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SUMMARY:Women in Construction Week: Together We Rise Brunch 3/6 HR **SOLD OUT**
DESCRIPTION:WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION WEEK: TOGETHER WE RISE BRUNCH\n**SOLD OUT! Please email Rachel Fronius to be put on waitlist.**\nThursday\, March 6\, 2025  |  10:30AM – 12:30PM\nCelebrate Women in Construction with us! During WIC Week 2025\, ABC-VA’s Inclusion Diversity & Merit committee\, along with NAWIC’s Greater Tidewater Chapter and Women in Defense Greater Hampton Roads\, are hosting a delicious plated brunch filled with networking and guest speakers. This event sells out every year – register early! This event is open to the public—any gender\, any age\, any profession\, students\, members & non-members of NAWIC or ABC\, etc. are welcome to attend. \nPANELISTS\nDonna Long\, President\, GovSolutions\, Inc.\nHeather Robinson\, President\, Tazewell Contracting\nGaela Normile\, Associate / Construction Attorney\, Woods Rogers \nSPECIAL GUEST – VIRGINIA BEACH MAYOR\nMayor Bobby Dyer was sworn in on Nov. 20\, 2018\, and is the first veteran to be directly elected as mayor in Virginia Beach history. He currently serves as the City Council liaison to the Bikeways and Trails Advisory Committee\, the Clean Community Commission\, the Community Services Board\, the Hampton Roads Military and Federal Facilities Alliance\, the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission\, the Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission\, the Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization\, the Human Rights Commission\, the Open Space Advisory Committee\, and the Process Improvement Steering Committee\, which he initiated. \nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Commitments needed by March 3 COB\nEvent Sponsor $250 – includes one (1) comped registration\, signage at event\, logo/name on marketing materials\nTable Sponsor $280 – includes table with eight (8) registrations\, signage at event\, logo/name on marketing materials (3 available)\nSelect during registration or email Rachel Fronius to sponsor! \nSPONSORS – THANK YOU!\n       \nAGENDA\n10:30AM: Arrival/registration/networking\n11AM: Brunch\n11:30AM: Panel discussion\n12:00PM: Q&A\n12:15PM: Outro \nCOST\nMembers – $35 (ABC-VA\, NAWIC & Women in Defense)\nNon-Members – $45\nIncludes plated brunch \nLOCATION\nTown Center City Club\n222 Central Park Avenue\, #230\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23462 \nCANCELLATIONS/SUBSTITUTIONS POLICY\nCancellations must be made within 48 hours of event for a full refund. Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. \nQuestions?\nPlease contact Rachel Fronius
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/wic25/
LOCATION:Town Center City Club\, 222 Central Park Avenue\, Suite 230\, Virginia Beach\, 23462\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hampton Roads
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Fronius":MAILTO:rachel@abcva.org
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SUMMARY:Women in Construction Week Social Mixer 3/6 CV
DESCRIPTION:WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION WEEK: TOGETHER WE RISE SOCIAL MIXER\nThursday\, March 6\, 2025  |  4:30PM – 7:00PM\nNAWIC Richmond and ABC-VA are coming together for a special social mixer celebrating the women in construction! This year’s theme\, ‘Together we Rise’\, celebrates the strength and knowledge of women and the vital role they play in shaping the future of the construction industry. Please note: this is a pay-your-own-way event. \nCOST\nFree for members\, but we ask that you please register so we have an accurate headcount \nLOCATION\nMain Line Brewery\n1603 Ownby Lane\, Richmond\, VA 23220 \nQUESTIONS?\nKristen Altermatt
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/cvwicweek25/
LOCATION:Main Line Brewery\, 1603 Ownby Lane\, Richmond\, 23220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kristen Altermatt":MAILTO:kristen@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T170000
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SUMMARY:Driving Home the Truth About PLAs & Networking Mixer 3/11 CV
DESCRIPTION:DRIVING HOME THE TRUTH ABOUT PLAs & NETWORKING MIXER\n**Online registration closes 12PM on March 10. Please email Kristen Altermatt to check availability.**\nTuesday\, March 11\, 2025  |  5:00PM – 7:30PM\nYou’ve probably heard us talk about PLAs quite a bit over the last year – but what exactly does it mean? PLAs are Project Labor Agreements\, which\, in short\, challenge the merit shop philosophy and make winning projects harder for our members. Get all the facts and decide for yourself at our March networking event! Golf play\, networking and libations will take place after the presentation. \nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Commitments needed by March 5 COB\nEvent Sponsor $950 – includes two (2) tickets\, prominent signage at event\, logo/name on marketing materials\nRefreshment Sponsor $650 – includes one (1) ticket\, signage at event\, logo/name on marketing materials\nDinner Sponsor $350 – includes signage at food stations\, logo/name on marketing materials\nGolf Play Sponsor $200 – includes signage in all golf bays\, logo/name on marketing materials\nSelect during registration or email Kristen Altermatt to register as a sponsor \nSPONSORS – THANK YOU!            \n         \nLOCATION\nTopGolf\n2308 Westwood Avenue\, Richmond\, VA 23230 \nCOST\nMembers Only: $100\nIncludes game play\, two (2) drinks and heavy appetizers\n\nSUBSTITUTIONS / CANCELLATIONS\nPlease note: a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made one (1) week in advance (by March 5\, 2025). Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. \nQUESTIONS?\nKristen Altermatt
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/plagolf/
LOCATION:TopGolf Richmond\, 2308 Westwood Avenue\, Richmond\, 23230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kristen Altermatt":MAILTO:kristen@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T080000
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SUMMARY:ABC Regional Construction Summit
DESCRIPTION:ABC REGIONAL CONSTRUCTION SUMMIT \nThursday\, March 13\, 2025  |  8:00AM – 6:30PM  |  MD Live! Casino\, Hanover\, MD\nPLEASE NOTE: REGISTRATION IS THROUGH ABC GREATER BALTIMORE (CLICK HERE)\nThe 2025 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. \nView the full agenda and breakout session details!\nAt 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! \nDownload printable flyer\nAGENDA\n8:00AM – Registration\, Breakfast & Exhibitor Hall\n9:30AM – Morning Keynote Speaker\n10:45AM – Breakout Session #1 (choice of 3 topics/speakers)\n                     Wage Theft and Misclassification: Recent Developments and How to Avoid the Consequences hosted by\n                     Jennifer Harris and Adam Handfinger\, Peckar & Abramson\n                     Magnetic Leadership hosted by Michael Bellaman\, President & CEO\, ABC National\n                     How Companies can use AI in Day-to-Day Operations presented by Dustin Sitton\, Incite Automation\n11:45AM – Breakout Session #2 (choice of 3 topics/speakers)\n                     Establishing a Safety Management System & Supporting Culture (Panel) moderated by\n                     Frank Trujillo\, Coakley & Williams Construction\n                     Hot Labor Issues of 2025: Wage Misclassification\, PLAs\, Union Organizing\, FMLA & More hosted by\n                     Maury Baskin\, Littler\n                     Fireside Chat: Trade Partner Relationships (Panel) with Mike Ginsburg (Chesapeake Contracting)\,\n                     Dan Novack (Balfour Beatty)\, Mike Elias (Casey Construction) and Megan Ross (Coakley & Williams\n                     Construction) / moderated by Chad Prinkey of Well Built Consulting\n12:45PM – Lunch & Lunch Speaker\n1:45PM – Afternoon Break/Exhibitor Hall \n2:15PM – Breakout Session #3 (choice of 3 topics/speakers)\n                     PLAs & The New Administration hosted by Ben Brubeck\, VP of Regulatory\, Labor & State Affairs\, ABC National\n                     Dark Web Case Study & Cyber Security hosted by Satyam Verma\, Egnyte\n                     Tech Adoption: How We Grew Through Tech (Panel) with Chris Barry (Southway Builders)\,\n                     Tom Pittman (Chaney Enterprises)\, Lowell Kramer (Worth & Company) / Lorri Grayson (GGA Construction)\n                     moderated by Jack Kwait-Blank (Coakley & Williams Construction)\n3:15PM – Closing Keynote Speaker\n4:30PM to 6:30PM – Happy Hour\, Networking\, Exhibitor Hall \nLOCATION\nMaryland Live! Casino\n7002 Arundel Mills Cir Ste 7777\, Hanover\, MD 21076 \nCOST\nEarly Bird (until 2/21/2025) – $175\nRegular – $200\nNon-Members – $325 \nCurrent Exhibitors:\nSkillforce • Trade Scouts • ABC Insurance Trust • Milwaukee Tool • Egnyte • Bmore Technology • Incite Automation • Arcoro • Procore • JLG • Construction Intelligence Solutions • M3 Technology Consultants • Outbuild • Grunley • C2MS • Document Crunch • Dresner Group • SpaceSaver Interiors • DeWALT / Stanley Black & Decker • Chesapeake Embroidery • Contractors Health Coalition • Rehab at Work • Aroom\n**EXHIBITORSHIPS SOLD OUT!!** \nHOTEL ACCOMODATIONS\nClick here for room block information and rates: https://book.passkey.com/e/50932507 \nSponsorships Available!\n• Keynote Sponsor (includes exhibitor booth)\n• Lunch Sponsor\n• Happy Hour Sponsor\n• Breakout Room Sponsor\nClick here to visit the sponsorship information page \nSPONSORS – THANK YOU!         \n                                  \nSUBSTITUTIONS/CANCELLATIONS\nSubstitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Written notice must be submitted by 5PM on Friday\, March 7\, 2025\, to receive a refund.
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/arcs25/
LOCATION:MD Live! Casino\, 7002 Arundel Mills Cir Ste 7777\, Hanover\, MD\, 21076\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia,Hampton Roads,Northern Virginia,Statewide
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Gillette":MAILTO:jessica@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T180000
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SUMMARY:Young Professionals: Leveling Up: A Panel Discussion 3/19 CV
DESCRIPTION:YOUNG PROFESSIONALS: LEVELING UP: A PANEL DISCUSSION\nWednesday\, March 19\, 2025  |  4:00PM – 6:00PM\nAre you ready to Level Up in your professional career? Join us for an engaging and informative panel discussion with three senior construction industry leaders who will share actionable insights\, inspiring stories\, and practical strategies for professional growth and development. Please note: this event is for Young Professionals (40 & under). \nKey discussion topics\n• Skill development and essential skills needed to Level Up\n• Building relationships and networking\n• Stretch goals and moving outside your comfort zone\n• Navigating setbacks and embracing constructive criticism\n• Visibility and personal branding\n• Common pitfalls to avoid along the journey to Leveling Up \nPANELISTS\nFranklin Bowser\, President\, Mark-Turner Construction\nRyan Byrd\, Chief Operating Officer\, Partner\, Hourigan Group\nTodd Hammond\, Senior Vice President\, Business Development\, Capital Interior Contractors \nNetworking reception to follow panel. \nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Commitments needed by March 14 COB\nRefreshments $250 – includes one (1) registration\, signage at event\, logo/name on marketing materials \nLOCATION\nAtlantic Constructors\, Inc.\, Office\n1501 Battery Brooke Parkway\, Richmond\, VA 23237 \nCOST (Members Only)\nYoung Professionals: $40\nIncludes light appetizers and beverages \nQuestions?\nContact Kristen Altermatt
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/levelupcv/
LOCATION:Atlantic Constructors\, Inc.\, Office\, 1501 Battery Brooke Parkway\, Richmond\, 23237\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kristen Altermatt":MAILTO:kristen@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T160000
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SUMMARY:Young Professionals: Social Media & Personal Branding Insights 3/25 NV
DESCRIPTION:YOUNG PROFESSIONALS: SOCIAL MEDIA & PERSONAL BRANDING INSIGHTS [PANEL]\nTuesday\, March 25\, 2025  |  4:00PM – 6:00PM\nJoin us for a game-changing event designed specifically for construction professionals like you! Learn the secrets to utilizing social media & the importance of building your personal brand. \nKey Takeaways\n• Develop your online network and influence by building a personal brand\n• Showcase your expertise and learn how to leverage LinkedIn for your growth\n• Understand marketing techniques and tools used by industry leaders to stand out\n• Create an authentic and authoritative presence that opens doors to new opportunities \nAfter the panel\, head over to Honor Brewing next door for fun networking over drinks and appetizers! \nPANELISTS\nChris Guerra\, North Regional Business Development Manager\, Ruppert Landscape | Moderator/Panelist\nStacey Holsinger\, Owner & Strategist\, Steel Toe Communications | Panelist\nZeena Fangman\, VP of Marketing and Corporate Communications\, HITT Contracting | Panelist\nFranque Minor\, Business Development Manager\, Press Mechanical Contractors\, Inc. | Panelist \nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Commitments needed by March 19 COB\nEvent $250 – includes one (1) comped registration\, signage at event\, logo/name on marketing materials \nLOCATION\nPanel Event: ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility\, 42680 Trade West Drive\, Dulles\, VA 20166\nPost-Event Networking: Honor Brewing\, 42604 Trade West Drive\, Dulles\, VA 20166 \nCOST\nMembers – $35\nNon-Members – $45\nIncludes panel discussion\, light apps and two (2) drink tickets \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 Katie Gregg
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/ypinsights25/
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Katie Gregg":MAILTO:katieg@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T170000
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SUMMARY:Young Professionals: Norfolk Admirals Hockey + Pregame Mixer 3/26 HR
DESCRIPTION:YOUNG PROFESSIONALS: NORFOLK ADMIRALS VS. READING ROYALS GAME + PREGAME MIXER\nTEAM EVENT WITH ABC-VA AND HRUHCA\n**Please note: online registration closes 5PM on Friday\, March 21. Please email/call Rob Camlin for availability – (757) 855-8220**\nWednesday\, March 26\, 2025  |  5:00PM Pregame Mixer  7:05PM Game Start\nJoin 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 Reading Royals! Please note: this event is for members 40 & under. This event sold out last year – register early! \n \nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES\nEvent Sponsor $250 – includes signage at event\, logo/name on marketing materials\nSelect during registration or email Rachel Fronius \nSCHEDULE\nWednesday\, March 26\, 2025\n5:00PM – 6:30PM Pregame mixer at Chicho’s Backstage\n7:05PM Game start \nLOCATION\nChicho’s Backstage: 320 Granby Street\, Norfolk\, VA 23510\nNorfolk Scope Arena: 201 E Brambleton Avenue\, Norfolk\, VA 23510 \nCOST (Members Only)\nABC-VA and HRUHCA Young Professionals – $50\nIncludes game ticket\, appetizers at Chicho’s and one (1) drink ticket \nQuestions?\nContact Rachel Fronius
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/hradmirals25/
LOCATION:Chicho’s Backstage\, 320 Granby Street\, Norfolk\, 23510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hampton Roads
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Fronius":MAILTO:rachel@abcva.org
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SUMMARY:March Madness Sweet 16 Mixer @ Eagles Nest 3/27 HR
DESCRIPTION:MARCH MADNESS SWEET 16 MIXER @ EAGLES NEST\nThursday\, March 27\, 2025  |  5:30PM-8:00PM\nJoin us for an exciting March Madness Sweet 16 Networking Mixer! Whether you’re a hoops fan or just looking to make new connections\, this is the perfect event to mix\, mingle\, and enjoy the thrill of the game. Watch the Sweet 16 matchups on big screens while building your professional network in a fun\, relaxed setting. Don’t miss out on the chance to make valuable connections–RSVP now! \nLOCATION\nEagles Nest Rockin’ Country Bar\n1723 Parkview Dr\, Chesapeake\, VA 23320 \nCOST\nMembers: $60  |  Non-Members: $90\nIncludes food and two (2) drink tickets \nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Commitments needed by March 24 COB\nEvent $500 – includes two (2) comped registrations and signage at event\nBar $300 – includes one (1) comped registration and signage at event\nSelect during registration or email Rachel Fronius \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/hrmadness25/
LOCATION:Eagles Nest\, Chesapeake\, 1723 Parkview Drive\, Chesapeake\, 23320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hampton Roads
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Fronius":MAILTO:rachel@abcva.org
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