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Act now: Nominations close this month

Small Business of the Year The accomplishments of the region's best small businesses and not-for-profit organizations will be recognized at the 33rd Annual Small Business Awards on October 1. Click here to learn about our categories and changes to the nomination process. Nominate Now LRV Class of 2020 Leadership Roanoke Valley (LRV) is a great way to build leadership skills, make new connections and learn about the issues facing the Roanoke region. If you know someone who would make a great candidate for LRV, nominate them today! Nominate Now

Upcoming events

Coffee & Contacts Registration closes today for Coffee & Contacts! This event is a great way to jump-start your day. Come initiate new relationships, exchange business cards and enjoy freshly brewed coffee. Coffee & Contacts is a members-only event. It's complimentary to attend, but advance registration is required. Date: Tuesday, April 9, 2019 Time: 7:30 - 9 a.m. Location: Roanoke Regional Chamber Cost: Free for Chamber members Register Now Thursday Overtime Unwind after work at your favorite evening networking event, Thursday Overtime. Whether you're a longtime Chamber member or new to the #ChamberSquad, this is a great opportunity to talk business in a casual atmosphere, make new connections and enjoy some delicious craft beers.    Date: Thursday, May 2, 2019 Time: 5 - 7 p.m. Location: Ballast Point Brewing Company Cost: Free to attend, food and beverages on individual tabs Register Now

Women of the Chamber This luncheon will explore some of the challenges that women face in the workplace and how you can overcome them. Our speakers will discuss how to start difficult conversations about equality and implicit biases, how you can support and uplift other women in your workplace, and how you can empower yourself.   Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2019 Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Location: The Shenandoah Club Cost: $25/member, $35/non-member Register Now

Register now for the Conference on Energy & Infrastructure On April 17-18, the Virginia Chamber Foundation in partnership with the Roanoke Regional Chamber, will host the Virginia Conference on Energy & Infrastructure at The Hotel Roanoke. The event will feature business leaders and policymakers discussing energy and infrastructure’s role in making Virginia more competitive. For more information, please click here . Speakers include: Dr. Tim Sands, President, Virginia Tech; Nancy Agee, President & CEO, Carilion Clinic; Nick Akins, Chairman, President, and CEO, American Electric Power; The Honorable Shannon Valentine, Virginia Secretary of Transportation; The Honorable Terry Kilgore, Virginia House of Delegates; Dr. Donna Price Henry, Chancellor, UVA-Wise; and The Honorable Stephen Newman Virginia State Senate Panel discussions on: Blueprint for successful job growth in rural Virginia, Creating a competitive energy workforce, Role of infrastructure in economic development and Competitive energy costs for job growth Register Now

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