Social Media: The Importance of Storytelling, Fundraising, and Reputational Management
Ellwood Thompson's 4 North Thompson Street, Richmond, VAKat Costello, VP, Director of Community Engagement, Union Bank & Trust Kat Costello has over 20 years of marketing experience across industries including ad agencies, financial services, and nonprofits. For the past 7 years she has managed and tracked evolution across social media environments. Prior to joining Union Bank, Kat worked as Vice-President of Marketing...
Azure Data Factory with Andy Leonard
Markel Plaza 4600 Cox Road, Glen Allen, VAADF is a cloud data engineering solution with a snappy web GUI, rich scripting capabilities and the SSIS Integration Runtime, a.k.a. "SSIS in the Cloud." Attend this session to learn: 1. How to build a native ADF pipeline, 2. How to lift & shift SSIS to ADF and 3. Cool patterns to execute and monitor...
It’s Your Turn: Encouragement + Inspiration For Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Perch 2918 West Broad Street, Richmond, VAReady to turn your dream job into your day job? Spend the day with three Scott's Addition entrepreneurs who did just that and are now their own boss. They'll tell you how they made the leap from a secure profession to pursue their passion and why it's not for the faint of heart. They'll tell...
Why React Hooks from Kent C. Dodds from Paypal
Unboxed Training & Technology 2201 W Broad St Suite 202, Richmond, VAThis is going to be a very unique meetup as RVA.js will be holding a REMOTE presentation with Kent C. Dodds. Kent works at Paypal as a full stack JavaScript engineer. He represents PayPal on the TC39. He's actively involved in the open source community. Kent is one of the most well-known speakers in the...
Dog Kissing Booth- Richmond SPCA
Richmond SPCA 2519 Hermitage Rd, Richmond, VAOn Wednesday, February 13, bring your pup to smooch for a photo or kiss one of ours! Please bring a suggested donation of $10 to support the hundreds of homeless animals who are in our care each day, and Group Booths will snap a photo of you kissing your dog - or one of ours!...
CreativeMornings:Symmetry – Paul Cassimus
The Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) 601 West Broad Street, Richmond, VAAbout the speaker “I was once described as ‘awkwardly charming’, and few compliments have ever been more true of me.” Paul moved to Richmond in 2009 to attend University of Richmond’s School of Continuing Studies to get a teaching license. A lover of languages (speaking Spanish and Greek, and is of Greek heritage) and a...
Saturday Monthly Meeting – More Secure Shell (SSH)
Richmond Public Library 101 E Franklin St, Richmond, VAPlease join us this February for a continued presentation on the Secure Shell (SSH), presented by Gustaf and Nathan. Let us know if there are other topics you would like us to cover either at this or future meetings!
Tech on Tap-Hardywood West Creek
Hardywood West Creek 820 Sanctuary Trail Dr, Richmond, VAJoin the Richmond Technology Council for our very first Tech on Tap at the new Hardywood - West Creek! Network, enjoy a free beer and engage with the rvatech community! Members & Partners: $0 Non-Members: $10 Event Sponsorship Available: Please email kate@rvatech.com
World IA Day, Design for Difference
VCU Brandcenter 103 S Jefferson St, Richmond, VAIt's official! Richmond VA is going to be a host city for World IA Day in 2019. What is World IA Day? It is a one-day, global festival of all things IA (Information Architecture), UX, Interaction Design, Design Strategy, User Research and related disciplines. Host cities around the world all have events on the same...
Feb. 2019 DIY Journal Workshop
Gather 2920 W Broad St, RichmWe are going to make a book together! We'll be choosing covers, papers and binding thread and sewing a DIY journal. I use mine to bullet journal but you can use it for anything really. You will spend three hours in this fun, hands on workshop learning to construct your own DIY journal. We will...
A Discussion with Christina Dick on BRAND AUTHENTICITY
Omni Richmond Hotel 100 S. 12th St, Richmond, VAJoin us at our February 27th luncheon program for: A Discussion with Christina Dick on BRAND AUTHENTICITY How to amplify what your business does well and be a reflection of your values. Social media that resonates with customers and integrates into your overall marketing, advertising and customer service strategies. Do not miss this opportunity for...
Mindful Mornings
Virginia Museum of History & Culture 428 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA"Thousands have lived without love, but none without water." - W.H. Auden Brush teeth. Shower. Make coffee. Use restroom. Wash hands. More coffee. Make dinner. Run dishwasher. Wash Face. Brush teeth. Use restroom. And that's only a list of the times we physically touch water in a day – not taking into account all the...
Richmond Creative Group
804RVA: Fan Gallery 1657 West Broad Street, Richmond, VAAre you a graphic designer, web designer or just curious about how to get involved in the maker community? Well, you’ve found the right Meetup Group and Community. 804RVA presents The Richmond Creative Group (formerly RAUG). This Creative Group is a collective of people with the common interest of design. During February's meetup we will...
Richmond PRSA: Independent Practitioners Networking Happy Hour
The Daily Kitchen & Bar 12201 W. Broad St., Henrico, VAPRSA invites members of its Independent Practitioners Section to a networking happy hour Wednesday, March 6 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at The Daily Kitchen & Bar in Short Pump. Registration is free, and PRSA will provide complimentary appetizers. Event Contact Debbie Long, independent practitioners alliance chair, at deborah@cohesivecommunications.com. Photography A photographer may be present...
Future-Proofing Your Career 2019: The Importance of Mentoring
Jepson Alumni Center Richmond, VA, United StatesJoin business leaders and professionals from RVA for a special knowledge share and networking event exclusively for women. Relax, connect, and share your ideas about mentoring! March 7, 2019 3:30 - 7:30 p.m. University of Richmond, Jepson Alumni Center Hosted by The Richmond MBA and The Virginia Council of CEOs 3:30 p.m. Registration Doors open and...
Tiffany Jana & Ashley Diaz Mejias Book Signing @ SXSW
Austin Convention CenterTiffany Jana & Ashley Diaz Mejias will appear at the SXSW Bookstore to sign copies of their latest work, Erasing Institutional Bias: How to Create Systemic Change for Organizational Inclusion.
Connect It Up at Tang&Biscuit
Tang & Biscuit 3406 W Moore St, Richmond, VARichmond Region Tourism and Retail Merchants have teamed up again for a joint networking event hosted by Tang & Biscuit. The event is $15 and will include one drink ticket and hors d’oeuvres. PARKING Parking is located less than two blocks away at the intersection of West Moore St. & Mactavish Ave. ABOUT OUR HOST...
Women Who Code Algorithms
authentic. 101 W 7th Street, Richmond, VADetails 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...
Creative Mornings RVA-Water-Rebecca Thomas
The Woman's Club 211 East Franklin Street, Richmond, VAAbout the speaker “One theme has remained consistent throughout my career: I rely on my best ideas for work.” Rebecca Thomas is a veteran entrepreneur, expert problem-solver and writer of useful things. Her entrepreneurial career began at twenty-four with a small real estate firm. In 2005 she opened a retail wine bar which has grown...
Learn the ways of 3D Design & Printing!
804RVA 1657 West Broad Street #3a, Richmond, VAThe RVA 3D Makers: 3D Printing class is a great way to learn how to use a 3D printer. Tech Em Studios instructors will teach you the basics of creating your very own 3D printed masterpiece. Including an introduction to 3D Design software that allows you to mold, and create things on the iPad! As...
