People to Meet: Area Networking Events

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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. Here are just a few events where you can get connected – virtual or in person!

General Assembly Series

During the General Assembly Session, the Chamber will host a Virtual Meeting with an update for members who would like a briefing on what occurred during the past session. Time for Q & A at the end. Register here. Fridays, Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, 9:00 to 9:30 a.m. | Zoom meeting

Blood Drive at Sweeney Barn

Sweeney Barn is hosting a blood drive on Thursday, Feb. 2. To register, click here. Thursday, Feb. 2, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | Sweeney Barn, 9310 Discovery Blvd., Manassas

Romance Scams

Just in time for Valentine’s Day. Learn to identify the scams that prey upon people’s emotional attachment. Register here. Saturday, Feb. 4, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. | Chinn Park Library, 13065 Chinn Park Drive, Woodbridge

Women’s Wedding Network

Like most businesses, you probably utilize social media platforms to market your company, but are you doing it right? On Feb. 8, join us for the next Women’s Wedding Network as we discuss best practices to make your channels stand out! In this webinar, learn some common mistakes businesses make when managing their business pages and what you need to do to avoid them. This is a ZOOM meeting*. Get your FREE tickets now! Wednesday, Feb. 8, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | Zoom meeting

Government Contracting Council Meet & Greet

Meet state and local business development center representatives that offer resources to small businesses. Connect with vendors that share real stories and strategies of utilizing resources and relationships to scale their companies. Join this impactful information and network session that will connect buyers and sellers. Presented by Prince William Chamber of Commerce. Register here. Thursday, Feb. 9, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. | Tortino Mare, 120 Kent Village Square, Manassas Park

ScribbleCon 2023: A Community Writing Conference

This event brings #PWCS parents/guardians together with their middle school or high school students for a day of writing side-by-side! Families can choose from a variety of sessions and enjoy the experience as a community of writers. Teacher, #WbtR board member, writer, and Spilled Ink (Virginia) founder John Dutton II has organized this creative day for Prince William County Public Schools. Many of the planned sessions will be facilitated by Write by the Rails member writers who will also have books on hand for signing. Register here: forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx… Don’t have kids? There’s an adults-only workshop from 3:15 to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. | Benton Middle School, 4711 Hoadly Road, Manassas

The Business of Data Centers – What You need to Know

A panel discussion focused on data centers, moderated by Josh Levi, Data Center Coalition President. Join the Prince William Chamber for breakfast and a lively discussion. Register here. Wednesday, Feb. 15, 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. | Old Hickory Golf Club, 11921 Chanceford Drive, Woodbridge

The Ebb and Flow of Marketing and Social Media

Social Media and Market Research is a vast field and changing every day! Learn how to get your business into the spotlight: Earned Media, Owned Media & Paid Media. What are they and how to use them to gain visibility. Press releases, social media, influencers, blogs, SEO advertising. With so many choices, which ones should your business or non-profit use for your organization? Prince William Living Publisher Rebecca Barnes will explain these tools and how you should use them to gain visibility, funnel leads, and close business. Register here. Friday, Feb. 17, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. | Prince William Chamber of Commerce, 9720 Capital Court #203, Manassas

Prince William Living‘s Influential Women Awards

When Prince William Living launched its first Influential Women Awards years ago, we quickly realized that this topic resonated with readers. Entries poured in, and the issue announcing the inaugural winners was one of our most-read to date. Choosing just five women from the impressive entries was no easy task for our judges. Today it isn’t any easier, but we are proud to see how the awards have grown and our judges include past winners! Many women in Greater Prince William give of themselves to strengthen our community, leaving their marks in the business world and serving as inspirations to others. Join us as we celebrate our 2023 winners. Tickets include complimentary beverages and appetizers for you to enjoy while you network with other attendees. Cash bar available. Make connections in a relaxed atmosphere (Business casual) while celebrating our Influential Women with a short awards presentation. Come out and meet our readers, businesses, and community leaders. Wednesday, March 1, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. | Sweeney Barn, 9310 Discovery Blvd., Manassas

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 meetings.
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 meets in person on Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m. at Centerfuse, 9071 Center Street, Manassas
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 in person and 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. Do you know of another great online community event our readership should know about? Click here to request we include it on our events calendar. Sign up here to get this column in your email.