BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20250507T113000Z DTEND:20250507T130000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Business at Breakfast presented by Pinnacle Financial Partners DESCRIPTION:Rise and Shine\, Lynchburg Region! \n\n\n\nGet ready to kickstart your day with a burst of inspiration at our much-awaited quarterly Business at Breakfast!\n\nJoin us on on May 7 as we bring together the Lynchburg region business community for a morning of connection\, collaboration\, and celebration at the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur\, a thriving professional\, or a fresh face in the business scene\, this event is your golden ticket to a dynamic networking experience like no other!\n\n\n\nTopic: \n\nBluePrint VA Conversations: Our Region's Opportunity to Help Shape the Statewide Plan\n\nBluePrintVA is the Virginia Chamber's comprehensive strategic plan aimed at maintaining the Commonwealth's 2024 CNBC ranking as the best state for business.\n\n\n\nFor More Information on BluePrintVA\, Please Click Here\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\nCathie J. Vick\n\nPresident & Chief Executive Office\n\nVirginia Chamber of Commerce\n\nCathie has held leadership roles in corporate and government affairs\, most recently serving as Vice President of Corporate and Government Affairs at Transurban\, a global toll-road operator. Previously\, she was Chief Development and Public Affairs Officer for the Port of Virginia\, where she spent a decade working with government officials and partner organizations to drive economic growth. She also served as Deputy Director for energy policy in the Virginia Department of Mines\, Minerals\, and Energy\, helping to implement the Governor's energy initiatives. Actively engaged in civic and political life\, Cathie serves on several boards\, including the Local Initiatives Support Corporation\, TowneBank Virginia Beach\, and Virginia Clean Cities. Her contributions have earned her numerous accolades\, such as Top 40 Under 40\, Top Women in Business\, and multiple leadership awards from organizations like Lead Hampton Roads\, Virginia Business\, and the Women's Transportation Seminar.\n\nA dedicated lifelong learner\, Cathie is a member of Beta Gamma Sigma and has completed leadership programs such as the Sorensen Institute of Political Leadership\, LEAD Hampton Roads\, LEAD Virginia\, and AAPA's PPM program. She holds bachelor's degrees in communications and political science from James Madison University\, a juris doctor from Georgia State University College of Law\, and an MBA from William & Mary's Raymond A. Mason School of Business\, all earned with honors.\n\n\nWhy Should YOU Attend Business At Breakfast?\n\n\n\n Connect with the Best: Rub shoulders with like-minded professionals and forge valuable connections that could be the key to unlocking your next big opportunity. Business at Breakfast is not just a meal\; it's a feast of possibilities!\n\n Welcome New Faces: Be among the first to welcome the newest members to our vibrant business community! We'll be introducing fresh talents and companies that have recently joined the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance. Let's show them the warmth of our Lynchburg hospitality!\n\n Special Guests\, Special Insights: Brace yourselves for a dose of inspiration! Our lineup of special guests will share their insights\, strategies\, and success stories. Be prepared to be motivated\, enlightened\, and equipped with tools to take your business to new heights. \n\n Unveiling Exciting Updates: What's a breakfast without a few surprises? We'll be unveiling exciting updates\, initiatives\, and opportunities that are bound to make your business radar ping with excitement. Stay tuned!\n\n Delicious Breakfast Spread: Of course\, would it really be an Alliance event without a scrumptious breakfast spread? Indulge in a delightful assortment of breakfast treats\, from hearty classics to trendy bites. Energize your day the Lynchburg way!\n\nThis is not just another networking event\; it's a celebration of the Lynchburg region's thriving business spirit. So\, set your alarms\, mark your calendars\, and join us for a morning of connections\, insights\, and delicious bites at Business at Breakfast! Let's make this quarter's gathering the best one yet.\n\nDon't miss out on the most important meal of the business day! RSVP now to secure your spot and let's make the Lynchburg region's business scene soar.\n\n \n\n\n\n\nThank you to our Chairman's Circle Investors! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

🌟\; Rise and Shine\, Lynchburg Region! 🌟\;

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\nGet ready to kickstart your day with a burst of inspiration at our much-awaited quarterly Business at Breakfast!

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Join us on on May \;7 \;as we bring together the Lynchburg region business community for a morning of connection\, collaboration\, and celebration at the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance. Whether you'\;re a seasoned entrepreneur\, a thriving professional\, or a fresh face in the business scene\, this event is your golden ticket to a dynamic networking experience like no other!
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\nTopic: \;
\nBluePrint VA Conversations: Our Region'\;s Opportunity to Help Shape the Statewide Plan
\nBluePrintVA is \;the Virginia Chamber&rsquo\;s comprehensive strategic plan aimed at maintaining the Commonwealth&rsquo\;s 2024 CNBC ranking as the best state for business.
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\nFor More Information on BluePrintVA\, \;Please Click Here

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Speaker

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\nCathie J. Vick
\nPresident &\; Chief Executive Office
\nVirginia Chamber of Commerce\n\n

Cathie has held leadership roles in corporate and government affairs\, most recently serving as Vice President of Corporate and Government Affairs at Transurban\, a global toll-road operator. Previously\, she was Chief Development and Public Affairs Officer for the Port of Virginia\, where she spent a decade working with government officials and partner organizations to drive economic growth. She also served as Deputy Director for energy policy in the Virginia Department of Mines\, Minerals\, and Energy\, helping to implement the Governor&rsquo\;s energy initiatives. Actively engaged in civic and political life\, Cathie serves on several boards\, including the Local Initiatives Support Corporation\, TowneBank Virginia Beach\, and Virginia Clean Cities. Her contributions have earned her numerous accolades\, such as Top 40 Under 40\, Top Women in Business\, and multiple leadership awards from organizations like Lead Hampton Roads\, Virginia Business\, and the Women&rsquo\;s Transportation Seminar.

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A dedicated lifelong learner\, Cathie is a member of Beta Gamma Sigma and has completed leadership programs such as the Sorensen Institute of Political Leadership\, LEAD Hampton Roads\, LEAD Virginia\, and AAPA&rsquo\;s PPM program. She holds bachelor&rsquo\;s degrees in communications and political science from James Madison University\, a juris doctor from Georgia State University College of Law\, and an MBA from William &\; Mary&rsquo\;s Raymond A. Mason School of Business\, all earned with honors.

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Why Should \;YOU \;Attend Business At Breakfast?
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\n🤝\; \;Connect with the Best: \;Rub shoulders with like-minded professionals and forge valuable connections that could be the key to unlocking your next big opportunity. Business at Breakfast is not just a meal\; it'\;s a feast of possibilities!

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🌐\; \;Welcome New Faces: \;Be among the first to welcome the newest members to our vibrant business community! We'\;ll be introducing fresh talents and companies that have recently joined the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance. Let'\;s show them the warmth of our Lynchburg hospitality!

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🎤\; \;Special Guests\, Special Insights: \;Brace yourselves for a dose of inspiration! Our lineup of special guests will share their insights\, strategies\, and success stories. Be prepared to be motivated\, enlightened\, and equipped with tools to take your business to new heights. \;

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🚀\; \;Unveiling Exciting Updates: \;What'\;s a breakfast without a few surprises? We'\;ll be unveiling exciting updates\, initiatives\, and opportunities that are bound to make your business radar ping with excitement. Stay tuned!

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🥞\; \;Delicious Breakfast Spread: \;Of course\, would it really be an Alliance event without a scrumptious breakfast spread? Indulge in a delightful assortment of breakfast treats\, from hearty classics to trendy bites. Energize your day the Lynchburg way!

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This is not just another networking event\; it'\;s a celebration of the Lynchburg region'\;s thriving business spirit. So\, set your alarms\, mark your calendars\, and join us for a morning of connections\, insights\, and delicious bites at Business at Breakfast! \;Let'\;s make this quarter'\;s gathering the best one yet.

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Don'\;t miss out on the most important meal of the business day! RSVP now to secure your spot and let'\;s make the Lynchburg region'\;s business scene soar.
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\nThank you to our Chairman'\;s Circle Investors!
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\n LOCATION:Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance 300 Lucado Pl.\, Lynchburg\, VA 24504 UID:e.2276.9123 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260530T120527Z URL:https://business.lynchburgregion.org/events/details/business-at-breakfast-presented-by-pinnacle-financial-partners-05-07-2025-9123 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR