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Fredericksburg Area B2B neXco Networking Social
2025-10-16 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Aladin Mediterranean Kitchen, 9901 Southpoint Pkwy,, Fredericksburg, VA, 22407
Join us for an evening of community, conversation, and connection!
This monthly social event is the perfect opportunity to meet local professionals, exchange ideas, and build meaningful business relationships in a relaxed setting. Enjoy cocktails and appetizers while expanding your network and strengthening ties within the Fredericksburg business community.
📅 When: Every third Thursday of the month (except holidays)🕓 Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM📍 Where: Aladin Mediterranean Kitchen, Fredericksburg, VA💼 Who Should Attend: Business owners, professionals, and community leaders looking to grow their network and connect with like-minded peers.

neXco Business Owners Roundtable
2025-10-16 12:00 - 13:30, 2025-09-18 12:00 - 13:30, 2025-08-21 12:00 - 13:30 | Zoom
At neXco, we believe in the power of community-driven learning and collaboration. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce the neXco Business Owners Roundtable—an exclusive opportunity for business owners within our community and guests of the neXco community to come together and explore the latest topics impacting our industry.

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Fairfax, VA B2B In Person Networking
2025-10-13 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-08 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-11 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Mackenzie’s Tunes & Tonics, 3950 University Dr STE 210, Fairfax, 22030, United States
Please join us at the Mackenzie’s Tunes & Tonics in Fairfax from 6:00pm-8:00pm.
RSVP to Bob Braden at rbradenjr@shinemanagement.com
Mackenzie’s Tunes & Tonics
3950 University Dr STE 210
Fairfax, VA 22030
There is ample FREE parking (500 spaces!) in the garage next door. You can enter the garage from Chain Bridge Road or University Drive. Park on Level P4 and follow signs to Dining and Shopping on the Plaza. They are next to The Wine House with a Red Awning.

HUB 2025 Employee Benefits Innovation Summit
2025-10-02 10:00 - 13:30 | Archer Hotel – Tysons, VA, 7599 Colshire Drive, Tysons, VA, 22102, United States
Are you ready to transform the way your organization approaches employee benefits? Join HUB International for our 2025 Employee Benefits Innovation Summit, where groundbreaking ideas from an impressive lineup of thought leaders meet actionable strategies to shape the future of the industry!
This isn’t your typical event—it’s a fast-paced, high-energy experience featuring six 15-minute sessions filled with bold ideas, fresh insights, and practical takeaways. You’ll walk away inspired, informed, and connected with industry leaders.
Topics we’ll cover during the event include:
• Learn how digital care navigation can simplify benefits, improve health outcomes, and support smarter healthcare decisions.
• Get strategies to manage rising healthcare costs through focusing on high-impact conditions, cost containment, and smarter insurance planning—without sacrificing member experience.
• See how AI tools, personalized provider matching, and real-time cost tracking are streamlining and tailoring healthcare to individual needs.
• Discover how end-to-end cancer support programs can enhance well-being, promote work-life balance, and improve health outcomes.
• Learn how to navigate rising demand for high-cost therapies with strategies to manage utilization, control spend, and design smarter, more sustainable pharmacy benefits.
• Explore how small to mid-sized companies can reduce risk and healthcare spend by rethinking their benefits strategy—shifting the focus from rates to total cost through data-driven insights, multi-year planning, and solutions like captives.

neXco In Person Networking with Loudoun B2B Chapter
2025-10-01 16:30 - 19:00, 2025-07-02 16:30 - 19:00 | Matchbox, 44720 thorndike St., Ashburn, Virginia, 20147
Join us quarterly at Matchbox in One Loudoun for networking with the Loudoun, VA B2B Chapter!

Cocktails & Commerce: Multi-Business Association Networking
2025-09-25 17:00 - 19:00 | B.C. Brewery, 10950 Gilroy Rd Suite F, Hunt Valley, MD, 21031
📅 Date & Time: Thursday, September 25, 2025 · 5:00 – 7:00 PM EDT📍 Location: B.C. Brewery, 10950 Gilroy Road, Suite F, Hunt Valley, MD 21031
Join neXco National and our partner organizations for an evening of networking, collaboration, and connection at Cocktails & Commerce. This multi-association event brings professionals together in a relaxed setting to build relationships, share opportunities, and grow their networks.
Whether you’re looking for new clients, referral partners, or simply want to expand your professional circle, this event provides the perfect environment to meet like-minded business leaders.
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neXco People & Culture/ HR Roundtable Information Session
2025-09-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
Are you an HR professional looking to connect, share insights, and learn from your peers?
Join our Information Session on September 25th at 1:00 PM ET for a thought-provoking discussion with fellow People & Culture leaders. This is your opportunity to exchange ideas, tackle challenges, and strengthen your professional network.
Who Would Benefit: Employment attorneys, HR consultants, recruiters, staffing, payroll, benefits & 401(k) providers, PEO providers, and HRIS providers.
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Arlington & Capital Region Chapter Happy Hour
2025-09-23 17:30 - 19:00 | Westover Taco, 5849 Washington Blvd B, Arlington, Virginia, 22205
Come join the Arlington & Capital Region Chapter for a Happy Hour at Westover Taco in Arlington. There is no cost for this event and please feel free to bring a colleague or two.

neXco National Networking Social-Fredericksburg Area B2B Chapter
2025-09-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Aladin Mediterranean Kitchen, 9901 Southpoint Pkwy,, Fredericksburg, VA, 22407
Networking social open to members and guests sponsored by the Fredericksburg Area B2B Chapter.
RSVP!

neXco Accounting, Tax & CFO Outsource Roundtable
2025-09-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
At neXco, we believe in the power of community-driven learning and collaboration. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce the neXco Accounting, Tax & CFO Outsource Roundtable—an opportunity for neXco members who are in the accounting, tax, and finance professions within our community and guests to come together and explore the latest topics impacting the industry.

This month’s topic is “AI and How it’s Affecting the Accountants and Finance Professions.”

neXco Marketing Professionals Roundtable
2025-09-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
At neXco, we believe in the power of community-driven learning and collaboration. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce the neXco Marketing Professionals Roundtable—an exclusive opportunity for neXco members who are marketers within our community and guests to come together and explore the latest topics impacting the industry.
This month’s topic is “How to Accomplish Your Goals While Reducing Risk & Obstacles to Business Growth” presented by Geoff Suval.

*You must be a marketing professional with 2+ years experience in a marketing profession to attend this event.

The Better Business Breakfast
2025-09-16 08:00 - 10:00 | 10306 Eaton Place, Suite 115 AB, Fairfax, VA 22030, 10306 Eaton Place, Suite 115 AB, Fairfax, VA, 22030, United States
An energizing morning for growth-minded business owners in the professional services space ready to connect with purpose. Join us for impactful networking, fresh business insights, and a chance to give back while moving your business forward.
Hosted by neXco Coast to Coast members: Mary Sue Dahill & Heather McElrath
Charity Spotlight: Mona Nguonly Koun Khmer Foundation is an Arlington, VA neXco Chapter member
Register here!

Increase your Networking Return on Investment Roundtable
2025-09-15 15:30 - 16:30 | Zoom
At neXco, we believe in the power of community-driven learning and collaboration. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce the neXco Increase your Networking Return on Investment Roundtable—an exclusive opportunity for all neXco members and guests to come together and explore the latest topics impacting our industry.
This month’s topic is “IFUE Only Knew.”
IFUE – Identity, Find, Understand, Educate
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Make AI Work for You
2025-09-04 13:00 - 13:45 | Zoom
Nexco Coast to Coast members Heather McElrath (CastleBridge Communications) and Brady Helkenn (BH Tech Connection) are teaming up to present “Make AI Work for Your Business,” a free 45-minute webinar designed for small business owners and entrepreneurs.
In this practical, jargon-free session, you’ll learn:
Where to start with AI, even if you’re not tech-savvy
How to choose tools that align with your business needs
Ways to keep your business secure while using AI
Real-world examples you can put into action right away
Whether you’re curious about AI or ready to integrate it into your workflow, you’ll leave with clear, actionable steps to help you save time, cut costs, and work smarter.
Date: Thursday, September 4
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
Register here: https://events.castlebridgecomm.com/reg

neXco Accounting, Tax & CFO Outsource Roundtable
2025-08-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
At neXco, we believe in the power of community-driven learning and collaboration. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce the neXco Accounting, Tax & CFO Outsource Roundtable—an opportunity for neXco members who are in the accounting, tax, and finance professions within our community and guests to come together and explore the latest topics impacting the industry.

This month’s topic is “Tax implications of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act for Businesses.”

neXco Marketing Professionals Roundtable
2025-08-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
At neXco, we believe in the power of community-driven learning and collaboration. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce the neXco Marketing Professionals Roundtable—an exclusive opportunity for neXco members who are marketers within our community and guests to come together and explore the latest topics impacting the industry.
This month’s topic is “How Social Media Amplifies Your Brand Identity” presented by Nicole Porter.

*You must be a marketing professional with 2+ years experience in a marketing profession to attend this event.

Increase your Networking Return on Investment Roundtable
2025-08-18 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-07-21 15:30 - 16:30 | Zoom
At neXco, we believe in the power of community-driven learning and collaboration. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce the neXco Increase your Networking Return on Investment Roundtable—an exclusive opportunity for all neXco members and guests to come together and explore the latest topics impacting our industry.
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Coffee with Reston B2B Chapter (in-person)
2025-07-31 08:30 - 10:00 | La Madeleine Reston, 1833 Fountain Dr, Reston, VA 20190, Reston, VA, 20190, United States
Informal coffee meeting (1-2-many) at the private room at La Madeleine Reston. Drop in anytime between 8:30-10:00am.
See Menu: https://lamadeleine.com/menu/breakfast
RSVP to Kevin Taylor.

neXco Top of Virginia B2C Blue Moon Meeting
2025-07-29 09:00 - 10:30 | ERA Oak Crest Realty, 126 N. Kent St., Winchester, VA, 22602, United States
Special Guest Speaker:
Andy Gail – CEO, United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley
Topic: Lead with Purpose: Inspiring Engagement Through Service and Impact
Andy will share how to build strong, unified teams and how to channel that energy into something bigger. Learn how your business can take part in the United Way Day of Caring, a powerful, community-wide day of service that brings teams together to make a lasting difference. This session is packed with insights to inspire, engage, and connect your team in meaningful ways.
Breakfast Sponsored By:
Traci Shoberg – Legacy Real Estate Group VA/WV
Kim Violette – Integrity Home Mortgage

neXco Business Owners Roundtable
2025-07-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
At neXco, we believe in the power of community-driven learning and collaboration. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce the neXco Business Owners Roundtable—an exclusive opportunity for business owners within our community and guests of the neXco community to come together and explore the latest topics impacting our industry.
This month’s topic is “How to Work with Your Bank Effectively” presented by Sam Patel.
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neXco Accounting, Tax & CFO Outsource Roundtable
2025-07-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
At neXco, we believe in the power of community-driven learning and collaboration. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce the neXco Accounting, Tax & CFO Outsource Roundtable—an opportunity for neXco members who are in the accounting, tax, and finance professions within our community and guests to come together and explore the latest topics impacting the industry.

Fredericksburg Area, VA neXco National B2B Chapter Launch Meeting
2025-07-09 08:30 - 10:00 | Zoom
Exciting News for B2B Professionals in the Fredericksburg Area!
We’re thrilled to introduce the launch of a brand-new neXco National B2B Chapter right here in the Fredericksburg, VA area!
Are you a business-to-business professional eager to expand your network, form meaningful connections, and join a thriving referral community?
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of something from the ground up. Join us at our chapter launch event to discover what it means to become a founding member of this dynamic new group!

Rethinking Risk – A Smarter Way to Self-Fund
2025-07-08 10:00 - 11:00
HUB International invites you to a focused webinar discussion on Captives—a powerful solution for smaller companies that want the benefits of self-funding without bearing the full risk alone.
We’ll unpack how Captives provide the control and cost-savings of self-funding, while reducing volatility and enhancing long-term strategy. Learn how to gain more control, transparency, and flexibility over employee benefits spending. Captives bring together smaller to mid-size companies into one strong, like-minded community that creates a better way to eliminate volatility and lower overall health benefits costs.
What you’ll learn:
• Macroeconomic trends leading more employers to self-insure healthcare costs
• How to reduce risk and volatility of self-insurance
• Why it’s important to look at benefits planning on a multi-year planning horizon
• Using data to drive decisions and employee engagement
Featured Speaker:
Tommy Lipner is the Regional Vice President for ParetoHealth in the Delaware, Maryland, and DC-Metro market. He is passionate about working with employers and employee benefits consultants in providing a sustainable self-insured solution for employers to curb the rising costs in healthcare.
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