Join us at 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM for our Nibbles & Networking with Reindeer Games.
Wear your favorite Reindeer or Holiday stuff!

Title: Beyond the Ballroom: Unleashing the Power of Unique Venues 

This session explores how event planners can transform meetings and gatherings by stepping outside the traditional hotel ballroom and embracing the creativity, flexibility, and local flavor that unique venues offer.  From sports facilities to education centers, lean how these spaces can amplify attendee engagement, strengthen community impact, and create truly memorable experiences.  

Key Takaways
Elevate Engagement:  Discover how unique venues spark creativity and turn standard meetings into unforgettable experiences. 
Minimize impact:  Learn how hosting at community-driven venues like sports facilities and education centers can enhance local partnerships and reinvest dollars back into the region.
Think Beyond the Ballroom:  Gain practical strategies and real-world examples for designing dynamic, flexible events that break free from the traditional mold. 

Speakers:

Megan Hazzard
Manager of Business Development & Event Operations
Henrico Sports & Entertainment Authority  

Liz Herndon
Sales & Sponsorship Manager
Henrico Sports & Event Center

Core Competency: Facilities & Services

Fundraising Committee

This is a friendly final reminder that our next fundraiser is the drawing for the BIG 50/50!

Please keep selling as many tickets as you can. For every book of tickets you sell, you’ll receive one ticket to enter into the drawing yourself.

Last year’s winner took home over $550, so let’s make this year even bigger!

Community Outreach Committee

At December's meeting Community Outreach will be collecting gift cards for C2 Adopt to popular stores like Walmart, Amazon, Target, and local shops and eateries teenagers love.  Visa / Mastercard gift cards are also welcome.  Please remember to bring your gift card(s) for the gift card drop box!

Remember to wear festive holiday attire and bring a wrapped door prize for the Reindeer Games. Let’s make it a fun and successful event together!