We're finalizing many of our events for the first half of 2010 and will be updating this page as things get booked. Here's what we know so far:

Wheeling Nailers Game

sponsored by Carenbauer Distributing

Saturday, March 20

Game Time: 7:35PM

WesBanco Arena, Wheeling, WV

As we've done every year, we will be attending a Nailers game to cheer on Wheeling's only professional sports franchise. Even better? OVConnect members get a free ticket. We'll send out information to the group as soon as the date is set.

Click here to read more about the event.

Click here to view and sign up on the evite.

Six Secrets to Sell Your Message & Move People into Action

Wednesday, April 14

In Conjunction with the Wheeling Chapter of AITP

We'll be teaming with our friends at the Wheeling Chapter of of the Association of Information Technology Professionals for an informative presentation where you will learn 7 key strategies to capture attention and move people into action, including:

• Strive to Serve Rather than Impress
• Compete in an Attention Economy
• Practice Positive and Playful
• Ruthlessly Cut Clutter
• Blend Logic with Emotion
• Ask for Action

2nd Annual OVConnect 5K

Saturday, May 22

8:00 AM

Oglebay Park's Good Zoo

After a successful inaugural campaign, we're bringing the 5k back to the Good Zoo with a new, yet still challenging course. If you ran or walked it last year, you know what we mean. Full details will be posted on the event's official site and online reservations will be accepted soon.

Other Events

2010 is slated to be our best year yet for events, which should also include:

• Son of Cooking Class
• Day at the Schrader Center
• Washington Wildthings game
• Kickball Tournament
• Financial Presentation for Young Professionals
• Brew at the Zoo
• Networking Event
• 4th Annual Pumpkin Massacre
• Holiday Toy Drive / Networking Night
• Various joint events with area groups

We'll update this page as events get added, so check back often. You can also get automatic notification of new OVConnect events and other happenings around the Ohio Valley by signing up for our free email newsletter, OVConnection.

OVConnect seeks to host a mix of the following types of events throughout the Ohio Valley:

• Professional
• Social
• Civic
• Sporting

Some will tickle your fancy more than others. If you see something you like that fits your schedule, come on out. If not, no worries. Just attend whenever you like and never worry about being penalized or pressured to make it out to a certain number of events.

We've been fortunate to host a number of great events since our inception in Fall 2007. These include:

• Nonverbal Communication Expert Bill Acheson
• Q&A Session with Wheeling Mayor Andy McKenzie
• Speed Networking
• What's Cookin' cooking class)
• Project Santa
• Beer Tasting
• After Hours Networking / Toy Drive
• OVConnect's Great Pumpkin Massacre
• Night at the Symphony
• Wheeling Nailers Hockey Night
• Wine Tasting

We're all ears. If you would like to suggest, partner with, or sponsor OVConnect events to reach the area’s preeminent group of young professionals and like minded individuals, please let us know.  We’re open to anything here in the Ohio Valley and are always looking for both locations and event ideas.