How prepared is your nonprofit for a crisis? Join us for a Crisis Communications Panel and Workshop on Wednesday, October 9th from 9-11:30 a.m. Moderator Nina Sims will lead Panelists Hollie Cammarasana, APR, MPA, Matt Charles, APR and Joan Marable through an interactive discussion sharing crisis communications insights, best practices and much more. A hands-on...

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Front End Study Night is a collaborative and open environment for us to hone our front-end web dev skills together through dialogue and peer programming. There is no formal project, but do come prepared to code. This time is for you to work on personal projects, homework, or the tutorials you've been meaning to get...

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JAYME SWAIN  CEO, VIRGINIA FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC MEDIA &  PRESIDENT, VPM   will be presenting on:  VPM: A Reinvention & Rebranding of  Public Media in Virginia Please join us for the presentation and networking over coffee, juice, and pastries. Willow Oaks Country Club 6228 Forest Hill Avenue Richmond, VA 23225 Warren Whitney is a management...

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You never plan for a crisis to occur, but when one does are you and your spokespeople prepared to articulate your organizations key messages? Having a plan is important, but equipping your spokespeople with the skills and confidence to clearly communicate is critical. Do you need to learn some best practices to train your organization’s...

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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. Rhonda Vetere | CIO Infrastructure | Santander Bank Elizabeth Lindsey | Executive Director | Byte Back Alissa J. Abdullah | CISO | Xerox BREAKOUTS 1.0 Breakout 1.1 CEO Discussion:...

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Please join us for the 25th Annual International Business Forum The Influence of Art and Culture on the Human Endeavor:  Insights for Global Business   Monday, October 21, 2019 3:30pm to 5:30pm, with a reception following the event VCU Institute for Contemporary Art   The Forum features a panel comprising of: Ed Grier, Dean, VCU...

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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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This workshop is a result of themes that emerged from The Zoom, where in Spring and Summer 2019, we surveyed community partners across sectors on common issues of organizational and personal development and convened people in person to share perspectives and learn together. We’ll share the research for why creativity opens our brains up to...

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Python is a top ranked programming language with many people learning it and applying it to numerous and very different domains. Its simplicity lends it to being great for teaching programming concepts to beginners and its massive libraries allow it to be a powerful language for solving many different types of problems such as web...

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Cobb wants you to eat, drink, and be merry at Hardywood Craft Brewery on October 24th! About this Event Cobb Technologies invites you to hang out in the Hardywood taproom and fall into a festive autumnal mood with Hardywood’s seasonal brews, live music, and food trucks while you bid and browse our Imprint silent charity...

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Learn the ins and outs of freelance writing from a local journalist, who can teach you the art of brainstorming and pitching stories, the etiquette behind communicating with editors, negotiating and selling your writing and the rewarding editing and publishing process. Special Notes Students in this class should already be good writers. Also this class...

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Your favorite RVA Celebrities will team up with NMP Baking Students in the ultimate challenge to take home the trophy. About this Event Your favorite RVA Celebrities will team up with NMP Baking Students in the ultimate challenge to take home the trophy. Celebrity names and judges will be announced on 9/27/2019. And, a MAJOR...

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RVA WordPress Meetups 4th Tuesday of Every Month! This group is for anyone who uses WordPress, whether you're a blogger, designer, developer, coder, themer, or anything else you can imagine. Meetup events are open to both advanced and beginner users and are free! This month is the start of something a little different. Instead of...

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PR students are invited to join PRSA Richmond at Madison+Main on Wednesday, October 30 at 9:15 a.m. for coffee networking. Students will have an opportunity to meet other PR students from different universities, as well as meet the team at Madison+Main and take a tour of the agency. Coffee and pastries will be provided. This...

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About the Program Students are invited to attend this luncheon free of charge. Menu Sliced turkey, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans almandine, warm rolls with pumpkin pie for dessert. A choice of salad, with or without meat, is also available. Make your selection when registering, and be sure to pick up your salad ticket...

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PRSSA students from PRSA Richmond partner universities are invited to the 2019 PRSSA Leadership Summit, this year hosted at Virginia Commonwealth University on Wednesday, October 30 from 3-6 p.m. This year’s topic is, “Road Bumps and Rejection: Turning Challenges into Positive Change” and will feature a variety of speakers and panel guests. Registration is required...

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The Mid-Atlantic District is devoted to helping recruit, train and groom PRSA leaders for service in their local chapters and for potential upward progression through the national organization. Join us for the next Quick Start program, which will help you plan for your chapter’s coming year and provide meaningful networking opportunities with other PRSA leaders....

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This workshop is a result of themes that emerged from The Zoom, where in Spring and Summer 2019, we surveyed community partners across sectors on common issues of organizational and personal development and convened people in person to share perspectives and learn together. People want to be seen and their values honored. Sometimes we neglect...

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Menu Chicken marsala, chef’s choice of sides and veggies, warm rolls with red velvet cake for dessert. A choice of salad, with or without meat, is also available. Make your selection when registering, and be sure to pick up your salad ticket upon checking in for the luncheon if you choose that option. RSVP Policy...

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Good working relationships: we need them to sustain an organization, foster employee engagement and a healthy culture, and drive results. Insights® is a tool that helps you start, sustain, and grow in those crucial relationships by promoting self awareness — the foundation for efficient communication, quality engagement, and increased productivity. It gives you more than just words on...

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