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Community Golf Tournament

Join us for Community Golf Tournament. Date: Monday, August 29,2022 Time: Check-in 8:00am, Shotgun 8:30am Location: Chantilly National Golf Club Golfers and Non-Golfers Welcome Register Here: www.nvbccgolftourney.com We have the day planned for golfers and non-golfers. We look forward to see you!

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Thrive Magazine

Take a look at the new digital business magazine launched by the Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce. THRIVE Magazine is dedicated to bringing our network timely and valuable business information designed for success. THRIVE is committed to providing resources, leadership, and advocacy to promote African American community's prosperity.

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Elite Lead Share

Date: Thursday May 26, 2022 Time: 11:30 am - 1:00pm Location: Hyatt Regency-Crystal City 2799 Richmond Highway, Arlington, VA 22202 Complimentary Parking- Valet or Park Under Hotel Garage

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Community Trivia Night

Join the NVBCC for Community Trivia Night! Invite work colleagues , create a team table, order from the Caboose menu and let's see how much you know about beer? Date: Thursday June 16,2022 Time: 6:30-8:00pm Location: Caboose Commons 2918 Eskridge Rd, Fairfax, VA 22031

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May 17 - New Virginia: Scaling4Growth Program Overview

May 17 - New Virginia: Scaling4Growth Program OverviewNEW VIRGINIA: Scaling4Growth is Virginia’s brand of the Interise Streetwise MBA program. This six-month program is designed for business owners to learn how to scale their business by assessing their business model and becoming more efficient. Join us to learn if your business qualifies to participate in this free training program.Speaker: Kathy Dolan, Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier DiversityTo register https://www.eventbrite.com/e/webinar-time-to-scaleup-new-virginia-scaling4growth-program-overview-tickets-266252346937

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May 10 - Virginia’s Procurement System (eVA)

May 10 - Virginia’s Procurement System (eVA)eVA is Virginia’s online, electronic procurement system. This session will provide an overview of the Virginia’s procurement process, purchasing policies, and the eVA tools that are available to assist you in navigating the procurement process. Everything for procurement in Virginia is all in eVA so join us to learn about the eVA system.Speaker: Kim Brewer, Virginia Department of General ServicesTo register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/webinar-time-to-scaleup-virginias-procurement-system-eva-tickets-267666205827

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May 3 - Financing Options from Virginia Small Business Financing Authority (VSBFA)

May 3 - Financing Options from Virginia Small Business Financing Authority (VSBFA) The Virginia Small Business Financing Authority (VSBFA) is the financing arm of the Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity. VSBFA offers direct loan programs, credit enhancing programs, and bond and grant programs to small businesses. Join us to learn financing options from VSBFA for your small business.Speaker: Karen White, Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier DiversityTo register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/webinar-time-to-scaleup-virginia-small-business-financing-authority-tickets-266802703067

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NVBCC- Lead Share Launch- Springfield , VA

Join the NVBCC as we launch 'Business Stamina' Lead Share Luncheons throughout Northern Virginia! When: Wednesday, November 3, 2021 Where: Austin Grill- Springfield VA Time: 12pm to 1:30pm Fees: All attendees are responsible for their meals and beverages. Contact: LeAnn White | AVP, Business Development OfficerFVCbank, Manassas | Prince William County(O) 571.512.3112 | (C) 703.397.6238 | (F) 703.335.0985LWhite@FVCbank.com | www.FVCbank.com

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Manassas Lead Share

Join the NVBCC in Manassas! When: November 9,2021Where: Tropical Bites- 8130 Ashton Ave, Manassas, VA 20109‍Time: 12pm to 1:30pm

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Ashburn Lead Share

Join the NVBCC in Ashburn! When: November 11,2021 Where: Matchbox Restaurant- 44720 Thorndike St Ashburn, VA 20147 Time: 12pm to 1:30pm

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Arlington Leadshare

Date: December 7,2021 Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm Location: Matchbox Restaurant

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Springfield Leadshare

Date: December 8,2021 Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm Location: Austin Grill

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Tyson/Merrifield Lead Share

Date: December 9,2021 Time: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Location: Matchbox Restaurant

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Manassas Leadshare

Date: December 14,2021 Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm Location: Tropical Bites

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Ashburn Lead Share

Date: December 16, 2021 Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm Location: Matchbox Restaurant

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Arlington County Lead Share

January 4,2021 from 12pm- 1:30pm. Kick off the year building your network. Join the Lead Share Luncheon in Arlington.

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Fairfax County Lead Share Group

January 6, 2022 from 12:00pm-1:00pm. Let's kick off the New Year building your networking in Fairfax County!

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Prince William County Lead Share Group

Let's kickoff connecting your business in Prince William County. January 11, 2022 from 12pm-1pm. $10 Members $25 Non-Members

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Women Innovating Success

A five (5) week online experiential series connecting with women in the Northern Virginia Region Innovating Success! We will celebrate Women Community Impact Leaders. We will connect to local women business leaders who are impacting the community and navigating the local landscape. We will share your story to media publishers looking for you. We will learn from Women in the Wellness industry who 'Have your back'. We will Hydrate Your Business. SAVE THE VIRTUAL DATES: March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

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Arlington Lead Share Luncheon

Join the NVBCC for Lead Share Luncheon in Arlington County! Meet colleagues at Matchbox at noon.

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Happy Hour & Trivia Night

Happy Hour & Black History Trivia Thursday, February 18,2022 Time: 5pm- 8pm 10% proceeds benefit the Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce. Can't attend the event? Donate to the Chamber.

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Profiles of Success- NVBCC General Annual Meeting & Holiday Celebration

Join the NVBCC for the Annual General Member Meeting and Holiday Celebration! Date: December 2,2021 Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Please arrive 5:45 pm as we have NVBCC business to address and will begin the meeting promptly at 6:00pm. Special Guest Speaker, Victor Hoskins will address the Chamber to share insight for recovery efforts of the NoVA Economic Group. We will then join our friends and colleagues for dinner, networking and entertainment. Members pay $45. Non-Members pay $60 Sponsorship Opportunities available! Thank you to Upslope Advisors , BridgeCross LLC, Southern Made Home Care for their generous support of this event.

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NVBCC- Lead Share Launch- Pentagon City, VA

Join the NVBCC as we launch 'Business Stamina' Lead Share Luncheons throughout Northern Virginia! Where: Various locations throughout Northern Virginia. We will begin in Arlington VA! When: Tuesday, November 2, 2021 Time: 12pm to 1:30pm Contact: LeAnn White | AVP, Business Development OfficerFVCbank, Manassas | Prince William County(O) 571.512.3112 | (C) 703.397.6238 | (F) 703.335.0985LWhite@FVCbank.com | www.FVCbank.com

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Stop #6 Community Listening Tour Loudoun County

Join the NVBCC to connect with colleagues in Loudoun County. We are grateful for business owners and community partners meeting us throughout this tour. We hope you will join us at Matchbox in One Loudoun for an evening of professional networking and listening to what you need for your business to thrive in the area. We look forward to spending quality time with you.

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Stop #5 Happy Hour Community Listening Tour- Arlington VA

Do you work , live & play in Arlington VA? We want to meet you! Join NVBCC Community Partners and Chamber Leadership for Happy Hour. Invite your colleagues. You do not need to have a business to attend this gathering. Share with us your needs and wants for your business and career success. We look forward to see you at Tupelo Honey!

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1 Step Forward- NVBCC Run/Walk Challenge

Join the NVBCC for our First Virtual Walk/Run Challenge! If you’ve got your health, you’ve got everything. And that goes for the health of our Northern Virginia Black Business Community, too! Join us in this fun fitness challenge - to get healthy, support our friends, families and colleagues, and invest in our Northern Virginia business economy to create a better, healthier economic future. Walk - Run - or Even Roll (got a wheelchair? Join in!)On Your Own, or With A Team!

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Stop #4 Happy Hour Community Listening Tour- Alexandria VA

Enjoy Happy Hour! Join us to network and connect with Business Leaders in the community. Meet NVBCC Board Members and a few of our Community Partners! Share with us your needs and want in the community for your business and/or career.

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Press Release- America's Top States for Business

Governor Ralph Northam announced that CNBC, a world leader in business news, has named Virginia as America’s “Top State for Business” in 2021. Barry DuVal, President and CEO of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce, issued the following statement regarding Virginia’s consecutive recognition as the Top State for Business by CNBC. https://vachamber.com/2021/07/13/press-release-virginia-chamber-statement-on-virginias-recognition-as-top-state-for-business-by-cnbc/ full ranking, released today, is available at https://www.cnbc.com/2021/07/13/americas-top-states-for-business.html. Sheila Dixon, Executive Director of NVBCC shares with the Governor's Office, “We are thrilled to see that CNBC has acknowledged the critical importance of diversity to the strength and vibrancy of an economy, and that Virginia has ranked highly in this area. Our progress is encouraging but we still have a long way to go. We hope this exciting win will serve as a rallying cry for businesses to continue the important work of promoting inclusivity across the Commonwealth.”

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Stop #2-Happy Hour-Community Listening Tour-Fairfax County

Meet us for Happy Hour! Members of the NVBCC leadership team and community partners want to connect with you. ‍The NVBCC is on a mission to connect with businesses and organizations in Northern Virginia. If you work, live and play in Fairfax County...Join Us! Date: June 17,2021 Location: Maker's Union Pub for the People. 1811 Library Street Reston VA 20190 Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm

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Masks Up...Tees Up

Join the chamber for our first in person event! Meet your online colleagues , reconnect with Chamber members and tee up the conversations. We have you covered rain or shine. Date: Thursday, June 10,2021. Time: 6pm-9pm. Spots are filling up!

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Time to Scale UP-Federal Certifications for your business

The SBA provides several certification programs to help small businesses win federal contracts. Whether you are a disadvantaged business, women-owned business, service-disabled veteran-owned business or located in a HUBzone, join us to learn which program is best for your small business.

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Community Listening Tour

Join the Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce as we embark on a Regional Listening Tour. We want to hear about the state of your business and community. Community business partners from around the region will join us and you will have the opportunity to network. Our first stop will be virtual! May 25 at 3pm- We will discuss the American Rescue Plan , Small Business Funding, SBA programs and more. Bring your questions to the call. Speaker Marlon Dubisson, District Director Office of Congressman Gerald E. Connolly, VA11

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Time To Scale up-eVA

eVA is Virginia’s online, electronic procurement system. This session will provide an overview of the Virginia’s procurement process, purchasing policies, and the eVA tools that are available to assist you in navigating the procurement process. Everything for procurement in Virginia is all in eVA so join us to learn about the eVA system. Speaker: Kim Brewer, Virginia Department of General Services

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Time to Scale UP- Financing Options

The Virginia Small Business Financing Authority (VSBFA) is the financing arm of the Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity. VSBFA offers direct loan programs, credit enhancing programs, and bond and grant programs to small businesses. Join us to learn financing options from VSBFA for your small business. Speaker: Karen White, Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity

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Level UP- Marketing Summit

We are excited to share this 3-Day luncheon experience. Learn from fellow NVBCC members and Guest Speakers as they help your team to Level-UP marketing skill sets and techniques to reach your ideal clients.

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Year of Strength

Join members of the NVBCC for an evening of music and celebration! What are we celebrating? The ending of one year of working through the pandemic...One year of building Chamber relationships is on the rise. We'll send out a membership gift and have DJ Drex to keep the momentum going! If you have been wanting to connect with the NVBCC, this will be a perfect opportunity to meet members and board members. We'll have some gifts and prizes too! Register before March 24,2021 to receive your gift. Date: Tuesday, March 30,2021 Time: 6pm -7:30pm

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New Year, New Brand!

Something different about us? Come see our new brand and learn more about the new and exciting opportunities the Chamber has in store!