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Let’s bowl. Let’s connect. Let’s build.
Richmond event professionals this is YOUR night. We’re bringing the industry together for an unforgettable evening of connection, collaboration, and pure, unfiltered energy. Get ready, because NSBWEP Richmond is taking over the lanes, and the vibes will be unmatched.
Picture this, three full hours of laughter, friendly competition, and real conversations with people who get the event industry hustle. Whether you’re building new partnerships or rekindling connections, this night is all about strengthening your network in the most fun and relaxed way possible.
The strongest businesses are built on the strongest relationships and relationships are built face‑to‑face. This networking event is your chance to:
Because this night isn’t just fun — it’s strategic.
Connect with Richmond's top event pros
Showcase your personality, professionalism, and brand
Tap into a community that champions your success
Let loose, bowl, laugh, and have FUN while still building your network
This is where new ideas spark. Where collaborations begin. Where your next big opportunity might roll right up to you.
Grab your spot, lace up, and come Strike It Up with NSBWEP.
Let’s bowl. Let’s connect. Let’s build.
Your registration includes: 3 Rounds of Bowling. Unlimited, high‑value networking with industry peers.
Note:
BYOF: Buy your own food and beverage at the venue.
You can wear regular shoes; this is duckpin bowling.
Enjoy unlimited, high‑value networking with industry peers
Members: $25.00 | Non-Members: $35.00 | $10 Late Fee After 5pm, September 11th
Registration Fee is non-refundable and non-transferrable to a future event.
Not a Member! Get a friend’s discount of $10 off until July 10th, midnight. Use promo code, FRIENDS.
NOW ENROLLING FOR Fall 2026 SESSION!
IMPACTING 225+ BUSINESS OWNERS
ARE YOU READY TO SCALE TO YOUR NEXT LEVEL?
The Black Business Accelerator Program goal is to help propel African American businesses to a level in which they can compete and perform equallywith majority businesses that have stronger roots and relationships. We support this goal with a 3 month course that covers 6 sessionswith industry leaders in the areas of accessing capital, organizational development, human resources, branding, and growing digitally.
The Black Business Accelerator Program receives sponsorship from Henrico Economic Development, Chesterfield Economic Development, and the Virginia State University Center for Entrepreneurship, enabling us to offer a low tuition fee of $300 for the full course. Participants in the program have the choice to pay the tuition in full or opt for a two-payment plan, with the full payment due before the course's first day.
The program offers both virtual and in-person options. In-person classes are conducted at 6802 Paragon Place, 2nd Floor Conference Room, Richmond, VA. Virtual students will receive information during the course to join. The course consists of six sessions held on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM on the following dates. Applicants should ensure their availability for these dates before applying:
FALL 2026 DATES
September 9
September 23
October 7
October 21
November 4
November 18
Join the Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.®—Beta Gamma Lambda Chapter—for our PHIRST MEETING of the fraternal year!
Join the Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.®—Beta Gamma Lambda Chapter—for our PHIRST MEETING of the fraternal year! This brothers-only event will feature special guests, reclamation opportunities, professional headshots, event and committee sign-up tables, paraphernalia crafting, fellowship, and food sponsored by United Real Estate Richmond. Whether you are active, recently relocated, or looking to reconnect with Alpha, this is your opportunity to get involved and help us make Beta Gamma Lambda the PHIRST PLACE for brotherhood, service, and leadership.
Since its organization and revitalization in February 1989, the National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. Richmond Chapter has been dedicated to uniting accountants, accounting students, and business professionals who share a commitment to excellence and community advancement in Richmond, VA. Rooted in the principle of "Lifting As We Climb," NABA Richmond serves as a vital community resource for black professionals navigating the accounting and finance industries. The chapter brings together professional members and student chapters across Virginia, fostering cooperative relationships among peers while advancing the interests of current and prospective minority accounting professionals. NABA Richmond distinguishes itself through its focus on personal enrichment and community service, offering social activities and volunteer opportunities that strengthen both individual members and the broader Richmond community. The organization recognizes that professional success extends beyond individual achievement—it encompasses building leaders who shape the future of the accounting and finance professions while supporting the next generation of minority students entering these fields. By combining professional development with genuine community connection, NABA Richmond creates an environment where members can grow their careers while contributing meaningfully to their profession and community. The chapter's comprehensive approach to member support includes mentorship programs, networking events, and collaborative partnerships that reflect its core mission of representing and advancing the interests of black professionals in accounting and related business fields throughout the Richmond area.
Founded in Richmond, Virginia in 1942, the Old Dominion Bar Association emerged from a pivotal moment of civil rights advocacy when attorney Frederic Charles Carter refused to be segregated in the Virginia Supreme Court law library. What began as a response to discrimination has evolved into one of the nation's premier African-American bar associations, dedicated to the mission of being "Virginia's Advocates for Equal Justice." For over 80 years, ODBA has served as a vital community for African-American attorneys and lawyers of color, providing continuity of leadership and support on issues of particular importance to underrepresented populations in the legal profession. The organization's legacy includes significant achievements in judicial appointments, with ODBA members working diligently to ensure African-American lawyers received consideration for judgeships throughout Virginia. Today, the association continues addressing the civil rights, disenfranchisement, and criminal justice issues that inspired its founders, recognizing that the work of equal justice remains incomplete. ODBA's membership represents a diverse community of legal professionals committed to professional growth, scholarship, and meaningful activism. The organization actively engages its members through annual conferences, networking events, and collaborative programming with other affinity bar associations. By joining ODBA, attorneys become part of a historic movement rooted in dignity, professional excellence, and the unwavering pursuit of equal justice for all Virginians.
Founded in 1984 by a dedicated group of approximately 10-12 members, the Northern Virginia Black Attorneys Association has grown into a cornerstone organization for the legal community in Fairfax, VA and throughout Northern Virginia. What began as a mutual support network has evolved into a powerful voice advocating for African American attorneys, judges, law professors, and law students facing unique professional challenges. NOVABAA's founding members recognized the need for solidarity and shared experience in a legal landscape with limited opportunities for African American participation in bar associations and the judiciary. Today, many of those pioneering members serve or have served with distinction in the judiciary, demonstrating the organization's lasting impact on the profession. NOVABAA welcomes members of all races who share a commitment to strengthening the Northern Virginia legal community and advancing the interests of African American legal professionals. The organization strives to be a leader on social, cultural, political, and legal issues affecting the community it serves. Through regular events, professional development opportunities, and collaborative initiatives, NOVABAA builds meaningful relationships among legal professionals while advocating zealously for African Americans navigating Northern Virginia's court system and legal landscape. The association's 40-year history reflects a steadfast commitment to diversity, inclusion, and professional excellence in service to the Fairfax and Northern Virginia communities.
Fairfax,
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Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains rise above the Shenandoah Valley along the spine of the Appalachians, their layered ridgelines traced by Skyline Drive and the Blue Ridge Parkway.