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Looking for people to meet and business networking events? Prince William Living is all about community, making connections and supporting quality of life. Our local businesses are thriving contributors to that quality. Want to get connected? Here are a few of the networking events coming in September and October.
September Events
The NOVA Manassas Campus Administration of Justice Career Day will be held on Friday, Sept. 20. Offering students and the community access to potential employers and the public a diverse representation of careers in command. Activities include a panel discussion, demonstrations by specialty tactical units, and face time with various law enforcement recruiters at the federal, state and local levels. Friday, Sept. 20, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Northern Virginia Community College – Manassas Campus, 6901 Sudley Road, Manassas
The Arc of Prince William County is hosting an event with the candidates for the House of Delegates in Prince William County. This is a chance to to hear the candidates speak and to ask about the future of disability services and supports in Prince William County and the Commonwealth of Virginia. Register at tinyurl.com/2019PWForum. Tuesday, Sept. 24, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. | The Arc of Prince William County, 13505 Hillendale Drive, Woodbridge
Attend a Neighborhood Watch Meeting and learn how you can work with the police to make your neighborhood safer! RSVP to Officer Jason Alicie. Tuesday, Sept 24, 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. | Central District Police Station, 5036 Davis Ford Road, Woodbridge
October Events
Bring your own coffee and join us for Breakfast with an Expert, a morning filled with information from an expert who will give you actionable advice that you can put to work immediately in your business. Our October Expert, Rebecca Barnes, publisher of Prince William Living and Brides and Weddings Magazine, and Executive of Give Back Prince William, will share with you what it takes to be influential and why it is important for your community. If you have Wi-Fi and a computer or smartphone, you can join us! Register here. Thursday, Oct. 3, 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. | Online
Haymarket Gainesville Rotary Club hosts a Night Golf and Bingo event each year to benefit four local non-profits. The non-profits supported this year are Payton’s Project- Freeze Bullying, Washington Area Animal Adoption Group (WAAAG), Patriot Cruise and Salute, serving our veterans, and the Gainesville-Haymarket Rotary Foundation, serving local non-profits such as PACE West, and Feeding Friends. Attend as a golfer or a bingo player! Visit here for more information or to register. Friday, Oct. 4, 4:30 to 10:00 p.m. | Stonewall Golf Club, 15601 Turtle Point Drive, Gainesville
If you’ve already been to Women’s Wedding Network, you know it’s is a great place to meet and learn with others, exchange ideas and build your business. On Oct. 9, speaker Rebecca Barnes, publisher of Brides & Weddings, will share the “Gift of No.” Learn how you can grow your business just by saying one word at the right times. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and have a chance to meet others in the weddings industry! Buy your tickets here. Wednesday, Oct. 9, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | Hilton Garden Inn, 2500 Neabsco Common Place, Woodbridge
The 8th Annual Employment Law and HR Summit is designed to provide critical information in an engaging and useful format. Being informed about what is going on in the world of employment will help you stay on top of your company’s evolving HR needs. For more information or to register, CLICK HERE. Friday, Oct. 11, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | Foxchase Manor, 8310 Chatsworth Drive, Manassas
The Write by the Rails Fall Writers’ Workshop will have guest speakers on writing, publishing and marketing, and a panel on writing children’s lit. Even if you have not written or published a book, this is all information you can use in your career as a writer. Register here. Saturday, Oct. 12, 10:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | Trinity Episcopal Church, 9325 West Street, Manassas
Want more great networking opportunities in the Prince William and Manassas areas?
- Team WIN (Women Inspired Networking) meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month in Gainesville.
- Haymarket Gainesville Business Association (HGBA) offers a variety of events and collaborates with local Chambers.
- Regionally, the Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce offers events throughout the month.
- Every Wednesday, One Million Cups meets at Centerfuse in Manassas.
- Prince William Professional Networkers (PWPN) meets in Manassas each week.
- And for writers and lovers of the literary word, there’s Write by the Rails (WbtR), offering events throughout the area.
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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