More than 150 young professionals registered for a great evening at O’Connor Brewing Company in Norfolk on Thursday, July 14 to celebrate tHRive’s first year anniversary.
tHRive members and attendees enjoyed delicious catered food and beer, while weighing their chances with the many raffled prizes donated by local businesses and entertainment venues.
In the past year, tHRive has grown to more than 1,300 members, hosted over 40 events for young professionals and made a significant impact on the decision makers across the region.
Bryan K. Stephens, President & CEO of the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce, was in attendance. Stephens spoke about tHRive’s great success and vision that has brought so many young professionals in the area together and how he believes that the leaders and members of tHRive have the opportunity to shape and influence public policy for future generations.
Julia Rust, Chair of tHRive, preceded Stephens with words of praise and accolade for the first year completed. She was honored to have been involved in the formation of the organization and was ecstatic when speaking about its vision and future. Rust believes that this coming year tHRive will continue to have similar impacts in the Hampton Roads region.
tHRive thanks all its members who have made its first year extraordinary, all of its sponsors, and for the members of the board that have maintained a vision for its growth and impact.
