OK, blog junkies, the big Virginia blogging event of the year is fast approaching: Blogs United in Hampton Roads is organizing a statewide bloggers conference, scheduled for July 13-15 at Christopher Newport University.

Although the conference is organized by, and geared to the interests of, bloggers, it is open to the public. Sponsorship opportunities are available for lobbyists, PR consultants and advocacy groups who want to ingratiate themselves with local bloggers.