also be a session to further discuss and get input on the strategic plan that the Coalition is working on. Registration is here and the draft agenda is on the Coalition site. Thursday, Sept. 15, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. | Online meeting
Job Fair – Free Tables for Businesses
Boxes of Basics Open House
Boxes of Basics is a non-profit that puts together seasonal wardrobes for children in Prince William County. Stop by. grab a bite to eat, meet the staff and volunteers as you learn about this organization. Sunday, Sept. 18, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. | Boxes of Basics, 9323 West Street, Manassas
Pints & Putts Golf Tournament
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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