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SUMMARY:Construction Quality Management 9/9 CV **FULL**
DESCRIPTION:CONSTRUCTION QUALITY MANAGEMENT (CQM)\n**FULL. Please email Kristen Altermatt to be put on waitlist and/or register for our next CQM training on November 4\, 2024.**\nMonday\, September 9\, 2024  |  7:15AM – 5:00PM\nDo 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). \nThis 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. \nEnroll 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. \nCOST\nMember – $275\nNon-Member – $375\nIncludes breakfast\, lunch and course materials \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Central VA Training Facility\n1600 E Parham Road\, Richmond\, VA 23228 \nCONTACT\nKristen Altermatt 
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/construction-quality-management-sep9-cv/
LOCATION:ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility\, ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility\, 1600 E Parham Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kristen Altermatt":MAILTO:kristen@abcva.org
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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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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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