Beltway Networking - Events Feed

Northern Virginia Business Referrals (www.NVBR.org)

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 09:42:47 -0600

Start: Apr 17 2012 - 7:00am

End: Apr 17 2012 - 7:00am

Arlington Business Builders Networking Breakfast

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:02:49 -0700

Start: Apr 17 2012 - 8:00am

End: Apr 17 2012 - 8:00am

Arlington Business Builders Networking Meeting If you are a business owner looking to meet other business owners located in and around Arlington, VA. then please visit the Arlington Business Builders Networking group. We meet every Tuesday from 8 to 9:30 am. This is an opportunity for you to meet 20 or more business owners, offer a 45 second commercial about your company and services, and exchange contact information. Your $10 fee includes a breakfast bar. For more information or to RSVP, contact Randy Philip 703-879-2423 randy@thewicg.com Baja Fresh Mexican Grill, 2815 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington VA.

2012 Maryland Entrepreneur Expo Town Hall Meetings

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 14:24:51 -0600

Start: Apr 17 2012 - 10:00am

End: Apr 17 2012 - 10:00am

Planners of the 2012 Entrepreneur Expo to Host Town Halls

Events will engage the entrepreneur community to ask “what do you want to see at this year’s expo?”

Baltimore Business Networking Happy Hour

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 04:25:22 -0600

Start: Apr 17 2012 - 5:00pm

End: Apr 17 2012 - 5:00pm

Tuesday, April 17, 2012, 5:00–7:00 PM

Havana Club
600 Water Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-468-0022 Directions

Free Admission thanks to Havana Club and our Sponsor:

I Am The Power That I Am

…includes Appetizers, door prizes!

Plenty of open networking time

We look forward to seeing you there!

Information Session: MA in Government

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 11:06:26 -0600

Start: Apr 17 2012 - 6:30pm

End: Apr 17 2012 - 6:30pm

Communication Under Pressure: The 411 on Q & A

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 21:10:02 -0600

Start: Apr 18 2012 - 12:00am

End: Apr 18 2012 - 12:00am

Join us on Wednesday, April 18, from 12:00 - 2:00 pm for the capstone presentation in our series, The Power of Personal Communication - In Your Life and On the Job. The series is co-sponsored by the American Association of University Women (AAUW).

The workshop, titled "Communication Under Pressure: The 411 on Q&A," will be delivered by Ed Barks, President of Barks Communications. The advice you'll gain will help you keep your cool and deliver your magnetic message in a variety of situations. The program begins with a 30-minute networking segment and lunch, followed by a 60-minute keynote featuring interactive exercises and discussion.

Insiders Lead Share Group

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 14:13:28 -0700

Start: Apr 18 2012 - 7:15am

End: Apr 18 2012 - 7:15am

Baltimore Marketing Automation Professionals Roundtable

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 11:33:05 -0700

Start: Apr 18 2012 - 8:00am

End: Apr 18 2012 - 8:00am

Baltimore Marketing Automation Professionals is having its monthly roundtable in the greater Baltimore region.

Come meet fellow MA professionals who are tasked with the operation of their organization's demand generation and lead management processes using the various web-based technologies out there.

Maximize Your Marketing and Skyrocket your Sales Seminar

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 08:51:01 -0600

Start: Apr 18 2012 - 11:30am

End: Apr 18 2012 - 11:30am

Sarku Japan to Host Franchise Seminar in Metro Washington D.C. Area

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 09:58:07 -0600

Start: Apr 18 2012 - 1:00pm

End: Apr 18 2012 - 1:00pm

WNG Government Relations Networking Reception

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:45:23 -0600

Start: Apr 19 2012 - 6:00pm

End: Apr 19 2012 - 6:00pm

WNG Government Relations Networking Reception

Thursday, April 19, 2012
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Please join the WNG when we convene our next event, organized so that our guests may "gather, grip, and grin" for shameless networking purposes.

Media Partner: CEO Update

About this Event:

This networking reception is convened by the WNG Government Roundtable and is designed for government relations professionals in the greater Washington, D.C. region. The event presents a networking and marketing opportunity for both professionals and companies to increase awareness of their services. Non-members are welcome to attend. Business Attire. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres. Cash bar.

Who Should Attend:

Government relations professionals, lobbyists, corporate representatives; the diplomatic community; government sector policy, legislative, and regulatory professionals; government contractors; legal, audit, and consulting professionals with explicit government relations practices; media, public relations, marketing communications professionals; executive search and recruiting professionals.

We look forward to seeing you on April 19!

Powerful Partners Conference

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 06:55:35 -0600

Start: Apr 20 2012 - 8:00am

End: Apr 20 2012 - 8:00am

Join Fairfax Woman Magazine and WBIS for a day of building Powerful Partnerships for your success. Connect with women in business, entrepreneurs, career changers and women in leadership for a day of interactive personal & business development workshops, peer to peer networking and a little shopping with exclusive vendors. We will donate a portion of sales from event to support Final Salute Inc, a non-profit organization assisting Homeless Female Veterans in Northern Virginia.

Pre-registration Rate Available until April 2,2012 $99 per person

Includes: Breakfast Networking, Interactive Workshops, Luncheon, PartneUp Networking Happy Hour and Power Breaks in between sessions. Participants will receive FREE marketing to our networks during the event to promote their business.

Entrepreneur's Exchange Connections & Conversations

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:10:06 -0600

Start: Apr 23 2012 - 5:00pm

End: Apr 23 2012 - 5:00pm

Northern Virginia Business Referrals (www.NVBR.org)

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 09:43:37 -0600

Start: Apr 24 2012 - 7:00am

End: Apr 24 2012 - 7:00am

Vetworking - Veterans Breakfast

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:43:30 -0600

Start: Apr 24 2012 - 7:15am

End: Apr 24 2012 - 7:15am

Scheduled for breakfast on the 4th Tuesday of every month at the Tower Club in Tysons Corner, VETworking works to advance the interests of Veterans in the business community.

To Register - http://april24vetworking.eventbrite.com/

VETworking provides information and resources to maximize business opportunities for Veterans. VETworking will create mentoring and business relationships to build and strengthen Veteran businesses and/or business opportunities.

VETworking is hosted by Lee Dougherty, a service connected disabled Veteran and Chair of the Government Contracts Practice Group at General Counsel, P.C.

Arlington Business Builders Networking Breakfast

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:03:25 -0700

Start: Apr 24 2012 - 8:00am

End: Apr 24 2012 - 8:00am

Begin as You Mean to End: Exit Strategies for Businesses

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:11:37 -0600

Start: Apr 24 2012 - 8:00am

End: Apr 24 2012 - 8:00am

Joint Business Breakfast Exchange: A Multi-Organizational Event

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:10:52 -0600

Start: Apr 25 2012 - 7:30am

End: Apr 25 2012 - 7:30am

Building Your Brand: Marketing and Social Media Strategies

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:50:30 -0600

Start: Apr 25 2012 - 6:00pm

End: Apr 25 2012 - 6:00pm

Understand your website's purpose, integrate traditional PR and social media into a managable marketing plan, and identify practical implementation stratges. Learn to leverage the Internet and gain valuable exposure for your business. By the end of this session, you'll understand marketing communications strategy, social media, and the best ways to use them for your business.

Gaea L. Honeycutt, Cheif Creative Officer, Brazen Maven(SM) Marketing Communications;
Ike C. Nwaneri, Co-founder, Keadworks and Kojami

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Ad 2 DC Water Cooler Wednesday - Public Service Showcase

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 18:36:18 -0600

Start: Apr 25 2012 - 6:30pm

End: Apr 25 2012 - 6:30pm

Ad 2 DC Water Cooler Wednesday - Public Service Showcase

Join Ad 2 DC at our special FREE monthly event where you can relax, exchange ideas, and hang out with talented young professionals in the industry! This month we will be showcasing the work our Public Service committee has been doing for our 2011-2012 client, A Space of Her Own. Come out and see their work!

Brainstorming Session! Affordable PR & Social Media

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 13:44:42 -0600

Start: Apr 26 2012 - 4:00pm

End: Apr 26 2012 - 4:00pm

Washington Network Group (WNG)
Brainstorming Session! Jumpstarting Affordable PR & Social Media Efforts

Please join us for a WNG Communications Roundtable brainstorming session on affordable ways to jumpstart your PR and social media efforts in a challenging economy.

There is a fee to attend this event.

Please join us for a WNG Communications Roundtable brainstorming session on affordable ways to jumpstart your PR and social media efforts in a challenging economy.

About the Session:

As communications professionals working with organizations big and small, our session co-moderators - Lorelei Harloe and Daria Steigman - regularly work within a variety of different budgets parameters. Lorelei and Daria will moderate a discussion among attendees about your particular PR/communication challenges - brainstorming ideas and strategies, offering PR and social media tips, and sharing resources. This special session is convened under the auspices of our WNG Communications Roundtable series. Don't miss this opportunity!

Our Session Moderators:

• Lorelei Harloe, Ascend Communication, LLC - President
• Daria Steigman, Steigman Communications, LLC - President

Space is limited.

Questions: Contact the WNG Office: 202-455-4504.

P3 Solution's presents: P3 Networkshop | April 26, 2012 Brand U: The Impact of Branding & Marketing in An Evolving Market

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 11:00:42 -0600

Start: Apr 26 2012 - 6:00pm

End: Apr 26 2012 - 6:00pm

P3 SOLUTION + NETWORKING + WORKSHOP =

P3NetWorkshop

Building Your Brand: Marketing and Social Media Strategies

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:49:08 -0600

Start: Apr 26 2012 - 6:00pm

End: Apr 26 2012 - 6:00pm

Gaea L. Honeycutt, Cheif Creative Officer, Brazen Maven(SM) Marketing Communications;
Ike C. Nwaneri, Co-founder, Keadworks and Kojami

Follow us on Twitter(@nvbcc), join us on Facebook, or sign-up on the NVBCC Mailing List for business news and Chamber updates.

Brunch at the Winery

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 10:39:38 -0700

Start: Apr 29 2012 - 9:00am

End: Apr 29 2012 - 9:00am

Conducting An Effective Job Search: An Open Forum

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:11:01 -0600

Start: Apr 30 2012 - 9:45am

End: Apr 30 2012 - 9:45am

ABOUT THE PRESENTATION:

This forum will allow open discussion around the current job market in metro DC with particular focus on successful resume and interview strategies that can help yield more effective placement outcomes.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER:

Tracy Wade is a noted expert in the field of workforce solutions. A graduate of the University of Maryland, he began his career in workforce solutions as a manager for international staffing powerhouses Randstad and Manpower approximately 15 years ago. He ran multi-million dollar operations for large international staffing firms for 10 years before starting his own Maryland based workforce solutions firm, Hire Power, LLC in 2007.

Northern Virginia Business Referrals (www.NVBR.org)

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 09:44:29 -0600

Start: May 1 2012 - 7:00am

End: May 1 2012 - 7:00am

Insiders Lead Share Group

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 09:51:47 -0600

Start: May 2 2012 - 7:15am

End: May 2 2012 - 7:15am

Big Data, Big Opportunity - How Maryland Can Lead the Analytics Market

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:54:14 -0600

Start: May 2 2012 - 7:30am

End: May 2 2012 - 7:30am

Maryland is uniquely situated to benefit from the boom in analytics:
• Significant existing State academic resources
• Substantial Federal research, intelligence, and operational entities providing a ready market and strong reservoir of personnel expertise
• Strong commercial interest and investment in the area
• Powerful leverage/intersection with other State initiatives

CRTC’s May TechFocus Seminar will address Analytics. A representative from Host Sponsor L-3 Communications will welcome attendees with brief opening remarks.

"Re-Engineer Your Sales Process For 2012"

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:59:05 -0600

Start: May 2 2012 - 8:00am

End: May 2 2012 - 8:00am

CEOs, Business Owners, Senior Sales Professionals... Have you done anything to alter your prospecting strategies and sales methods for a new business environment where prospects are hyper-cautious and behaving badly? And as the economy slowly recovers, are you still finding that:

Entrepreneur's Exchange Monthly Luncheon Meeting

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:12:41 -0600

Start: May 2 2012 - 11:30am

End: May 2 2012 - 11:30am

WNG International Networking Reception

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:21:05 -0600

Start: May 3 2012 - 4:00pm

End: May 3 2012 - 4:00pm

Please join the Washington Network Group (WNG) when we convene our next signature event, organized so that our guests may \\\"gather, grip, and grin\\\" for shameless networking purposes.

About this Event:

This special event is convened under the auspices of the WNG International Roundtable, which supports leaders in the international arena, including the private, public, and independent sectors. This event presents a networking opportunity for professionals working on international development, international trade policy, and international business initiatives in the greater Washington, D.C. region. Both WNG Members and non-members are welcome to attend. Business Attire. Cash bar. Complimentary hors d\\\'oeuvres.

Who Should Attend:

International business executives, trade policy professionals, lobbyists, corporate representatives; the diplomatic community; multilateral bank professionals; government sector policy, legislative, and regulatory professionals; government contractors; legal, audit, and consulting professionals with explicit trade policy and government relations practices; media, public relations, marketing communications professionals; executive search and recruiting professionals.

Initial Registrants Include:

• American Committees on Foreign Relations • Arent Fox LLP • Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe • CRBi • Devex • Halcyon Group International, LLC • Harris Commerce, LLC • HSBC Bank USA • IBIS Advisors • Jones Lang LaSalle • Journal of National Security Law & Policy • Kratz, Quintos & Hanson, LLP • LaMagna & Associates, LLC • NATO • Parsons • Peabody Energy • Ray Group International • Sando and Associates • Secretariat of Agriculture Mexico • Society for International Development • SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association • Transition Success Consulting • U.S. Department of Commerce • U.S. Department of State • U.S. Embassy Mexico City • U.S. Foreign Commercial Service • United States Industry Coalition (USIC) • UNO Translations and Communications, LLC • USDA APHIS Mexico • Voice of America • and many more...!

Questions? Contact the WNG Office: 202-445-4504.

Monthly Charity Netwoking

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 18:49:50 -0600

Start: May 3 2012 - 6:30pm

End: May 3 2012 - 6:30pm

DC-MD Small Business Owner Networking

in collaboration with

Huckleberry Fine Art

presents...

"Take Flight: Unleash Your Inner Light" Weekend Retreat

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 11:37:04 -0600

Start: May 4 2012 - 3:00pm

End: May 4 2012 - 3:00pm

Every human being is created for a unique purpose. The Take Flight Retreats help us uncover or rediscover our unique gifts, special talents, our passions, and most essentially, the inner "light" that came with us into the world; waiting to receive permission to shine like never before.

2012 StartRight! Women's Business Plan Competition

Sun, 06 May 2012 19:32:30 -0600

Start: May 6 2012 - 11:00pm

End: May 6 2012 - 11:00pm

Each year, approximately 50 young companies enter the competition. To qualify, the business must be 51% women owned and less than 2 years old. The women who join our competition receive more than the opportunity to win a top prize of $5,000, they also receive valuable coaching and feedback on the business plan.
The deadline for the executive summary is June 6 and for the complete plan is June 15th. The prizes are awarded at The Power Conference on August 30 at the North Bethesda Marriott. For more information visit www.RockvilleREDI.org.

2012 StartRight! Business Plan Competition

Sun, 06 May 2012 19:34:06 -0600

Start: May 6 2012 - 11:00pm

End: May 6 2012 - 11:00pm

Each year, approximately 50 young companies enter the competition. To qualify, the business must be 51% women owned and less than 2 years old. The women who join our competition receive more than the opportunity to win a top prize of $5,000, they also receive valuable coaching and feedback on the business plan.

The deadline for the executive summary is June 6 and for the complete plan is June 15th. The prizes are awarded at The Power Conference on August 30 at the North Bethesda Marriott. For more innformation or to enter visit www.RockvilleREDI.org.

Northern Virginia Business Referrals (www.NVBR.org)

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 09:45:21 -0600

Start: May 8 2012 - 7:00am

End: May 8 2012 - 7:00am

eWomenNetwork Accelerated Networking Luncheon

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 10:31:33 -0600

Start: May 10 2012 - 11:00am

End: May 10 2012 - 11:00am

Connect with success minded women business owners in a supportive, collaborative environment. This month features Dr Venus Opal Reese who as a teenager was living on the streets of Baltimore and today has a PHD from Stanford, is a National speaker and founder & CEO of Defy Impossible. She is speaking on “Breaking the Inner Glass Ceiling: 5 keys to Raise your Net-Worth Through Self-Worth”

CRTC Membership 101 Seminar

Wed, 02 May 2012 18:02:53 -0600

Start: May 11 2012 - 9:00am

End: May 11 2012 - 9:00am

Learn all about the Chesapeake Regional Tech Council, including membership benefits, committee & forum participation and online resources. Enjoy light refreshment and casual networking while meeting prospective, new and veteran Members. There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.

Friday, May 11 from 9 AM to 10:30 AM

2660 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD - Second Floor Conference Room

Click here for more details and to register: http://bit.ly/101_May2012

Northern Virginia Business Referrals (www.NVBR.org)

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 09:46:44 -0600

Start: May 15 2012 - 7:45am

End: May 15 2012 - 7:45am

Conducting Business in China

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:48:03 -0600

Start: May 15 2012 - 2:00pm

End: May 15 2012 - 2:00pm

Summary

This webinar program is designed to assist companies and individuals who are interested in entering the China Market, and those with limited experience in the market. It will focus on the basic knowledge that is needed for conducting business in China and serve as a guide so that the process is undertaken in an efficient and cost effective manner. A live Q&A session will be included for attendees at the end of each day's program.

Event page: http://www.jbiedu-us.com/webinar

Registration page: http://online.krm.com/iebms/reg/reg_p1_form.aspx?oc=10&ct=00599295&eventid=18912

Speakers:

Michael Turner, Partner of business consulting firm ChinaOrigins Associates.
Mr. Turner oversees project development activities, assists clients in all aspects of China market entry and oversees all of China Origin's activities in the U.S.

Zhang Shaogang, Minister Counselor of Economic and Commercial Affairs at the PRC Embassy.
Minister Zhang is the top government official in the US to oversee the US-China commercial and economic relationship, including US business activities in China.

Topics discussed will include:

The Outlook for Business in China
Current Economic Metrics
US-China Business Relationship and Structural Changes to China's Market
The Role of the PRC Government
Market Research and Due Diligence
The Business Culture in China
How to Structure your Business in China
Finding a Partner and Managing the Relationship in China
Regulations, Licensing and Certifications in China
Contracts and Resolving Conflicts in China
The Next Five Years

CRTC 4th Annual Mini Golf Mixer

Wed, 02 May 2012 18:08:00 -0600

Start: May 15 2012 - 5:00pm

End: May 15 2012 - 5:00pm

"Mix it up" with the regional tech network in a fun and active setting. Join us for this unique CRTC event, the 4th Annual Mini Golf Mixer, scheduled for Tuesday, May 15, 2012, from 5 pm to 8 pm at the Arundel Golf Park located at 1501 Dorsey Road, Glen Burnie, MD 21061.

Members $25/Non-Members $45.

Click here for more details and to register: http://bit.ly/CRTC_MiniGolf_2012

Sail Away with Entrepreneur's Exchange

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:13:32 -0600

Start: May 15 2012 - 6:30pm

End: May 15 2012 - 6:30pm

Ad 2 DC Tips & Tricks: Taking LinkedIn to the Next Level

Wed, 09 May 2012 11:31:31 -0600

Start: May 15 2012 - 6:30pm

End: May 15 2012 - 6:30pm

Ad 2 DC Tips & Tricks: Taking LinkedIn to the Next Level

This is not LinkedIn 101.

Already have an account? Find out how to use it to achieve your fullest potential.

Learn how to climb the ladder while using this popular social media tool. Victoria Ipri, LinkedIn Marketing Consultant & Coach, will be speaking about how young professionals can shift into more senior roles by leveraging their experience across LinkedIn.