To help companies prepare for this years open enrollment period, the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce and Virginia Benefits Market will co-host educational sessions within the next 30-60 days at the Chambers office in Norfolk.

The Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce and Regent University co-sponsored the Small Business Summit on October 2, consisting of two keynote speakers and six breakout sessions at The Founders Inn and Spa in Virginia Beach.

These individuals will serve as Chamber directors for terms beginning in December 2014

This fall, the Small Business Development Center of Hampton Roads (SBDC) will celebrate the graduation of 26 early childhood education centers from the cities of Chesapeake, Norfolk and Virginia Beach on their completion of the intensive Early Education Small Business Mentoring Program.

Secretary Ward to Hampton Roads: I have an open door policy

During this three-hour information session, nearly 20 individuals interested in becoming franchisees, were taught the procedural, legal, financial and strategic planning aspects of researching, evaluating and then purchasing a franchise operation.

Nearly 90 local businesses featured exhibits showcasing their products and services at the Chambers annual Beach Bash on September 18 from 4 to 8pm at 31st Streets Neptune Park at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Nearly 150 players on 11 teams participated in the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce and Hampton Roads Sports Commission third annual sand kickball tournament

The Chambers Wild Wing Fling event held on September 11 at the Bayside Harley-Davidson was a huge success attracting nearly 1,000 attendees and 40 exhibitors.