JOIN US! For Our First Meeting of the Happy New Year.

Our key speaker this month is Rob Clapper, CEO of the Prince William Chamber of Commerce.

Mr. Clapper will share his experience and the vision for the Chamber, and how leadership plays a role in the community. There will be a short Q&A.

Rob Clapper assumed the position as the inaugural President and CEO of the Prince William Chamber of Commerce in October 2010. As the first Chief executive of the newest and largest chamber of commerce in Northern Virginia, Rob is tasked with charting a long term direction and providing support for the business community of Prince William. Previously he served as President of the Greensboro, NC Chamber of Commerce. Learn more about Rob»

Our outreach highlight speaker is Barbara McCurry, with the Alzheimer’s Association.

Barbara will touch on who they are, what they do and why. She will share a bit about brain health ( its not all doom and gloom!) and how her association can be of service to your business members by bringing programs into the workplace.

Barbara McCurry has been with the Alzheimer's Association in Fairfax for 5 years. Prior to joining the Association, she had worked in a variety of health care settings after obtaining a degree in Health Care Administration. Learn more about Barbara»

When
Tuesday, January 18, 2011 | 4 - 6pm

Where
A la Carte Catering
6100 Antioch Road
Haymarket, VA 20169

In the Dining Hall on the grounds of Camp Snyder

Directions»
Please see the map for parking instructions. Click here»

Expect some fantastic food and drink!

In the Spotlight. Tom Bigoski.

He is all grown up now and still has his hair. Tom says, "The whole '4-hour work week' theory is baloney." And he thinks the HGBA monthly mixers are fantastic. Thanks Tom!

Read the whole interview. Click here»

Check out the January Issue of Haymarket Lifestyle for the HGBA article full of Pithy Advice for the New Year. Page 37, right next to Tom Bigoski's ad.

Read all back articles on our Press Page»

ActionCOACH Virginia 1st Annual Kids' Charity Golf Classic
On Friday May 20th, 2011 - Sponsor Committment Deadline is March 1, 2011

ActionCOACH Virginia will host their 1st Annual Kids' Charity Golf Classic at Bull Run Golf Club. The first annual kids' charity golf classic is being held to benefit Alternative House, Northern Virginia Family Service and CASA of Greater Prince William County. Our goal is to change children's lives by creating a better environment and providing them the support they need to become the people they want to be and achieve the goals they want to achieve.

Download a brochure, become a sponsor or register. Click here»

Happy Birthday BB&T - Heathcote | Friday January 21, 2011 10am - 2pm
Celebrate our first year. Come meet the local vendors, enjoy birthday cake, food and door prizes. Chair massages are provided by Zenquility.
15000 Heathcote BLVD Haymarket, VA 20169

Toastmasters is closer than you think.
Are you a wallflower when it comes to networking, speaking “off the cuff” or just speaking to groups in general? Here’s your chance to take that anxiety and throw it out the window! Toastmasters International is forming a new chapter in Gainesville.

Meetings are the first and third Thursdays, 8:30 to 9:30am at Uno’s in Atlas Walk. Come and see how easy it is to practice your skills in the warm hug of your peers! You can just walk in to any meeting as a guest.

Greater Warrenton Chamber Networking Group
Thursday, January 13, 2011 8:00 AM The Networking Group is meeting at the Ballet Academy, 410 Rosedale Court, Suite 120, Warrenton, VA 20186. Open to HGBA members.

HGBA Golf League
Seems a little cold now. But we are working diligently to set up afternoon golf for this Spring here in Haymarket. The fees are VERY LOW. Around $30. In addition we are forming a friendly competition with area groups.
Want to know more and tee off with us? Email Donna Wood»

Offer a door prize at our meetings for more exposure. Goods as well as coupons are welcome. Let us know in advance and we'll promote your generosity. Just notify host@hgba.biz or info@hgba.biz prior to the meeting.

Stonewall Golf Club for our December Holiday Mixer
and thanks to all who attended and made this a joyful event.

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