Business calendar for the week of May 6

MAY 7

TUESDAY

Morning Member Meetup, 8-9:30 a.m., Norfolk Botanical Garden, 6700 Azalea Garden Road, Norfolk. The Hampton Roads Chamber is hosting a networking event in the largest rose garden on the East Coast. Includes 20-25 minute tram tour, coffee and continental breakfast. Free. Register at hrchamber.com.

Military Spouse Virtual Career Fair, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., online. DAV (Disabled American Veterans) and RecruitMilitary are hosting a career fair for veterans, their spouses, active-duty military personnel and members of the National Guard and Reserve. Free. To register, visit jobs.dav.org.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Panel Luncheon, 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization boardroom, 723 Woodlake Drive, Chesapeake. WTS Hampton Roads is hosting entrepreneur Johnny Garcia, architect Georgie Marquez, Kia Moten of Norfolk International Airport and Cortley West, director of DEI for Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority. $25-$40. Register on Eventbrite.com.

Defending Democracy: A Conversation with Liz Cheney, 7:30 p.m., Chrysler Hall, 215 St. Paul’s Blvd., Norfolk. The Norfolk Forum is hosting Liz Cheney, who served as the U.S. representative for Wyoming’s at-large congressional district from 2017 to 2023. She chaired the House Republican Conference, the third-highest position in the House Republican leadership, from 2019 to 2021, and served as the vice chair of the select committee to investigate the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Hear Cheney tell the stories of how she arrived at her personal convictions, her remarkable career in Congress, and the road that lies ahead. Her insight into policy, principled leadership, and the future of bipartisanship is unparalleled. $65. Buy tickets at thenorfolkforum.org.

MAY 9

THURSDAY

Advancing within Your Career without Fearing Failure, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 11850 Merchants Walk, Suite 110, Newport News. The Peninsula Chamber is hosting Dacia Scott, marketing and development manager for the city of Hampton for its Pink Bag Lunch. $10-$15. Register at virginiapeninsulachamber.com.

MAY 10

FRIDAY

tHRive Volunteer Opportunity, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Plum Point Park, Norfolk. tHRive, the young professionals group of the Hampton Roads Chamber, is volunteering with Elizabeth River Trail Foundation and United Way of South Hampton Roads to install a Born Learning Trail. The project includes painting images and games with stencils on the trail and installing signs and sign posts. Ypthrive.org.

MAY 11

SATURDAY

Paws for Pride, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Ave., Hampton. Parklawn-Wood is hosting its third annual community pet expo, featuring vendors, food, music, pet rescues, wildlife refuges and a pet costume contest.

MAY 14

TUESDAY

Coffee Connection, 8-9 a.m., Holiday Inn, 980 Omni Blvd., Newport News. The Peninsula Chamber is hosting a networking event. $0-$10. Register at virginiapeninsulachamber.com.

Impact Peninsula, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Holiday Inn, 980 Omni Blvd., Newport News. The Peninsula Chamber is hosting former Virginia Gov. George Allen. $45. Register at virginiapeninsulachamber.com.

MAY 15

WEDNESDAY

Deadline for University of Virginia Darden School Foundation’s Commonwealth Fellowships applications. The foundation, which supports the Darden School of Business, is seeking applications for scholarships valued at $43,350 for its renowned The Executive Program for nonprofit leaders for the 2024-2025 session. For more info, visit connect.darden.virginia.edu/ee-tep-fellowship.

MAY 16

THURSDAY

Founders’ Luncheon, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., The Westin Virginia Beach Town Center, 4535 Commerce St. Civic Leadership Institute is celebrating 25 years and continues to thrive. The luncheon celebrates Civic’s founders, alumni and their contributions to Hampton Roads. Civic’s alumni network is comprised of more than 1,000 executive-level business and community leaders. $75. Register at civichr.org/events/founders-luncheon/.

CREW 20th Anniversary Soiree, 4:30-7 p.m., The Harbor Club, 333 Waterside Drive, Suite 200, Norfolk. CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women) Coastal Virginia is hosting an anniversary party. $85-$100. Register at crew.eventsair.com/2024-coastal-virginia-soiree-may.

Chamber Business Social, 5:30-7:30 p.m., iFly, 2412 Pacific Ave., Virginia Beach. The Hampton Roads Chamber is hosting a networking event at iFly Virginia Beach Indoor Skydiving. Free. Register at hrchamber.com.

MAY 18

SATURDAY

40th Annual Spring Stockley Gardens Arts Festival, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 18 and noon to 5 p.m. May 19, Stockley Gardens Park, Ghent, Norfolk. Hope House Foundation is hosting a two-day festival showcasing 125 artists from across the U.S. and overseas. Proceeds support individuals with developmental disabilities. Live music. Free. StockleyGardens.com.

Peninsula SPCA Tailgate, 1-6 p.m., Mill Point Park, downtown Hampton. The Peninsula SPCA is hosting an outdoor event for animal lovers and their pets with music and drinks. The fundraiser will feature mixologists from six downtown Hampton restaurants who will compete for the best summer sipper. Includes dog talent contest and Small Dog Dash for smaller pups. Tailgate rentals cost $100. $5-$25 tickets. Buy tickets at peninsulaspca.org or one.bidpal.net/tailgate24.

MAY 19

SUNDAY

Avocargo’s Vegan Extravaganza, 1-6 p.m., Oozlefinch Beers and Blending, 81 Patch Road, Fort Monroe. Food truck Avocargo & Friends is hosting a culinary showcase for plant-based enthusiasts. Vegan chefs will show off their skills in live cooking demonstrations, tastings and interactive workshops. Explore a vibrant vegan marketplace. Speakers will share insights on health benefits, environmental impact and ethical aspects of veganism. Donations of fitness and wellness items accepted. Free.

MAY 21

TUESDAY

Suffolk State of the City, noon-2 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront Hotel & Conference Center, 100 E. Constance Road, Suffolk. The Hampton Roads Chamber is hosting Mayor Mike Duman, who will highlight key business development initiatives, provide strategic municipal progress updates, address challenges and opportunities and provide a glimpse into the future of Suffolk. Sold out. Hrchamber.com.

MAY 22

WEDNESDAY

7th Annual BizConnect Gives Back Nonprofit Showcase and Networking Event, 8-10 a.m., Harbor Club at Waterside District, 333 Waterside Drive, Norfolk. This annual event showcases 20 participating nonprofit organization and raises funds through sponsorship, silent auction and 50/50 cash raffle. All proceeds are divided among 20 local participating nonprofits. $25 for nonmembers. For more information: BizConnectHR.com.

MAY 24

FRIDAY

Deadline for LEAD Peninsula civic and community immersion program. The Virginia Peninsula Chamber is accepting applications for a program that helps leaders become better connected to the community through behind-the-scenes perspectives, educational sessions, tours and candid conversations in a 10-month program. Apply at virginiapeninsulachamber.com/lead-peninsula/.

JUNE 7

FRIDAY

2024 Economic Forecast, 7:30-9:30 a.m., Holiday Inn, 980 Omni Blvd., Newport News. The Virginia Peninsula Chamber and Old Dominion University are hosting an economic update and forecast with economists Bob McNab and Vinod Agarwal. $45. Register at virginiapeninsulachamber.com.

JUNE 8

SATURDAY

Jefferson Lab Open House, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., parking at Canon Virginia, 12000 Canon Blvd, Newport News. The U.S. Department of Energy’s Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility is opening its doors to the public. Discover how scientists are visualizing the proton, watch new experimental detector systems come together and see how the lab is helping to build the world’s next high-powered particle collider for research. Explore the 180-acre campus and dozens of exhibits. Free. Jlab.org/openhouse.

JUNE 13

THURSDAY

Girl, What you gonna Do with your Money, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 11850 Merchants Walk, Suite 110, Newport News. The Peninsula Chamber is hosting Ti’Juana Gholson, founder of Inner Peace Coalition Inc., for its Pink Bag Lunch. $10-$15. Register at virginiapeninsulachamber.com.

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