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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 upcoming events where you can get connected!
NOVA Fall 2023 Part Time Job & Paid Internship Fair
Woodbridge Parkinson’s Friends Group
This group connects individuals and families with Parkinson’s with others on the same journey. It is a safe place to ask questions and share experiences. RSVP: sonia.gow@inova.org. Wednesday, Sept. 20, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. | Potomac Place, 2133 Montgomery Avenue, Woodbridge
Chromebook Basics: A Mini Learning Circle
Your library has Google Chromebook laptop computers to lend. Have you ever wondered about checking one out? Attend either session of this mini learning circle to learn more about Chromebooks! Register here. Wednesday, Sept. 20, 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. or Thursday, Sept. 21, 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. | Bull Run Library, 8051 Ashton Avenue, Manassas
Public Safety Forum
This important community event welcomes elected leaders and public officials for an important panel discussion on public safety. The discussion will be moderated and will feature questions from WPCCA members and members of the public. To submit a question for the panel, please visit wpcca.org/forum. To register, click here. Thursday, Sept. 21, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. | Woodbridge Middle School, 2201 York Drive, Woodbridge
Lunch & Learn: Companionship, Homemaking, and Personal Care
HomeCare can help prevent falls, reduce isolation, reduce stress on loved ones, and much more. Learn why HomeCare makes sense in an assisted living setting. Tuesday, Sept. 26, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. | Potomac Place, 2133 Montgomery Avenue, Woodbridge
2023 AWS Girls’ Tech Day
Registration is open for 2023 AWS Girls’ Tech Day. The free event for is for girls and young women grades 6 to 8. The engaging opening session with a dynamic panel of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) professionals will be followed by interactive workshops. The event is complimentary, and lunch will be provided. Saturday, Sept. 30, 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas
PWCS New Employee Welcome Event
This event will be for ALL new employees hired since Oct. 8, 2022 through September 2023. The event is not geared towards any one group of employees. With games, raffles, and community information! Saturday, Sept. 30, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School, 13833 Dumfries Road, Manassas
Children’s Challenging Behavior
A class for parents and caregivers who have children and youth with mental health needs. Join NAMI Prince William at The Arc of Greater Prince WIlliam for in-person training. This free workshop will discuss children’s challenging behaviors — free childcare is available. Register here. Saturday, Sept. 30, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. | The Arc of Greater Prince William, 13505 Hillendale Drive, Woodbridge
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
- Nokesville Business Association meets the second Thursday of the month at 9:30 a.m. at Vita Nova Creatives, 13051 Fitzwater Drive, Nokesville.
- 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.
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