Events
Outside of their CEO Roundtables, VACEOs members connect through a variety of learning and social events. Most are CEO-only, and all give you the chance to learn from other leaders.
Flying Squirrels Baseball Event
– July 2, 2025, 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. EDT
There’s nothing better than hanging out with friends in the VACEOs community at a baseball game. Bring the family! Food, drinks, and fireworks on us for members/sponsors. Private Bullpen Bistro seating.
Square Table – What’s Keeping HR Up at Night?
– July 17, 2025, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Join fellow VACEOs members in the virtual square table: What’s Keeping HR Up at Night – Strategies for retaining long-term employees who are engaged & committed.
Presented by Warren Whitney
Register here.
“Intro to VACEOs” Lunch
– July 24, 2025, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
For CEOs interested in meeting a few VACEOs members and learning how our CEO Roundtables help leaders grow. Sign up now.
Held at VACEOs HQ in Scott’s Addition.
Hot Topic: “What Every CEO Should Know About Branding” (Charlottesville)
– July 24, 2025, 3:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Join fellow members and sponsors for an insightful session with Kelly O’Keefe, Founding Partner of Brand Federation, as he shares essential branding strategies every CEO should know in today’s competitive marketplace.
Networking happy hour featuring beverages and light hors d’oeuvres following the discussion.
Let’s Connect VACEOs Happy Hour
– August 7, 2025, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Don’t miss out on a chance to connect with your VACEOs community. Come mingle with fellow members and sponsors over light snacks and refreshing drinks before summer wraps up! Feel free to also invite a prospective CEO member who could benefit from VACEOs.
Square Table Workshop
– August 21, 2025, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Program details to come, save the date!
M&A Lunch & Learn (Roanoke)
– September 9, 2025, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Join a business valuation and M&A expert for a CEO-only lunch conversation. Details and registration available in July.
“Intro to VACEOs” Lunch
– September 18, 2025, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
For CEOs interested in meeting a few VACEOs members and learning how our CEO Roundtables help leaders grow. Sign up now.
Held at VACEOs HQ in Scott’s Addition.
Fall Leaders Conference ’25 – Our Only Public Event!
– September 25, 2025, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Bring your team for an inspiring half-day conference with superstar speaker, Ross Bernstein. Learn the secrets of championship teams, and how to apply them in your business.
This event is open to the business community and their teams, located at the Jepson Alumni Center at the University of Richmond.
“Intro to VACEOs” Lunch
– October 28, 2025, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
For CEOs interested in meeting a few VACEOs members and learning how our CEO Roundtables help leaders grow. Sign up now.
Held at VACEOs HQ in Scott’s Addition.
Quarterly Luncheon with Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin
– November 19, 2025, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Tom Barkin, President of the Richmond Fed, will join us for our November Quarterly Luncheon – Save the date!
VACEOs Holiday Reception (Richmond)
– December 4, 2025, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Join VACEOs to celebrate the holidays at Bartizan located in Short Pump’s West Broad Village in Richmond. Guest tickets will be available. Save the date!