Like Richmond Inno Approved? A fresh version comes out each month with new tech and networking events to check out. Here’s a list of great technology, business and networking events in the Richmond area to hit up in the next few weeks. You can also submit events to our events directory.
Wednesday, February 6
Activation Capital Tax Help Office Hours with Cherry Bekaert
Location: Bio + Tech Center, 800 E. Leigh St. Date/Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Event Type: Workshop Price: Free
Description: Come get assistance with your 2019 taxes from certified public accountancy firm Cherry Bekaert. Tax professionals can offer assistance with issues related to entity selection, business license, business tax filing and tax reform in regard to changes to business and individual tax regulations.
Friday, February 8
SCORE: “How to Start Your Own Small Business” Workshop
Location: Stratford University Auditorium, 11104 W. Broad St., Glen Allen Date/Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Event Type: Workshop, networking Price: $90
Description: In this full-day interactive small business start-up workshop presented by SCORE, local small business owners/experts will teach participants about start-up basics such as legal, bookkeeping, insurance and funding issues; Internet marketing; business plans and more. The workshop will includes a workbook, peer networking and free follow-up coaching from experienced SCORE mentors.
Tuesday, February 12
C-Suite Conversations at UR: Courtney Paulk of Hirschler
Location: Robins School of Business, Queally Hall, Ukrop Auditorium, 102 UR Dr. Date/Time: 7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. Event Type: Speaker Price: Free
Description: At this program in the C-Suite Conversations speaker series, supported by the University of Richmond Robins School of Business, ChamberRVA and PNC Bank, Associate Professor Dr. Richard Coughlan will talk with Courtney Paulk, president of Hirschler and head of the firm’s litigation section, in an unscripted, one-on-one interview about her trailblazing leadership experience. This event is free and open to public, but registration is required.
Wednesday, February 13
Richmond Inno State of Innovation Meetup
Location: 804RVA, 1657 Broad St., #3A Date/Time: 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Event Type: Panel, meetup, networking Price: $0–$25
Description: Richmond Inno’s State of Innovation meetup will feature a showcase of startups from the 2019 “Startups to Watch” list and discussions with several of the selected startups. We'll invite every company who made the list in the past, resulting in a room full of some of the city’s fastest-growing companies. We invite you to come out, meet other professionals in the innovation economy and learn from leaders in the community. Panelists will include Paige Wilson, founder and CEO of Naborforce; Joe Belsterling, founder and CEO of MajorClarity; Will Morris, founder and CEO of EdConnective; and Carolyn Kochard, partner, Brandefy.
Thursday, February 14
Startup Virginia Open House and Info Session
Location: 1717 Innovation Center, 1717 E. Cary St. Date/Time: 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. Event Type: Informational session, networking Price: Free
Description: Join us for an overview and tour of Startup Virginia to find out what we’re all about. Whether you’re a prospective member, mentor, investor or simply someone interested in learning more, this is an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of Startup Virginia. Topics covered will include different memberships, mentors, and programs, and a tour of the workspace will be offered. Registration is required.
Friday, February 15
Creative Mornings Richmond: Symmetry
Location: Institute for Contemporary Art, 601 W. Broad St. Date/Time: 8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. Event Type: Talk, networking Price: Free
Description: CreativeMornings/Richmond gives our city’s most amazing people a space to gather each month to get inspired, support each other, forge relationships and collaborate. Whether you are a maker, mover and shaker, or just need a little inspirational boost, this is a place for you, because we are firm believers that #RichmondIsCreative.
Tuesday, February 19
Location: Stratford University Auditorium, 11104 W. Broad St., Glen Allen Date/Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Event Type: Workshop, networking Price: $25
Description: When you're starting a business, you must be able to tell your story effectively. Learn from a top motivational speaker and presentations coach how to create engaging, conversational pitches that open the door to sales and success.
Tuesday, February 19
Women Who Code Front End Study Night
Location: Mobelux, 1635 W. Broad St. Date/Time: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Event Type: Meetup, networking Price: Free
Description: Front End Study Night is a collaborative and open environment for women coders to hone their front-end web dev skills together through dialogue and peer programming. There is no formal project, but do come prepared to code. This time is for you to work on personal projects, homework or the tutorials you've been meaning to get through! We welcome devs of all levels and encourage those with more experience to help out those that are just starting. Please bring your laptop as extra computers will not be available at the event.
Thursday, February 21
Location: William & Mary Mason School of Business, Miller Hall, 101 Ukrop Way, Williamsburg Date/Time: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Event Type: Conference, networking, workshop Price: Free
Description: This half-day conference will dive deeper into topics related to women in venture, offering keynote sessions, panels and breakout sessions tailored to each attendee's investment experience and entrepreneurship journey. Speakers will include regional experts from the I-64 corridor as well as keynote speaker Lara Merriken, founder of Larabar.
Thursday, February 21
Governor’s Datathon 2019: Using Data and Analytics to Promote Equity in K–20 Education
Location: Library of Virginia, 800 E. Broad St. Date/Time: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Event Type: Competition, workshop, networking Price: Free
Description: This groundbreaking competition will bring together multidisciplinary teams of individuals from government, higher ed, private industry, and nonprofits to take new and existing datasets and turn them into actionable information. That information will support Virginia’s goal of using data and analytics to improve educational outcomes and promote equity. The event will also enable participants to gain a greater insight on the equity issue and potential actions. Prizes will be awarded across several categories. Previous datathons have created solutions that have been utilized across the Commonwealth.
Thursday, February 21
Dominion Energy Innovation Center 2019 Pitch Competition
Location: Randolph Macon College, Birdsong Hall, 106 E. Patrick St., Ashland Date/Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Event Type: Competition, networking Price: Free
Description: This year’s Pitch Competition will feature three emerging technology startups vying for a $10,000 award and membership to the Dominion Energy Innovation Center. A separate award will be given for participating student teams representing Randolph-Macon. Selected finalists will have the opportunity to pitch in front of a panel of judges and live audience consisting of ecosystem leaders, investors and community members.
Thursday, February 21
ChamberWomen Real Conversation: Education and Workforce
Location: Delta Downtown Richmond, 555 E. Canal St. Date/Time: 4 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. Event Type: Workshop, networking, speakers Price: In advance: $40 members, $50 nonmembers; door: $50 members, $65 nonmembers
Description: How do we build the Richmond region to compete on the global stage and bring RVA’s next generation of workers to the table? Not only are there more job openings than qualified applicants in the region, but this gap is set to increase as boomers continue to retire. Join us for a vital discussion with leaders from government, business and nonprofit sectors in this inaugural event of our tenth year of Real Conversations. Speakers will include Monica Callahan, ChamberRVA Director of Workforce Programs; Anne Holton, Virginia Board of Education member; Daphne Swanson, president and CEO of Junior Achievement of Central Virginia; and Leslie Parpart, CarMax Director of Community Relations.
Tuesday, February 26
C-Suite Conversations at UR: Neil Amin of Shamin Hotels
Location: Robins School of Business, Queally Hall, Ukrop Auditorium, 102 UR Dr. Date/Time: 7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. Event Type: Speaker Price: Free
Description: At this program in the C-Suite Conversations speaker series, supported by the University of Richmond Robins School of Business, ChamberRVA and PNC Bank, Associate Professor Dr. Richard Coughlan will talk with Neil Amin, CEO of Shamin Hotels, in an unscripted, one-on-one interview about his trailblazing leadership experience. This event is free and open to public, but registration is required.
Tuesday, February 26
SCORE: Mastering Digital Marketing
Location: North Courthouse Road Library, 325 Courthouse Rd., N. Chesterfield Date/Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Event Type: Workshop, networking Price: $25
Description: What are the best social media platforms for startups and growing businesses? That depends on what you are selling and who you are trying to reach. In this hands-on workshop, Butch Sarma, director of the Executive MBA program at Virginia Commonwealth University, will help you decide whether to promote your business on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest or LinkedIn.
