Event. March 13, 2016. Capital Area Food Bank for D.C.’s tasting gala, the Blue Jeans Ball.

https://www.capitalareafoodbank.org/blue-jeans-ball/

                                        


Event Info

Location Marriott Marquis Washington, DC 901 Massachusetts Ave NW Washington, D.C. 20001 View Map Hotel valet parking for a fee (self-parking unavailable). Click here for additional parking details. Date and Time Sunday, March 13, 2016 6 PM – 9 PM

Come out and join the Capital Area Food Bank for D.C.’s tasting gala, the Blue Jeans Ball. We’ll be back at the fabulous Marriott Marquis Hotel – in downtown Washington, DC. This historically sold-out event is “blue jeans” fashionable and will feature over 40 savory, spicy and sweet tasting stations, fabulous auction items as well as live music.

We are excited to welcome Chef Chairs Jeff Buben, Sherry Yard and Ruth Gresser and announce there will be new and exciting surprises making this year a real – BASH!

So get ready to rock your favorite denim while helping take hunger off the map.

Entertainment provided by DJ’s John Jazz and Miss H.E.R.

New This Year

Our participating restaurants and suppliers will create dishes in the spirit of wellness, in recognition of the CAFB’s commitment to offering a nutritious menu of ingredients to the 540,000 neighbors it serves.

Veterans Business Conference. March 24, 2016

Thursday, March 24, 2016 When Thursday March 24, 2016 from 7:45 AM to 3:30 PM EDT Add to Calendar Where The Army Navy Country Club 1700 Army Navy Drive Arlington, VA 22202 Driving Directions     Every year, the Veterans in Business Conference strives to provide not only the best speakers and networking opportunities in the industry, but also to bring you relevant, useful workshops featuring expert panelists whose experience and insight will help you start and grow your business. And this year, I am truly proud to feature the following workshops: New for 2016! The Reconnaissance Track has been re-designed for all Veteran-owned small businesses. This track offers a broad range of topics from experienced professionals on the various aspects of creating and growing a successful Veteran-owned small business. Workshops include:  Running a Successful Non-profit  Veterans' Benefits for Small Business  Options for Funding Your Small Business The Deployment Track is designed for Veterans interested in starting and growing their businesses in the government contracting marketplace. This track brings seasoned Veteran owned contractors, prime contractors and agency representatives together as presenters to inform and inspire others as they seek to grow their government procurement businesses. Workshops include:  City, County & State Government Contracts  Contracting Challenges in the 21st Century  Federal Government Forecast - OSDBU Panel Learn More About the Workshops & the Veterans in Business Conference  I look forward to seeing you on March 24th. Best regards, Charles  Charles McCaffrey  Director, Veterans Business Outreach Center Community Business Partnership charles@cbponline.org Register Now!    Sponsorship & Exhibiting Opportunities