Business calendar for the week of April 22

APRIL 23

TUESDAY

Pathways to Progress Breakfast, 8:30-10:30 a.m., Holiday Inn, 980 Omni Blvd., Newport News. Hampton Roads Community Action Program is hosting an event in celebration of National Fair Housing Month to recognize individuals and organizations who are committed to expanding equal access to housing in the region. $10. Register on eventbrite.com.

The Railyard at Lambert’s Point Walking Tour, noon to 2 p.m., Chicken Salad Chick, 1200 W. 26th St., Norfolk. CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women) Coastal Virginia is hosting a 1 p.m. walking tour of The Railyard at Lambert’s Point with Rich Meredith of Meredith Construction. Buy your own lunch. Register at crew.eventsair.com/2024-coastal-virginia-walking-tour-april.

12th Annual Spring Business to Business Expo, 5-7 p.m., Delta Marriott Chesapeake, 725 Woodlake Drive, Chesapeake. The Hampton Roads Chamber is hosting its spring business-to-business expo to help promote local businesses, encourage corporate networking and showcase new products and services. Open to the public. Free. Hrchamber.com.

APRIL 24

WEDNESDAY

BizConnect Hampton Roads April Networking/Coffee, 8:30-10 a.m., Office Furniture Outlet, 5595 Raby Road, Norfolk. BizConnect is hosting an event to connect, build relationships and learn about this environmentally conscious business. Nonmembers $10. Register at BizConnectHR.com.

APRIL 25

THURSDAY

Dining Out for Life, times vary, multiple restaurant locations. LGBT Life Center is hosting its 21st annual fundraiser where 45 participating restaurants across Hampton Roads will donate 33%-50% of their sales to support the center’s programs and services. For more information, including breakfast, lunch or dinner times and participating restaurants, visit diningoutforlife.com/city/757/.

Department of Energy: Boost Community Workshop in Newport News, 9:30 a.m. to noon, 11850 Merchants Walk, Suite 100, Newport News. The Department of Energy Boost Platform, Sandia National Laboratories and community leaders are hosting a workshop focused on identifying regional technology challenges and opportunities. Participate in brainstorming innovative solutions to regional challenges, give feedback on what’s working, past successes and future community goals and engage with experts to support the development of technology-based startups in the region. Free. For more info, contact Kelli Howie, Sandia National Laboratories, at khowie@sandia.gov. Register on eventbrite.com.

Peninsula Insiders’ Post-Session Luncheon, noon, Christopher Newport University’s David Student Union Ballroom, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News. The Peninsula Chamber and The Wason Center are hosting Sens. Ghazala Hashmi and Danny Diggs, Del. Shelly Simonds and Del. Anne Ferrell Tata. $45. Register at bit.ly/3VJ1dPC.

Farewell Reception for Jennifer DeBruhl, DRPT Chief of Public Transportation, 5:30 p.m., Norfolk Yacht & Country Club, 7001 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk. WTS Hampton Roads is hosting a reception for a colleague and hosting a wine raffle to raise money for scholarships. $45-$60. Register on eventbrite.com.

2024 Portsmouth First Citizen, 6 p.m., Renaissance Waterfront Hotel, 425 Water St., Portsmouth. The Portsmouth Service League is hosting an event to honor retired Navy Rear Adm. Mark A. Hugel as Portsmouth’s First Citizen. Hugel served as a naval officer for 32 years, including three tours of duty at Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth. After retiring, he was selected to lead CACI International’s Norfolk office, where he remains a part-time employee. His charitable and civic contributions are numerous and have touched many lives in Portsmouth. $90. Buy tickets at givebutter.com/PFC2024.

APRIL 26

FRIDAY

Ways to Protect and Preserve the North Landing River and Albemarle Sound, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th St. Virginia Beach’s Green Ribbon Committee is hosting a symposium for networking and to educate participants about exciting new research, collaborative efforts and projects to preserve and advance the watershed. Virginia Secretary of Natural and Historic Resources Travis Voyles will give the keynote address, and breakout sessions will cover wetlands, living shorelines and the Supreme Court ruling on Sackett v. the Environmental Protection Agency. $30. Register by April 23 at EstuarySymposium2024.eventbrite.com.

Public Catalysts: Empowering Economic Growth through Education, Transportation and Safety, 7:30-9:30 a.m., Holiday Inn, 980 Omni Blvd., Newport News. The Peninsula Chamber is hosting Raymond Haynes, superintendent of Hampton City Schools, Newport News Police Chief Steve R. Drew and Alexis Majied, chief communications officer of Hampton Roads Transit. $40. Register at virginiapeninsulachamber.com.

APRIL 27

SATURDAY

ARTini, 7-10 p.m., The Charles H. Taylor Visual Arts Center, 4205 Victoria Blvd., Hampton. Hampton is hosting a fundraiser to benefit the Hampton Arts Foundation, which provides resources for The American Theater and The Charles H. Taylor Visual Arts Center. The event invites mixologists from the Peninsula’s most prominent restaurants and bars to compete to see who can create the most artistic martini. The lineup includes Cibus Chophouse, Fuller’s, Circa 1918, Venture Kitchen & Bar and The Baker’s Wife/Grey Goose. $25-$75. Buy tickets at bit.ly/3TcgsOp.

MAY 1

WEDNESDAY

Maritime Breakfast Briefing, 7:15-9:30 a.m., Norfolk Yacht & Country Club, 7001 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk. The Virginia Maritime Association is hosting an exclusive morning of legislative updates and insights from the recently concluded General Assembly regular session. Delve into the intricacies of policy and its impact on our transportation industry and economy with distinguished guests at our Maritime Membership Breakfast Briefing. $55. Register at VAmaritime.com/Events.

3rd Annual Spring Job Fair, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Hampton Roads Convention Center, 1610 Coliseum Drive, Hampton. The Hampton Roads Workforce Council is hosting a regional job fair. Attendees can explore opportunities in clean energy, offshore wind, maritime, defense and more. Free. Businesses can register at NextLevelRegionalEvent.eventbrite.com.

Applications to be an employer host site for Hampton’s Summer Youth Employment Program due by 5 p.m. Hampton offers job opportunities within city departments, local businesses and nonprofit organizations to area youth and young adults ages 16-24 in a 10-week program June 17 to Aug. 23. All program participants are paid by the Office of Youth and Young Adult Opportunities. The city matches students with suitable host sites. Register at bit.ly/4btaDEl.

MAY 2

THURSDAY

2024 National Travel & Tourism Awards Luncheon, 11 a.m., Virginia Beach Convention Center, James B. Ricketts Ballroom, 1000 19th St. The city is hosting an awards luncheon in celebration of National Travel and Tourism Week. Register at uk.eventsforce.net/virginiabeach/15/register.

MAY 3

FRIDAY

Portsmouth State of the City, noon to 2 p.m., Rivers Casino Portsmouth, 3630 Victory Blvd. The Hampton Roads Chamber is hosting Mayor Shannon Glover, who will highlight key business development initiatives, provide strategic municipal progress updates, address challenges and opportunities and provide a glimpse into the future of Portsmouth. $60-$80. Register at hrchamber.com.

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 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.

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.

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 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.

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