September 23, 2019
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Thursday, October 3
4-6 p.m.


WOMEN IN POLITICS

President's Suite
[Frank R. Campbell Stadium]
Averett University
707 Mt. Cross Road
Danville


WE Lead events provide access to energizing programs that develop leadership skills and build professional networks for women in business.
Tuesday, October 8

4-5 p.m.
Exhibitor Networking
5-5:45 p.m.
Panel: The Importance of Buying and Sourcing Locally
5:45-8 p.m.
Expo and Reception

WHAT STAYS LOCAL,
GROWS LOCAL.

IALR
150 Slayton Avenue
Danville

The Business Expo provides access to an environment designed to build business-to-business relationships.
Tuesday, October 22
8-9:30 a.m.


SPECTRUM MEDICAL
[+ a tour of the facilities!]

Spectrum Medical
109 Bridge Street
Danville



Morning Brew provides access to intentional networking to share your business's message with business and community leaders.
THE IMPORTANCE OF BUYING AND SOURCING LOCALLY
When: Tuesday, October 8 | 4-8 p.m.
Where: IALR | 150 Slayton Avenue | Danville

NEW: From 5-5:45 p.m., join us for a panel discussion from our community's business leaders on the importance of buying and sourcing locally. Your ticket provides access to the panel discussion, expo and reception.

Panelists include:

Linda Green , Executive Director, Southern Virginia Regional Alliance [Moderator]
Gretchen Clark , President, Reynolds-Clark Development
Rick Barker , President,  Supply Resources
Richie Barker , COO, Harlow Fastech
Don't want to register online? Email chamber@dpchamber.org or c all 434.836.6990.
PRESENTING SPONSORS:
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SILVER SPONSORS:
WE LEAD: WOMEN IN POLITICS
REGISTER BY TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1
When: Thursday, October 3 | 4-6 p.m.
Where: President's Suite at Frank R. Campbell Stadium | Averett University | 707 Mt. Cross Road | Danville

Delegate Lashrecse Aird was first elected to the House of Delegates in 2016 and represents the Counties of Chesterfield (part), Dinwiddie (part), and Prince George (part); Cities of Hopewell (part) and Petersburg. In the House, she serves on the Appropriations; Health, Welfare and Institutions; and General Laws committees.

Ms. Missy Neff currently is a senior vice president at McGuireWoods Consulting where she works in the firm's MWCAdvocacy group. She assists clients on a wide variety of healthcare, natural resources, and educational legislative issues at the federal, state, and local level and has developed strong relationships statewide with a wide range of constituencies.

Dr. Tiffany Franks , President of Averett University, will moderate this conversation, and a networking social with beverages will follow.
Delegate
Lashrecse Aird
Ms. Missy Neff
Dr. Tiffany Franks
[Moderator]
Don't want to register online? Email chamber@dpchamber.org or c all 434.836.6990.
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CANDIDATE FORUMS SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER
COUNTY OFFICES

Thursday, October 10
5:30 p.m.

Pittsylvania County
Community Center
115 South Main Street
Chatham, VA
GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Thursday, October 17
5:30 p.m.

Danville Community College
Oliver Hall
1008 South Main Street
Danville, VA
SPONSORS:
LEADERSHIP SOUTHSIDE'S FIRST SESSION
Last week, the Leadership Southside class had their first session of the year.

During this "Strength in Teams" session, the class:
SPONSOR:
LEADERCAST WOMEN REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
When: Friday, November 1 | 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: IALR | 150 Slayton Avenue | Danville
Don't want to register online? Email chamber@dpchamber.org or c all 434.836.6990.
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