Calendar for the week of Jan. 25
JAN. 26
TUESDAY
Executive Briefing, noon-12:30 p.m., online. Briefing by Van Syckle Financial Group in Norfolk. Where are taxes going and how will you prepare? Learn how to create tax diversification in and out of your business that will give you flexibility. Only 12 Zoom seats available. Call 757-280-8734 to reserve your spot or register at Us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAudOGvqDItG9drdiSiVrpCVu4lInyiQQWS.
WTS Hampton Roads Chapter Kickoff, 4-6 p.m., virtual. WTS Hampton Roads is kicking off its strategic planning meeting for the new year. Learn about opportunities to get involved. Free. Register on Eventbrite.com.
How to Look and Sound Great in Video, 10-11 a.m., online. ODU Women’s Business Center is hosting TV personality Cheryl Tan on how to get your business started in creating video content. Free. Register on Eventbrite.com.
JAN. 27
WEDNESDAY
26th Annual Economic Forecast, noon-1:30 p.m., virtual. Old Dominion University’s Strome College of Business is presenting an updated economic forecast with Robert McNab and Vinod Agarwal. $40. Register at AAP.events/EFP2021.
Women Impact Virginia panel on health care, 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Zoom. Virginia Tech is hosting CEO Angela Reddix of ARDX, a health care management and IT consulting firm, as part of its virtual professional development series. Free. Register at Cpe.vt.edu/impact/index.html.
JAN. 28
THURSDAY
HRBT Expansion Project Construction Open House, 5-6:30 p.m., virtual. Hampton Roads Connector Partners and VDOT are hosting an open house about the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel expansion project for the public. Free. Register at Hrbtexpansion.org/events/.
Business Connection After Hours, 5-7 p.m., virtual. Virginia Peninsula Media is hosting a networking event with the Peninsula Chamber. Free. Register at Bit.ly/2021BCAH-VAPeninsulaMedia.
Avoid IT Disruptions with Proper Planning, Including a Global Pandemic, 9-10 a.m., online. ODU Women’s Business Center is hosting Justin Carter and Luke Barton of 360IT Partners and technical business consultant Brian Reeves in a workshop on business continuity and disaster recovery related to data loss. Free. Register on Eventbrite.com.
JAN. 29
FRIDAY
757 Vision Series: Affordable Housing & Public Transit, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Zoom. The Peninsula Chamber is hosting a panel discussion on the positives and challenges of affordable housing and public transit in the region. Panelists include Norfolk City Council member Andria McClellan, HRCAP Chief Operating Officer Kevin Otey and Hampton Roads Transit President and CEO William Harrell. Free. Register at Bit.ly/757VisionSeries-0129.
American Red Cross Blood Drive, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., 1000 Coliseum Drive, Hampton. The Hampton Coliseum is hosting a blood drive for the Red Cross. For more info, visit Redcrossblood.org.
FEB. 1
MONDAY
Don’t Go Through COVID-19 Alone, Trust Your IT Professional, 9-10 a.m., online. ODU Women’s Business Center is hosting Justin Carter and Luke Barton of 360IT Partners and technical business consultant Brian Reeves in a workshop on what an IT professional can do in terms of technology management. Free. Register on Eventbrite.com.
FEB. 2
TUESDAY
Updates for Newport News restaurants, 10 a.m., virtual. Newport News Commissioner of the Revenue Tiffany Boyle, Virginia Restaurant Lodging Travel Association and Newport News Hospitality Association are partnering to provide restaurants owners updates on coming changes regarding tax season, compliance, tax relief, and more. Free. Register at Vrlta.org/upcoming-events.html.
FEB. 8
MONDAY
Cybersecurity Threats Protect IT during COVID-19, 9-10 a.m., online. ODU Women’s Business Center is hosting Justin Carter and Luke Barton of 360IT Partners and technical business consultant Brian Reeves in a workshop on cyber threats and ways to lower your business’s risk of falling victim. Free. Register on Eventbrite.com.
FEB. 9
TUESDAY
Virtual Coffee Connection, 7:30-9 a.m., Zoom. The Peninsula Chamber is hosting an online networking session with Sally Sheard of Liz Moore & Associates. Free. Register at Bit.ly/2021CC-SallySheard.
Virginia Offshore Wind Project, noon-1 p.m., Zoom. Hampton Roads Innovation Collaborative is hosting George Hagerman, senior project scientist at ODU’s Center for Coastal Physical Oceanography, and Lloyd Eley, manager of site construction at Dominion Energy, for its Tech Tuesday. Free. Register at Eventbrite.com/e/137176549753.
FEB. 10
WEDNESDAY
Gaining and Analyzing Membership Feedback workshop, noon-1:30 p.m., online. Presented by the Professional Development Consortium of Hampton Roads. What would it be like if you truly knew the needs, wants, and desires of your membership? Connect with peers and expert Scott Weersing about designing, gathering, and analyzing membership feedback. Free. Register at Memberfeedback2021.eventbrite.com/?aff=IB.
FEB. 11
THURSDAY
Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia and Their Impact on Women, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Zoom. The Peninsula Chamber is hosting a virtual Pink Bag Lunch with Barbara Monteith of the Alzheimer’s Association. Free. Register at Bit.ly/2021PBL-AlzheimersAssociation.
FEB. 13
SATURDAY
Taste of Love Inaugural Valentines Wine and Entertainment Event, 7:30 p.m., 8400 Old Church Road, New Kent. The Green Run Collegiate Foundation board of directors and New Kent Winery are hosting a wine tasting, live music by Delta Rae, live auction and silent auction to benefit Green Run Collegiate. Contact Bill Walters at treasurer@grcfound.org. $150. Register by Feb. 5 at Tinyurl.com/Seat-in-the-Tasting-Room.
FEB. 16
TUESDAY
Virtual Team Bonding During COVID-19, noon-1 p.m., virtual. The Hampton Roads Chamber is hosting veteran, entrepreneur, and leadership and spiritual coach Perry L. Austin of W.G.M.I. Center for a workshop. Free. Register at HRChamber.com.
FEB. 17
WEDNESDAY
American Red Cross Blood Drive, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 1000 Coliseum Drive, Hampton. The Hampton Coliseum is hosting a blood drive for the Red Cross. For more info, visit Redcrossblood.org.
FEB. 19
FRIDAY
Colonial Williamsburg’s Antiques Forum, continues through Feb. 24, online. CW’s 73rd annual forum explores new exhibitions at the Art Museums, the latest research discoveries and behind-the-scenes looks in object storage and the Historic Area. Various virtual lectures. $175. Register at Colonialwilliamsburg.org.
FEB. 23
TUESDAY
Peninsula Executive Leadership Forum, 7:30-9 a.m., virtual. The Peninsula Chamber is hosting Clayton P. Turner, director of NASA Langley Research Center, as the keynote speaker via Zoom. $15. Register at Bit.ly/2021PELF-ClaytonTurner.
FEB. 24
WEDNESDAY
Workplace Culture in Today’s Pandemic World, 12:45-2 p.m., virtual. The Peninsula Chamber is hosting Shelley Smith, CEO of Premier Rapport Inc., for a webinar. $15. Register at Bit.ly/2021Webinar-0224.
FEB. 25
THURSDAY
Integrating Professional Success with Individual Purpose, noon-1 p.m., virtual. The Hampton Roads Chamber is hosting Misti Mukherjee of Extensio Law for its Professional Women’s Leadership Luncheon. $10. Register at HRChamber.com.
MARCH 3
WEDNESDAY
Emotional Self-Care and Work/life Balance in a Pandemic, 10-11 a.m., virtual. The Hampton Roads Chamber is hosting Suzanne Braxton Fullwood of Optima Health on how to recognize and handle this growing concern. Free. Register at HRChamber.com.
MARCH 11
THURSDAY
Do Clothes Really Matter? Creating a Professional Wardrobe, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., virtual. The Peninsula Chamber is hosting Katie Korroch of Cabi for its Pink Bag Lunch. Free. Register at Bit.ly/2021PBL-Cabi.
MARCH 17
WEDNESDAY
Virginia Beach State of the City, noon-2 p.m., Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th St. The Hampton Roads Chamber is hosting Mayor Bobby Dyer for this annual update and outlook. Free virtual ticket. Register at HRCHamber.com.
