Events for April 2014
Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce
Apr 1    Roundtable (Fredericksburg)

Join us for the April Roundtable with our speaker
Doug Fawcett who is the Director of Public Works for the City of Fredericksburg!


This event is sponsored by:


 
 
Date: April 1, 2014
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Location:

Hyatt Place Fredericksburg-Mary Washington

1241 Jefferson Davis Highway

Fredericksburg, Virginia, USA22401

Contact: Kathleen Wilkinson
EMail: kathleen@fredericksburgchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, April 1, 2014
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Fees/Admission: $12 for Prepaid Members
$15 for Pay at the Door Members
$20 for Non-Members
Apr 2    Next Generation Midweek Motivation
Speaker John Janney
Date: April 2, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Renato's
Contact: Whitney Watts
EMail: whitney@fredericksburgchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, April 2
12-1
Fees/Admission: $18 NG Members
$24 All others
Apr 2    New Member Orientation
New Member Orientation
Date: April 2, 2014
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Contact: Sheri Kroskie
EMail: Sheri@fredericksburgchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, April 2nd from 3:00 to 4:00pm
Apr 3    30th Annual Employment Law Update
Kaufman & Canoles, P.C. is pleased to announce the 30th ANNUAL EMPLOYMENT LAW UPDATE - THE TIMES THEY ARE A CHANGIN? at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. The program will feature some of the seminar?s best-beloved speakers of the past as well as a special performance by popular humorist Steve Kissell during lunch. Conference registrants will have the opportunity to attend several educational workshops which will feature new information and materials on employment law. For 30 years, the Kaufman & Canoles Employment Law Update has met the training needs of employers through the state. Representatives from key employment agencies in the region will participate and be on hand to answer any and all employment law questions, in addition to the K&C labor and employment team. The firm?s newest member, Randy C. Sparks, Jr. is an attorney in the firm?s Richmond office whose practice concentrates on employment litigation, representing employers in employment discrimination, sexual harassment, breach of employment contract, non-compete, and wage and hour claims. Whether a large corporation or small business, anyone involved in employment decisions and/or practices will benefit from attending this timely seminar. The seminar will be held at the Greater Richmond Convention Center on April 3, 2014, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The cost to attend is $345 for the first registrant and $325 for each additional. To request more information about the 30th ANNUAL EMPLOYMENT LAW UPDATE, please contact Nia Lissimore at (757) 624-3110 or visit www.kaufCAN.com
Date: April 3, 2014
Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Website: http://www.kaufcan.com
Location: Greater Richmond Convention Center
Contact: Please contact Andrea King
EMail: adking@kaufcan.com
Date/Time Details: April 3, 2014 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Fees/Admission: The cost to attend is $345 for the first registrant and $325 for each additional
Apr 3    Business After Hours at Community Bank of the Chesapeake
Come join Community Bank of the Chesapeake
for their Business After Hours!


Enjoy food, drinks and networking!
Date: April 3, 2014
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Fredericksburg Country Club
11031 Tidewater Trail, Fredericksburg, VA 22408
Contact: Kathleen Wilkinson
EMail: kathleen@fredericksburgchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Thursday, April 3, 2014
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Fees/Admission: No fees to attend this event
Apr 4    Ribbon Cutting for Hartwood Photography!
You are cordially invited to a Ribbon Cutting at Hartwood Photography!
Date: April 4, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: 200 William Street
Suite 204-A
Fredericksburg, VA
Contact: Kathleen Wilkinson
EMail: kathleen@fredericksburgchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Friday, April 4, 2014 at Noon
Fees/Admission: There is no fee to attend this event
Apr 9    Workforce NOW Workshop: Leveraging Diversity in the Workplace
Please join us for the April Workforce NOW Workshop:

Leveraging Diversity in the Workplace
Date: April 9, 2014
Time: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: John F. Fick Conference Center
Contact: Sheri Kroskie
EMail: sheri@fredericksburgchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, April 9th
8:00-10:00am
Fees/Admission: $15.00 for Chamber Members
$30 for all others
Apr 10    Ribbon Cutting at Children's Hospital of Richmond Stafford Therapy Center

Join us for a Ribbon Cutting at Children's Hospital
of Richmond Stafford Therapy Center!


 
Date: April 10, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: 2781 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Suite 103
Stafford VA
Contact: Kathleen Wilkinson
EMail: kathleen@fredericksburgchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Thursday, April 10, 2014 at Noon
 
Fees/Admission: This event does not have a fee
Apr 11    Business 101 Series
Business 101 Seminar Series
 
The University of Mary Washington and the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce are committed to helping the Region’s business community grow and thrive. The UMW Center for Economic Development, the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce, and the UMW College of Business are proud to present a year-long seminar series that will go back to the basics.  Each seminar will be taught by one of UMW’s expert faculty and will provide attendees with a well-rounded education on the most important business topics. UMW’s College of Business focuses on “engaged learning” and each seminar will follow that philosophy.
 
Each session is limited to 25 people

 
April Session
Personal Finance 101
Presented by: Ken Machande, M.B.A.
April 11
, 2014
8:00 am – 10:00 am
 
Chamber Office
2300 Fall Hill Avenue, Suite 240
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
 
Date: April 11, 2014
Time: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: 2300 Fall Hill Avenue
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Contact: Kathleen Wilkinson
EMail: kathleen@fredericksburgchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Friday, April 11th
8:00-10:00am
Fees/Admission: $15/session
$150 full year package
Apr 15    Leadership Fredericksburg Alumni Builder
Leadership Fredericksburg Alumni Builder Series.

Topic: Leadership Presence: How Do You Show Up?

This session will be led by: Susan Spears

This is a monthly opportunity for members of the Leadership Fredericksburg Alumni Association to come together in a learning environment and revisit topics covered when they participated in the program and to delve into new areas as they continue their individual leadership journeys.

The LF Alumni Builder is open to members of the Leadership Fredericksburg Alumni Association only. Mike Fidgeon LF ’09 and Susan Spears LF Executive Director will co-facilitate the series. The meetings will take place monthly on the third Tuesday, 8:30 a.m.- 10 a.m.at the Chamber office.

Seating is limited; you must RSVP to participate.
Date: April 15, 2014
Time: 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: Chamber Office
2300 Fall Hill Avenue
Suite 240
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Contact: Whitney Watts
EMail: whitney@fredericksburgchamber.org
Date/Time Details: 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Fees/Admission: There is no fee for this session, however it is only open to LFAA members.
Apr 15    CNEW
In April, we will hear from Jessica Shaulis from
First Command Financial Planning.




Sponsored by:




Date: April 15, 2014
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Fredericksburg Country Club
Contact: Sheri Kroskie
EMail: sheri@fredericksburgchamber.org
Date/Time Details: April 15, 2014
11:30 am to 1:00pm
Fees/Admission: $20 for Chamber Members
$30 for all others
Apr 17    Ribbon Cutting at Northern Tool & Equipment
You are Cordially Invited to a
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for a
new store opening at
Northern Tool and Equipment!


 
Date: April 17, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: 3609 Plank Rd, Fredericksburg, VA
Contact: Kathleen Wilkinson
EMail: kathleen@fredericksburgchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Thursday, April 17th from Noon to 1:00pm
Fees/Admission: There is no fee to attend this event
Apr 22    Non-Profit Business Builder
Demystifying Crowdfunding & Online Fundraising
Join us this month to hear from speaker Dan Morrison of Citizen Effect



Date: April 22, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: the Chamber
Contact: Katie Hansen
EMail: katie@fredericksburgchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Noon
Fees/Admission: No fee
Apr 23    Administrative Professionals' Day Lunch
Who makes your office tick?
Does somebody help you get where you are supposed to be?
Who is your right arm that you would be lost without?
Show them your appreciation!

 
2014 Administrative Professionals’ Day Lunch
 
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Bonefish Grill or Outback Steak House Central Park
$25 Per Person

Bring the Administrative Support Staff in your office out to a special lunch to celebrate ALL they do for your business!
RSVP here call 540-373-9400 or email kathleen@fredericksburgchamber.org.
Please specify if you would like to attend either lunch at Bonefish Grill or Outback Steak House

 
Sponsored by:

 
 
 
Date: April 23, 2014
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Outback Steakhouse 
BONEFISH GRILL IS SOLD OUT
Contact: Kathleen Wilkinson
EMail: kathleen@fredericksburgchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, April 23, 2014 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Fees/Admission: $25 per person
Apr 24    Small Business Builder
Speed Networking
Date: April 24, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: the Chamber office
Contact: Katie Hansen
EMail: katie@fredericksburgchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Noon
Apr 24    Business After Hours at Greenfield Senior Living
Come to a Baseball Themed
Business After Hours at
Greenfield Senior Living!



Greenfield Senior Living


Enjoy peanuts, cracker jacks, hot dogs, cold beer, soda and networking!
 
Date: April 24, 2014
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: 9300 Onyx Ct
Fredericksburg, VA
Contact: Kathleen Wilkinson
EMail: kathleen@fredericksburgchamber.org
Date/Time Details: April 24, 2014 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Fees/Admission: There is no fee to attend this event
Apr 25    Ribbon Cutting at Pancho Villa
Come to a Ribbon Cutting celebrating the
opening of Pancho Villa!

Date: April 25, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: 1117 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Contact: Kathleen Wilkinson
EMail: kathleen@fredericksburgchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Friday, April 25, 2014 at Noon
Fees/Admission: There is no fee to attend this event
Apr 29    MAC Roundtable Featuring Jon Greene
Military Affairs Council
Roundtable Meeting

Featuring

Jon Greene
Interim Director
Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership



THANKS TO OUR GOLD SPONSOR!

 
Date: April 29, 2014
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Location:
University of Mary Washington
Dahlgren Campus
4224 University Dr.
King George, VA 22485
Contact: Dale Hendon
EMail: dale@fredericksburgchamber.org
Date/Time Details:
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Fees/Admission: $15 Members
$20 Non-Members