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SUMMARY:CPR\, AED & First Aid Certification 9/5 HR
DESCRIPTION:CPR\, AED & FIRST AID CERTIFICATION\nThursday\, September 5\, 2024  |  8:30AM-12:30PM\nABC Virginia certifies hundreds of individuals each year in First-Aid and CPR/AED using the Health Safety Institute’s (HSI) training content.  ABC-VA’s primary goal is to create confidence in its students’ abilities to handle emergency situations. Our instructors provide clear explanations of the subject matter in a relaxed environment. Instructors focus on the importance of controlling\, with confidence\, medical emergencies and providing life support for victims of sudden illness or injury.  The certification issued to each participant is valid for two years. \nINSTRUCTOR\nJamie Carrow\, ABC-VA \nLOCATION **PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW ADDRESS**\nABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility\n530 Independence Parkway\, Suite 500\, Chesapeake\, VA 23320 (behind the Home Depot and Lowes on Battlefield Boulevard)\n*Student parking and entrance is in the back of the building.* \nCOST\nMember: $87\nNon-Member: $100 \nSUBSTITUTIONS/CANCELLATION POLICY\nSubstitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual can no longer attend. Cancellations must be made with 48 hours. \nCLASS CONTACT\nRachel Fronius
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/cpr-aed-first-aid-certification-9-5-hr/
LOCATION:ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility\, Chesapeake\, 530 Independence Parkway\, Suite 500\, Chesapeake\, 23320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hampton Roads
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Fronius":MAILTO:rachel@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T140000
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SUMMARY:STEP Up: All About STEP + Real-Time Application Assistance 9/5 STATE
DESCRIPTION:STEP UP: ALL ABOUT STEP + REAL-TIME APPLICATION ASSISTANCE\nThursday\, September 5\, 2024  |  2:00PM – 3:00PM\nDiscover why holding a STEP certification is crucial for contractors aiming for excellence in safety standards. After an insightful presentation with ABC’s Senior Director of Safety\, benefit from personalized guidance through the online application process with a dedicated mentor\, ensuring all your questions are answered in real-time. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your safety credentials and gain a competitive edge. \nTwo ways to participate!\n(1) In person – all ABC-VA regions will host the webinar and have mentors available in their respective offices\n(2) Online – a GoTo meeting link will be sent to you; a mentor will assist you virtually \nThis event is highly encouraged for firms submitting to STEP for the first time. \nDATE & TIME\nThursday\, September 5\, 2024\n2:00PM – 3:00PM \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Northern Virginia: 42680 Trade West Drive\, Dulles\, VA 20166\nABC-VA Central Virginia: 1600 E Parham Road\, Richmond\, VA 23228\nABC-VA Hampton Roads: 530 Independence Parkway\, Suite 500\, Chesapeake\, VA 23320 \nOR Virtual\nA GoTo Meeting link will be sent to attendees the day prior to the webinar \nCOST\nFree for ABC members \nQuestions?\nContact Rob Camlin
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/stepup24/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia,Hampton Roads,Northern Virginia,Statewide
ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Fronius":MAILTO:rachel@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T173000
DTSTAMP:20260617T104422
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SUMMARY:Leadership Institute - Effective Communication 9/12
DESCRIPTION:Leadership Institute\nSeptember 12\, 2024  |  3:30PM – 5:30PM\nEffective Communication with Ashley Campbell of HITT Contracting\n \nPlease note: Leadership Institute kicked off in April 2024 and is closed to new applicants. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSessions (began April 4) \n\nProgram Kickoff & the ABCs of ABC (Instructor: Patrick Dean\, ABC-VA  |  April 4)\nThe Purpose Driven Life (Instructor: Spencer Teel\, TEEL Construction  |  April 25)\nBehavior Profile Workshop & Emotional Intelligence (Instructor: Brooke Johnson\, Hensel Phelps  |  May 16)\nWhat Makes a Leader? (Instructor: Patrick Dean\, ABC-VA  |  May 30)\nSituational Leadership (Instructor: Brian Fish\, Hensel Phelps  |  June 27)\nIdentifying Ideal Team Players (Instructor: Steve Skinner\, WCS Construction  |  July 18)\nStephen Covey’s Speed of Trust (Instructor: Mike Bellaman\, ABC National  |  August 15)\nEffective Communication (Instructor: Ashley Campbell\, HITT Contracting  |  September 12)\nCorporate Culture and Ethics (Instructor: Steve Daves\, R.W. Murray  |  October 10)\nCareer Development (Instructor: Mark Bailey\, TMG Construction  |  October 24)\nEnd of Year Celebration (October 31\, 11:30AM – 1:00PM)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLOCATION\nABC-VA Northern Virginia Headquarters\n42680 Trade West Drive\, Dulles\, VA 20166 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCOURSE CONTACT\nErin Stamer
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/leadership-institute-effective-communication-9-12/
LOCATION:ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility\, ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility\, 42680 Trade West Drive\, Dulles\,\, VA\, 20166\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia,Hampton Roads,Northern Virginia,Statewide
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T104422
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SUMMARY:Surf Break Fall Mixer 9/12 HR
DESCRIPTION:SURF BREAK FALL MIXER\nThursday\, September 12\, 2024  |  5:30PM – 8:00PM\nAt New Realm Brewing Co.\, they believe in a new realm of thinking\, doing and\, most importantly\, brewing. This September\, grab your best shades and revel in New Realm’s incredible outdoor beer garden and delicious summer bites with ABC-VA Hampton Roads! NA (non-alcoholic) beverages available. \nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES\nEvent Sponsor $500 – includes two (2) registrations\, large signage at event\, logo/name on marketing materials\nBar Sponsor $300 – includes one (1) registration\, sign at the bar during event\, logo/name on marketing materials\nSelect during registration or contact Rachel Fronius (757-855-8220) to register as a sponsor! \nSPONSORS – THANK YOU!     \n  \nLOCATION\nNew Realm Brewing Co.\n1209 Craft Ln\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23454 \nCOST\nMember – $65\nNon-Member – $85 \nCANCELLATION/SUBSTITUTION POLICY\nPlease note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance. Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. \nQuestions?\nContact Rachel Fronius
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/surfbreak24/
LOCATION:New Realm Brewing Co.\, 1209 Craft Lane\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, 23454\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hampton Roads
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Fronius":MAILTO:rachel@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240916T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240916T130000
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SUMMARY:Ready\, Aim\, Fire: A How-To Guide for Employee Terminations
DESCRIPTION:READY\, AIM\, FIRE: A HOW-TO GUIDE FOR EMPLOYEE TERMINATIONS\nMonday\, September 16\, 2024  |  11:30AM – 1:00PM\nIn your career\, you may face the challenging task of conducting a layoff or employee termination. It’s a difficult position to be in\, but with the right preparation\, you can handle it effectively and with poise. While no one looks forward to these conversations\, careful planning can help make them less painful and awkward for everyone involved\, while also reducing potential legal and personal risks. Employee terminations are among the riskiest actions an employer can take. In this seminar\, we’ll explore how to make the right decision\, plan thoroughly\, and execute the termination process in a way that minimizes risks to your business. \nKey topics include:\n– Approaching terminations with empathy\, clarity\, and a strong understanding of best practices and legal considerations.\n– Managing confrontational behavior during termination meetings.\n– Communicating a layoff due to business downturns\, even when the employee’s performance has been strong.\n– Addressing situations where a terminated employee misrepresents the facts or reasons for their separation to other employees. \nJoin us to gain the tools and confidence needed to handle terminations with professionalism and care. \nThis is a lunch and learn. \nSPEAKER\nAnne Bibeau\, Principal & Labor and Employment Practice Co-Chair\, Woods Rogers – Anne Bibeau is a seasoned attorney specializing in labor and employment law\, with extensive experience in litigation\, arbitration\, and mediation. She advises clients on issues like the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)\, discrimination\, harassment\, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)\, disability law\, and labor relations. Anne is also an American Arbitration Association (AAA) Employment Law Arbitrator and frequently represents businesses in various industries\, including federal contracting\, construction\, maritime\, and higher education. Additionally\, she handles workplace investigations and represents clients in federal and state courts on employment and commercial disputes. \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility\n530 Independence Parkway\, Suite 500\, Chesapeake\, VA 23320\n**Student parking and entrance is in the back of the building.** \nCOST\nMembers $67\nNon-members $97 \nCANCELLATION POLICY\nPlease note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance. \nQuestions?\nContact Jamie Carrow
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/employeeterminations-sep16/
LOCATION:ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility\, Chesapeake\, 530 Independence Parkway\, Suite 500\, Chesapeake\, 23320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hampton Roads
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Fronius":MAILTO:rachel@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T123000
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SUMMARY:CPR\, AED & First Aid Certification 9/18 HR **FULL**
DESCRIPTION:CPR\, AED & FIRST AID CERTIFICATION\n**FULL. Please email Rachel Fronius to be put on waitlist and/or register for our next training on October 22.**\nWednesday\, September 18\, 2024  |  8:30AM-12:30PM\nABC Virginia certifies hundreds of individuals each year in First-Aid and CPR/AED using the Health Safety Institute’s (HSI) training content.  ABC-VA’s primary goal is to create confidence in its students’ abilities to handle emergency situations. Our instructors provide clear explanations of the subject matter in a relaxed environment. Instructors focus on the importance of controlling\, with confidence\, medical emergencies and providing life support for victims of sudden illness or injury.  The certification issued to each participant is valid for two years. \nINSTRUCTOR\nJamie Carrow\, ABC-VA \nLOCATION **PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW ADDRESS**\nABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility\n530 Independence Parkway\, Suite 500\, Chesapeake\, VA 23320 (behind the Home Depot and Lowes on Battlefield Boulevard)\n*Student parking and entrance is in the back of the building.* \nCOST\nMember: $87\nNon-Member: $100 \nSUBSTITUTIONS/CANCELLATION POLICY\nSubstitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual can no longer attend. Cancellations must be made with 48 hours. \nCLASS CONTACT\nRachel Fronius
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/cpr-aed-first-aid-certification-9-18-hr-2/
LOCATION:ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility\, Chesapeake\, 530 Independence Parkway\, Suite 500\, Chesapeake\, 23320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hampton Roads
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Fronius":MAILTO:rachel@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240924T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240924T180000
DTSTAMP:20260617T104422
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SUMMARY:Young Professionals: Hard Hat Tour @ Surf Park w/ W.M. Jordan Company 9/24 HR
DESCRIPTION:YOUNG PROFESSIONALS HARD HAT TOUR: VIRGINIA BEACH ATLANTIC SURF PARK\nTuesday\, September 24\, 2024  |  4:00PM – 6:00PM\nABC-VA Young Professionals: join us for an insider view of the brand new Atlantic Surf Park where we will learn about the PM perspective of this project followed by a tour of the jobsite guided and narrated by a superintendent. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early\, so the tour can start promptly at 4:00PM. Special thanks to W.M. Jordan for hosting this event! This event is for Young Professionals 40 & under. Please join us after the tour for networking at Harvest\, a short walk from the jobsite.  \nW. M. Jordan Company is the construction manager of the new Atlantic Park Mixed Use Development in Virginia Beach\, featuring a 2-acre wave lagoon. The surf park will utilize an emerging wave technology\, making this the East Coast’s most compelling outdoor adventure vacation destination. \nThe 10-acre multi-use development will include 120\,000 square feet of diverse retail and a 70\,400 square foot\, 3-level live entertainment venue\, promoting off-season tourism and local quality of life. In addition to entertainment aspects\, the development will include 15\,000 square feet of contemporary office space and 310\,000 square feet of vibrant\, resort style apartments. \n**PPE is required for this tour: hard hat\, safety vest\, safety glasses and steel-toe work boots. Attendees must bring their own. You will not be permitted to join the tour without the mentioned PPE at minimum.** \nDIRECTIONS/PARKING **PLEASE READ CAREFULLY**\nThe office compound is 367 18th Street Virginia Beach\, VA. There will be no parking by the office compound. There is a free parking site at 18th & Birdneck – across 18th from McDonalds. This is about a mile from the site. There is also plenty of street parking and parking garages close by. \nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES\nEvent Sponsor $250 – includes signage at event\, logo/name on marketing materials \nSPONSOR(S) – THANK YOU!          \n     \nLOCATION\nTour / 4:00PM – 5:00PM Atlantic Surf Park\, 367 18th Street Virginia Beach\, VA\nNetworking / 5:00PM – 6:00PM Harvest\, 1718 Atlantic Ave STE 103\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23451 \nCOST (Members Only)\n$30 \nQuestions?\nContact Rob Camlin \nCANCELLATIONS/SUBSTITUTIONS POLICY\nPlease note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance. Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend.
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/surfpark24/
LOCATION:Atlantic Surf Park\, 367 18th Street\, Virginia Beach\, 23451\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hampton Roads
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Fronius":MAILTO:rachel@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240925T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240925T150000
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SUMMARY:Bluebeam Intro from the Experts 9/25
DESCRIPTION:Bluebeam Intro from the Experts (Virtual)\nWednesday\, September 25\, 2024  |  2:00PM-3:00PM \nWhen it comes to AEC industry software\, Bluebeam Revu is one of the most popular\, quickly growing to over 2 million users worldwide. With functionality for Design Review\, Estimating\, Collecting Field Data\, and others\, Bluebeam is not your average PDF software. \nABC-VA has partnered with Troy DeGroot with UChapter2.com to provide the best quality Bluebeam training in the industry. Don’t miss this opportunity to see an introduction to each upcoming course and learning objectives. Get your questions answered to assure you’re in the appropriate courses for your skillset and workflows. \nBe sure to register right away as seats are limited\, and share with your industry peers! \nRegistration:\nClick here to access registration. This intro course hosted by UChapter2. \nVisit our Bluebeam page for more information on the entire program. \nContact us if you have any questions.
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/bluebeam-intro-from-the-experts-sep25/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia,Hampton Roads,Northern Virginia,Statewide
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Fronius":MAILTO:rachel@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T150000
DTSTAMP:20260617T104422
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SUMMARY:Time Management Strategies - Virtual Webinar 9/26
DESCRIPTION:TIME MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES – VIRTUAL WEBINAR WITH JAMIE VANEK\nThursday\, September 26\, 2024  |  2:00PM – 3:00PM\nYou don’t have to meditate to be successful. But\, you do have to be proactive. And\, you do have to have a plan. \nIn this session\, you’ll: Figure out the best morning routine for YOU – which may not be what works for someone else. Strategize to get the most out of your morning routine. Plan your wins starting the night before with quick\, effective habits that get you a return on your time and energy investment. Ask three important questions before starting your workday. Finish your day with two critical questions to motivate you for tomorrow. “Start – Stop – and Continue” simple (but important) habits that could be creating obstacles to reaching your potential. Get more done before most professionals get started. Know when to turn electronics on – and when to shut them off to get more done. Email management. Invest just the right amount of time in planning – no more micro-planning. \nSPEAKER\nJamie Vanek\, President\, Etolin Strait Development Group\, ANC 8(a) – From Art Teacher to Construction Executive: While formally trained in education\, Jamie discovered her love for construction when she moved from Pennsylvania to Virginia in 2006. She has worked her way through the construction industry working in both the administrative and operation sides of the industry\, managing projects from $10K to $10M and teams across the country. As a female leader in construction\, she is passionate about breaking down barriers and supporting a diverse workforce. \nLOCATION\nVirtual\nA meeting link will be sent to registered attendees within 24 hours of webinar. \nCOST\nMembers $25\nNon-members $35 \nCANCELLATION POLICY\nPlease note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance. \nQuestions?\nContact Jamie Carrow
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/time24/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia,Hampton Roads,Northern Virginia,Statewide
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Fronius":MAILTO:rachel@abcva.org
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