Events for April 2018
Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce
Apr 3    Fredericksburg Roundtable

David Mills, Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer at Story Collaborative presents “New Rules for Google and Facebook- How Your Business Can Thrive”
 
We rely upon online search and social media more and more for our businesses to thrive, but the rules keep changing!  The way you get found in a Google search, and stay in the Facebook feed has dramatically changed in the last few months.  Find out how to make sure your customers find you and stay connected.

  • How to get found now that Google now hides keywords
  • Making sure that you show up on smart phone search
  • How to reach beyond Facebook’s ZERO share for business plan
  • Practical ways to choose and use digital ads, without breaking the bank
Date: April 3, 2018
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Location: Courtyard Marriott
Contact: Ann Marie Washington
EMail: annmarie@fxbgchamber.org
Date/Time Details: 8-9am
Apr 4    Next Gen Lunch Meetup
Date: April 4, 2018
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Apr 4    Maps. Snacks. Facts.
Learn how to best utilize your Chamber Membership! Meet with Chamber staff & Ambassadors and learn what will work for you!
Date: April 4, 2018
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Chamber Office
2300 Fall Hill Avenue, Suite 240
Contact: Wendy Zelazny
EMail: wendy@fxbgchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, April 4th
3:00 - 5:00 pm
Fees/Admission: This is a Free event!
Apr 10    Ribbon Cutting-Children's Clinic of Fredericksburg
Date: April 10, 2018
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Apr 12    Ribbon Cutting - Cobb Technologies
Date: April 12, 2018
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Apr 17    CNEW: Nonprofit Expo and Vendor Fair
Date: April 17, 2018
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Gari Melchers Belmont
Contact: Whitney Watts
EMail: whitney@fxbgchamber.org
Date/Time Details: 11:30am-1:00pm
Fees/Admission:

$75 - BOOTHS: Businesses 
$35 - BOOTHS: Nonprofits
$22 Member RSVP
$30 Nonmember RSVP

Apr 19    Justin Patton Leadership Event
Date: April 19, 2018
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Gari Melcher's Belmont
Contact: Whitney Watts
EMail: whitney@fxbgchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Thursday, April 19
8:00am-12:00pm
 
Fees/Admission: $50 per person 
Sponsorships are available
Apr 19    Business After Hours - Capital Ale House
Date: April 19, 2018
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Capital Ale House
Contact: Whitney Watts
EMail: whitney@fxbgchamber.org
Date/Time Details: 5:30pm - 7:30pm 
Fees/Admission: FREE
Apr 24    Diversity Today, Being More Inclusive Tomorrow; Workforce NOW workshop

Diversity Today, Being More Inclusive Tomorrow
Mauricio Velasquez, President and CEO of Diversity Training Group

Diversity is top of mind for many companies, but many lack the knowledge, skills and tools to take meaningful and long-term action. 

This workshop will cover the following:

  • Defining diversity today
  • Defining what it means to be inclusive
  • Are You a Change Agent?
  • Best and Worst Practices

Interested in sponsoring this event?

What you get: 

  • Signage at registration table and access to place materials at registration table 
  • Up to 5 minutes speaking time to promote your business from the podium
  • Your company listed as sponsor on Chamber website
  • Your company listed as sponsor in Chamber Wednesday Weekly emails
Date: April 24, 2018
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Location:

Germanna's Center for Workforce

10000 Germanna Point Dr, Fredericksburg, VA 22408

Contact: Whitney Watts
EMail: whitney@fxbgchamber.org
Date/Time Details: 8:00am-9:30am
Fees/Admission: $25 or $60 for 3
Sponsorship Available $150
Apr 26    Ribbon Cutting-Thriveworks
Date: April 26, 2018
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 701 Kenmore Avenue, Suite 105
Fredericksburg, VA 22401