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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:Blueprint Reading 101 5/5 NV
DESCRIPTION:BLUEPRINT READING 101\nBegins Tuesday\, May 5\, 2026  |  4:00PM – 7:00PM\nEnhance your personal and professional value by enrolling in ABC-VA’s Blueprint Reading 101 for the Construction Industry. This comprehensive course is structured for the beginner and covers all phases of a construction project. Participants will discuss the phases of construction including site\, landscape\, architectural\, structural\, mechanical\, plumbing\, and electrical. \nAll 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. \nSCHEDULE\nEight-Day Program:\nMay 5\, 12\, 19\, 26\nJune 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\n4:00PM – 7:00PM \nCOST\nMember – $370\nNon-Member – $540\nIncludes textbooks and blueprints \nSUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY\nSubstitutions 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. \nQuestions?\nContact Shaye Currie
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/blueprint-reading-101-5-5-nv/
LOCATION:ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility\, ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility\, 42680 Trade West Drive\, Dulles\,\, VA\, 20166\, United States
CATEGORIES:Northern Virginia
ORGANIZER;CN="Shaye Currie":MAILTO:shaye@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T100000
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: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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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
ORGANIZER;CN="Shaye Currie":MAILTO:shaye@abcva.org
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SUMMARY:Building Leaders: Crew Management 5/19 CV
DESCRIPTION:BUILDING LEADERS: CREW MANAGEMENT\nBegins Tuesday\, May 19\, 2026  |  5:00PM – 8:30PM\nEmbark on a journey to redefine the landscape of construction leadership! Whether you refer to them as crew leaders\, foremen\, or field supervisors\, their role is the heartbeat of project success. Join us for an immersive experience that transcends traditional training\, shaping front-line supervisors into strategic project maestros. \nYou’ll Learn How To…\n• Refine leadership skills that go beyond the ordinary\n• Master the art of effective communication\, both within the team and with clients\n• Ignite motivation that fuels exceptional project outcomes\n• Immerse yourself in safety regulations and learn how crew leaders can champion safety on-site\n• Demystify cost estimating\, budgeting\, and resource control for optimized project success\n• Equip yourself with problem-solving prowess and decision-making finesse \nRecommended for Crew Leaders\, Foremen\, Field Supervisors\, Front Line Supervisors\, and the like.\nTopics Covered\n• Leadership Skills\n• Communications\n• Motivation\n• Team Building\n• Problem Solving and Decision Making\n• Safety Regulations\n• Crew Leader Involvement in Safety\n• Promoting Safety\n• Project Control and Delivery Systems\n• Cost Estimating and Budgeting\n• Planning Process and Resources\n• Scheduling\n• Cost Control\n• Resource Control\n• Production and Productivity\n \n Please register by Tuesday\, May 12.\nSCHEDULE\nFour-session Course (Tuesdays)\nMay 19\, 26\, June 2\, 9\n5:00PM – 8:30PM \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility\n1600 East Parham Road\, Richmond\, VA 23228 \nCOST\nMembers: $350\nNon-Members: $450 \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 before the training. \nQuestions?\nContact Sherrie Dickerson
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/building-leaders-crew-management-5-19-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
ORGANIZER;CN="Sherrie Dickerson":MAILTO:sherrie@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T130000
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SUMMARY:Managing Conflict in the Workplace • Lunch & Learn 5/20 CV
DESCRIPTION:MANAGING CONFLICT IN THE WORKPLACE • LUNCH & LEARN\nWednesday\, May 20\, 2026 |  11:00AM – 1:00PM\nTurn Workplace Conflict into Productivity: Master Communication That Works. Workplace conflict drains productivity\, morale\, and retention. Learn how to turn it into better communication\, stronger teams\, and real results. Expect a highly interactive workshop with real-world scenarios\, role play practice\, feedback and skill-building. \nKey Takeaways\n• Types and causes of conflict\n• Your conflict management style—and its impact\n• Communication skills that improve outcomes\n• Managing conflict across generations\n• Practical ways to prevent and resolve conflict \nBoost productivity\, retain employees\, and strengthen teams. Limited space – register now! \nINSTRUCTOR\nSusan Long-Molnar\, President\, Managing Communications – Susan Long-Molnar is a regional consultant specializing in communications\, marketing\, and leadership strategy. With 11 years in corporate communications management roles at Sentara\, Cox Communications\, and USAA\, she launched her firm in 2002. Utilizing her interactive and outcomes-oriented training approach\, Susan helps businesses\, non-profits\, and government organizations grow through talent development and effective communication practices. A former teacher\, she remains passionate about education and workforce development and serves on the Virginia Department of Education CTE Advisory Council. She also founded and hosts the Hampton Roads Regional Workforce CTE Forum and is the founder of the Southeast Virginia Women in Leadership Roundtable. \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility\n1600 E Parham Road\, Richmond\, VA 23228 \nCOST\nMembers — $95\nNon-members — $125\nLunch provided \nCANCELLATION POLICY\nPlease note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made in writing by 5PM on May 13\, 2026. Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) are no longer available. \nCOURSE CONTACT\nContact Kristen Altermatt
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/managing-conflict-5-20-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
ORGANIZER;CN="Kristen Altermatt":MAILTO:kristen@abcva.org
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SUMMARY:What Your Business is Worth and Why You Need to Know • Lunch & Learn 5/20 HR
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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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