| Sep 1 Chamber Roundtable (Stafford) |
Project Management Techniques for the Small Business Owner
Speaker Charlie Herbeck
This Roundtable is Sponsored by:
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| Date: |
September 1, 2015 |
| Time: |
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
| Location: |
Mick's Restaurant & Sports Lounge
2866 Jefferson Davis Hwy.
Stafford, Va 22554 |
| Contact: |
Erin Meadows |
| EMail: |
erin@fredericksburgchamber.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
8:00am-9:00am |
| Fees/Admission: |
$12 for Prepaid Members
$15 for Pay at the Door Members
$20 for Non-Members |
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| Sep 1 Ribbon Cutting VapaMotive Fredericksburg |
| Ribbon Cutting for the new location of VapaMotive in Fredericksburg! |
| Date: |
September 1, 2015 |
| Time: |
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Location: |
VapaMotive-Fredericksburg
338 Amaret St.
Fredericksburg, VA 22401 |
| Contact: |
Erin Meadows |
| EMail: |
erin@fredericksburgchamber.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
4:00pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
This is a free event! |
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| Sep 2 Next Generation Midweek Motivation |
| Clean Eating for the Busy Professional |
| Date: |
September 2, 2015 |
| Time: |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
| Location: |
Renato's
William St
22401 |
| Contact: |
Whitney Watts |
| EMail: |
whitney@fredericksburgchamber.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
September 2, 2015
12:00pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
$18 NG Members
$24 All others
$2 fee for paying at the door |
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| Sep 2 New Member Orientation |
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| Date: |
September 2, 2015 |
| Time: |
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Location: |
Chamber Office |
| Date/Time Details: |
September 2, 2015 |
| Fees/Admission: |
This is a free event! |
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| Sep 3 Business After Hours Scott Insurance and Financial Services |
Amazing Hors D’oeuvres & Beverages
Business Networking
Door Prizes
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| Date: |
September 3, 2015 |
| Time: |
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
| Location: |
Scott Insurance & Financial Services
2115 Lafayette Blvd.
Fredericksburg, VA 22401 |
| Contact: |
Erin Meadows |
| EMail: |
erin@fredericksburgchamber.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Thursday, September 3, 2015
5:30-7:30 |
| Fees/Admission: |
This is a free event!! |
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| Sep 9 Workforce Development Forum - 2015 Community Conversations |
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| Date: |
September 9, 2015 |
| Time: |
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
| Website: |
http://www.fredericksburgchamber.org/2015-Community-Conversations |
| Location: |
Germanna Community College
Sealy Auditorium
10000 Germanna Point Drive
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
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| EMail: |
Kasey@FredericksburgChamber.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM |
| Fees/Admission: |
Members - $15
Non-members - $20 |
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| Sep 10 Cyber Security Briefing |
Please join Fredtech for a Cyber Security Roundtable Discussion!
David Bailey, Directory of Technology and Security at Mary Washington Healthcare, will be our presenter.
Come and hear more about:
- Cyber Threat Landscape in Healthcare
- Current risks to patient data and breaches
- What is an acceptable level of risk?
Don't miss this important discussion!
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| Date: |
September 10, 2015 |
| Time: |
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM |
| Location: |
John F. Fick Conference Center
1301 Sam Perry Boulevard
Fredericksburg, VA 22401 |
| Contact: |
Sheri Wikert |
| EMail: |
sheri@fredericksburgchamber.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Thursday, September 10th
8:30-10:00
8:30-Networking & Breakfast
9:00-Briefing to begin |
| Fees/Admission: |
$12 for Fredtech Members
$16 for Chamber Members
$20 for Non-Members |
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| Sep 14 Ribbon Cutting for Touch of Class Event Management |
| Ribbon Cutting for new business Touch of Class Event Management, LLC! |
| Date: |
September 14, 2015 |
| Time: |
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Location: |
Emmanuel AME Church
240 Chatham Heights Road,
Fredericksburg, VA 22406 |
| Contact: |
Erin Meadows |
| EMail: |
erin@fredericksburgchamber.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Monday, September 14, 2015
4:00pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
This is a free event! |
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| Sep 15 CNEW |
Join us for the September CNEW Luncheon at Fredericksburg Square
Author of "Elbow Grease & Chicken Fat", Marilynn Deane Mendell, will be our speaker.
The September Luncheon is Sponsored by:
Chancellors Village Retirement Community
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| Date: |
September 15, 2015 |
| Time: |
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Location: |
Fredericksburg Square
525 Caroline St.
Fredericksburg, VA 22401 |
| Contact: |
Sheri Wikert |
| EMail: |
sheri@fredericksburgchamber.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
September 15, 2015
11:30 am to 1:00 pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
$20 for Chamber Members
$30 for all others
Registration for this event is due the Friday before the event. All registrants after Friday will be charged $30 |
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| Sep 16 The Sandwich Generation-Presentation and Workshop |
The Sandwich Generation
Come out and learn about “The Sandwich Generation.” These caregivers are squeezed between raising children and caring for an older loved one simultaneously – about one of every three of the nation’s 65 million caregivers are part of the Sandwich Generation.
- More than 24 million adults are “sandwiched” between caring for children still at home and simultaneously caring for older parents.
- Statistics show 47 percent of those in their 40s and 50s are caregivers and among that group 42 percent are Gen X while 33 percent are baby boomers.
This session, given by Valerie Hopson-Bell, Geriatric Care Advisor with ElderCare Connections will teach you:
- How to Manage the Sandwich Generation juggling act
- Ways to prevent caregiver burnout
- The difference of Mars vs. Venus on Caregiver Stress
- The resources and support available to help your situation
Breakfast included
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| Date: |
September 16, 2015 |
| Time: |
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
| Location: |
Chamber office |
| Contact: |
Erin Meadows |
| EMail: |
erin@fredericksburgchamber.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
September 16, 2015
8:00am-10:00am |
| Fees/Admission: |
$20.00 Chamber members
$30.00 General Public |
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| Sep 18 Leadership Fredericksburg Kickoff Reception |
Leadership Fredericksburg is beginning it's ninth year!
Please join the 2016 fellows to help celebrate the beginning of their Leadership journey with a fun kickoff event!
For LF Alumni, Sponsors and Mentors only.
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| Date: |
September 18, 2015 |
| Time: |
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM |
| Location: |
Hyatt Place Fredericksburg |
| Contact: |
Sheri Wikert |
| EMail: |
sheri@fredericksburgchamber.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Friday, September 18th
4:30-6:30pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
There is no fee to attend this event, however, you must be an invited guest. |
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| Sep 22 Ribbon Cutting Capital Ale House |
| Come and celebrate the Grand Re-opening of Capital Ale House! |
| Date: |
September 22, 2015 |
| Time: |
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Location: |
Capital Ale House
917 Caroline St.
Fredericksburg, VA 22401 |
| Contact: |
Erin Meadows |
| EMail: |
erin@fredericksburgchamber.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2015
11:00am |
| Fees/Admission: |
This is a free event! |
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| Sep 22 Non-Profit Business Builder |
Janel Donohue, President of the Rappahannock United Way
Session Name: “How to Influence Others to Achieve the Impact you Desire”
“Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t-- you’re right.” -Henry Ford
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| Date: |
September 22, 2015 |
| Time: |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
| Location: |
the Chamber |
| Contact: |
Erin Meadows |
| EMail: |
erin@fredericksburgchamber.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Noon |
| Fees/Admission: |
No fee |
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| Sep 23 Congressman Wittman and Lindsey Waters Event |
Attention Employers
Employers need to be taking steps NOW to comply with new ACA mandated health plan reporting requirements and other changes during 2015 and 2016.
ATTEND A FREE SEMINAR FEATURING
LINDSEY WATERS
President and Partner at FNBC
VAHU President Elect 2016-2017
ACA Certified by NAHU
AND
ROB WITTMAN
United States Congressman
Rob Wittman will share the status of the ACA and have a brief Q&A.
Lindsay Waters will speak on the new health plan information reporting requirements as mandated under IRS Sections 6055 and 6056 which are proving to be much more complicated than a quick scan of the forms 1095-B, 1094-C and 1095-C would suggest. She will also review the penalties for noncompliance, which have recently changed.
Date: September 23, 2015
Location: Fredericksburg Country Club
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
Breakfast will be served.
Please RSVP to Ann Black at Ann@mcavinney.com or 540-373-0084 no later than September 18, 2015.
Seminar is presented courtesy of
McAvinney Employee Benefit Services, LLC
In partnership with
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| Date: |
September 23, 2015 |
| Time: |
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Location: |
Fredericksburg Country Club
11031 Tidewater Tr.
Fredericksburg, VA 22408 |
| Date/Time Details: |
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
8am-11am |
| Fees/Admission: |
This is a free event. |
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| Sep 23 Fredtech Presents: An Evening with Joseph Novak |
Spend the Evening learning more about Fredtech and hearing from Joseph Novak
Dr. Joseph Novak is currently Professor Emeritus, Cornell University, Department of Plant Science, and Senior Research Scientist at IHMC. He is author or coauthor of 29 books and more than 140 book chapters and papers in professional books and journals. His Learning How to Learn (with Gowin) published in 1984 is now in 8 other languages and is widely read. He has consulted with more than 400 schools, universities and corporations, including recent work with Procter and Gamble, NASA, Dept. of Navy, and EPRI. His recent book, Learning, Creating, and Using Knowledge: Concept Maps as Facilitative Tools in Schools and Corporations (Routledge, 2010) is currently being translated into 3 foreign languages.
His current research work includes studies on student’s ideas on learning and epistemology, and methods of applying educational ideas and tools (such as concept mapping) in corporate settings and distance learning programs. Present work includes the development of 'expert" concept maps to "scaffold' learning, using Cmapping with Internet and other resources, providing A New Model for Education
Dinner & Networking:5:30
Joseph Novak -6:00
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| Date: |
September 23, 2015 |
| Time: |
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
| Location: |
Frdericksburg Square
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| Contact: |
Sheri Wikert |
| EMail: |
sheri@fredericksburgchamber.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Wednesday, September 23rd
5:30-7:30 |
| Fees/Admission: |
$30 for Fredtech Members
$35 for Chamber Members |
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| Sep 24 Small Business Builder |
The Business Case for Corporate Philanthropy and Volunteering
Presented by Rappahannock United Way President Janel Donohue
Community philanthropy, including corporate giving and volunteering, is NOT just a big business strategy. Community philanthropy can create a powerful competitive advantage if it is planned strategically with a meaningful focus on the organization's core business and target market and carried out effectively. Come learn about the important business benefits of giving back to the community through philanthropy and volunteerism.
The Chamber's Small Business Builder (SBB) program is open to all small businesses and those who wish to do business with them. Presented in a "Brown Bag" fashion, the SBB program provides an opportunity to hear ideas and issues important to small businesses, and to network. Space is limited, so please RSVP.
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| Date: |
September 24, 2015 |
| Time: |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
| Location: |
the Chamber office |
| Contact: |
Erin Meadows |
| EMail: |
erin@fredericksburgchamber.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Noon |
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| Sep 30 MAC Salute of Honor featuring Commissioner John Newby - Military Friendly Business Award Lunch |
Join the Military Affairs Council for its
First Annual Salute of Honor
Recognizing Military Friendly Businesses in the Fredericksburg Region
featuring
John L. Newby, II
Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Veterans Services
September 30, 2015
Noon – 2:00 p.m.
Spencer Devon Brewing
106 George St
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
$22 – MAC Member
$25 – Chamber Member
$30 – General Public
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Venue Sponsor
For more information, please, contact Kasey at 540-373-9400 or e-mail Kasey@FredericksburgChamber.org.
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| Date: |
September 30, 2015 |
| Time: |
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.fredericksburgchamber.org/Military-Affairs-Council-Home |
| Location: |
Spencer Devon Brewing
106 George St
Fredericksburg, VA 22401 |
| EMail: |
kasey@fredericksburgchamber.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
September 30, 2015
Noon – 2:00 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
$22 – MAC Member
$25 – Chamber Member
$30 – General Public |
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