Events for November 2017
Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce
Nov 2    Made In Fred VA
Come watch this year's finalists pitch their business idea to the judges. One winner will get $10,000 in startup cash. We will also select a peoples choice award winner to receive $500. 

Finalists include Fredericksburg Food Cooperative, Mandala Pies, and Beyond High C Singing Speciality. 
Date: November 2, 2017
Time: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Inn at the Old Silk Mill
Contact: Whitney Watts
EMail: whitney@fxbgchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Thursday, November 2
5:30pm
Fees/Admission: $10 Ticket
Includes appetizer. Cash bar. 
Nov 3    Operation THANK YOU
Operation THANK YOU
Membership Appreciation Celebration

Chamber Board, Ambassadors and staff will visit Chamber members in Spotsylvania and Caroline Counties to thank them for their continued support.

It's all about letting our members know they are appreciated!
Date: November 3, 2017
Location: Spotsylvania County
Caroline County
Contact: Sara Branner, Member Engagement Manager
EMail: sara@fxbgchamber.org
Date/Time Details: November 3
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fees/Admission: N/A
Nov 7    Spotsylvania Roundtable
Introducing..
​Maryclaire Osegueda
Director of Recovery in Motion
Recovery in Motion is 
both a non-profit organization and a Support Center  Within RIM and the field of mental health, Peers are individuals who each have personal experience with mental health challenges and/or substance use disorder and who are in a supportive relationship with each other.  

She will be speaking about Peer Support in the recovery process.
Date: November 7, 2017
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Location: Comfort Suites  
 4615 Southpoint Pkwy, Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Contact: Kelsey Cadow, Member Services Coordinator
EMail: kelsey@fxbgchamber.org
Date/Time Details: November 7
8:00 - 9:00 am
Fees/Admission: $12 Member RSVP
$15 Member Pay at Door
$20 Nonmember
Nov 9    Non Profit Builder: Build Your Board
Join us...
 
November 9th
4:30pm-6:30pm
@ Chamber office
 
Build Your Board: Connecting Non-profits and Chamber members
beer and wine to be served

Partnering with Rappahannock United Way, the following non-profits will attend a prior training on board development:
 

Greater Fred. Habitat for Humanity
FailSafe Era
Stafford Junction
NSWCFCU Credit Union
SERVE
Caroline Habitat for Humanity
Gracie’s Gowns
Washington Heritage Museums
Central Rapp. Regional Library
Central VA Housing Coalition
Rapp. EMS Council
Mental Health America of Fredericksburg
 
The chamber will host a panel discussion for chamber members who will present their perspectives of board participation

Susan Spears, CEO and President of Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce
Janel Donohue, President of Rappahannock United Way 
Rob Dodd, President of DLR Contracting, Inc.
Barry Waldman, Attorney at Dance and Waldman, PLLC
 
Followed by a mixer with the nonprofits with the goal of finding potential board members or even volunteer work.
This is an opportunity if you want to serve in our community, but do not know how! 
Date: November 9, 2017
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Chamber office 
Contact: Kelsey Cadow or Kyle Allwine
EMail: kelsey@fxbgchamber.org, kyle@fxbgchamber.org
Date/Time Details: 4:30pm - 6:30pm 
Fees/Admission: $8.00
Nov 13    CNEW
Rich Brown of Arrow Security will give a presentation on Women's Self Defense. He brings 10 years experience in the private security services industry.

Learn practical self protection and awareness skills that every women, any age should know!

 
Date: November 13, 2017
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Fredericksburg Country Club
Contact: Kelsey Cadow, Member Services Coordinator
EMail: kelsey@fxbgchamber.org
Date/Time Details: November 13
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Fees/Admission: $20 Member - online
$25 Member - in person 
$30 Nonmember
Nov 15    Ribbon Cutting for Mary Washington Medical Group Family and Internal Medicine
Join us for a Ribbon Cutting celebtration for Mary Washington Medical Group Family and Internal Medicine!
Date: November 15, 2017
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: 121 Courthouse
Bowling Green, VA 22427
Contact: Desiree Suggs
EMail: desiree@fxbgchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, November 15th
NOON
Fees/Admission: This is a free Event!
Nov 16    Business After Hours - Hope House
A special Chamber After Hours at Trees of Hope
 
Come out for fun and festivities amid a dazzling array of decorated tabletop trees. By attending, you get first dibs on buy-it-now trees, which go fast! Most important, though, your attendance indicates your support for Loisann’s Hope House, a gem in this community. For more than three decades, this organization has taken homeless children and their families off the street and put them back on their feet.
Date: November 16, 2017
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location:
The Pavilion at Belmont
Gari Melchers Home and Studio
224 Washington Street in Falmouth
Contact: Kelsey Cadow
EMail: kelsey@fxbgchamber.org
Date/Time Details: November 16
5:30 - 7:30 pm    
Fees/Admission: No fee to attend.
Nov 28    Top 10 of the Next Gen
Date: November 28, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: 718 Venue 
718 Caroline Street
22401
Contact: Whitney Watts
EMail: whitney@fxbgchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, November 28
6:00 pm
Fees/Admission: $20 includes appetizers and 2 drink tickets
Nov 29    Popcorn & Politics
                                    The Fredericksburg Regional
                                        Chamber of Commerce
                                                       presents:
                                    Popcorn and Politics

This event is your opportunity to meet and interact with the state delegation that represents our region.
The panel of Legislators will answer questions that members submit in advance as well as take questions from the audience.
Date: November 29, 2017
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Gari Melchers' Belmont in Stafford, Virginia. 
Contact: For more information, please contact Kyle Allwine, Community Advancement Manager
EMail: kyle@fxbgchamber.org
Date/Time Details: November 29, 2017
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Nov 30    Ribbon Cutting-RPI Group
Date: November 30, 2017
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: 11903 Bowman Dr. 
Suite 101
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
Fees/Admission: There is no fee to attend this event.