About the Program On average, millennials switch jobs four times in their first decade after college – and, according to Pew Research, Millennials are now the largest generation in the U.S. workforce. To those of us working in it, the PR industry appears to be especially ripe for turnover. The inability to retain talent poses...

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Gear up for a great fall with another round of lightning talks from Richmond UX, Ladies that UX, and RVA Content Strategy. We’re bringing together pros from the Richmond design community to share their tips and techniques on how to succeed in a constantly evolving field. When: September 27 5:30 PM – 7:30PM Where: Carmax...

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Join us for a conversation with designers, stylists, organizers and more on the things we keep close and the things we let go. Whether you are a minimalist, a maximalist, or somewhere in between - expect tips and philosophies on designing a more conscious life for any style from: Mimi Miller, fashion designer of ethically...

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Join PRSA members and guests Wednesday, Oct. 3 for the chapter's annual Fall Networking and Happy Hour event, which will be held at Tarrant's West, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Robert Zullo, editor-in-chief of Virginia Mercury,  an independent, nonprofit online news organization covering state government and policy, will be in attendance to talk about the new...

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The Fall 2018 HYPE Innovation Series How do we stay innovative when it comes to workplace culture, building community relationships and keeping up with the continued growth of technology? Join us as we hear from some of Richmond’s corporations on how they encourage innovation amongst a generation filled with creative minds. Sponsored By:  THIS EVENT: Parks...

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Mindful Mornings is a monthly one-hour forum where mission-driven do-gooders convene, collaborate, and learn. From yogis, to nutritionists, to nonprofit leaders and wellbeing advocates, this meetup is meant to break down silos by creating a community of people willing and able to help one another achieve their goals in support of the bigger mission --...

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If you care about Virginia History, come out to help the Library of Virginia with their Strategic Plan. Drop by the review the plan, respond to their strategies, and speak to members of the planning team. Brief presentations are scheduled for 9:00, 11:00, 3:00, and 5:00. Light snacks and beverages will be provided. Free and...

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Stock up on apparel for work Stop by the JCPenney Suit-up event exclusively for VCU students and alumni. Alumni receive a 40 percent discount card good on any regularly priced and sale items that are business casual and business professional including suits, dresses, sports coats, dress pants, shoes and accessories. Show your alumni card through...

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The Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences presents Dr. Wendy Suzuki, Professor of Neural Science and Psychology in the Center for Neural Science at New York University, speaking on “Practical Neuroscience for Everyday Life.” Tuesday, October 9th from 7:00 – 8:30 PM in the Harris Hall Auditorium. Dr. Suzuki is best known for her extensive...

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Stavna Ballet presents our 4th annual gala, Reach for the Stars! Join us for an elegant evening in support of the Stavna Ballet's performance season and outreach program, StavnaREACH. This program aims to inspire youth in the Greater Richmond region to reach their full potential by promoting dance and movement as part of a healthy...

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RVA's largest conference on women in technology, brings together professionals on a wide range of technology topics to learn, network, collaborate, and leave with actionable takeaways. Keynote Speakers Avis Yates Rivers | CEO | Technology Concepts Group International Renee Arrington | Senior Vice President | Pearson Partners Nancy Douyon | International User Experience Research Lead...

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We’re thrilled to roll out VisArts’ newest event, a weekend-long make-a-thon called 48-to-Create! Got an art project you’ve been meaning to finish? Want to start something new? Spend the weekend of October 19-21 at the Visual Arts Center of Richmond, engaging in a 48-hour dash to create your own new work! Visual artists and writers...

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2 influential artists & designers will auction their custom fabricated chairs in an evening with delicious hors d'oeuvres by Saison, accompanied by an open bar featuring fine wines, craft cocktails from Belle Isle Moonshine and craft beers from Billsburg Brewery. Live music by Emme St. James & Her Jazz Gentlemen. Cocktail Attire (Black Tie Discouraged)...

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Help us Raise the Curtain of the Ashland Theatre at the Iron Horse Restaurant for an exclusive evening featuring food, drink, live and silent auctions, live music, and more! Cost: $100 per person (taxes and fees excluded). 100% of the ticket price goes to the Ashland Theatre. Includes: Food, Beer, Wine, Specialty Cocktail, Entertainment Food:...

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Join us for a book discussion & signing with Tiffany Jana & Ashley Diaz Mejias in celebration of their new book Erasing Institutional Bias: How to Create Systemic Change for Organizational Inclusion. Free & open to the public. About the book: All humans have bias, and as a result, so do the institutions we build....

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Presented by The Council of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, with floral designs by the Garden Club of Virginia, Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs, and Garden Clubs of Virginia, Fine Arts & Flowers is open to the public Thursday, October 25 through Sunday, October 28 during regular museum hours. Special events kick off on October 24...

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See over 30 paintings and meet artist Victoria Gross.

Are you feeling Fall or just full today? Either way, there are 5 planets in retrograde right now and don't worry, we don't know what that means either. The good news is, we have a ton of things going on (as always it seems). Our beloved Mentorship Program is taking applications until October 19th, but...

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Synergy Technical is an industry-leading Microsoft partner, delivering comprehensive cloud solutions that meet the needs of today's highly connected and interactive organizations. We are a Microsoft Gold Cloud Platform Partner, as well as a certified Cloud Deployment partner. Our portfolio includes Office 365 (Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and Skype for Business), custom web application development,...

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Algorithm (n.) - a set of step-by-step instructions for solving a task If you have ever followed a recipe or given someone driving directions, you have used an algorithm. Algorithms are used in computer science to solve problems ranging from sorting to programming self-driving cars. In this meetup, we will strengthen our problem-solving skills and...

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