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SUMMARY:Leverage Feedback to Build Engagement and Loyalty [Lunch & Learn] 5/5 HR
DESCRIPTION:LEVERAGE FEEDBACK TO BUILD ENGAGEMENT AND LOYALTY • LUNCH & LEARN\nTuesday\, May 5\, 2026 |  11:30AM – 1:00PM \nIn 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. \nGiving 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. \nKEY TAKEAWAYS\n• Understand what drives how feedback is received.\n• Analyze your own feedback skills you use with your team.\n• Learn techniques for giving feedback effectively.\n• Understand the value of receiving feedback from others.\n• Identify communications breakdowns and barriers when receiving feedback.\n• Establish four key communications skills to build better feedback. \nINSTRUCTOR\nSusan 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. in Theatre Arts/Communications and a minor in English. She began a teaching career in 1976 after moving to Virginia Beach to teach at Princess Anne High School. After five years of entrepreneurship\, she began an 11-year corporate jaunt in communications management\, first at Sentara\, followed by Cox Communications\, then USAA and many other well-known brands.\n \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility\n530 Independence Parkway\, Suite 500\, Chesapeake\, VA 23320 \nCOST\nMembers — $95\nNon-members — $125\nLunch provided \nCANCELLATION 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) are no longer available. \nCOURSE CONTACT\nContact Meredith Strahan
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/feedback26/
LOCATION:ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility\, Chesapeake\, 530 Independence Parkway\, Suite 500\, Chesapeake\, 23320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hampton Roads
ORGANIZER;CN="Meredith Strahan":MAILTO:meredith@abcva.org
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SUMMARY:Navigating the Legislative Landscape with ABC-VA Lobbyist Julia Hammond 5/5 Virtual
DESCRIPTION:NAVIGATING THE LEGISLATIVE LANDSCAPE WITH ABC-VA LOBBYIST JULIA HAMMOND\nTuesday\, May 5\, 2026  |  2:30PM – 3:30PM  |  Virtual\nGet ready for a comprehensive rundown of the latest bills and resolutions that shaped the recent session of Virginia’s General Assembly. Julia Hammond\, Senior Principal at Cozen O’Connor & Lobbyist for ABC-VA\, will take you on a journey through the legislative landscape\, exploring the impact on the construction industry. \nJoin us as Julia breaks down the key takeaways\, ongoing developments\, and future projections that will shape the construction industry in the years to come. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed and ahead of the curve! \n**Exclusive Members Only** Online registration will close at 5PM on Monday\, May 4\, 2026.\nWho Should Attend?\nPrincipals/Owners\, Senior Executives\, Senior Managers \nSPEAKER\nJulia Hammond is ABC-VA’s lobbyist continually pushing the legislative needs that benefit ABC-VA members in addition to her role as Government Relations Principal for Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies. Julia is practiced in leading a gubernatorial legislative team with extensive experience identifying emerging issues\, developing and implementing high-level policy initiatives\, and securing passage of a variety of measures and key reforms before the Virginia General Assembly. Julia served as the director of legislative affairs and policy to Governor Robert F. McDonnell from 2011-2013. Julia led the McDonnell administration’s legislative strategy\, developed the governor’s policy agenda\, and worked with members of the Virginia General Assembly to advance the governor’s priorities. She was pivotal to the success of the governor’s agendas\, directing the administration’s outreach to the General Assembly and stakeholder groups. \nLOCATION\nVirtual\nLink to be sent to attendees within 24 hours of webinar \nCOST \nNo cost to ABC-VA members. You must register in order to receive the virtual link. \nQuestions?\nContact Jess Gillette\, CPSM
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/vaupdate26/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia,Hampton Roads,Northern Virginia,Statewide
ORGANIZER;CN="Shaye Currie":MAILTO:shaye@abcva.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T110000
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SUMMARY:Federal and State Small Business Programs: The Changes Made and the Changes Looming 5/6 VIRTUAL
DESCRIPTION:FEDERAL AND STATE SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS: THE CHANGES MADE AND THE CHANGES LOOMING • VIRTUAL\nWednesday\, May 6\, 2026 |  10:00AM – 11:00AM\nThe Federal Small Business Administration\, the Federal Department of Transportation\, and the State of Virginia have already made and continue considering additional changes affecting small business program eligibility and implementation. This virtual learning program will overview those programs’ basics\, their recent changes\, and their current and expected impacts on small businesses and those working with them moving forward. \nWho should attend:\nBusiness team personnel looking to learn about or better understand the federal small and disadvantaged business programs and how the government has been and is reshaping those programs’ missions \nINSTRUCTORS\nNeil Lowenstein\, Woods Rogers\nTom Barrow\, Woods Rogers \nLOCATION\nVirtual\nAttendees will receive the meeting link within 24 hours of program \nCOST\nMembers — $20\nNon-members — $40 \nCANCELLATION 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) are no longer available. \n**Online registration closes 5:00PM on Tuesday\, May 5\, 2026.**\nCOURSE CONTACT\nContact Meredith Strahan
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/federal-and-state-small-business-programs-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia,Hampton Roads,Northern Virginia,Statewide
ORGANIZER;CN="Meredith Strahan":MAILTO:meredith@abcva.org
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SUMMARY:STEP Up: All About STEP + Real-Time Application Assistance • Virtual 5/6
DESCRIPTION:STEP UP: ALL ABOUT STEP + REAL-TIME APPLICATION ASSISTANCE\nWednesday\, May 6\, 2026  |  11:00AM – 12:00PM\nDiscover why holding a STEP certification is crucial for contractors aiming for excellence in safety standards. After an insightful presentation with ABC National’s Manager of Safety Programs and Initiatives\, Aaron Braun\, 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. \nLearn more about ABC’s Safety Management Program\, STEP\nSTEP participation is not just for companies with robust safety programs! In fact\, STEP is the perfect place to start for companies looking to build a stronger safety culture. \nThis event is highly encouraged for firms submitting to STEP for the first time. \nLOCATION\nAttendees will receive virtual link within 24 hours before program begins \nCOST\nFree for ABC members \nQuestions?\nContact Rob Camlin
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/stepup26/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia,Hampton Roads,Northern Virginia,Statewide
ORGANIZER;CN="Kristen Altermatt":MAILTO:kristen@abcva.org
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SUMMARY:Young Professionals: Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser 5/7 HR
DESCRIPTION:YOUNG PROFESSIONALS: ANNUAL CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER\nThursday\, May 7\, 2026  |  4:00PM – 8:00PM\nJoin us for a day of friendly competition at Hampton Roads’ Annual Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser! You don’t want to miss this exciting day of fun\, networking and giving back to the community! Please note: although this event is hosted by the Young Professionals\, ALL members are welcome to play in the tournament! \nHope For Life Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal rescue based in Virginia Beach\, dedicated to saving abandoned\, abused\, injured\, and neglected animals—many of whom are at high risk of euthanasia. Since its founding in 2002\, the organization has grown into a hands-on rescue serving over 1\,000 animals each year\, providing critical medical care\, rehabilitation\, and a path to adoption. With a strong commitment to being a no-kill rescue and taking on even the most vulnerable cases\, Hope for Life Rescue works to give every animal a second chance while supporting the community through volunteer\, foster\, and adoption opportunities. \nLimited to 32 teams. Register early! \nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES **OPEN TO MEMBERS ONLY**\nEvent Sponsor $750 – includes two (2) teams\, signage at event\, logo/name on marketing materials\nBeverage Sponsor $500 – includes one (1) team and signage at event\, logo/name on marketing materials\nPrize Sponsor $300 – includes signage at event\, logo/name on marketing materials\nSelect during registration or email Maddy Goulden to register as a sponsor! \n**Donations: cornhole boards\, golf passes\, gift cards\, etc. for raffle needed. Please email Maddy if you would like to donate an item** \nLOCATION\nAslin Beer Co.\n823 Virginia Beach Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23451 \nCOST (Members Only) – each team consists of two players\nOne team – $150\nTwo teams – $250\nMembers Only Spectator: $50 donation (no game play)\nIncludes two (2) beer tickets per person\n \nSUBSTITUTIONS/CANCELLATIONS\nSubstitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Please note: a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made in writing 48 hours prior to the event start. \nQUESTIONS?\nMaddy Goulden \nIf you do not know your team name at time of sign-up\, please reach out to Maddy once you know!
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/hrcornhole26/
LOCATION:Aslin Beer Co.\, VA Beach\, 823 Virginia Beach Blvd\, Virginia Beach\, 23451\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hampton Roads
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maddy Goulden":MAILTO:maddy@abcva.org
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SUMMARY:All Hands on Deck – Building a Culture That Navigates Conflict Together 5/13 HR
DESCRIPTION:ALL HANDS ON DECK — BUILDING A CULTURE THAT NAVIGATES CONFLICT TOGETHER\nWednesday\, May 13\, 2026 |  8:30AM – 10:30AM\nStrong teams don’t avoid conflict—they learn how to work through it. Using powerful nautical stories\, including the contrast between the ill-fated HMS Bounty and Shackleton’s legendary Endurance expedition\, this interactive session explores how teams succeed when communication\, trust\, and shared responsibility are in place. \nParticipants will be introduced to the Four Winds of a Unified Culture (Shared Purpose • Mutual Respect • Clear Expectations • Collective Accountability) and how these principles support healthier conversations and stronger teamwork. \nWhat you’ll gain:\n• Practical tools for handling workplace conflict with confidence\n• Strategies for improving communication and team alignment\n• A better understanding of your own team’s culture\n• Takeaways you can apply immediately on the job \nWho should attend:\nYoung professionals and team members looking to build stronger working relationships\, communicate more effectively\, and contribute to a positive\, collaborative workplace. \nINSTRUCTOR\nJim Davis\, Speaker\, Trainer\, Facilitator – For over 25 years\, Jim Davis has been developing leaders in the environments where America’s real work gets done – manufacturing plants\, shipyards\, construction sites\, and government facilities. His approach is different because his audience is different. No corporate buzzwords. No flavor-of-the-month theories. Just timeless leadership principles delivered in language that frontline supervisors and emerging leaders actually understand and can apply immediately.\n \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility\n530 Independence Parkway\, Suite 500\, Chesapeake\, VA 23320 \nCOST\nMembers — $95\nNon-members — $125\nBreakfast provided \nCANCELLATION 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) are no longer available. \nCOURSE CONTACT\nContact Meredith Strahan
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/all-hands-2026/
LOCATION:ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility\, Chesapeake\, 530 Independence Parkway\, Suite 500\, Chesapeake\, 23320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hampton Roads
ORGANIZER;CN="Meredith Strahan":MAILTO:meredith@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T120000
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SUMMARY:Empowering & Optimizing Al-Driven Construction Tech Solutions 5/13 VIRTUAL
DESCRIPTION:EMPOWERING & OPTIMIZING AI-DRIVEN CONSTRUCTION TECH SOLUTIONS\nWednesday\, May 13\, 2026  |  12:00PM – 1:30PM\nHensel Phelps\, Diverge & Track3D – Empowering & Optimizing AI-Driven Construction Tech Solutions \nJoin Hensel Phelps\, Diverge and Track3D on May 13th to learn about innovation at Hensel Phelps\, Diverge’s role in discovering\, empowering\, and optimizing construction technology solutions and gain insights on Track3D\, a trusted partner and AI-driven real-time\, automated construction monitoring solution + Q&A where you can ask whatever you want to know! \nPRESENTERS\n– Khyati Patel\, Preconstruction Manager\, Hensel Phelps\n– Tim Roberts\, Customer Success Manager\, Track3D \nLOCATION\nVirtual \nCOST\nMembers – $25\nNon-Members – $35 \nSUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY\nSubstitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Written notice to cancel must be received within 48 hours of training for a refund. \nQuestions?\nContact Jenny Tashjian
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/ai-driven-contech-may13/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia,Hampton Roads,Northern Virginia,Statewide
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shaye Currie":MAILTO:shaye@abcva.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T193000
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SUMMARY:Rooftop Party Social Mixer 5/14 HR
DESCRIPTION:ROOFTOP PARTY SOCIAL MIXER\nThursday\, May 14\, 2026  |  5:00PM – 7:30PM\nSoak in the pre-summer weather with us at New Realm Brewing in Suffolk! Along with the great food and drinks\, we’ll be enjoying this newer location with a private rooftop party. \nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Commitments needed by May 11 COB\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 Maddy Goulden (757-855-8220) to register as a sponsor! \nLOCATION\nNew Realm Brewing Co.\n5941 Harbor View Boulevard\, Suffolk\, VA 23435 \nCOST\nMember – $65\nNon-Member – $100 \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 Maddy Goulden
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/rooftop26/
LOCATION:New Realm\, Suffolk\, 5941 Harbor View Boulevard\, 23435\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hampton Roads
ORGANIZER;CN="Maddy Goulden":MAILTO:maddy@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T130000
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SUMMARY:What Your Business is Worth and Why You Need to Know • Lunch & Learn 5/20 HR
DESCRIPTION:YOUR BUSINESS WORTH: UNDERSTANDING THE WHY • LUNCH & LEARN\nWednesday\, May 20\, 2026  |  11:30AM – 1:00PM  |  Lunch provided\nAs business owners\, your business is most likely your largest asset. Closely held businesses do not have an easily determinable value and a range of values is the norm. The value of your business is influenced by many variables\, many of which you can control. Whether you keep or sell your business\, knowing and increasing your valuation is always beneficial. \nTopics include:\n• Five different valuation methods for your business/industry\n• How to “enhance” the value of your business\n• The consequences of an incorrect valuation\n• Why businesses with multiple shareholders should “fix” a value in writing\n• How valuation differs in a family transfer event versus a third party sale\n• What the IRS can do if you choose not to establish a value for tax purposes\n• Why reoccurring revenue\, long term employees\, “clean” books\, negotiated vs. bid work\, bonding capacity\, and supplier relationships are drivers of increased valuations \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND\nBusiness owners (current or the next generation) who want to explore planned or emergency transitions as well as proactive tax strategies \nSPEAKERS\nDonald S. Hannahs\, CFP®\, Oceanside Financial Strategies\nParker Hannahs\, CFP®\, Oceanside Financial Strategies \nLOCATION \nABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility\n530 Independence Parkway\, Suite 500\, Chesapeake\, VA 23320\n**Attendee parking and entrance is in the back of the building.** \nCOST\nMembers — $30\nNon-members — $60\nLunch is provided \nSUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY\nSubstitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Please note: a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance. \nQuestions?\nContact Meredith Strahan
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/your-biz-worth-may20/
LOCATION:ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility\, Chesapeake\, 530 Independence Parkway\, Suite 500\, Chesapeake\, 23320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hampton Roads
ORGANIZER;CN="Meredith Strahan":MAILTO:meredith@abcva.org
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