Events for January 2015
Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce
Jan 6    Chamber Roundtable (Fredericksburg)
Bill Freehling, Assistant Director for Economic Development.
Department of Economic Development and Tourism.

Bill will talk about how he came to be the Assistant Director for Economic Development and discuss the opportunities he sees for the City of Fredericksburg.


This event is sponsored by:

Date: January 6, 2015
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Location: Courtyard Marriott Fredericksburg Historic District
620 Caroline Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Contact: Erin Meadows
EMail: erin@fredericksburgchamber.org
Date/Time Details: January 6, 2015
8am-9am
Fees/Admission: $12 for Prepaid Members
$15 for Pay at the Door Members
$20 for Non-Members
Jan 8    Ribbon Cutting at PITAIYO
Join us for a Ribbon Cutting at PITAIYO!            
Date: January 8, 2015
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: 1006-A Caroline Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Contact: Erin Meadows
EMail: erin@fredericksburgchamber.org
Date/Time Details: January 8, 2015
4:00pm    
Fees/Admission: This is a Free Event!!
Jan 20    Leadership Fredericksburg Alumni Builder
Leadership Fredericksburg Alumni Builder Series.

Topic: TBA

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.

Seating is limited to 25;please RSVP. 

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: January 20, 2015
Time: 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: Chamber Office
2300 Fall Hill Avenue
Suite 240
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Contact: Katie Hansen
EMail: katie@fredericksburgchamber.org
Date/Time Details: 8:30am -10:00am
Fees/Admission: There is no fee for this session, however it is only open to LFAA members.
Jan 20    CNEW
Come to the January CNEW Luncheon to participate in fun Speed-Networking Sessions!
 
Date: January 20, 2015
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: The Fredericksburg Country Club
Contact: Sheri Wikert
EMail: sheri@fredericksburgchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, January 20
11:30-1:00
Fees/Admission: $20 for Chamber Members
$30 for all others
Registration is due the Friday before the event-any registrations after Friday, January 16th will be $30
Jan 21    Workforce NOW Workshop: Goal Achievement
SMART Goals for a Successful Year
 
The New Year is a perfect time to set personal and professional goals, but how many of us actually achieve our resolutions? A structured goal setting approach is the first step to realizing meaningful change in your career and life. Join us for this workshop designed to help you:
 
  •  Set SMART goals that set you up for success
     
  • Examine behaviors that help and hinder your progress
     
  • Identify the right action steps, partners and resources to hold yourself accountable
     
 
Date: January 21, 2015
Time: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: The Chamber Office
2300 Fall Hill Avenue Suite 240
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Contact: Sheri Wikert
EMail: sheri@fredericksburgchamber.org
Date/Time Details: 8:00-10:00 am
Fees/Admission: $15 for Chamber Members
$25 for all others                   
Jan 22    Small Business Builder
Getting Organized and Finding Focus
with Linda Clevenger of Organization Direct
Date: January 22, 2015
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: the Chamber office
Contact: Katie Hansen
EMail: katie@fredericksburgchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Noon
Jan 22    Ribbon Cutting at RockIT Repairs

 
RockIT Repairs has renovated their location and is having a Ribbon Cutting to celebrate.  Come by to see the new look of their space.  Don’t forget to bring business cards for a chance to win assorted accessories including 10ft charging cables, iPad cases, Bluetooth speakers and more!  There will also be food sponsored by Honey Baked Ham. 
Date: January 22, 2015
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: 1319 Lafayette Blvd.
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
 
Contact: Erin Meadows
EMail: erin@fredericksburgchamber.org
Date/Time Details: January 22, 2015
4:00pm
Fees/Admission: This is a free event!
Jan 27    MAC Roundtable


The Military Affairs Council is hosting
a Roundtable Meeting featuring

Dennis M. McLaughlin
Technical Director
   Naval Surface Warfare Center
   Dahlgren Division


NSWC Dahlgren Strategic Plan 2015 − 2020



Tuesday, January 27, 2015
8:00 − 9:30 a.m.

University of Mary Washington
Dahlgren Campus 



Register on-line or call (540) 373-9400 or email
Kasey@FredericksburgChamber.org.



Silver Sponsor
MetroCast


 
Date: January 27, 2015
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Website: http://www.fredericksburgchamber.org/Military-Affairs-Council-Home
Location:

University of Mary Washington
Dahlgren Campus

4224 University Drive
King George, VA 

Contact: Kasey Nabal
EMail: Kasey@FredericksburgChamber.org
Date/Time Details:
Tuesday, January 27, 2014
8:00 - 9:30 a.m.

 

8:00 a.m.
Registration/Networking/Breakfast
8:20 a.m.
Program
Fees/Admission:
MAC Members ? $15
Chamber Members ? $20
General Public ? $25
Jan 27    Non-Profit Business Builder
How the Community Health Information Resource Tool can assist in Grant Writing
Jamia Crockett, Manager of Community Benefits at Mary Washington Healthcare

 
Date: January 27, 2015
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
Jan 30    Annual Awards & Chamber Gala
Date: January 30, 2015
Time: 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Location: Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center
Contact: Whitney Watts
EMail: whitney@fredericksburgchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Friday, January 30, 2015
6:00pm Cocktail Hour
Fees/Admission: $80 each until sold out