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UVA Data Science Datapalooza 2020

Friday, November 13, 2020 - 12:00pm

The University of Virginia Data Science Institute began Datapalooza in 2017 to showcase and connect data science research happening across UVA Grounds. It has since expanded to highlight research and industry work happening around the region, helping people in the data science community make connections and expand their knowledge.

Datapalooza represents a core value of the UVA School of Data Science - fostering collaboration and engagement in data science research, education and industry communities at the University of Virginia, in Charlottesville, across the U.S., and around the world.

Datapalooza 2020 will highlight cutting-edge research as well as shed light on the way data impacts essentially every sector of society and how research at UVA, specifically through collaboration with the School of Data Science, can move forward and create positive change. Join us on November 13!

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Artisans Studio Tour

Saturday, November 14, 2020 - 8:00am

Artisans in Central Virginia open their doors for you to virtually explore their working spaces on your computer. Check out some of Virginia’s finest crafts including pottery, furniture, weaving, fabric design, jewelry, stained glass, wood turning, and quilting. There will be 36 artisans and this event will include their stories, tours of their studios, and links to their work.

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Charlottesville Entrepreneurs and Espresso (CE2)

Tuesday, November 17, 2020 - 8:00am

Get inspired. Meet fellow entrepreneurs. Share lessons learned.

c-e2 is a casual gathering of learning for entrepreneurs at all stages of venture creation. Get inspired, meet fellow entrepreneurs, share lessons learned, and become a part of Charlottesville’s vibrant and growing entrepreneurial ecosystem.  

3RD TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH  

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Cville BioHub Presents: Smooth Operations - Insider Tips to Optimize Business

Tuesday, November 17, 2020 - 12:00pm

Optimize your operations for the coming year so you can focus on your core business and science. Join us for an interactive roundtable with operations experts in law, HR/talent, finance, accounting/compliance, IP, facilities & services, and more. A panel discussion will be followed by an optional 30 minute working session for those interested in diving deeper with questions and strategies.

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Business Women's Round Table (BWRT)

Thursday, November 19, 2020 - 12:30pm

Topic #1: Make Connections That Count!
Topic #2: Design Your Individual Self Care Plan

To say that 2020 has been a challenging year is an understatement. COVID-19 will continue to be present in our lives into a potentially long winter. How are you going to best survive and thrive? Join us for three rounds of speed networking and a facilitated, interactive discussion on designing your individual self-care plan. You will come away from the meeting with new business connections, the opportunity to strengthen current business relationships, and a specific, concrete action plan to help you be at your best throughout the winter and well into 2021.

The Business Women’s Round Table (BWRT) was founded in 2004. Its purpose is to honor, engage and inspire each other so that we elevate women’s professional presence. By doing so, we drive business, economic and community development in the Charlottesville region.

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The Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce's Rebound Ball

Wednesday, December 2, 2020 - 5:30pm

Breaking with past tradition, the Chamber’s annual celebration of the business community won't be a formal dinner this year. Instead, we want to close out 2020 with a virtual gathering inspired by the positive energy of Project Rebound.

We look forward to sharing stories of transformation, mutual support, innovation and true grit from our local businesses.

Featured speaker Priya Parker will join Chamber President & CEO Elizabeth Cromwell for a virtual "fireside chat" about meaningful gatherings in the age of COVID. Parker is a master facilitator, acclaimed author of The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why it Matters and the host of the New York Times podcast, Together Apart.

Your event ticket includes:

  • Pre-game Sessions – Choose a 25-minute social experience before the main event – Fast Break Networking, Virtual Challenge or Cooking Demo
  • Fireside chat with Priya Parker
  • Presentation of four Chamber Awards to local business leaders
  • Updates on Project Rebound and the Chamber's work this year
  • Free e-book copy of The Art of Gathering
  • "Door" prizes

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Tech On Tap

Tuesday, January 12, 2021 - 5:00pm

ToT provides a monthly opportunity for tech enthusiasts to socialize, collaborate, share ideas, and form professional relationships. Designed specifically for the entrepreneurial, high-tech community, this happy hour is casual. No panel discussions. No formal program. Occasionally, there will be tech entrepreneur pitches for added fun and a few words from sponsors or hosts.

Open to all tech businesses, employees, technologists, and anyone interested in our region’s tech scene. Please RSVP via Eventbrite.

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CreativeMornings Charlottesville: Promise

Friday, January 15, 2021 - 8:30am

January's Theme is Promise

A promise is doing something “because I said I would.” Promises can come in all shades, depths, and forms: appointments, acts of kindness, creating and quitting habits, agreements, and resolutions. Thanks to life’s unpredictability, we make and break them all the time.

But what is the value and impact of being individuals of our word?

In the Albanian culture, the word “Besa” means a code of honor and faithfulness. It exceeds the meaning of merely keeping a promise, thus becoming mythologized in its divinity as a solemn oath.

Promises that are made and kept are exchanges of power

We invite you to make and keep one promise to yourself and one promise to others this year. When applied towards positive impact, even the smallest fulfilled promises can create meaningful ripples of change.

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Charlottesville Entrepreneurs and Espresso (C-E2)

Tuesday, January 19, 2021 - 8:00am

c-e2 is a casual gathering of learning for entrepreneurs at all stages of venture creation. Get inspired, meet fellow entrepreneurs, share lessons learned, and become a part of Charlottesville’s vibrant and growing entrepreneurial ecosystem.  

 

Agenda

8:05 a.m.  Welcome by hosts

8:15 - 8:35 a.m. Early-stage company pitch and Q&A

8:35 - 9:10 a.m.  Fireside chat with a successful and seasoned entrepreneur 

9:10 - 9:25 a.m.  Group announcements

9:25 - 10:00 a.m. Networking (via Zoom breakout rooms)

 

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Please RSVP online in advance and Eventbrite will send you a link to join the Zoom meeting. ** Please note that the EVENT LINK will be a Zoom link ** Link & instructions will be at the bottom of the Eventbrite confirmation email under "Additional Information"

 

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Remote Job Seekers’ Workshop

Saturday, January 23, 2021 - 9:30am

Join Shift/Enter for a virtual career conference featuring keynote speaker Tara Hernandez, Senior Engineering Manager at Google, and learn what she looks for when reviewing job applicants. The keynote presentation will be followed by one-on-one resume reviews and mock interviews with Charlottesville area recruiters and hiring managers.

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