5/22/2013 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM,     SAVE THE DATE AND RESERVE YOUR EXHIBIT SPACE TODAY! Show hours will be 1 – 7 p.m., proceeded by a VIP 25th Anniversary Reception from 12 – 1 p.m. for exhibitors and invited guests. The Chamber has been connecting businesses in a “face-to-face” format for 25 years. Be a part of this year’s Expo and explore the additional new ways that this year’s Expo can help your business to connect and make contacts. This year's Expo will feature local middle and high school students from the future business leaders of tomorrow from the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) debuting their newly launched businesses from 4 - 7 p.m. YEA students’ exhibiting in Connection is the culmination of the program’s overall goal; for the students to become CEOs of their own company or social movement! RESERVE YOUR BOOTH NOW by completing and faxing/mailing the registration form and payment.  Completed form may also be emailed to Kaye Lewis.  Exhibit spaces are reserved on a first-come, first served basis, so don’t delay!  Join our growing list of exhibitors listed below.  93.7 KHF ABC 13 WSET Adecco Appalachian Orthodontics of Lynchburg Bath Fitter BDC Capital Management Beacon Credit Union Blair Marketing CASA of Central Virginia, Inc. Centra Central Virginia Community College Central Virginia Federal Credit Union Coleman-Adams Construction, Inc. Creative Edge Design DJ Electronics Plus Domino's Pizza Electronic Systems Embrace Home Loans Employee Benefits Services Evergreen Basement Systems First National Bank Flames Club/LU Athletics Go Wireless Holiday Lake 4-H Educational Center Jersey Mike's Subs Kelly Services Kissed Cupcakes Leadership Lynchburg Liberty University Life Focus Pictures Life Net Health I. H. McBride Sign Co. MedExpress Urgent Care Member One FCU memberSAVES Moore's Electric MWV - Land Sales, Inc. National College The News & Advance nTelos Old Dominion Job Corps Panoramic Wellness Paychex Inc. RIDE Solutions Runk & Pratt Senior Living Communities Sam's Club Sayre Enterprises, Inc. Seiontec Systems Servus Capital Management SHRM of Central Virginia Smoothie King Sonoco Recycling Specialty Exterminating Co. Spirit FM Virginia Technical Institute Virginia Uranium, Inc. YMCA of Central Virginia Also featuring the bright, young entrepreneurs of the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA): Baby Pops Beanies, Tees, and Socks Dailyappdrawing HAVE YOUR CAKE and eat it too! HOBBIOH JackMat KDcre8tions Custom Bracelets NICKS-STICKS Jerky Planet Ice Cream Zoozies        

5/22/2013 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, United Way's 20th Annual Day of Caring Every business, organization, group and individual in Central Virginia is invited to donate your skills, labor, time and talents to fulfilling projects submitted by area non-profits. Projects can range from landscaping to painting to window- washing to cleaning and much more. Lunch is provided for participants at the Hillcat’s Stadium.

5/23/2013 4:30 PM - 5:30 , June Harvie, Certified Dementia Practitioner, will be sharing information about communication and behavior challenges when dealing with individuals who have dementia or Alzheimer’s. Please join us to learn more about dealing with this disease. Call 385-5102 to RSVP.

5/25/2013 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, American Red Cross Blood Drive Mayberry Drive-in 1696 White House Road, Moneta Saturday, 10:00am till 2:00pm Every presenting donor receives a free pass to the movies to be used at any time this summer.

5/25/2013 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM, On Saturday, May 26, at 8pm the Jefferson Choral Society performs a stirring patriotic concert that will have guests on their feet celebrating the freedoms so many have fought and died to protect. The Jefferson Choral Society concert will include performances by the Jefferson Youth Chorale and Cantate and the Chorus of the Blue Ridge. Prior to the show, from 7pm to 8pm, visitors can enjoy a moonlight serenade with music by ensemble Let’s Dance who will perform musical selections from the 1940s. The Memorial will remain open until 10:00pm. Tickets go on sale in April. Adults: $8.00 in advance or $10.00 at the door. Students ages 6-18: $5.00 in advance or $8.00 at the door. Children under 6 are free. Bring your own chair.

5/27/2013 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, The Memorial commemorates Memorial Day with a special ceremony to officially recognize the men and women who have sacrificed for our freedoms. A number of plaques will be dedicated to commemorate various elements of D-Day. The program begins at 11am. Admission is free until noon. Guests are asked to bring their own chair.

5/28/2013 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM, In celebration of the upcoming Small Business Week, the Lynchburg Regional Chamber and Sam's Club are co-sponsoring a Small Business Appreciation breakfast from 7:30 - 9:00 am on Tuesday, May 28. There is no cost and you do not have to be a member of Sam's Club or the Lynchburg Regional Chamber to attend..... just come anytime between 7:30 - 9:00 am and enjoy a complimentary breakfast! Information about Sam's Club and the Lynchburg Chamber will be available and representatives will be on hand to answer your questions about the benefits of membership. We look forward to seeing you there!

5/29/2013 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM, Presented by CONSTANT CONTACT - Gina Watkins, Regional Director. Session 1: Learn how to build relationships, drive revenue, and deliver real results for your business with Email Marketing. Session 2: Learn about Social Media Campaigns that turn fans into customers, so you can increase business for your company! There is NO CHARGE to attend, but RSVP IS REQUIRED to reserve your seat. To register, visit here or contact the Lynchburg Regional Chamber: (434)845-5966, or email info@lynchburgchamber.org. Registration begins at 8:00 am. Session 1 begins at 8:30, Session 2 will begin approximately at 9:45 am. Once again, the Lynchburg Regional Chamber brings you the opportunity to learn marketing tips directly from the national companies that provide the services and products that are used by successful companies and organizations around the world!

5/30/2013 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Join with the Lynchburg Regional Chamber as we celebrate this Chamber member - free haircuts to all men who attend the ribbon cutting, plus some tasty snacks will be provided.

6/5/2013 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM, You are invited to join us for a Welcome Reception for this new member of the Lynchburg Region's manufacturing and industrial community! There's no charge to attend, but please RSVP to 434-845-5966 or info@lynchburgchamber.org. Coffee and pastries will be provided, courtesy of Belcan Staffing Solutions. Porter's Fabrications specializes in metal fabrication services ranging from light sheet metal to heavy metal elements. They are located in the former Diebold facility on Cohen Place in Lynchburg. This event is co-sponsored by: Central VA Industries Council (CVIC), Wingate by Wyndham, and Belcan Staffing Solutions.