Calendar of Events - Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce, Inc.

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Event	Date	Time	Contact

NVBCC Executive Circle Dinner Featuring Tony Coombs of TC Associates Competitive Positioning and Social Change Driven by Entrepreneurship As we begin 2012, the competitive landscape is evolving quickly and dramatically. Entrepreneurs possess a wealth of power in driving the future of our society through our businesses and the development of our future leaders currently in the United States education system. The Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce invites you to the next roundtable in the Executive Circle Dinner series, featuring Tony Coombs. Tony Coombs, recognized by Inc. Magazine’s list of top 500 fastest-growing companies, will lead this Executive Circle dialogue exploring capturing opportunities based on federal mandates, contributing to the workforce development of HBCU students and subsequently recruiting those students into our businesses, opportunities in healthcare as it relates to research and STEM, and globalization of our companies. more info...	02/08/12	06:00 PM - 09:00 PM EST

'Love Jones' Love Expressions and Music Spoken Word/ Poetry and live entertainment. Featuring Saxophonist, Brach Cobb and Associates, Poetry/Spoken Word: Open Mic with advanced sign up Intimate Atmosphere Appetizers **Delectable Dessert (with advance ticket sales only) (VIP tickets include reserved seating, Champagne and Strawberries. more info...	02/11/12	07:30 PM - 11:00 PM EST	Angela

MBE Venture Weekend MBE Venture Weekend™ provides entrepreneurs, mentors, and technical service providers an atmosphere to freely and purposefully collaborate to create, build, and launch startups. This intense, 53 hour event challenges entrepreneurs to develop their ideas for innovative products and services and build and launch a viable business startup. Entrepreneurs emerge from the process with a fine-tuned, defensible business strategy, keenly focused, and empowered to pursue their venture. See mbeventureweekend.com to register. more info...	02/16/12 -02/18/12	04:00 PM - 11:00 PM EST	Carolyn Carter

After Hours Business Mixer - February 2012 We would like to thank Burke & Herbert Bank in Alexandria for sponsoring our first Mixer of the year. Join us as we renew relationships, make connections and engage in "The Business of Business". Also joining us will be the Entrepreneurs Ministry of Alfred Street Baptist Church in Alexandria. more info...	02/21/12	06:00 PM - 08:00 PM EST

TeamDean's 1st Annual Charity Banquet You are cordially invited to the 1st annual charity banquet. All proceeds of which will be given to Sickle Cell Association, Incorporated (SCA) of Hampton Roads. SCA has been chosen for this event to contribute to the fight against a minimally funded, minority disease. A luxurious three course meal Charity educational awareness Amazing activities and games Entertainment and dancing til late This exclusive event will be held at the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum. A perfect opportunity to support in the improvement of our communities affected by sickle cell and sets out to be a great evening to network and have fun. more info...	02/25/12	07:30 AM - 11:00 AM EST	Natasha Wallace

NSBE-AEDC 2012 Scholarship Benefit & Awards Gala Each year, NSBE-AEDC hosts its Annual Scholarship Benefit and Awards Gala to honor selected scientists and engineers in the greater Washington, D.C. area for their accomplishments and contributions to engineering and the community. The gala will be held on March 17, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. to midnight at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, 5701 Marinelli Road, North Bethesda, MD 20852. This event also raises funds for our Future Innovators Scholarship program. Since the chapter’s inception, we have awarded more than 100 Future Innovator Scholarships with funds generated from our Scholarship Benefit and Gala. Early Bird: Now until February 7, 2012 Early Bird Table Sales ($700) Early Bird Individual Ticket Sales ( $75) Regular Rate: February 8, 2012 - March 14, 2012 Regular Table Sales ($800) Regular Individual Tickets ($85) Go to www.nsbe-aedc.org/gala to purchase tickets today! more info...	03/17/12	06:00 PM - 11:30 PM EST	Tolani Onigbanjo

The ULTIMATE NOVA BUSINESS EXPO This event is put on by one of our member and it could benefit all of us. Here is your invitation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxcIyRYUJv8 Register here: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=tygogocab&oeidk=a07e52s3mxb41f43201 Looking forward to seeing you! Please see additional information below! "THE ULTIMATE NOVA BUSINESS EXPO!" Join us at our end of the year celebration. We are celebrating the continued and increasing success of bringing business owners and professionals together in a warm and welcoming atmosphere in which they flourish and prosper!!! December 02nd 2011 8:00am - 01:00 pm Optional :7:30 am - 8: 15: Engagement Marketing Seminar: Social Media and others 7:25am - 8:55am: Networking reception for exhibitors only 08:00am: Exhibit doors open 08:00am - 8:30am: Exhibit and Networking 08:30 am - 08:50: Introductions, keynote speaking and ribbon-cutting 08:50 am - 12:15 pm: Exhibit and Networking 12:15 pm - 12:45 am: One-on-one Networking for guests (Exhibitors are welcome!) 12:45 pm - 13:00pm: Door prizes session and farewell remarks Optional:13:00pm - 2:30pm: "Social Media Made Simple and Effective" Seminar with Gina Watkins (Regional Development Director) , lunch served (One must register for it) NORTHERN VIRGINIA SPORTSPLEX (Formerly known as Hoop Magic) 14810 Murdock Street Chantilly, VA 20151-1018 - (703) 268-5780 A very special opportunity with fine food and beverage while making some high quality contacts with dozens of exhibitors and hundreds of business owners, professionals, home-owners and other general publics. Bring your friends! The person who brings the most friends will receive a special gift. Payments to be made to: BL Marketing Enterprises: PO Box # 521 Fairfax, VA , 22038 Additionally , There will be door prizes you will not believe! Here are some of our past exhibitors: XANGO - WASHINGTON BUSINESS JOURNAL - TOWNEPLACE SUITES BY MARRIOTT - COX COMMUNICATIONS - BEST BUY - COSTCO - ACCENTANCE - DIAMOND DREAM FOUNDATION - CARTVERTISING at Safeway - NTD TV/EPOCH TIMES -SANDY SPRING BANK - FA DESIGN AND BUILD/CARPETS & FLOORS - TRACY LYNN FASHION JEWELRY - PREMIERE FINANCIAL SERVICES - BEIJO BAGS - BRIDGMAN COMMUNICATIONS - SET INT. INC - MONEY MAILER - CLOSET FACTORY - DECARLO STUDIOS - GRASS-ROOTS MARKETING - TO A TEA, LLC - BALLPIXX - CRUISE PLANNERS - 1 2 3 JUNK - SUN RADIANT THERAPIES - DECOR and YOU - AMERICAN COLLEGE OF COMMERCE & TECHNOLOGY - TRUESHRED -NANCY ALERT at REMAX ALLEGIANCE - INTEGRATIVE HEALTH CENTER OF VA - ADT - THE ALTERNATIVE BOARD - UPS STORE - TITLE ONE SETTLEMENT GROUP - DIANETICS FDN - MAIN STREET CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER - INTUITIVE HEALING CENTER - BBC EXPRESS CHARTER & LIMO - WELLNESS WATER SYSTEMS, LLC -MOONLIGHT TRADE - SBA - SLATON CONCIERGES - AAPEX EFFICIENCY EXPERTS - AMERICAN LASER CENTER - PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALEXANDER-NORTHERN VIRGINIA BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE- SUDDEN VALUES more info...	12/02/12	08:00 AM - 01:00 PM EST	Basile Lemba

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