Business calendar for the week of June 10

JUNE 10

MONDAY

Norfolk’s Innovative Vision, noon, Hilton Norfolk-The Main, fourth floor, 100 E. Main St., Norfolk. Hampton Roads Association for Commercial Real Estate is hosting Mayor Kenny Alexander and city economic development director Sean Washington for a presentation on current and upcoming city investments that will be the catalyst for economic growth. Followed by a Q&A session. $65-$75. Register at hracre.org/event/PL4-2024.

Business After Hours, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Truist Bank, 20 Hidenwood Shopping Center, Newport News. The York County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a networking event. $0-$10. Register at yorkcountychamberva.org.

JUNE 11

TUESDAY

June Member Meetup, 8-9:30 a.m., D-Bat Virginia Beach, 5258-A Fairfield Shopping Center. The Hampton Roads Chamber is hosting a networking event with coffee and continental breakfast. Free. Register at hrchamber.com.

Coffee Connection, 8-9 a.m., Howard Hanna Real Estate, 724 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Newport News. The Peninsula Chamber is hosting a networking event. $0-$10. Register at virginiapeninsulachamber.com.

Retail 360, 8-10 a.m., Manor House at Windsor Castle Park, 705 Cedar St., Smithfield. The Retail Alliance is hosting a unique format event covering the topics of security, financial management and cash flow and growing your customer base and the digital customer experience. Participants are divided into three groups, ensuring diverse perspectives and comprehensive discussions. Every 30 minutes, attendees will rotate tables, allowing for an enriching exchange of ideas and insights. Each table will be facilitated by a subject matter expert, guiding discussions on the designated topic for the evening. Free. Register at retailalliance.com.

JUNE 12

WEDNESDAY

Government Contracting 101, 9-10:30 a.m., 11850 Merchants Walk, Newport News. The Peninsula Chamber is hosting professor Willy Donaldson of Christopher Newport University. $0-$15. Register at bit.ly/2024-0612-Business-Series.

Fatherhood Mentoring Program Community Health Fair for Men, 5-7 p.m., Renaissance Hotel, 425 Water St., Portsmouth. A health fair sponsored by the city will screen for cholesterol, diabetes, blood pressure, BMI and prostate along with demonstrating healthy cooking with tastings, fitness awareness, mental health and more. Free. For info, contact site coordinator Tyrone Davis at 757-409-9044.

Brighter Together: Downtown Norfolk Council Annual Meeting, 5-7 p.m., d’Art Center, 740 Boush St., Norfolk. Downtown Norfolk Council is hosting an annual meeting and celebration, including an ongoing discussion of “The ROI of Creativity” led by multidisciplinary artist Noah Scalin and ODU Strome College of Business professor Ken Kahn. Other activities will include a collaborative abstract painting project with artist Kim Keene and Lego block printing with the 757 Creative Reuse Center. $60-$75. Buy tickets at downtownnorfolk.org/about/annual-meeting.

JUNE 13

THURSDAY

Brick by Brick: Building Your Business in Hampton, 10 a.m. to noon, Veterans Conference Center Room, first floor, One Franklin St., Hampton. The city of Hampton is hosting a series of small business resource workshops. Free. Register on evenbrite.com.

Impact of AI on Your Business, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Town Point Club, 101 W. Main St., Norfolk. ACG 757 Network is hosting Jim Blackwell, managing director at BDO Digital, for a meeting to explore artificial intelligence, why businesses should care, demos of how we are using AI and how businesses can actually deploy AI. Register at acg.org/757-network/events/impact-ai-your-business.

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.

“Food For Thought” Lunch & Learn Series, noon to 1:30 p.m., Yorktown Freight Shed, 331 Water St., Yorktown. The York County Chamber is hosting Darren Williams, deputy director of York County Economic and Tourism Development, to discuss different county grants. Zoom option available. Free. Register at yorkcountychamberva.org.

Interns, Welcome to Coastal Virginia, 4:30-6:30 p.m., The Shack, 712 Atlantic Ave., Virginia Beach. American Institute of Architects Coastal Virginia is hosting an event for AIA, CoVA, AGC Tidewater and ACEC Virginia interns. $0-$15. Register at aiahr.org.

JUNE 15

SATURDAY

Father’s Day Breakfast, 8:30-11 a.m., Holiday Inn, 980 Omni Blvd., Newport News. The Zeta Lambda, the oldest alumni chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. in Virginia, will host its inaugural Father’s Day Breakfast Banquet and Scholarship Presentation. Former Newport News Mayor McKinley L. Price is the keynote speaker. $50. Register on eventbrite.com.

Trek the Trail: Elizabeth River Trail, 10 a.m. to noon, Jeff Robertson Park, Ghent, Norfolk. The Connect 757 is hosting a 1.5-mile walk on the Elizabeth River Trail to Plum Point Park designed for Black professionals and families to embrace the great outdoors. Free. Register at theconnect757.com.

JUNE 18

TUESDAY

Retail 360, 8-10 a.m., Cure Coffeehouse, 725 High St., Portsmouth. The Retail Alliance is hosting a unique format event covering the topics of security, financial management and cash flow and growing your customer base and the digital customer experience, where participants are divided into three groups, ensuring diverse perspectives and comprehensive discussions. Every 30 minutes, attendees will rotate tables, allowing for an enriching exchange of ideas and insights. Each table will be facilitated by a subject matter expert, guiding discussions on the designated topic for the evening. Our new event aims to facilitate an exchange of knowledge and solutions. Free. Register at retailalliance.com.

AI Insights: Navigating the Future, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Peninsula Workforce Development Center, 600 Butler Farm Road, Hampton. Virginia Peninsula Community College is hosting Stuart Henderson of Jefferson Lab and Christa Krohn, senior director of Learning Systems with TIES (Teaching Institute for Excellence in STEM). The talk is part of the college’s United for Impact: Bridging Higher Education, Communities and Businesses series. The event will feature expert facilitators, VPCC faculty included, guiding panel discussions and breakout sessions designed to foster collaboration, exchange ideas, and showcase AI innovation. Free. Register at vpcc.edu/Impact/index.html.

JUNE 20

THURSDAY

Starting a Business, 10 a.m. to noon, Veterans Conference Center Room, first floor, One Franklin St., Hampton. The city of Hampton is hosting a series of small business resource workshops. Free. Register on evenbrite.com.

Home-Based Business: Scaling Your Business, noon to 1 p.m., online. The Peninsula Home-Based Business Network is hosting Sally Sheard, a real estate agent with Liz Moore & Associates, on scaling your home-based business. Explore proven strategies and actionable insights tailored specifically for home-based entrepreneurs looking to expand their operations. Free. Register at clients.virginiasbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=50440025.

Public Policy Advocacy Listening Session, 2:30-4 p.m., 11850 Merchants Walk, Suite 110, Newport News. The Peninsula Chamber is hosting an open dialogue event for participants to voice frustrations and challenges navigating government regulations, laws and policies. Free. Register at virginiapeninsulachamber.com.

Chamber Business Social, 5:30-7 p.m., Town Point Club, Norfolk. The Hampton Roads Chamber is hosting a networking event. Free. Register at hrchamber.com.

JUNE 21

FRIDAY

Small Business of the Year Awards, noon to 2 p.m., Delta Marriott, 725 Woodlake Drive, Chesapeake. The Hampton Roads Chamber and Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center is hosting an event to recognize 11 Small Business of the Year honorees and one overall winner. $55-$95. Register at hrchamber.com.

JUNE 25

TUESDAY

Healthcare Heroes Awards, 8-10 a.m., The Westin Virginia Beach Town Center, 4535 Commerce St. Inside Business is celebrating 19 outstanding individuals and organizations that are making a noteworthy difference in health care across Hampton Roads. $35. Register on eventbrite.com.

JUNE 27

THURSDAY

Access to Capital, 2-4 p.m., Veterans Conference Center Room, first floor, One Franklin St., Hampton. The city of Hampton is hosting a series of small business resource workshops. Free. Register on evenbrite.com.

Business Connection After Hours, 4:30-6 p.m., Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital Conference Center, 2 Bernardine Drive, Newport News. The Peninsula Chamber is hosting a networking event with Bon Secours Occupational Health. $0-$15. Register at virginiapeninsulachamber.com.

Maritime Mixer, 5-7:30 p.m., Thyme on the River, 1 High St., Portsmouth. The Virginia Maritime Association is hosting a networking event. Admission includes heavy hors d’oeuvres and two drink tickets. $55. Register at vamaritime.com/events.

JUNE 29

SATURDAY

High Society Tea: A Bridgerton Themed Tea for Black Professionals, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Prince Tea High, 3244 Holland Road, Virginia Beach. The Connect 757 is hosting a three-course high tea for Black professionals inspired by the Netflix hit series “Bridgerton.” High tea service features finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam, delicate pastries and a curated selection of premium teas. $42. Register at theconnect757.com.

JULY 1

MONDAY

Deadline for applications for Downtown Suffolk Advisory Committee. The city is taking applications for committee members who will play a crucial role in shaping the future of downtown by providing input and recommendations on revitalization and development, preserving historical landmarks and enhancing public spaces. Apply at suffolkva.us/1771/Downtown-Suffolk-Advisory-Committee.

JULY 9

TUESDAY

The LRTP: Charting the Course of Hampton Roads Mobility, noon to 1 p.m., HRTPO boardroom, 723 Woodlake Drive, Chesapeake. WTS Hampton Roads is hosting Dale Stith, principal transportation planner at the Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization. She leads the development of the Long-Range Transportation Plan and will give insights into the future mobility of our region. $20-$35. Register on eventbrite.com.

JULY 10

WEDNESDAY

Planning for Growth: Formal Strategic Planning, 9-10:30 a.m., 11850 Merchants Walk, Suite 100, Newport News. The Peninsula Chamber is hosting Professor Willy Donaldson of Christopher Newport University. $0-$15. Register at bit.ly/2024-0710-BusinessSeries.

JULY 11

THURSDAY

What do your photos say about you and your business? 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 11850 Merchants Walk, Suite 110, Newport News. The Peninsula Chamber is hosting Heather Hughes Ostermaier of Heather Hughes Photography for its Pink Bag Lunch. $10-$15. Register at virginiapeninsulachamber.com.

HRACRE/CREW Beach Bash, 6 p.m., The Shack, 712 Atlantic Ave., Virginia Beach. Hampton Roads Association for Commercial Real Estate and CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women) Coastal Virginia are hosting a popular social event, which garnered nearly 400 in attendance in 2023. $75-$85. Register at hracre.org/event/BB24.

JULY 16

TUESDAY

Military/Business Career Fair, 9 a.m. to noon, Newport News Marriott at City Center, 740 Town Center Drive. The Peninsula Chamber is hosting a job fair open to the public, active-duty/retired military, Reservists, Department of Defense civilians, dependents and veterans. Free. Register at virginiapeninsulachamber.com.

JULY 18

THURSDAY

The State of College Sports, noon to 1 p.m., virtual. Kaufman & Canoles is hosting a webinar on the ever-evolving world of NCAA athletics and recent landmark changes. From the revolutionary name, image, and likeness policies to the intricate nuances of recruitment strategies and the looming potential of athlete employment, attorneys will provide unparalleled insights into the future of college sports. Free. Register at kaufcan.com/events/webinars/the-state-of-college-sports-webinar/.

JULY 19

FRIDAY

Applications due by 5 p.m. for Outer Banks Small Business of the Year Awards. The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce is seeking applications to recognize both small businesses with 10 or fewer employees and small businesses with 11-50 employees in addition to recognizing the best honoree for Cool Thing Made on the Outer Banks. Applications are online at outerbankschamber.com/smallbiz2024.

JULY 25

THURSDAY

Business Connection After Hours, 4:30-6 p.m., PBR Hampton Roads, 1976 Power Plant Parkway, Hampton. The Peninsula Chamber is hosting a networking event at the cowboy bar. $0-$15. Register at virginiapeninsulachamber.com.

AUG. 12

MONDAY

Business After Hours, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Yorktown Freight Shed, 331 Water St., Yorktown. York County Economic Development Authority and the York County Chamber of Commerce are hosting a networking event. $0-$10. Register at yorkcountychamberva.org.

AUG. 14

WEDNESDAY

How to Fund Your Business: Entrepreneurial and Growth Finance, 9-10:30 a.m., 11850 Merchants Walk, Suite 110, Newport News. The Peninsula Chamber is hosting professor Willy Donaldson of Christopher Newport University as part of a business series. $0-$15. Register at virginiapeninsulachamber.com.

AUG. 15

THURSDAY

Secure 2.0 Act: Summary of Key Changes Impacting Employer Provided Retirement Plans, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library, 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach. Hampton Roads Society for Human Resource Management is hosting Justin Steil of UBS Financial Services on the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, which included a sweeping retirement reform package, Secure 2.0. The law includes over 90 provisions affecting workplace benefit plans to address the U.S. retirement savings crisis. These provisions focus on getting more participants into the retirement system, finding ways for them to accumulate more assets and helping them achieve retirement readiness. Join for a summary of key provisions including which changes are required and which are optional for companies to adopt. Several of the optional provisions have potential to strengthen a company’s retirement benefits package and become more competitive in attracting and retaining top talent. $35-$45. Register at hrshrm.org.

AUG. 17

SATURDAY

17th Annual Smart Smiles 5K, 7 a.m., Mariners’ Museum and Park, 100 Museum Drive, Newport News. Boys & Girls Clubs of the Virginia Peninsula is hosting a fundraiser for health and wellness initiatives, including Smart Smiles Dental Care and fitness programming, which benefits thousands of local youth and families each year. $30. Register at bagclub.com/events/healthy-lifestyles-5k/.

Williamsburg Realtors Raising The Roof 5K Run/Walk and 1-mile Fun Run, 8 a.m., JCC Marina Meadow, 2054 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg. Williamsburg Realtors is hosting a fundraiser to benefit Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg’s construction of safe and affordable houses in James City County. $25-$35. Register at runsignup.com/Race/VA/Williamsburg/WilliamsburgREALTORSRaisingTheRoof.

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