Do you work from home and miss having coworkers to chat with and grab a casual drink after work? Maybe you just moved to Richmond and want to get plugged into the local scene. Or perhaps you're looking to expand your professional network, but dread the stiff, high pressure mixers.

If any of those sound like you, come check out What’s Happening RVA.

We’re a free, low-pressure networking community built around good conversations, authentic relationships, and having fun. Not every connection needs to be a sales pitch. Often, the best conversations start just by meeting great people in our community.

No membership fees, no corporate agendas, and no rigid requirements.

Come see what we're all about at our next meetup:

• When: Wednesday, October 14th | 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM

That’s right: What’s Happening RVA has officially upgraded to Version 3.1!

What’s changed? First, we found our new home base at The Answer Brewpub on West Broad Street. More importantly, every tweak comes directly from the feedback you’ve given me.

If you stepped away in recent months because of noise or tight crowds, here is what Version 3.1 fixed:

·         4x the interior space: Plenty of elbow room to move around comfortably without bumping shoulders, plus over 1,000 square feet of covered patio space.

·         A volume level for everyone: The extra layout means less congestion indoors. If you prefer quiet conversation, the outdoor covered deck feels just like catching up on a back porch.

·         Easy, central location: Right on West Broad with plenty of parking and hassle-free access.

We’re officially 2 weeks away from our August What’s Happening RVA event, and over 200+ professionals have already RSVP’d!

Because of the huge turnout, we needed a fantastic space to fit everyone—and as our new host’s slogan says: "Beer is the Answer."

Join us at The Answer Brewpub for another high-energy evening of informal networking, great conversations, and local craft drinks. We’ll have plenty of room inside and hassle-free parking right behind the venue.

RSVP at: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7484949686706126849?viewAsMember=true

🗓 When: Tuesday, August 12th | 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM

What started just over a year ago as an idea to bring a more relaxed, authentic vibe to professional networking has absolutely exploded!

I am thrilled to announce that What's Happening RVA has officially hit over 1,000 members!

This wasn't just a win for me; it was a community effort. The growth has been almost entirely word-of-mouth, driven by amazing professionals bringing their colleagues, friends, and connections along.

Thank you to every single one of you who has attended an event, chatted with someone new, or invited a guest to see how amazing our events are for themselves. You have made this the fastest-growing group and the largest night of networking in Central Virginia!

Whether you’ve been with us since day one or just joined, THANK YOU for making this community unique, fun, and special.

Let’s keep growing, connecting, and helping each other succeed!

When I started this group, it was just a passion project to help bring local professionals connect. Today, thanks to you, it has grown into one of RVA’s premier networking communities.

I can’t take all the credit.  Our incredible members made this happen by sharing my vision, inviting their networks, and showing up with enthusiasm month after month.

What I’m most proud of is that even with all our growth, we’ve stayed true to our core: a fun, relaxed, and genuinely welcoming approach to networking that keeps getting better.

I’m excited to share a look back at our first year. It’s truly been an amazing journey — and we’re just getting started.

What’s Happening RVA – 2025 Year-End Highlights

·         800+ members reached in just 12 months

We’ve already passed 250+ RSVPs, our sponsors are providing a complimentary holiday spread, and the venue’s warm, festive atmosphere will make it an especially great night to connect, catch up, and meet new people.

As always, guests are welcome. Feel free to invite your network and help us spread the word.

Event Details

 📍 Atlas 42 – 4032 Cox Rd, Ste A, Glen Allen, VA 23060

 📅 Dec 10th

Big news, What’s Happening RVA community! 𝗪𝗲'𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 and we're so excited to share a preview of our elegant new space at 𝗙𝗼𝗴𝗼 𝗱𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗼.

This new venue is a huge upgrade—it's bigger, quieter, and the perfect place to connect and grow. Best of all, it's only two blocks from our old spot, so you'll have no trouble finding it. Getting here is even easier now with a free parking deck just steps away.

This move marks an exciting new chapter for our group. With over 250 RSVPs already, it's clear we made the right choice at the perfect time. We're ready to provide an even better experience for all of you!

We can't wait to see you there. Bring your colleagues and connections along—the more, the merrier!

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/whats-happening-rva-networking-group-tickets-1111839244109?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm_source=email&utm_medium=sparkpost&utm_campaign=postpublish

You spoke, and I listened. The feedback from our recent poll was clear: 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲. I took your top priorities to heart—location, parking, noise, atmosphere, and room to grow—and am thrilled to announce our new home!

Our date and time will remain the same, but starting September 10th, our events will be held at Fogo de Chão, 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

This beautiful, upscale venue checks all the boxes:

 ✅ Space to comfortably host 300+ people

 ✅A free parking deck entrance just steps away

 ✅A vibrant atmosphere with better noise levels for networking