CPR, AED & FIRST AID CERTIFICATION Thursday, February 5, 2026 | 8:30AM - 12:30PM ABC 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. INSTRUCTOR Jamie Carrow, ABC-VA LOCATION ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility 530 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, VA 23320 (behind the Home Depot and Lowes on Battlefield Boulevard) *Student parking and entrance is in the back of the building.* COST Member: $98 Non-Member: $125 SUBSTITUTIONS/CANCELLATION POLICY Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual can no longer attend. Cancellations must be made with 48 hours. CLASS CONTACT Jamie Carrow
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UNDERSTANDING PLANS & SPECS (FORMERLY BLUEPRINT READING 101/102) Begins Tuesday, February 10, 2026 | 2:00PM - 4:00PM Enhance your personal and professional value by enrolling in ABC-VA’s Understanding Plans and Specifications. This comprehensive course builds the fundamental skills needed to confidently read, interpret, and work with construction plans and specifications - whether in the office or in the field. Participants will begin with an introduction to construction plans and progressively develop the ability to navigate and utilize a complete plan set as it is applied in real-world construction environments. All employees in the construction industry can benefit from this course. Knowing and understanding the blueprint language is a highly marketable skill and will make anyone an invaluable resource to their company. INSTRUCTOR Jeremy Winstead, Power Electric Co. SCHEDULE Six-Day Course: February 10, 12, 17, 19, 24 & 26 (Tuesdays & Thursdays) 2:00PM - 4:00PM LOCATION ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility 530 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, VA 23320 COST Member - $345 Non-Member - $445 SUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual can no longer attend. Please note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance. Questions? […]
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CONSTRUCTION QUALITY MANAGEMENT (CQM) Tuesday, February 10, 2026 | 7:30AM - 5:00PM Do you want to become more competitive handling government contracts? Do you want to deliver quality, increase repeat business, and maintain your reputation, all while making a profit? If these things are important to you then enroll in Construction Quality Management (CQM) for Contractors, brought to you by ABC-Virginia, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC). This required training recognizes that the mutual goal of contractors and the government is a quality end product. This program encourages proactive leadership and emphasizes getting it right the first time. Attendees develop an understanding of how to integrate quality into every aspect of the project from the pre-construction planning to project close-out. Enroll in Construction Quality Management and satisfy the government's requirements. Your certification is issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and is valid for five years. SCHEDULE Tuesday, February 10, 2026 7:30AM - 5:00PM Continental breakfast and lunch provided LOCATION ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility 530 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, VA 23320 *Student parking and entrance is in the back of the building.* COST Member - $295 Non-Member - $395 CANCELLATION POLICY […]
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ABC REGIONAL CONSTRUCTION SUMMIT: LEADERSHIP & TECHNOLOGY FOR BETTER BUSINESS Thursday, February 12, 2026 | 8:00AM - 4:30PM | MD Live! Casino, Hanover, MD PLEASE NOTE: REGISTRATION IS THROUGH ABC GREATER BALTIMORE (CLICK HERE) Visit official ABC Regional Construction Summit website The 2026 ABC Regional Construction Summit, co-hosted by ABC Chesapeake Shores, ABC Greater Baltimore, ABC of Metro Washington, and ABC Virginia is the premier networking and educational conference of the year! We guarantee there is content for every type of member and employee. At this day-long conference, we will bring in dynamic speakers featuring the region’s most forward-thinking companies for an opportunity to meet, collaborate, and learn how we can expect this industry to be changing and how we can be on the forefront of leadership, technological advances, and safety preparedness. Don’t miss out on this one-day conference of educational sessions, exhibitors & networking! AGENDA 8:00AM – Registration, Breakfast & Exhibitor Hall 9:30AM – Morning Keynote Speaker: Maria Davidson, Founder/CEO of Kojo, Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year 10:45AM – Breakout Session #1 (choice of 3 topics/speakers) TBA SOON! 11:45AM – Breakout Session #2 (choice of 3 topics/speakers) […] |
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OSHA 3115 - FALL PROTECTION REGISTER HERE Offered by Mid Atlantic OTI Education Center, this course will be held at ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility, Host Training Organization February 17 - 19, 2026 | 8:00AM - 4:00PM This course covers the OSHA Fall Protection Standard for construction and an overview of fall protection methods. Course topics include principles of fall protection, components and limitations of fall arrest systems, and OSHA Standards and policies regarding fall protection. Students will participate in workshops demonstrating the inspection and use of fall protection equipment, residential construction fall protection, training requirements, and developing a fall protection program. Upon course completion students will have the ability to assess compliance with the OSHA Fall Protection Standard, evaluate installed passive systems and fall arrest systems, and develop and implement fall protection plans. OSHA 3115 and the FALL PROTECTION TRAIN-THE-TRAINER Courses Combined Presented by the Chesapeake Region Safety Council, meet the Competent Person (CP) 24 hour training requirement in Section 21.C.04 of the new EM 385-1-1 USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual. The OSHA 3115 (3 day course) and the Fall Protection Train the Trainer course (1 day) are independent and must be registered for separately. Please note, you must pass […] |
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LEVERAGE FEEDBACK TO BUILD ENGAGEMENT AND LOYALTY • LUNCH & LEARN Wednesday, February 18, 2026 | 11:30AM - 1:00PM In times of change - whether in our services or our internal culture - feedback is one of the most powerful tools we have to improve performance and engagement. Giving and receiving feedback is a skill worth developing. How often have you struggled with giving members of your team feedback? What kind of feedback do you think is important to others? How often do you ask for feedback? These are the kind of questions supervisors and others should be asking themselves. KEY TAKEAWAYS • Understand what drives how feedback is received. • Analyze your own feedback skills you use with your team. • Learn techniques for giving feedback effectively. • Understand the value of receiving feedback from others. • Identify communications breakdowns and barriers when receiving feedback. • Establish four key communications skills to build better feedback. INSTRUCTOR Susan Long-Molnar, President, Managing Communications – Susan Long-Molnar is a lifelong professional communicator with over 35 years of experience assisting business owners and their employees to communicate effectively so they exceed their business goals. Susan graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a B.A. […]
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$67.00 – $97.00
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MEET THE GENERALS: CONNECTING GCs, SUPPLIERS & CONTRACTORS Thursday, February 19, 2026 | 4:00PM – 6:30PM Join us for a unique opportunity to connect with top General Contractors (GCs) from the region! Make connections for upcoming projects and develop lasting business relationships. Delicious food and beverages included to keep you energized for networking. GCs in attendance TBA soon! WHO SHOULD ATTEND? • Owners/Developers • General Contractors • Specialty Contractors • Suppliers • Engineers • Architects Registration closes at 5:00PM on Wednesday, February 18 – register early! EXHIBITOR BOOTHS (GCs Only) $100 – includes two (2) tickets to event, 6′ table and chairs Must be in good standing with ABC-VA to participate SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Commitments needed by 1/30/2026 Event $500 – includes two (2) registrations, prominent signage at event, logo/name on marketing materials Bar $300 – includes one (1) registration, signage at bar, logo/name on marketing materials Prize $250 – includes signage at event, logo/name on marketing materials SPONSORS - THANK YOU! LOCATION Chesapeake Conference Center 700 Conference Center Dr, Chesapeake, VA 23320 COST Members — $75 Non-Members — $150 EVENT CONTACT Maddy Goulden
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FALL PROTECTION TRAINER Friday, February 20, 2026 | 8:00AM – 4:00PM REGISTER HERE Falls are the Leading Cause of Death in Construction. In 2021, there were 390 fatal falls out of the 951 construction fatalities (BLS data). These deaths are preventable. This course will help you plan, prepare and deliver fall protection training to your workers to prevent injuries and fatalities from falls. Objective: This program provides the elements to develop a good Fall Protection Training Program to include: Determine fall protection training needs Identify goals and objectives Identify materials and information necessary to train employees Develop learning activities (i.e., lecture, on-the-job, hands-on, discussion, or a combination of all of these) Conduct the training each student will be responsible to develop and present an assigned topic on fall protection to the class and be evaluated on that presentation. Evaluate the Program Prerequisite: In order to attend this course you must have completed the OSHA 3115 FALL PROTECTION course within the last 12 months and provide the CRSC with a copy of your course completion certificate. Upon completion of both the OSHA 3115 and the Fall Protection Train the Trainer Course, as presented by the Chesapeake Region Safety Council, meet the Competent Person (CP) 24 […] |
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CPR, AED & FIRST AID CERTIFICATION Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | 8:30AM - 12:30PM ABC 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. INSTRUCTOR Jamie Carrow, ABC-VA LOCATION ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility 530 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, VA 23320 (behind the Home Depot and Lowes on Battlefield Boulevard) *Student parking and entrance is in the back of the building.* COST Member: $98 Non-Member: $125 SUBSTITUTIONS/CANCELLATION POLICY Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual can no longer attend. Cancellations must be made with 48 hours. CLASS CONTACT Jamie Carrow
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YOUNG PROFESSIONALS: NORFOLK ADMIRALS VS. GREENSBORO GARGOYLES GAME + PREGAME MIXER TEAM EVENT WITH ABC-VA AND HRUHCA **Please note: online registration closes 5PM on Friday, February 20. Please email/call Rob Camlin for availability - (757) 855-8220** Wednesday, February 25, 2026 | 5:00PM Pregame Mixer 7:05PM Game Start Join the ABC-VA and HRUHCA Young Professionals (YPs) for networking, drinks and apps at Chicho's Backstage in Downtown Norfolk before we head over to the Scope Arena to watch the Norfolk Admirals take on the Greensboro Gargoyles! Please note: this event is for members 40 & under. This event sold out last year - register early! SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Event $500 – includes two (2) registrations, signage at event, logo/name on marketing materials Bar $300 - includes one (1) ticket, signage at event, logo/name on marketing materials Select during registration or email Maddy Goulden SCHEDULE Wednesday, February 25, 2026 5:00PM - 6:30PM Pregame mixer at Chicho's Backstage 7:05PM Game start LOCATION Chicho's Backstage: 320 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23510 Norfolk Scope Arena: 201 E Brambleton Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23510 COST (Members Only) ABC-VA and HRUHCA Young Professionals - $55 Includes game ticket, appetizers at Chicho's and drink tickets Questions? Contact Maddy Goulden
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