What's coming this year
A look ahead at the events, workshops, and roundtables we're planning — so you know what to expect from your membership, even before registration opens.
What's coming, and what it means for you
Tap any event for the full description and what it means for your membership.
A chance to sit down with a representative from the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, who comes to really listen to how local business owners are experiencing the economy — helping shape a fuller picture for their reports. It's also a great chance to learn from each other and see how you stack up against your peers.
Real, affordable healthcare options for small businesses. The WiseChoice Healthcare Alliance, created by the Virginia Chamber of Commerce, offers group insurance to members of affiliated local chambers and associations like ours — a large, self-funded group backed by Anthem's stop-loss coverage.
- Available to businesses with 2–50 employees
- Medically underwritten
- Rates similar to large groups
Our Leadership 101 workshops bring together a panel of peers for real talk — no lectures, just practical discussion where you can learn, compare notes, and ask the questions you actually have. This one's all about Leadership.
Ready to go deeper? Our 102 sessions are hands-on and expert-led, built to help you actually apply what you've learned. This one builds on the Leadership 101, with a real focus on skill-building.
Our Happier Hour, dressed up for the holidays — same relaxed hour of good company, with a little seasonal cheer mixed in.
A quick, 30-minute virtual get-together where you'll get the latest on your membership benefits and a chance to put some faces to names.
Our Sales 101 workshops bring together a panel of peers for real talk — no lectures, just practical discussion where you can learn, compare notes, and ask the questions you actually have. This one's all about Sales.
A quick, 30-minute virtual get-together where you'll get the latest on your membership benefits and a chance to put some faces to names.
Ready to go deeper? Our 102 sessions are hands-on and expert-led, built to help you actually apply what you've learned. This one builds on the Sales 101, with a real focus on skill-building.
Real, affordable healthcare options for small businesses. The WiseChoice Healthcare Alliance, created by the Virginia Chamber of Commerce, offers group insurance to members of affiliated local chambers and associations like ours — a large, self-funded group backed by Anthem's stop-loss coverage.
- Available to businesses with 2–50 employees
- Medically underwritten
- Rates similar to large groups
A quick, 30-minute virtual get-together where you'll get the latest on your membership benefits and a chance to put some faces to names.
An open conversation about Sales with your peers. Having been to the Sales 101 and 102 sessions gives helpful context, but it's not required to join — come as you are.
An hour of good company at a member's location — no agenda, just a relaxed way to get to know other business owners and build real relationships.
Our Marketing 101 workshops bring together a panel of peers for real talk — no lectures, just practical discussion where you can learn, compare notes, and ask the questions you actually have. This one's all about Marketing.
A quick, 30-minute virtual get-together where you'll get the latest on your membership benefits and a chance to put some faces to names.
Our annual benchmarking report for local, independent businesses across the Richmond region — real insights into the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the local landscape, so you can see exactly where your business stands.
Ready to go deeper? Our 102 sessions are hands-on and expert-led, built to help you actually apply what you've learned. This one builds on the Marketing 101, with a real focus on skill-building.
A quick, 30-minute virtual get-together where you'll get the latest on your membership benefits and a chance to put some faces to names.
An open conversation about Marketing with your peers. Having been to the Marketing 101 and 102 sessions gives helpful context, but it's not required to join — come as you are.
An hour of good company at a member's location — no agenda, just a relaxed way to get to know other business owners and build real relationships.
A quick, 30-minute virtual get-together where you'll get the latest on your membership benefits and a chance to put some faces to names.
Our Finance 101 workshops bring together a panel of peers for real talk — no lectures, just practical discussion where you can learn, compare notes, and ask the questions you actually have. This one's all about Finance.
A quick, 30-minute virtual get-together where you'll get the latest on your membership benefits and a chance to put some faces to names.
Ready to go deeper? Our 102 sessions are hands-on and expert-led, built to help you actually apply what you've learned. This one builds on the Finance 101, with a real focus on skill-building.
A quick, 30-minute virtual get-together where you'll get the latest on your membership benefits and a chance to put some faces to names.
An open conversation about Finance with your peers. Having been to the Finance 101 and 102 sessions gives helpful context, but it's not required to join — come as you are.
An hour of good company at a member's location — no agenda, just a relaxed way to get to know other business owners and build real relationships.
Our Leadership 101 workshops bring together a panel of peers for real talk — no lectures, just practical discussion where you can learn, compare notes, and ask the questions you actually have. This one's all about Leadership.
A quick, 30-minute virtual get-together where you'll get the latest on your membership benefits and a chance to put some faces to names.
A one-day, high-energy day built for growth-minded local businesses ready to innovate, connect, and thrive.
Ready to go deeper? Our 102 sessions are hands-on and expert-led, built to help you actually apply what you've learned. This one builds on the Leadership 101, with a real focus on skill-building.
A quick, 30-minute virtual get-together where you'll get the latest on your membership benefits and a chance to put some faces to names.
Real, affordable healthcare options for small businesses. The WiseChoice Healthcare Alliance, created by the Virginia Chamber of Commerce, offers group insurance to members of affiliated local chambers and associations like ours — a large, self-funded group backed by Anthem's stop-loss coverage.
- Available to businesses with 2–50 employees
- Medically underwritten
- Rates similar to large groups
An open conversation about Leadership with your peers. Having been to the Leadership 101 and 102 sessions gives helpful context, but it's not required to join — come as you are.
A quick, 30-minute virtual get-together where you'll get the latest on your membership benefits and a chance to put some faces to names.
Our Happier Hour, dressed up for the holidays — same relaxed hour of good company, with a little seasonal cheer mixed in.
A quick, 30-minute virtual get-together where you'll get the latest on your membership benefits and a chance to put some faces to names.