| Mar 2 Young Professionals: BrainBrew |
Please join young professionals for an evening of socializing along with an opportunity to share your ideas around the programs, activities, and events you'd like to see the Young Professionals Committee coordinate in 2015.
We'll mix socializing with brainstorming to develop plans for this year. Come prepared to share your ideas for social events/networking, professional development opportunities, and/or community service projects. There will be flipcharts where you can post your ideas throughout the evening. |
| Date: |
March 2, 2015 |
| Time: |
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
| Location: |
2 Witches Winery & Brewing Company
209 Trade Street
Danville |
| Contact: |
Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce: 434-836-6990 |
| EMail: |
chamber@dpchamber.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Monday, March 2, 2015
6:00 - 7:30 pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
Cash Bar
There's no cost to attend, but reservations are requested. |
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| Mar 3 Social Media 101 and Campaigns that Drive Action |
featuring
Judith Alberts
Alpha-Oh eMarketing ? Constant Contact Authorized Local Expert
Social Media 101 ? Why? Which Ones? What to Say? ? Plus Personal Facebook Privacy
Are you already using social media for marketing? Or are you thinking about it, but feel overwhelmed and not sure where to start? Or are you not convinced it?s even worthwhile? We?ll take a look at the 5 biggest social networks ? Facebook, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn, and Pinterest ? and help you find out what?s right ? or not ? for your business or organization.
Here?s what this session will cover:
- The value of social media to reach current customers and drive repeat business,
- How social media can lead to new customers,
- Crafting a basic strategy for social media offers and promotions,
- What, when, and how often to post on social networks,
- How to use social media without going crazy,
- In-depth look at Facebook for business, recent changes on this network, and VERY IMPORTANT info about Facebook personal privacy ? because most people get this wrong and don?t even know how it makes them ? and their friends ? vulnerable!
Campaigns that Drive Action: Newsletters and Announcements
Campaigns that drive measurable action are the heart of small business marketing, and real results start with email. Nothing ? repeat: nothing ? can beat the 40 to 1 return on investment that effective email marketing delivers! Join us for this session to learn email best practices.
Here?s what this session will cover:
- Why email is so effective ? especially when it?s done right,
- The various types and purposes of email newsletters and announcements,
- What you can write about to stay in touch with your customers,
- The anatomy of an email and it?s ?envelope?, including the subject line.
- Making email and social media work together for added reach,
- Fixing the 3 biggest mistakes common in email marketing,
- Strategy for email campaigns that you can use all year long, and
- 15 easy ways to grow your email list.
Judith Alberts has worked with the Constant Contact email platform since 2005, and began offering services to clients and colleagues in 2008. She is certified by Constant Contact and is their authorized local expert in Southeast Virginia. Judith?s background includes education, visual arts and professional photography. With many years of experience in sales and marketing, she brings a multi-faceted approach to crafting email and social campaigns that get results in today?s ever-changing marketplace.
Corporate Sponsor: Constant Contact
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| Date: |
March 3, 2015 |
| Time: |
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Location: |
Regional Center for Advanced Technology and Training (RCATT)
Cyber Park |
| Contact: |
Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce: 434-836-6990 |
| EMail: |
chamber@dpchamber.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
$30 - Chamber members
$40 - non-Members |
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| Mar 4 WE!Lead "The Road to the Top" |
"THE ROAD TO THE TOP"
Featuring
Dr. Tiffany Franks, President
Averett University
Ildiko Furjesova, Site Manager
IKEA Industry Danville
Connie Nyholm, Owner & CEO
Virginia International Raceway
 Women Empowered (WE!) Lead is a new initiative that is designed to encourage women in the Danville-Pittsylvania County region to pursue their ambitions and to change the conversation from what we can't do to what we can do.
Programs will be held bi-monthly with speakers who can provide inspiration and support to assist other women in their professional journeys, in community and civic engagement, and in work-life balance.
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| Date: |
March 4, 2015 |
| Time: |
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
| Location: |
Averett University - Blount Chapel
420 West Main Street, Danville
(Parking is available in the lot near the tennis courts and at Ascension Lutheran Church.) |
| Contact: |
Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce: 434-836-6990 |
| EMail: |
chamber@dpchamber.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
4:00 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
There is no cost to attend, but reservations are requested. |
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| Mar 5 Legislative Luncheon 2015 |
Business and community leaders will have the opportunity to hear from our state legislative delegation about their perspectives on key issues in the 2015 General Assembly session.
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| Date: |
March 5, 2015 |
| Time: |
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM |
| Location: |
Stratford Courtyard Conference Center
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| Contact: |
Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce; 434-836-6990 |
| EMail: |
chamber@dpchamber.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Thursday, March 5, 2015
12 noon - 1:30 p.m.
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| Fees/Admission: |
$25/person
If you have dietary restriction, please let us know.
Cancelations may be made without penalty up to 48 hours prior to the event date. Registrants will be charged the full registration fee for no-shows and/or cancellations made within 48 hours of the event. Registrant substitutions are allowed and may be made at any time up to the start time of the event.
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| Mar 19 Business After Hours 03/19/15 - Piney Forest Health |
Sponsored by
Piney Forest Health & Rehabilitation Center
Food provided by Checkered Pig
Business After Hours are designed to provide a networking opportunity for members to make new business contacts in a relaxed social setting. There is no cost for Chamber members – It’s included in your membership. |
| Date: |
March 19, 2015 |
| Time: |
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.dpchamber.org |
| Location: |
Piney Forest Health & Rehabilitation Center
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| Contact: |
Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce; 434-836-6990 |
| EMail: |
chamber@dpchamber.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Thursday, March 19
5:30 - 7:00 pm
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| Fees/Admission: |
Free for Chamber members |
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| Mar 25 Business at Breakfast 03/25/15 |
Building a Community Within our Community
Featuring
Sarah R. Folmer, CEO/Executive Director
Danville Family YMCA
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| Date: |
March 25, 2015 |
| Time: |
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM |
| Website: |
http://www.dpchamber.org |
| Location: |
Danville Family YMCA
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| Contact: |
Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce; 434-836-6990 |
| EMail: |
chamber@dpchamber.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
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| Fees/Admission: |
$20 chamber members
$25 non-members
If you have dietary restriction, please let us know.
Cancelations may be made without penalty up to 48 hours prior to the event date. Registrants will be charged the full registration fee for no-shows and/or cancellations made within 48 hours of the event. Registrant substitutions are allowed and may be made at any time up to the start time of the event.
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