MARCH 8

MONDAY

While You Were Quarantining: Workplace Changes and Developments for 2021, 10:30-11:30 a.m., online. Kaufman & Canoles is hosting a webinar to update employers on national and state changes and how to address developments going forward. Free. Register at Hrvirginia.org/events/while-you-were-quarantining-workplace-changes-and-developments-for-2021/.

Chat with We Are All Human founder and activist Claudia Romo Edelman, 6 p.m., virtual. Unreasonable Kids and Brooks Crossing Innovation Lab in Newport News is hosting a talk with the humanitarian and advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion. Register at Unreasonablekidscollege.org.

MARCH 9

TUESDAY

Hampton Roads Real Estate Market Review & Forecast, noon-2 p.m., virtual. The Old Dominion University E.V. Williams Center for Real Estate is hosting its 26th annual review and forecast for residential and commercial real estate in the region. $0-45. Register at Host.regform.com/26th-annual-hampton-roads-real-estate-market-review-and-forecast/.

The State of Cybersecurity, noon-1 p.m., online. The Hampton Roads Innovation Collaborative is hosting Tracy Gregorio of G2 Ops Inc. and Bartosz Wojszczyk of Decision Point Global for its Tech Tuesday. Free. Register at Hrictechtuesdaystateofcyber.eventbrite.com.

Coffee Connection, 7:30-9 a.m., virtual. The Peninsula Chamber and The Commonwealth at York are hosting a networking event using Zoom. Free. Register at Bit.ly/2021CC-TheCommonwealthAtYork.

Tax Clarity for Business Owners, noon-12:30 p.m., webinar. Briefing by The Van Syckle Financial Group in Norfolk. 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/tZUudOqgqzIsHNUdP9Q2RehqxhX57tsliqU1.

Sales Panel: Building More Trust in a Sales Situation, noon, Zoom. The Greater Williamsburg Business Council is hosting a virtual panel discussion with three full-time sales professionals on how to sell when you can’t meet face to face. Free. Register at Bit.ly/3e5WVvZ.

MARCH 10

WEDNESDAY

Hybrid Event Planning workshop, noon-1:30 p.m., online. Presented by the Professional Development Consortium of Hampton Roads. As your association continues to adapt and adopt during the pandemic, what do you need to do to run impactful events where audience is part virtual, and part co-located? Connect with peers and event strategist Deany Dormer about planning, executing, and evaluating hybrid events. Free. Register at Hybridevents2021.eventbrite.com/?aff=IB.

Norfolk Tidewater Gardens Redevelopment Virtual Vendor Fair, 1-3 p.m., online. Marlyn Development Corp., the general contractor, wants to connect with minority- and women-owned businesses to share contracting opportunities for the $30.1 million Block 19/20 construction project. Register at Norfolktidewater.com/event/tidewater-gardens-redevelopment-mwbe-fair/.

Preparing Your Home-based Business for the Post Pandemic World, noon, virtual. Part of the greater Peninsula Home-Based Business Lunch & Learn Series. Marc Willson of the Virginia Small Business Development Center will share his expertise. Free. Register at Homebasedbusiness2021.eventbrite.com.

What 2020 Taught Us About the Future of Green Building, 2-3 p.m., online. Hosted by the U.S. Green Building Council. 2020 was a reminder that LEED will play a crucial role in our economic recovery. Free. Register on Eventbrite.com.

MARCH 11

THURSDAY

What Employers Need to know About Marijuana Laws, noon-1 p.m., Microsoft Teams. VandeVenter Black LLP is hosting a webinar to discuss the current state of law in Virginia regarding marijuana, anticipated changes, and how employers should address marijuana issues, including ADA accommodation, at work. Free. Register at Vanblacklaw.com/events-list/.

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.

Workplace Wellness in 2021, 10 a.m., Zoom. The Greater Williamsburg Business Council is hosting Kim Goeltom, certified master wellness coach and owner of Creating Legacy Wellness, to discuss office culture and employee engagement. Free. Register at Bit.ly/3bY5SEU.

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., 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.

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 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 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.

MARCH 31

WEDNESDAY

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 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.