| Oct 1 Holiday Window Display Contest Registration 2018 |
Are you ready to dazzle? This holiday season downtown businesses, as well as businesses throughout the Kanawha Valley, are encouraged to decorate downtown windows with colorful and festive displays.
Whether you inspire onlookers with twinkling lights, give them toothaches with gigantic candy canes or take them through a whimsical journey ? the holiday window display competition will surely draw the masses to come downtown and shop small.
If you are a downtown business with a physical storefront, dress up your windows with a holiday makeover. If your business does not have a downtown brick and mortar presence, you can still participate by partnering with an existing downtown business to create a winter wonderland. Businesses can also team up with artists, schools, churches and nonprofits to create a one-of-a-kind display.
Award Categories:
- Best Overall
- Best at Night
- Best Use of Product or Merchandise
- Best Theme
- Most Original
- People?s Choice
Click here for Holiday Window Display Contest guidelines.
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| Date: |
October 1, 2018 |
| Location: |
Downtown Charleston |
| Contact: |
Anne Strawn, Downtown Charleston Events Coordinator |
| EMail: |
astrawn@charlestonareaalliance.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Nov. 17: Registration closes.
Nov. 23: People?s Choice voting begins.
Dec. 9: Judges select winners.
Dec. 12: People's Choice voting ends.
Dec. 20: Winners announced at Art After Dark. |
| Fees/Admission: |
There is no fee to participate. Businesses do not have to be a member of the Charleston Area Alliance to participate. Registration is required to be considered for judging. |
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| Oct 10 Brown Bag Concert - October 2018 |
The Brown Bag Concert is a free lunchtime concert taking place in Davis Park this month, along the corner of Capitol and Lee Streets in Downtown Charleston. The October 10 concert will feature the Charleston Rogues.
Sponsored by American Medical Facilities Management, local musicians perform in the park 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month May through October. The Brown Bag Concerts are planned in coordination with American Federation of Musician’s Local 136.
Attendees are encouraged to bring their lunch, grab takeout from a Downtown Charleston restaurant or purchase on-site from local vendors. Tables and chairs will be setup for those attending.
The lunchtime concerts stems from the Imagine Charleston Downtown Redevelopment Plan. The concerts are designed to showcase the talent of local musicians, encourage people to get away from their desk at the lunch hour and put a spotlight on the green space in Downtown Charleston. |
| Date: |
October 10, 2018 |
| Time: |
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM |
| Location: |
Davis Park between Capitol and Summers Streets along the corner of Lee Street East |
| Contact: |
Anne Strawn, Downtown Events Coordinator |
| EMail: |
astrawn@charlestonareaalliance.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 10 |
| Fees/Admission: |
This is a free event. |
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| Oct 18 ArtWalk - October 2018 |
Celebrating its 16th year, Downtown Charleston ArtWalk is a free self-guided walking tour of Charleston’s shops, galleries and businesses featuring regional art and performances. Typically held the third Thursday of each month, participating shops and organizations extend their hours for browsing, shopping and mingling.
For details about this month's ArtWalk, visit the Downtown Charleston ArtWalk website for the monthly participating venue map. Participating shops are located in Downtown Charleston and feature a variety of art – from paintings and sculptures to photography and music.
Attendees can stroll along at their own pace, dip in and out of stores and stop off along the way for a bite to eat at a downtown restaurant. This well-loved family-friendly event takes place from 5 to 8 p.m. and attracts art aficionados as well as folks who just want to get out and try something new.
For more information, visit www.artwalkcwv.com. ArtWalk is sponsored by The Masters Law Firm. |
| Date: |
October 18, 2018 |
| Time: |
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.artwalkcwv.com |
| Location: |
Downtown Charleston. Check monthly map for participating venues. |
| Contact: |
Susie Salisbury |
| EMail: |
ssalisbury@charlestonareaalliance.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
5 - 8 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 18 |
| Fees/Admission: |
This is a free event. Visit www.artwalkcwv.com to learn more about this month's participating locations. |
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| Oct 24 Lunch & Learn - Most Frequently Violated Employment Laws |
The Charleston Area Alliance is pleased to announce that AlignHR will be hosting a lunch-n-learn on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at our office. The topic for this session is “The Most Frequently Violated Employment Laws” and will cover such common violations as:
- Not paying required overtime because of misclassification or improper time keeping
- Paying below minimum wage
- Telling employees that they can’t discuss pay with co-workers
- Not posting the required labor law posters
- Misclassification of workers which includes exempt vs. non-exempt and employee vs. independent contractor
Please register to join us for lunch and some great information on employment laws! |
| Date: |
October 24, 2018 |
| Time: |
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Location: |
Charleston Area Alliance
1116 Smith Street
Charleston, WV 25301 |
| Date/Time Details: |
Wednesday, October 24 at 11:00 a.m.. Presentation will last one hour. |
| Fees/Admission: |
$15 for Alliance members
$20 for future members
*lunch included |
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| Oct 25 Business After Hours - Embassy Suites Oktoberfest 2018 |
Join us for an Oktoberfest-themed Business After Hours at Embassy Suites by Hilton on Thursday, Oct. 25 from 5-7 p.m. Enjoy authentic German food, specialty beers and wines. Embassy Suites is also offering several giveaway prizes.
Network with colleagues and connect with business and community leaders at this monthly Alliance event.
Registration is $15 for Alliance members and $25 for future members. Add $10 if registering fewer than 24 hours in advance.
Invoicing is available for groups of 10 or more. No cancellation refunds within 48 hours of event.
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| Date: |
October 25, 2018 |
| Time: |
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Location: |
Embassy Suites by Hilton
300 Court St.
Charleston, WV 25301
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| Contact: |
Jeri Adkins |
| EMail: |
jadkins@charlestonareaalliance.org |
| Fees/Admission: |
$15 Alliance members
$25 future members
Add $10 for tickets purchased fewer than 24 hours in advance.
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| Oct 29 2018 Celebration: A Tribute to Pat Getty & Benedum Foundation |
Join the Charleston Area Alliance for our 2018 Celebration - the "Business Event of the Year" - at the newly-renovated Charleston Civic Center on Monday, October 29. This is an opportunity to celebrate economic and community development with hundreds of business colleagues from across the Kanawha Valley. And this year, it is a chance to pay tribute to philanthropic efforts that have made a profound difference in our region and state.
From January 1999 through June of this year, William “Pat” Getty led the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation in a manner that truly fulfilled the vision of its founder, Michael L. Benedum, that, “It is our duty to sow and to nurture, leaving it to others to harvest the fruits of our efforts.”
There are few, if any, West Virginians who have not been impacted by the work of the Foundation. During Mr. Getty’s tenure as President alone, the Foundation awarded nearly 1,900 grants across our state - totaling more than $200 million.
Don’t miss our 2018 Celebration as we hear reflections from Mr. Getty and pay tribute to his leadership - and to the lasting, remarkable impact of the Benedum Foundation’s philanthropy in our community and beyond.
The full schedule includes
Sponsor Reception (Invitation Only):
5:00-6:00 p.m.
Dinner/Annual Celebration Program:
5:30 p.m. - Pre-Dinner Reception
6:00-8:00 p.m. - Dinner & Program
Registration is $125 Alliance members/$200 future members before October 18 at 6 p.m. Prices increase to $175 Alliance members/$250 future members after October 18 at 6 p.m. Registration deadline is October 25.
Sponsorships, which include an extensive package of recognition opportunities, are available. Click HERE for a flyer with sponsorship details. If you would like to talk about sponsorships, contact Jessica Tice at 304-340-4253 or jtice@charlestonareaalliance.org |
| Date: |
October 29, 2018 |
| Time: |
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Location: |
Charleston Civic Center
200 Civic Center Drive
Charleston, WV 25301 |
| Contact: |
304-340-4253 |
| EMail: |
jtice@charlestonareaalliance.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Sponsor Reception (Invitation Only):
5:00-6:00 p.m.
Dinner/Annual Celebration Program:
5:30 p.m. - Pre-Dinner Reception
6:00-8:00 p.m. - Dinner & Program
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| Fees/Admission: |
Registration is $125 Alliance members/$200 future members before October 18 at 6 p.m. Prices increase to $175 Alliance members/$250 future members after October 18 at 6 p.m. Registration deadline is October 25. |
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