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JA of Greater Hampton Roads Events

At JA of Greater Hampton Roads, we host several events throughout the year to raise money to support our programming. These events also engage the community in our efforts to reach students! Whether you'd like to get involved on an individual level or as a business through event sponsorship, we offer several ways for you to support our work while having a great time!

January 2025

Sat
18

2025 JA Bowl-a-thon

When: Saturday, January 18, 2025 - Saturday, April 26, 2025
Where: Various AMF Locations across Hampton Roads
Time: 12:00 AM ET

Book your lanes now for JA Bowl-a-thon 2025. Get your co-workers, friends, & family and come bowl with JA for pizza, prizes & fun!

March 2025

Thu
20

2025 Hampton Roads Business Hall of Fame

When: Thursday, March 20, 2025
Where: Norfolk Hilton the Main
Time: 5:30 PM ET

Join us as we celebrate our laureate induction into the Hampton Roads Business Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame award recognizes the lifetime achievements of some of the region’s most influential business leaders. This award is presented to individuals who have made a major, positive impact on the Greater Hampton Roads area through their business and community involvement.

Thu
20

Where: Hilton Norfolk the Main
Time: 5:30 PM ET

The Hampton Roads Business Hall of Fame will induct the 2025 class of laurates into the Hampton Roads Business Hall of Fame. This is a recognition of the lifetime achievements of some of the region’s most influential business leaders. This award is presented to individuals who have made a major, positive impact on the Greater Hampton Roads area through their business and community involvement.

PAST EVENTS

November 2024

Fri
15

Women for the Win/Save The Date

When: Friday, November 15, 2024
Where: The Westin Virginia Beach Town Center
Time: 9:00 AM ET

Networking event for female high school students to be motivated and inspired by local business professionals in typically male dominated elds. Students will have the opportunity to network and gain information to increase access to career opportunities & pathways.

Planning on middle school event next semester.

October 2024

Thu
3

Charity Golf Tournament/Save the date

When: Thursday, October 03, 2024
Where: Bay Creek Resort & Club
Time: 10:00 AM ET

Save the Date: JA Charity Golf Tournament Presented by Armada Hoffler Properties

March 2024

Thu
14

2024 Hampton Roads Business Hall of Fame

When: Thursday, March 14, 2024
Where: Hilton Norfolk the Main
Time: 6:00 PM ET

Join us and our friends from TowneBank as we recognize the outstanding lifetime achievements of some of our region's most visionary business leaders.

November 2023

Wed
15

Inaugural Young Women's Empowerment Event

When: Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Where: Holiday Inn Virginia Beach Conference Center
Time: 8:00 AM ET

Own your economic success!

August 2023

Tue
1

JA Bowl-a-thon events

When: Tuesday, August 01, 2023 - Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Where: AMF
Time: 12:00 AM ET

Join us for our corporate family fun events. Booking events now in May - July 2023. Contact us for specifics at natalie.ashcraft@ja.org. Events take place at AMF/Bowlero locations across Hampton Roads.

September 2022

Tue
6

Volunteer for JA of Greater Hampton Roads!

When: Tuesday, September 06, 2022 - Friday, June 16, 2023
Where: Local Hampton Roads Schools
Time: 12:00 AM ET

Sign up for JA program volunteer slots.

July 2022

Fri
15

Where: Chesapeake AMF/Bowlero & AMF Norfolk
Time: 6:30 PM ET

Join us Friday, July 15th, 630-930pm or Saturday, July 16th 1-4pm to bowl with JA. Join us for this annual fundraising event. Create a team and join us!

June 2022

Wed
8

JA Days!

When: Wednesday, June 08, 2022 - Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Where: Junior Achievement of Greater Hampton Roads
Time: 12:00 AM ET

WE NEED YOU--Seeking volunteers to teach programs for our JA Day! series. We provide all the materials and training. Gather your co-workers and friends and set-up a volunteer day with JA! Call 757/455-9504.

May 2022

Sun
15

Kickball Tournament 2022

When: Sunday, May 15, 2022
Where: Virginia Beach Field House
Time: 1:00 PM ET

Sunday May 15th, 1:00-5:00 PM
Virginia Beach Field House -- 12 and older to play
Proceeds benefiting Junior Achievement of Greater Hampton Roads, Inc.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kickball-tournament-and-fundraiser-registration-300749729537
Questions: Mel Smith at admin@ksoldmyhouse.com

October 2021

Thu
21

Hampton Roads Business Hall of Fame

When: Thursday, October 21, 2021
Where: Hilton Norfolk The Main
Time: 6:00 PM ET

Join us as we honor our
2019-2020 Hampton Roads Business Hall of Fame laureates!

Thu
7

JA Charity Golf Tournament

When: Thursday, October 07, 2021
Where: Bay Creek Golf Course
Time: 12:00 AM ET

Save the Date: JA Charity Golf Tournament Presented by Armada Hoffler Properties

April 2021

Thu
22

JA Virtual Race

When: Thursday, April 22, 2021 - Wednesday, May 05, 2021
Where: The Comfort of Your Own Home!
Time: 12:00 AM ET

It's coming! Need a reason to get out of your house? Can't wait to get out of your house and want to help out JA while you're at it! Sign up for our upcoming virtual race! Contact natalie.ashcraft@ja.org for additional information, to sign up, or donate!

January 2021

Fri
22

Where: Virtual

Your Pre-K-12 Partner for Free Career and Work Readiness, Entrepreneurship, and Financial Literacy Programs and Resources

October 2020

Tue
27

Entrepreneurial Mini-Sessions - A Virtual Experience

When: Tuesday, October 27, 2020 - Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Where: Online Platform
Time: 12:00 AM ET

Building Your Business With A Plan: A free 4 session virtual experience for students

Tuesdays, October 27 - November 17, 2020 (Recommended for grades 6-12)

Parents/Guardians welcome to attend!

At Junior Achievement of Greater Hampton Roads we never stop learning!

June 2020

Thu
25

Entrepreneurial Marketing - A Virtual Experience

When: Thursday, June 25, 2020 - Tuesday, August 11, 2020
Where: Online Platform
Time: 12:00 AM ET

June 25 - August 11, 2020 (Recommended for grades 9-12)

The school year may be coming to an end, but at Junior Achievement of Greater Hampton Roads we never stop learning!

We are proud to provide Entrepreneurial Marketing - A Virtual Experience, a free 8 session virtual marketing experience for students.

Parents/Guardians welcome to attend!

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