💎 Coffee, Code & Convos (Issue #8)

Happy Monday Morning,

Welcome to another issue of MV Business Memo. Every week, we bring you business + networking events around town so you know where to go to network and grow.

We hope you and yours are alright after Friday’s storm. As of sending this, over 13,000 people in the Miami Valley are still without power, primarily in Montgomery County (~8k) and Greene County (~3k). Some folks have power but no internet.

Utility companies are working hard to get everyone back online, and insurance agents and service providers (restoration, roofing, tree-trimming, etc.) are bound to be busy over the coming weeks.

Now is a great time for businesses to step up and support those affected — whether they’re employees, customers, or partners.

Let’s all strive to bring and be the calm after the storm.

Alright, let’s dive into this week’s events!

📆 EVENTS

Cyber Secure My Business

🎤 Technology First
🎤 Dayton Chamber
🗓️ Wed, Oct 2: 8 - 10 am
📍 Life Connection of Ohio, Kettering
💲 Member: Free
💲 Non-Member: $25
🔗 Register Here

Protect your business from cyber threats with expert insights from local professionals. Learn actionable strategies to strengthen your cybersecurity and handle breaches confidently.

Speakers from Squire Patton Boggs, Faruki, Hobart, and Dayton Children's will provide a comprehensive guide to safeguarding your business. Since this is being put on by both Technology First and the Dayton Chamber, admission is free for members of either group.

Breakfast Briefing - Utilizing Intelligent Automation

🎤 Springboro Chamber
🗓️ Thu, Oct 3: 7:30 - 9 am
📍 Hidden Valley Orchards, Lebanon
💲 Members: Free
💲 Non-Members: $35
🔗 Register Here

Discover how intelligent automation can streamline your work and make your business better. Led by Pam Rigling, from Back to Business I.T., you'll walk away with real-world use cases and a practical roadmap for implementation. Enjoy a hot breakfast and some cool tech!

Entrepreneurship Essentials Workshop and Resource Fair

🎤 USPTO
🗓️ Thu, Oct 3: 8:30 am - 12 pm
📍 Virtual
📍 Holbrooke Conference Center, Dayton
💲 Free
🔗 Register Here

Are you a veteran, military spouse, or service member looking to start or grow a business? Then this event might be a great next step in your entrepreneurial journey. You'll learn about everything from business planning and market analysis to ways to access financing.

You can watch the panel talks and Q&A virtually too, but the networking and resource fair are only available to those who come in person.

Ohio Defense & Aerospace Forum

🎤 Dayton Development Coalition
🗓️ Mon, Oct 7: 11 am - 6 pm
🗓️ Tue, Oct 8th: 7 am - 3:45 pm
📍 Student Union, Wright State University
💲 General Admission: $350
🔗 Register Here

Engage with leaders in one of our core industries, defense and aerospace, brought in from across the state. This forum offers insights into the defense landscape, its impact on our economy, and the opportunities ahead. Build connections and stay informed on key developments shaping the future of our community (and country).

Woman of Influence: Belinda Kenley

🎤 ABWA - Gem City Chapter
🗓️ Tue, Oct 8: 5:45 - 7:15 pm
📍 Business Solutions Center, Dayton
💲 Free
🔗 Learn More

Join the Gem City Chapter of the American Business Women's Association to Celebrate Belinda Kenley, YWCA's 2024 Woman of Influence. Hear her share insights from a career in public service, business leadership, and community volunteering. Learn how she has leveraged her connections to make a lasting impact on both her career and the community.

Business With A Bite

🎤 Huber Heights Chamber
🗓️ Thu, Oct 10: 11:30 am - 1 pm
📍 The Wright Van Cleve House, Huber Heights
💲 $15+
🔗 Register Here

Learn how to protect your business from rising costs over lunch with Will Roberts from SOCA. He'll dive into the money-saving benefits available to local businesses and chamber members. A great opportunity to gain insights and connect with Huber's business community.

Generation Dayton: Strength-Based Networking Strategies

🎤 Dayton Chamber
🗓️ Thu, Oct 10: 4 - 6 pm
📍 The Hub, Dayton
💲 Free
🔗 Register Here

Lindsay Pitstick, a Gallup CliftonStrength certified coach, will show you connection-building techniques tailored to your style. Helping you lean into your strengths and network in a way that's more natural to you.

Afterwards, you can practice those strategies at Generation Dayton's Happy Hour. Perfect for early career professionals just getting started, or seasoned folks looking to improve.

WiBN Awards Gala

🎤 WiBN
🗓️ Sat, Oct 12: 5:30 - 10 pm
📍 Mandalay Banquet, Moraine
💲 Individual: $99
💲 Couple: $180
🔗 Register Here

Celebrate the dynamic women shaping the Miami Valley at this formal gala hosted by Women in Business Networking (WiBN). Enjoy an elegant evening of dinner, music, and dancing as influential women are honored with the WiBN Women to Watch awards.

Recognize the impact of these leaders, and be inspired by their stories. Learn more about the honorees here.

Dayton PRSA Media Day

🎤 Dayton PRSA
🗓️ Thu, Oct 17: 9 am - 12 pm
📍 Dayton Metro Library, Downtown Branch
💲 Members: $35
💲 Non-Members: $45
🔗 Register Here

Connect with local media professionals and hear about the future of public relations at PRSA Dayton's annual Media Day. Learn about topics like AI in content creation and effective media pitching from industry experts. Engage in panel discussions and tabletop sessions to elevate your communication strategies.

Economic Development Summit

🎤 i70/75 Development Assoc.
🗓️ Fri, Oct 18: 7:30 am - 2:30 pm
📍 Sinclair Conference Center, Dayton
💲 Member: $110
💲 Non-member: $125
🔗 Register Here

Is there a better place to talk about what's going in aerospace than the birthplace of aviation? Learn about progress in aerospace defense, airport developments, advanced air mobility, Wright Patt's research, and Sinclair's UAS training. Don't miss this informative event covering the cornerstone of our economy.

🤝 MEETINGS

Coffee N Connection

🎤 WiBN
🗓️ Tue, Oct 1: 8:15 - 9:15 am
📍 Abbey Credit Union, Troy
💲 Free & Open To All
🔗 RSVP Here

Connect over coffee and discuss a hot topic tailored to women in business at this monthly WiBN gathering run by Patty Anderson and Christy Shell.

Code For Dayton

🎤 GemCity Tech
🗓️ Tue, Oct 1: 6 - 8 pm
📍 The Hub, Dayton
💲 Free & Open To All
🔗 RSVP Here

Code For Dayton brings together local tech enthusiasts to collaborate on civic projects. After a brief discussion, groups dive into hands-on work, like updating the Preservation Dayton dataset. A great opportunity to use your skills for community impact.

Springboro Coffee With Champions

🎤 Springboro Chamber
🗓️ Wed, Oct 2: 8 - 9 am
📍 Springboro Performing Arts Center
💲 Free & Open To All
🔗 RSVP Here

Join the Springboro chamber for it’s first CWC meeting! An open workshop built to help you grow your business and enhance your leadership journey.

Bellbrook Meeting

🎤 H7 Dayton
🗓️ Wed, Oct 2: 8:30 - 9:30 am
📍 Chick-fil-A, Washington Twp.
💲 Free & Open To All
🔗 Learn More

Kickstart your morning with Bellbrook's H7 chapter. Sip coffee and build connections.

Huber Heights Happy Hour

🎤 H7 Dayton
🗓️ Wed, Oct 2: 4 - 5 pm
📍 Alematic Artisan Ales, Huber Heights
💲 Free & Open To All
🔗 Learn More

Open up a tab and close out your day networking with H7’s Huber Heights chapter.

Beavercreek Coffee With Champions

🎤 Beavercreek Chamber
🗓️ Thu, Oct 3: 8 - 9 am
📍 Beavercreek Chamber Conference Center
💲 Free & Open To All
🔗 RSVP Here

An open weekly leadership workshop built to help you grow your business and be a force for good in your community.

Kettering Meeting

🎤 H7 Dayton
🗓️ Thu, Oct 3: 8 - 9 am
📍 Christ Church United Methodist, Kettering
💲 Free & Open To All
🔗 Learn More

Always happy to have new visitors, join H7’s Kettering chapter to sip coffee and start conversations.

Springboro Happy Hour

🎤 H7 Dayton
🗓️ Thu, Oct 3: 3:30 - 4:30 pm
📍 The Barrel, Springboro
💲 Free & Open To All
🔗 Learn More

Wrap up your work day with H7's Springboro chapter by grabbing a drink with your peers.

New To Tech

🎤 GemCity Tech
🗓️ Thu, Oct 3: 6 - 8 pm
📍 The Hub, Dayton
💲 Free & Open To All
🔗 RSVP Here

Connect with other developers who are new to the field at this monthly meetup. Learn coding fundamentals, gain career insights, and participate in live coding sessions. Be sure to bring your laptop!

HOCWT Coffee

🎤 Heart of Centerville
🗓️ Fri, Oct 4: 8 - 9:30 am
📍 Station House, Centerville
💲 Free & Open To All
🔗 Learn More

Start your Friday with the Heart (of which we're proud members). After networking, our meetings start at 8:30 am with quick intros then updates until 9:15 am. Leaving the last 15 for announcements. A great group with warm and welcoming folks.

Miamisburg Meeting

🎤 H7 Dayton
🗓️ Fri, Oct 4: 8:30 - 9:30 am
📍 Performance Wraps, Miamisburg
💲 Free & Open To All
🔗 Learn More

Meet new folks and make deeper connections at Miamisburg’s H7 chapter.

Evolve’s Monthly Meeting

🎤 Evolve Women’s Network
🗓️ Wed, Oct 9: 9 - 10:30 am
📍 Prime Time Party Rental, Dayton
💲 Free & Open To All
🔗 RSVP Here

Join a group of entrepreneurial women who connect personally and professionally. Experience their community with no cliques and no judgment.

Beavercreek Young Professionals

🎤 Beavercreek Chamber
🗓️ Thu, Oct 10: 5 - 7 pm
📍 Bellbrook Brewing, Bellbrook
💲 Free & Open To All
🔗 RSVP Here

Meet and mingle with other young professionals (under 40) in Beavercreek and Bellbrook. Bring a colleague/friend and build your local network.

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 — Max