People to Meet: Online Networking Events

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.

Now more than ever, it’s important to find people to meet and business networking events. Prince William Living is all about community, making connections and supporting quality of life. We may be slowly reopening and still staying close to home, but you can get connected at these virtual events!

Chamber Virtual Events

The Prince William Chamber of Commerce is hosting virtual events throughout the week. For more information, visit their website.

Mason SBDC Workshop: Marketing 101 – Zoom *Webinar (Live)* Please register HERE. Thursday, June 18, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Virtual MEGA Networking Event – Meet the newest businesses and reconnect with seasoned members! A great way to find resources to check off the Chamber to do list with a Chamber Business. Virtual Branding and Showcase opportunities available. Info: Nicole Andres – 571-765-7570. Please sign up HERE in advance. Friday, June 18, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Diamond Anniversary Annual Meeting . Celebrate 10 Years of Excellence with the Prince William Chamber! Meet the Board of Directors; farewell message from Chairman Bishop Dukes, Harvest Life Church, and welcome new Chairman, Kathie Johnson, Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center. Please register HERE. Thursday, June 25, 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.

Valor Awards: Virtual Ceremony that honors our local heroes in Police, Fire & Rescue. Free and open to the public. Tuesday, June 30, 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.

Breakfast with an Expert

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. Are you in hashtag hell? Not sure how to use social media and their hashtags to the fullest extent? Prince William Living’s Content Marketing expert Katherine Gotthardt presents the ins and outs of hashtags and how you can use them in your social media for maximum effect. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn some valuable knowledge, all from the comfort of wherever you are! Register here. Thursday, July 2, 8:00 to 9:00 a.m.

Women’s Wedding Network

Branding yourself as an award-winning business: How to find and apply for awards and what to do when you have won. If you are running a business like a five-star restaurant, it’s something to be proud of and something you’ll want others to know. There’s no better way to show that than by winning some awards. Awards are like a tangible acknowledgment of the hard work you and your business have done. But how do you go about finding and winning awards? On July 8, Rebecca Barnes, publisher of Prince William Living and Brides & Weddings, will share her expertise on this matter. She will go over some ways you can look for awards and what you need to do to apply for them. Register here. Wednesday, July 8, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

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.

Want more great networking opportunities in the Prince William and Manassas areas?

Team WIN (Women Inspired Networking) is holding regular virtual 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 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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