Velocity Networking: 5 Star Connections

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Save the dateJune 9, 20235:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EDT) Add to Calendar

Venue Location

Black BRAND

520 E. Main St., Suite 4
Norfolk, VA 23510

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Organizer

Organizer: Black BRAND

Phone: +1 7572887400

Contact Person: Blair Durham

Email: blair@blackbrand.biz

Event Details

Join us for Velocity Networking: 5 Star Connections every 2nd Friday of the month.

We're trying something different this month. What do you think happens when we get electricians, plumbers, painters, construction workers, welders, hair stylists and nail techs, auto mechanics, and other licensed and certified professionals into one room?

We're thinking new collaborations, new projects, and lots of connections!

Does this sound like a room you'd like to be in?

This month's Velocity is open to the public, happening Friday, June 9 from 6:00-8:00PM at Black BRAND HQ (520 E. Main St. Ste. 4, Norfolk, VA.)

Connect with Black BRAND members, hear 5-Minute Networking Nuggets, and enjoy refreshments, wine, and beer!

FREE | Black BRAND Members

Prospective Members $20

Speakers

Dranreb Alston

CEO /President of Dran’s Heating & AC

Dranreb Alston

CEO /President of Dran’s Heating & AC

Dran, as he is known, is the President of Dran’s Heating & Air Conditioning, a Local, veteran-owned and operated,full-service HVAC contractor serving Virginia with a concentration in Hampton Roads. With over 25 plus years of experience, Dran has acquired the skills and expertise to service all of your residential and commercial heating and air conditioning needs. There is no job too small or too large for his company. The skilled HVAC technicians his company has offers free written estimates and free second opinions. Dran’s Heating & Air Conditioning uses energy efficient products and will dispose of your old equipment in compliance with EPA regulations; and are eco-friendly. We offer 100% financing and maintenance contracts. The company’s customer service is unrivaled, backed up by it A+ rating at the Better Business Bureau, and is only surpassed by its dependability, honesty, and fairness.

Sultan Camp

Director of Veterans Employment Centers at Hampton Roads Workforce Council

Sultan Camp

Director of Veterans Employment Centers at Hampton Roads Workforce Council

https://www.theworkforcecouncil.org

Sultan Camp is a recovering Military Headhunter, proud ex-Shipbuilder and currently serves as the Director of the Hampton Roads Workforce Council’s (HRWC) Veterans Employment Centers, the Co-Chair of the Military and Veterans Executive Committee for Virginia Chamber of Commerce’s Blueprint 2030 and a Board Member for the Fort Eustis Civic Leaders Association (ECLA).
Sultan is considered one of the leading global minds on what’s next in military and military spouse employment, career management and education. He is described as one of the most forward thinkers in the Military and Talent Acquisition Community – he acutely recognizes trends and patterns early to help others understand how these shifts impact markets and career options after leaving the military or as a military spouse. Whether its emerging industries, social media platforms, hiring trends or military community talent acquisition strategies, Sultan understands how to bring employer brand relevance to the forefront. He is a prolific military talent and career strategist with numerous recommendations from Flag level officers, Military Magazine articles and one of his articles “Thank you for Your Military Service…Now Here Are 9 Reasons I Won’t Hire You.” Landing 1Million+ views and was featured on Business Insider Magazine.
Sultan is a Talent Acquisition strategist at heart — he builds business talent focused on the Military Community. Today, he helps the fastest growing Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified companies in the Hampton Roads region leverage their military talent pipeline through the HRWC’s Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Centers, which has offices in Norfolk and Newport News, VA.
In addition to running multiple HRVEC’s, Sultan hosts quarterly Employer Consortiums which CHRO’s, VP’s and Senior Human Resource Managers gain access to exclusive strategies on how to access, attract and retain military talent. He has over 25000 LinkedIn connections and 3000 Twitter followers. He is a top LinkedIn influencer and one of the most highly sought-after public speakers.

Sultan is a graduate of The George Washington and Norfolk State Universities.

Antonio West

CEO/Manager of OutterMind Enterprise llc

Antonio West

CEO/Manager of OutterMind Enterprise llc

Antonio West is an entrepreneur and business owner at Outtermind Enterprise who works with homeowners and real estate investors on raising property values and giving them a sense of comfort and luxury in their homes or rental properties. Antonio West believes that if you can prevent your home from losing value or even if you're ready to sell, it's always a good time to renovate your space. Antonio West had landed his company on the Better Business Bureau 2022 Torch award for ethics as a company finalist. The torch award for ethics is an annual awards program that publicly recognizes organizations that have established practices to elevate their commitment to ethical operations. Antonio West is a certified class A General Contractor (RBC) in business since early 2017 and has thus far over 350+ completed jobs and satisfied customers. Antonio holds half bachelors in Interior Design from International Academy of Design and Technology and also holds an Associates of Applied Science in Computer Drafting and Design from ITT-Technical Institute.

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