💎 Pancakes, Bourbon & Business (Issue #9)

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Happy Monday Morning,  

Welcome to another issue of Miami Valley Business Memo! Every week, we let you know where to go to network and grow in the Miami Valley.

We’re excited to introduce a new feature today: the “Charity of the Month” section. There are so many incredible organizations in the Miami Valley doing important work, and we want to help spread the word. So each month, we’ll be partnering with one and spotlighting them in this edition every week.

With Veterans Day coming up, we’re launching this program in partnership with Freedom Whiskey Co., to share their annual Veterans Day celebration. It’s an impactful event, and we can’t wait to tell you more about it.

Let’s get to it!

📆 EVENTS

Shaping the Future of Tech Talent

🎤 Technology First
🗓️ Thu, Oct 10: 11 am - 1:30 pm
📍 Yaskawa, Miamisburg
💲 Member: Free
💲 Non-Member: $10
🔗 Register Here

Hear an expert analysis of the IT Leader Workforce Survey from Jennifer Nenadov of N Solutions. Jennifer will dive into what this means for recruiting (and retaining) tech talent. A great talk to stay up to date on a constantly evolving landscape and workforce.

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.

Read Between The Wines

🎤 Junior League Of Dayton
🗓️ Tue, Oct 15: 6 - 9 pm
📍 PNC Arts Annex, Dayton
💲 Single: $50
🔗 Register Here

Enjoy an evening of trivia, wine flights, and a silent auction featuring local experiences and bourbon basket prizes. This fundraiser supports the Junior League's mission to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training.

Dayton PRSA Media Day

🎤 Dayton PRSA
🗓️ Thu, Oct 17: 9 am - 12 pm
📍 Dayton Metro Library, Downtown Branch
💲 Member: $35
💲 Non-Member: $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.

Repurposing Client Content with AI

🎤 AAF Dayton
🗓️ Thu, Oct 17: 4:30 - 6 pm
📍 The Hub, Dayton
💲 $15
🔗 Register Here

Wondering how you can leverage AI in your ad agency? This month, Dayton's American Advertising Federation chapter is bringing in Whitney Barkley, content marketing expert and CEO of Speakerazzi, to teach you all about it.

You'll learn how to use AI to repurpose your clients' content, optimize campaigns, and adapt content for various audiences — all while maintaining brand consistency.

Centerville Rotary Pancake Day

🎤 Centerville Rotary Club
🗓️ Sat, Oct 26: 7 am - 12 pm
📍 Centerville High School
💲 Breakfast: $8
🔗 Register Here

Join the Centerville Rotary Club for a morning filled with pancakes and philanthropy. Each ticket gets you an all-you-can-eat breakfast and all the proceeds fund college or trade school scholarships for Centerville High grads.

It's a great way to get involved in the Centerville community and meet the awesome folks at one of our area's largest Rotary clubs.

🎗️ CHARITY OF THE MONTH

🇺🇸 Honoring those who’ve served

Freedom Whiskey Veterans Day Celebration

📅 Sat, Nov 16: 6 - 11 pm
📍 Miamisburg Moose Lodge
💰 Admission: $50

Join Freedom Whiskey in celebrating and supporting those who've served our country this Veterans Day. Now in its 7th year, this event offers good food, great whiskey, and most importantly, an opportunity to give back.

As you can imagine, I hear about a lot of events. This has by far been one of the most recommended, and for good reason. 

Every year, they pick a veteran to honor and charities to support with the proceeds raised from this event. Just last year, over $45k was raised for Blue Skies for the Good Guys and Gals — from this single event.

And with your help, they can make an even bigger impact in 2024. 

This year they’re supporting Hunters Helping Heroes AND sponsoring a veteran to go through the Save A Warrior program (which literally saves lives).

So, how can you get involved?

1. Buy tickets: If you can make the date, get your tickets and get them soon. I’m told they usually sell out in late October. 

2. Donate dollars: If you can’t attend but can contribute, then donate. Any amount is useful and every dollar helps.

3. Donate items: Raffling gift baskets is a big hit, so if you have cool items to donate, email [email protected] and [email protected] to coordinate. Items must be secured by Nov 1st.

4. Sponsor: If your business sponsors local events, allocate some budget to this. Packages range from $500 to $5,000. Each level includes tickets, recognition, and, of course, a bottle of whiskey.

Serving others is deep in Freedom Whiskey's DNA. It was put there by the company's late founder, Capt. Zach Hollingsworth, and has been carried on by his family and team since his passing 3 years ago. 

Join them in honoring his spirit of service and supporting our veterans. Click the button below to get your tickets, donate, and sponsor this amazing event!

🤝 NETWORKING

Bellbrook Meeting

🎤 H7 Dayton
🗓️ Wed, Oct 9: 8:30 - 9:30 am
📍 Chick-fil-A, Washington Twp.
🔗 Learn More

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

Evolve’s Monthly Meeting

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

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

Huber Heights Happy Hour

🎤 H7 Dayton
🗓️ Wed, Oct 9: 4 - 5 pm
📍 Alematic Artisan Ales, Huber Heights
🔗 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 10: 8 - 9 am
📍 Beavercreek Chamber Conference Center
🔗 Learn More

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 10: 8 - 9 am
📍 Christ Church United Methodist, Kettering
🔗 Learn More

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

Beavercreek Young Professionals

🎤 Beavercreek Chamber
🗓️ Thu, Oct 10: 5 - 7 pm
📍 Bellbrook Brewing, Bellbrook
🔗 Learn More

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

Meet and Greet

🎤 Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Chamber
🗓️ Thu, Oct 10: 5:30 - 6:30 pm
📍 Ear Pro Audiology, Bellbrook
🔗 Learn More

Build connections with the Bellbrook Chamber and business community after work.

HOCWT Coffee

🎤 Heart of Centerville
🗓️ Fri, Oct 11: 8 - 9:30 am
📍 Station House, Centerville
🔗 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.

Coffee N Connection

🎤 WiBN
🗓️ Fri, Oct 11: 8:15 - 9:15 am
📍 Community Room, Springboro Municipal Building
🔗 Learn More

Connect over coffee and discuss a hot topic tailored to women in business at this monthly WiBN gathering run by Valerie Smiley.

Miamisburg Meeting

🎤 H7 Dayton
🗓️ Fri, Oct 11: 8:30 - 9:30 am
📍 Performance Wraps, Miamisburg
🔗 Learn More

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

Bourbon Development Meetup

🎤 Bourbon Development
🗓️ Wed, Oct 16: 4 - 7 pm
📍 Dayton Barrel Works, Dayton
🔗 RSVP Here

Unwind after work with local professionals at this monthly meetup for folks who love the brown water. Sip bourbon, build relationships, and be part of the community.

Business and Brews Meetup

🎤 Dayton Business and Brews
🗓️ Wed, Oct 16: 6 - 8 pm
📍 Southern Ohio Brewing, Beavercreek
🔗 RSVP Here

Connect with local professionals at this relaxed networking event — no hard-selling, just building relationships over a brew. Bring your business cards and make meaningful connections.

Ground For Discussion

🎤 Huber Heights Chamber
🗓️ Fri, Oct 18: 8 - 9 am
📍 Dayton Metro Library, Huber Heights Branch
🔗 Learn More

Get to know the folks in the Huber Height’s Chamber and business community over coffee & pastries.

Mastermind Hotseat

🎤 WiBN
🗓️ Fri, Oct 18: 9 - 10:30 am
📍 Virtual
💲 Member: $25
💲 Non-Member: $25
🔗 Register Here

Join WiBN for prime “peer-to-peer” mentoring at this monthly mastermind. Share and pick up actionable advice hard-won from other folks playing on the business field.

🙏 THANKS FOR READING

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See you next Monday,

 — Max

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