Calendar for the week of March 15

Tara Bozick, The Virginian-Pilot
7 min read
0

MARCH 16

TUESDAY

COVID Safety Standards in the Workplace, noon-1 p.m., Microsoft Teams. VandeVenter Black LLP is hosting a webinar to discuss Virginia’s new permanent standard on COVID safety, OSHA’s COVID guidance, and other COVID-related employment issues. Free. Register at Vanblacklaw.com/events-list/.

STRIVE Workshop: Diving into Your Digital Platforms, 9-10:15 a.m., online. Have you ever wondered why Facebook seems to have so many programs and pages that appear to do the same thing? While we’re at it, what’s up with Creator Studio? Kaycee McCoy, a digital marketing pro and owner of Create/Captivate Digital Marketing, is here to help. Hosted by the Retail Alliance. $0-10. Register at Eventbrite.com/e/strive-workshop-diving-into-your-digital-platforms-tickets-141865889695.

MARCH 17

WEDNESDAY

Virginia Beach State of the City, noon-2 p.m., virtual The Hampton Roads Chamber is hosting Mayor Bobby Dyer from the Virginia Beach Convention Center for this annual update and outlook. Free. Register at HRCHamber.com.

How to Configure Meeting Tech to Maximize Online Engagement, noon-1 p.m., virtual. The Hampton Roads Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America is hosting Luke Goetting, who will share how to configure webcam software, craft slides, leverage the Logitech spotlight remote and how to strategize modular messaging. Free. Register at Prsahr.org.

From Ports to Maritime Supply Chains: The Role of Maritime Digital Ecosystems, noon, virtual. Old Dominion University is hosting Maritime and Supply Chain Management Professor Ricardo Ungo on strategies for improving maritime supply chain visibility, disruption readiness and best practices in maritime digital ecosystems. Part of the Strome Insights Webinar Series. Free. Register at Bit.ly/38nkk8D.

MARCH 18

THURSDAY

Start Peninsula Micro Pitch Competition, 6 p.m., virtual. Start Peninsula is inviting early-stage businesses to apply to pitch. Three winners will be chosen to participate in the main event Nov. 3. $0-$50. Register at StartPeninsula.com.

How to ace a job interview, 12:30 p.m., online. The Hampton Roads Workforce Council is hosting a webinar to help job seekers impress employers. Free. Register at Bit.ly/3bA0Bol.

Closing the Gap: Making Space for Women in Engineering, Computer Science, Economics & Cyber Security, noon-1 p.m., online. Tidewater Community College is hosting a panel with Marilyn Castro of TCC, Marquita Snow of the Army National Guard, Ciara Rogers of xTuple and Bertha “Bee” Ballard of Newport News Shipbuilding who will share challenges regarding gender inequities in their career journeys. Free. Register at Bit.ly/3qwMIvl.

MARCH 19

FRIDAY

VersAbility Resources Virtual Fundraising Gala, 7-8 p.m., online. VersAbility Resources is hosting its annual “All Abilities Shine” gala including a virtual tour of services at sites across the region, a silent auction, a live raffle drawing and a musical performance by a self-taught guitarist with disabilities. The nonprofit serves more than 1,300 people with disabilities and their families in the region. $15-$25. Buy tickets at Versability.org/event/2021-virtual-all-abilities-shine-gala/.

Health Care Heroes, 4-5 p.m., online. Inside Business is hosting is 12th annual Health Care Heroes event virtually to recognize and celebrate outstanding individuals and organizations who are making a significant difference in health care in Hampton Roads. Free. Register at Virginiamedia.events/healthcare-heroes/.

MARCH 21

SUNDAY

Youth Sports: Coaching Positive Mental Health, 6:30-7:45 p.m., virtual. The Hampton Roads Chamber is hosting a panel on young athletes and mental health or performance issues. Panelists include Betsy Cutler of Cutler Wellness Programs, Gary Bennett, Virginia Tech sports psychologist and Rennel Marshall, former collegiate football player and high school coach. Free. Register at HRChamber.com.

MARCH 23

TUESDAY

Team Management: Building Great Teams, noon-1 p.m., virtual. The Hampton Roads Chamber is hosting business performance advisers Brenda Jolly and Bethany Carille to share tools with attendees that can help unleash the potential of your team. Free. Register at HRChamber.com.

MARCH 24

WEDNESDAY

The Impact of COVID on Women in Business, 10-11 a.m., virtual. Cox Business and Inside Business are hosting a panel discussion with Barbara Blake Gonzalez of ODU’s Dragas Center for Economic Analysis and Policy, Abby Verdillo of United Way of Roanoke Valley and Kathy Albarado of Helios HR. Moderator Cathy Lewis will help experts explore the pandemic’s impact on working women and the impact of unequal female representation in the modern workplace and ways to right the scales going forward. Free. Register at Bit.ly/3kZLdo4.

MARCH 25

THURSDAY

Chesapeake State of the City, noon-2 p.m., virtual. The Hampton Roads Chamber is hosting Mayor Rick West to update the city’s progress and the give agenda for the year to come. Free. Register at HRChamber.com.

Tax Clarity for Business Owners, noon-12:30 p.m. Briefing by The Van Syckle Financial Group. Learn how to create tax diversification for unknown taxes later. Only 12 Zoom seats available. Call 757-280-8734 to reserve your spot or register at Us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAude-orDsvGdwouDyyu2FLOgWBmQgQDYRb.

Business Connection After Hours, 5-7 p.m., virtual. The Peninsula Chamber is hosting a networking event over Zoom with the American Red Cross Coastal Virginia. Free. Register at Virginiapeninsulachamber.com.

MARCH 26

FRIDAY

Women’s Empowerment Symposium, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., online. Tidewater Community College is hosting community activist Jackie Jackson Glass, founder of Rubbish Media and a podcast host. A panel discussion will focus on women taking the lead in civic engagement. Register at Bit.ly/3chrVXf.

MARCH 30

TUESDAY

How to ace a job interview, 4:30 p.m., online. The Hampton Roads Workforce Council is hosting a webinar to help job seekers impress employers. Free. Register at Bit.ly/38mxjHq.

MARCH 31

WEDNESDAY

757 Vision Series: Open for Business in the 757-Hospitality and Restaurants, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., virtual. The Peninsula Chamber is hosting Liz Parker of the Holiday Inn City Center Newport News, state Sen. Monty Mason and Eric Terry of the Virginia Restaurant, Lodging and Travel Association. Free. Register at Bit.ly/757VisionSeries-0331.

Deadline for Norfolk Sertoma Club fundraiser. The club is hosting a virtual Spring Fever fundraiser as an anonymous donor is offering a match up to $40,000 to support various local nonprofits. To donate, visit Norfolksertomaclub.org/event/annual-spring-fever/.

Trauma-Informed Workplaces, 9:45-11 a.m., online. The Peninsula Chamber is hosting Lauren Brennan, director of programs for Fear 2 Freedom, to discuss trauma-informed and survivor-centered workplace policies and procedures and communicating with trauma survivors in professional settings. $15. Register at Bit.ly/2021Webinar-0331.

APRIL 1

THURSDAY

Community Forum, 6-7 p.m., online. The York County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a community forum. Register at YorkCountyChamberVa.org.

APRIL 8

THURSDAY

Women’s Leadership Forum, 7:30-9 a.m., virtual. The Peninsula Chamber is hosting Laurie Flowers, human resources director with Kaufman & Canoles; Veronica Hurd, wellness coordinator with Newport News’ Department of Human Resources, and Keisha Pexton, director of learning and workforce development at Newport News Shipbuilding. $15 Register at Bit.ly/2021WLF-0408.

APRIL 14

WEDNESDAY

Home-Based Business Lunch & Learn, noon, virtual. Hosted by York County Economic Development. Free. Register at Homebasedbusiness2021.eventbrite.com.

APRIL 21

WEDNESDAY

Start Peninsula Micro Pitch Competition, 6 p.m., virtual. Start Peninsula is inviting early-stage businesses to apply to pitch. Three winners will be chosen to participate in the main event Nov. 3. $0-$50. Register at StartPeninsula.com.

APRIL 27

TUESDAY

Power of Women: Mental Health Awareness, 10-11 a.m., virtual. The Hampton Roads Chamber is hosting Heather Marie Van Cleave, a speaker, author, entrepreneur and radio host who is also a survivor of domestic violence and advocate for mental health. $0-$20. Register at HRChamber.com.

APRIL 29

THURSDAY

Leadership Symposium 2021, 6 p.m., Zoom. Presented by the Professional Development Consortium of Hampton Roads through 2:30 p.m. May 1 for leaders of membership organizations. Speakers include notable leaders, scholars and prominent voices. $59, including goody bag if registered by April 9. Register at Gopdchr.org.

MAY 4

TUESDAY

Peninsula Executive Leadership Forum, 7:30-9 a.m., virtual. The Peninsula Chamber is hosting Barbara Hamm Lee, owner of Sharing Info LLC, for its speaker on leadership. $15. Register at VirginiaPeninsulaChamber.com.

MAY 6

THURSDAY

Small Business of the Year 2021, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Chesapeake Conference Center, 700 Conference Center Dr., Chesapeake. The Hampton Roads Chamber and Small Business Development Center of Hampton Roads are recognizing one business from each of the five Southside cities and one from the Peninsula. $45-$55. Register at HRChamber.com.

Advertisement

Recommended Stories

  • Cathie Wood Goes Bargain Hunting: 3 Stocks She Just Bought

    The popular growth investor added to these three existing positions on Tuesday.

  • Morgan Stanley Predicts up to 110% Rally for These 2 ‘Strong Buy’ Stocks

    Uncertainty is the word of the day, in reference to the near-term economic future. Sentiment will hinge on the inflation numbers due out next week. March’s figure rose to 3.5%, and April’s job numbers showed a marked slowing in the labor market; that combination has stoked fears of stagflation. But – corporate earnings from Q1 are beating expectations, and the stock market has taken a turn for the better with the S&P 500 closing just below 5,200 yesterday. Economic strategists are still optimist

  • Here's Exactly When Social Security Recipients Can Expect Benefit Cuts, According to the Latest Trustees Report

    Social Security payments may be subject to cuts. Here's what the timing looks like.

  • Can I Use My RMDs to Transfer Money Into My Roth IRA?

    If you're taking a required minimum distribution from an IRA, 401(k) or other tax-deferred account and don't need the money to cover living expenses, where should you stash that unneeded cash? Investors now need to start taking RMDs at age 73 or, if they were born after 1960, at age 75. Depending on the balances of […] The post Can I Use My RMDs to Transfer Money Into My Roth IRA? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.

  • How Much Cash Can A $300,000 Annuity Generate For Me Each Month?

    Imagine having a reliable source of income you can count on throughout your retirement. That’s the promise of an annuity. These insurance products have been designed to turn your savings into a steady stream of monthly payments. They guarantee peace of mind and financial security in your golden years. Don't Miss: Are you rich? Here’s what Americans think you need to be considered wealthy. Can you guess how many Americans successfully retire with $1,000,000 saved? The percentage may shock you. An

  • Pfizer Stock Is Near An 11-Year Low — But Is It A Buy On This 'Massive' Upside?

    Pfizer stock ran up to its 50-day line after the company reported better-than-expected sales and profit. Is PFE stock a buy?

  • 3 Ridiculously Undervalued Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist Right Now in May

    Investing in cheap stocks brings unique risks because there is usually a reason the companies are undervalued.

  • Stocks could tank after an ill-advised 'melt-up' if the Fed cuts rates to avoid recession

    "Investors' expectation that the Fed would nip a recession in the bud by easing means that the Fed Put is back," Ed Yardeni said.

  • Real Estate Developer Soaked by Multimillion Dollar Loss on San Francisco Office Building

    Real estate developer Clarion Properties took a $60 million loss on a San Francisco office building it bought five years ago. The property at 410 Townsend Street is a four-story, 76,000-square-foot building. During the halcyon days of the tech industry, 410 Townsend was known as a startup village and was valued at $1,100 per square foot. That adds up to $86 million, which is what Clarion Partners bought the property for in 2019. That high price is emblematic of the high valuations of prime offic

  • IBM’s Red Hat Sued by Stephen Miller’s Legal Group for Anti-White Male Bias

    (Bloomberg Law) -- Ex-Trump adviser Stephen Miller’s legal group has sued IBM Corp. subsidiary Red Hat Inc. claiming the company’s diversity goals led to the discriminatory treatment and termination of a former White male employee. Most Read from BloombergMicrosoft’s Xbox Is Planning More Cuts After Studio ClosingsAmericans Are Racking Up ‘Phantom Debt’ That Wall Street Can’t TrackStormy Daniels Will Return to Court in Test of Trump’s DemeanorTrump Judge Indefinitely Postpones Documents Case Tri