Posted: March 19, 2010

Nov. 10

Tuesday

"Optimizing Your Web Site, Your Life" presented by Coastal Virginia Express Network at 7:30 a.m. at Coastal Catering Co., 4216 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach. Nicole Newsome of Customer Magnetism will present. To register, visit www.coastalvirginiaexpressnetwork.org.

"Norfolk Chamber Connect - Members Only" presented by the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce from 7:45 to 9: 30 a.m. at Virginia Natural Gas, 150 W. Main St., Norfolk, 21st floor conference room. Contact Sheila Clendenning at sclendenning@hrccva.com.

"Social Media Seminar" presented by the Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce from 10 a.m. to noon at 21 Enterprise Pkwy., Ste. 100, Hampton. The cost is $15 for members and $25 for nonmembers. Call 262-2000.

The Nonoprofit Leadership Development Center, a program of VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads, offers a training session for nonprofits on "Keys to Effective Grant Writing" by Marie Torrans of the United Way of South Hampton Roads, from 9 a.m. to noon at 400 W. Olney Road, Suite B, Norfolk. To register, contact Vanessa Evans at 624-2400 or vevans@volunteerhr.org.

"Extreme Dreams Depend on Teams" presented by the Regent University Executive Leadership Series at noon at the Founders Inn in Virginia Beach. Pat Williams, senior vice president of the NBA's Orlando Magic, is guest speaker. The cost is $30. Call 352-4141 or visit www.regent.edu/els.

The Old Dominion University Economics Club of Hampton Roads Speakers Series at noon at the Portsmouth Renaissance Hotel. Guest speaker is Vice Adm. Robert J. Papp Jr., commander U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area. The cost is $35 for nonmembers. Call 683-5138.

Free Seminar on Bank-Owned Properties presented by Welcome Home Realtors from 6 to 8 p.m. at 1201 Laskin Rd., Ste. 200, Virginia Beach. Contact Colleen Hill at 425-4663 or e-mail welcomehomerealtors@gmail.com.

"Practical Lessons of Wind Farm Collection Systems and Interconnections" presented by the Hampton Roads Chapter of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers and the Power and Energy Society at 6:15 p.m. at Town Point Club in Norfolk. For more information, e-mail Jennifer Ammentorp at jennifer.ammentorp@ieee.org.

Nov. 10-11

Tues.-Wed.

"Microsoft Excel Level 2" two-day course presented by IntellecTechs from 1 to 5 p.m. at 195 S. Rosemont Rd., Ste. 103, Virginia Beach. The cost is $125. Call 962-2487.

Nov. 11

Wednesday

"Listen Here! Outstanding Speakers" presented by the Virginia Beach Forum from 7:45 to 9 p.m. at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 201 Market St., Virginia Beach. Guest speaker is Juan Williams, a former Washington Post reporter and a regular on "Morning Edition," "Day to Day" and "Fox News Sunday." The cost is $48. Contact Joel Rubin at 456-5212 or e-mail joel@rubincommunications.com.

Resume Workshop presented by IntellecTechs from 10 a.m. to noon at 195 S. Rosemont Rd., Ste. 103, Virginia Beach. The cost is $25. Call 962-2487.

"Freight Forwarders/Customs Brokers" presented by the Hampton Roads Technology Council at 5:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach. The cost is $25 for members and $30 for nonmembers. Contact Dana Baughman at 423-3655 or e-mail dana-ecs@verizon.net.

Nov. 12

Thursday

"8th Annual National Philanthropy Day in Hampton Roads" takes place from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Portsmouth Renaissance Hotel. The cost for AFP-HR members is $65, nonmembers is $85 and lunch only is $50. E-mail Mary Kate Andris at mktandris@cox.netor or Debbie Eliason at debbie.eliason@whro.org for more information.

"Business Education Series - Advocating Your Business Position" from 7:45 to 10 a.m. at Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce office, 500 E. Main St., Ste. 700, Norfolk. The cost is $15 for members and $30 for nonmembers. To register, visit www.hamptonroadschamber.com.

Entrepreneurs University Program - November Session presented by the National Association of Women Business Owners Southeastern Virginia from 8 to 11 a.m. at TowneBank in Norfolk. The topic is "Business Development" by Louisa Strayhorn of LSA Consulting. Contact Maggie at 273-8025 or e-mail registration@nawboseva.org.

14th Annual Government Contracting Update Seminar presented by Goodman & Co. from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Westin at Virginia Beach Town Center. The cost is $50 for clients of Goodman & Co., speakers and sponsors and $200 for non-clients. To register, e-mail tnapper@goodmanco.com or register online at www.goodmanco.com/registergovcon.aspx.

"Business Before Hours" presented by the Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce from 8 to 9: 30 a.m. at Point Plaza Suites & Conference Hotel, 950 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News. No cost for members and $15 for nonmembers. Please bring a new or unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots. Contact Sue Wyatt at 262-2000 or e-mail swyatt@vpcc.org.

"Microsoft Office 2007: All-In-One" presented by IntellecTechs from 8:30 to 10: 30 a.m. at 195 S. Rosemont Rd., Ste. 103, Virginia Beach. The cost is $40. Call 962-2487.

"Green-Up Hampton Roads Expo" conference takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the exhibition showcasing new eco-friendly products and services is open from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Chesapeake Conference Center. The minimal cost for the conference portion is $35 and the exhibition is free and open to the public. Call 351-0275 or visit www.greenupexpo.com.

"The Evolution Revolution... The Mix Is the Magic in Today's Central Business District" presented by the Hampton Roads Association of Commercial Real Estate from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at Marriott Newport News at City Center. The cost is $25 for members and $40 for guests. Call 481-2494 or e-mail info@hracre.org.

"The Changing Nature of Radio, TV and Newspaper Marketing: Thriving in a Climate of Uncertainty and Change" presented by the American Marketing Association, Hampton Roads at 11:30 a.m. at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. The cost is $30 for AMA members, $40 for nonmembers and $20 for students. For more information, visit www.hrama.org.

"A Window into Windsor" presented by Isle-of-Wight-Smithfield-Windsor Chamber of Commerce from 5 to 7 p.m. at Windsor Ruritan Club. The show's focus will be on products and services available in the "Heart of Isle of Wight." No cost. Call 357-3502.

"Third Annual T.I.E. Awards" presented by Norfolk Education Foundation at 6 p.m. at the Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center in Norfolk. Contact Carlos Clanton at 419-0244 or visit www.norfolkfoundation.org.

Nov. 13

Friday

"Eat IT for Breakfast: PDA Security and the Best Practices for your Business" presented by IntellecTechs from 8 to 9:15 a.m. at 195 S. Rosemont Rd., Ste. 103, Virginia Beach. Free event includes breakfast, coffee and parking. Call 962-2487.

"Sandler Training of Norfolk Executive Brief" from 10 a.m. to noon at the Sandler Training, 400 N. Center Dr., Bldg. 3, Ste. 213, Norfolk. The cost is $49. Call 227-9996.

"Meet the Adviser: Is an MBA Right for You?" presented by Old Dominion University at 5 p.m. at ODU MBA Conference Rm., 1026 Constant Hall. Register at 683-3585 or e-mail mbainfo@odu.edu.

Nov. 17

Tuesday

"Morning Schmooze" presented by the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce from 7:45 to 9 a.m. at Hilton Garden Inn & Suffolk Conference Center, 100 E. Constance Rd., Suffolk. The cost is $5 for members and $15 for nonmembers. Call 664-2504.

The Nonoprofit Leadership Development Center, a program of VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads, offers a training session for nonprofits on "Marketing for Nonprofits" by public relations consultant Becky Lawson from 9 a.m. to noon at 400 W. Olney Road, Suite B, Norfolk. To register, contact Vanessa Evans at 624-2400 or vevans@volunteerhr.org.

"Portsmouth Chamber Connect - Members Only" presented by the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum, 206 High St., Portsmouth. No cost. Contact Jan Burton at 664-2575 or e-mail jburton@hrccva.com.