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Young Professional Leadership Forum and Networking Event

Please join ASPIRE, CBDX, Downtown 100, The Connect 757, and tHRive for a very special networking event to unite young professionals in the area. We look forward to hearing from the leaders of these organizations as well as hosting breakout sessions for more collaborative conversations.

WHEN: Thursday, April 22nd @ 6pm
WHERE: Virtual via Zoom
RSVP by: Tuesday, April 20th
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ASPIRE, serving the Greater Williamsburg region, aims to connect, develop, and empower young professionals. The group hosts a wide variety of programming, including professional development and leadership training, educational workshops and panels, networking and social hours, and local volunteer opportunities.

CBDX, a division of the Central Business District Association (CBDA) of Virginia Beach, is a group of business professionals ages 40 and under charged with furthering the mission of the CBDA. CBDX is committed to encouraging involvement of the next generation of business leaders in support of local businesses and organizations, as well as creating future development initiatives targeting young professionals.

Downtown 100 (DT100) is a highly motivated group of young professionals, 40 years old and under, from Downtown’s business, cultural and residential communities. They serve as ambassadors for the Downtown Norfolk Council and are committed to a dynamic, attractive and prosperous downtown. Each has demonstrated leadership in fulfilling the vision for making Downtown the economic heart of Hampton Roads.

The Connect 757 is the Social Network for Black Professionals in Hampton Roads. We creatively connect Black professionals through shared experiences that allow members to step outside of their comfort zones, explore the 757, and support local businesses while still growing personally and professionally. We have a range of monthly social events for guest and paid members including our Dynamic Dialogues series, Melanin Brunch, Outdoor Adventure Series, Melanin Reads Monthly Book Club and several other events that allow us to partner and build our networks.

tHRive is the young professional program of the Hampton Roads chamber. This organization strives to help its members connect to other like minded individuals in the region, and provide a venue for professional development. tHRive also has in its mission to engage with the community by supporting a different local organization this year, and be active in local issues important to the YP community.

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This event is free and will have a maximum of 20 participants. 

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Headshot Fundraiser

We are excited to offer members a special professional development opportunity in the form of headshots. For the first time ever, tHRive is offering members a safe and cost effective way to get an updated headshot by one of our very own talented members and photographer, Tonee Leary.

Tonee will be doing headshots at his studio located in the Renova Wellness Center, in Norfolk. Members will have a 10 minute slot. Social distancing and other guidelines will be observed.

Cost: $20 which includes a $10 donation going towards our fundraising efforts for Samaritan House
Where: Renova Wellness Center-129 W. Virginia Beach Blvd. Site 130, Norfolk

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email that will allow you to reserve your time slot through SignupGenius.

Additional Details:
– Number of photos: 1-2, low key, high key
– Timeline to get photos: 3-4 days
– How photos will be delivered: email by Lauren Roberts
– Masks required for entry, not for photos

Slots are limited and will fill up quickly.

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