ANNUAL SHELLS & HALF SHELLS Monday, October 27, 2025 | 8:15AM – 5:00PM Our popular Shells & Half Shells event takes place on October 27 this year! Join us at Old Forge Sporting Clays for a fun round of clay shooting followed by networking and oysters on the half shell. We have morning and afternoon sessions available, as well as networking only tickets available. Don't miss out on our incredible raffle prize drawing! Raffle tickets available for purchase all day. Raffle prize drawing will take place during the afternoon reception. You do not need to be present to win. We'll notify all winners the day after the event. We sold out last year, so register early! **LIMITED AFTERNOON SESSIONS REMAINING: contact Kristen Altermatt for availability.** SAFETY: ALL attendees, regardless of experience, will be required to fill out a safety questionnaire and participate in a 15-minute safety training prior to their session. DOWNLOAD SAFETY QUESTIONNAIRE HERE MORNING SESSION 9:00AM – 11:30AM / Check-in begins at 8:15AM / Mandatory Safety Meeting at 8:45AM LUNCH 11:15AM – 1:00PM AFTERNOON SESSION 1:15PM – 3:30PM / Check-in begins at 11:15AM / Mandatory Safety Meeting at 1:00PM Lunch is included with both sessions NETWORKING 3:30PM – 5:00PM All shooters will […]
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SAFETY STRONG: SPECIAL LUNCHEON + STEP AWARDS Plus mega check presentation to Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention (CIASP) Tuesday, November 4, 2025 | 10:45AM - 1:30PM Join us for a luncheon and networking opportunity, followed by an inspiring keynote from RetroAIM's Safety Director, Dave Thompson, as he reflects on a life-changing fatality incident he experienced 29 years ago. This event will also spotlight total human health, the latest industry safety initiatives, honor STEP recipients, and include a heartfelt presentation of a mega check to CIASP. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a crucial dialogue for the industry's future! Don't miss this opportunity to engage in critical discussions and support a worthy cause! Register early - price will increase on October 24! SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Lunch Sponsor $500 - includes two (2) registrations, signage at event, logo/name on marketing materials Select during online registration or email Maddy Goulden to sponsor! SCHEDULE 10:45AM - 11:30AM Check-in and networking 11:30AM Lunch 12:00PM - 1:30PM Presentation LOCATION ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility 530 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, VA 23320 COST (Members Only) Members Early Bird - $50 Members (starting 10/24) - $75 Non-Members Early Bird - $100 Non-Members (starting 10/24) - […]
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YOUNG PROFESSIONALS: BUNDLE UP FOR BABIES - COMMUNITY OUTREACH MIXER SUPPORTING LITTLE HANDS VIRGINIA Tuesday, November 4, 2025 | 3:00PM - 5:00PM Bundle Up for Babies! The YP Committee welcomes you to join us as we support Little Hands Virginia in a hands-on volunteer event! October's Diaper Drive will support Little Hands and their families. We'll spend the afternoon bundling donated diapers and building a stronger connection with our community. Whether you can stay for the full event or drop in for a bit, your time will make a meaningful difference. Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. **We will need boxes of diapers donated by members to support this effort! Throughout the month of October, please drop off unopened boxes of diapers to the ABC-VA Richmond office. Please reach out to ABC-VA Young Professionals Liaison Loren Muster if you would like to contribute but cannot make it to our office. Even just one box makes a difference!** Please drop off unopened diaper boxes to ABC-VA Richmond, 1600 E Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228. This event will benefit Little Hands Virginia, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides essentials and a little extra love to children newborn to three years old in […]
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ODU VS. NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITY BASKETBALL GAME & MIXER **FULL! Please email Maddy Goulden to be put on waitlist.** Tuesday, November 11, 2025 | 5:30PM Special Veterans Day basketball game hosted by the Inclusion, Diversity & Merit Committee. ALL are welcome! **Please note: registration is now closed. Please email Maddy Goulden to be put on waitlist.** SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Event Sponsor $500 – includes two (2) registrations, logo/name on marketing materials Bar Sponsor $250 – includes one (1) registration, logo/name on marketing materials Select during registration or email Maddy Goulden SCHEDULE 5:30PM – 7:00PM Food, drinks & networking 7:00PM GAME ON! LOCATION Chartway Arena @ ODU 4320 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, VA 23529 COST Member – $50 Non-Member – $75 Includes game ticket, appetizers & drinks Questions? Contact Maddy Goulden
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2025 STRIKE & BUILD: THE CONTRACTOR'S CLASSIC Wednesday, November 12, 2025 | 5:00PM - 8:00PM **ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSED. Please contact Kristen Altermatt for availability.** Strike up some fun! Team up with your colleagues and show off your bowling skills - we're back at Bowl America Short Pump for our annual bowling showdown! The tournament will kick off at 5:30PM. Get ready for an epic night of: 🏆 Friendly competition 🎁 Great prizes 🎉 Team spirit 🍟 Food, drinks & unforgettable team building fun Prizes for: Top 3 Teams • Best Dressed • Most Strikes • Most Spares • Best Bowling Style Form a team or come solo! We’ll match you up - everyone’s welcome! **ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSED. Please contact Kristen Altermatt for availability.** Registration deadline: November 7, 2025. Any cancellations must be made by 5PM on November 7, 2025. SPONSORSHIPS Event Sponsor $1,150 – includes one (1) five-person team, large signage at event, logo/name on marketing materials Bar Sponsor $950 – includes one (1) five-person team, signage at bar, logo/name on marketing materials Trophy Sponsor $300 – includes signage, logo/name on marketing materials Contest Sponsor $200 – includes signage, logo/name on marketing materials SPONSORS - THANK YOU! LOCATION Bowl America, Short Pump 4400 Pouncey […]
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YOUNG PROFESSIONALS: IT'S THE CATALINA WINE MIXER + FUNDRAISER FOR VETERANS Thursday, November 13, 2025 | 5:00PM – 8:00PM POW! Are you ready to run with the bulls!? This special mixer at The Winery at Bull Run will honor veterans and raise funds for Vigilant Torch. Founded in 2009, Vigilant Torch supports a unique subset of the Special Operations community and their families through holistic well-being initiatives. Enjoy wine tastings, friendly cornhole matches, and a silent auction fundraiser. Whether you’re here to connect, compete, or contribute, it’s sure to be a night to remember. It’s the freakin’ Catalina Wine Mixer - Northern Virginia style! Don’t miss it and the opportunity to give back to our veterans. ABOUT VIGILANT TORCH Founded in 2009, Vigilant Torch supports a unique subset of the Special Operations community and their families through holistic well-being initiatives. Their programs - ranging from mentorship and wellness programs to emergency relief and educational opportunities - are tailored to address the specific challenges of military life, transition to civilian life, and beyond. They provide personalized resources that empower and uplift, making them a trusted, essential resource for those they serve. Please note: this event is for Young Professionals (40 & under) […]
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PLUG IN AND PROSPER: MEET THE COMMITTEES PLUS: NEW & PROSPECTIVE MEMBER WELCOME Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 4:00PM - 6:00PM Join us for an afternoon of networking and discovery with ABC-VA! This is a FREE event for new and prospective members, as well as current ABC-VA members interested in getting more involved. This event is all about learning and connecting - there’s no obligation to join a committee, but we hope you’ll find one that sparks your interest! This special networking happy hour hosted by ABC-VA committee chairs will walk you through the ABCs of your ABC membership — showing you, in real time, how to: ✅ Leverage ABC-VA’s resources to elevate your career ✅ Build relationships that strengthen your professional network ✅ Give back to the construction industry *SPECIAL OFFER* Bring a non-member construction industry guest, and you’ll receive a FREE ticket to our March networking event at McCormack’s Big Whisky Grill! Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with your ABC-VA community. COMMITTEES Management Education • Membership • Networking & Involvement • Safety • Young Professionals LOCATION DPR Construction 4305 Cox Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060 COST Free for members (& prospective) - registration required Questions? […]
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SUPERINTENDENTS ACADEMY 2025 - CENTRAL VIRGINIA LOCATION November 19 - 21, 2025 | 7:30AM - 5:00PM Calling all future construction leaders! 📢 Superintendents Academy hits Central Virginia! Join us for ABC-VA’s annual Superintendents Academy to learn firsthand from industry professionals. This training features interactive sessions on the following topics with all subjects geared toward the modern Superintendent: Project Administration and Processes Safety and Risk Management Quality and Quality Control Contracts and Jobsite Documentation Budgeting and Estimating Construction Practices on the Jobsite Construction Planning and Productivity Jobsite Technology Personal Skills and Habits Goal Setting Time Management Communication Jobsite Leadership **Limited to 25 participants. We anticipate the Academy to sell out - register early!** WHO SHOULD ATTEND? The academy is designed for superintendents of all experience levels. SPEAKERS Frank Bliley, WM Jordan Company Thomas Hearn, Retired (DAVIS Construction) Jeremy Crumley, Balfour Beatty Brad Mohler, ColonialWebb Contractors Keith Klammer, Atlantic Constructors, Inc Michael Bellaman, ABC-National President & CEO SCHEDULE November 19 7:30AM-5:00PM Breakfast & Lunch included November 20 8:30AM-5:30PM Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Networking included November 21 7:30AM-12:00PM Breakfast & Certificate Ceremony included COST Members — $825 Non-Members — $1,175 SUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no […]
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2025 OYSTER ROAST @ CHICK’S Thursday, November 20, 2025 | 4:30PM - 7:30PM Join ABC-VA for great night of networking and delicious oysters on the half shell at Chick’s Oyster Bar in Virginia Beach! SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES **CLOSED** Event Sponsor $700 – includes two (2) comped registrations, large signage at event, logo/name on marketing materials Bar Sponsor $450 – includes one (1) comped registration, signage at the bar during event, logo/name on marketing materials Crush Sponsor $600 – includes one (1) comped registration, logo/name on marketing materials **SOLD OUT** Select during registration or email Maddy Goulden / 757-855-8220 to register as a sponsor! SPONSORS - THANK YOU! LOCATION Chick’s Oyster Bar 2143 Vista Circle, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 COST Members: $65 Non-Members: $120 CANCELLATION/SUBSTITUTION POLICY Please note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 24 hours in advance. Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Questions? Contact Maddy Goulden
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2025 YOUNG PROFESSIONALS HOLIDAY HAPPY HOUR ❄️ Tuesday, December 2, 2025 | 5:00PM - 7:00PM Our holiday happy hour on December 2 will wrap up an outstanding year for ABC-VA's Young Professionals! Network in a casual environment over tasty drinks and delicious appetizers while celebrating 2025 and looking forward to what's next. Beer tasting included! Please note: this event is for Young Professionals (40 & under). Toy Drive: Please bring a new, unwrapped toy for the children of Adipsy! SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Event Sponsor $250 - includes two (2) registrations, signage at event Select during registration or contact Maddy Gouldin (757-855-8220) to register as a sponsor! LOCATION Smartmouth Brewing Co. 1309 Raleigh Ave, Norfolk, VA 2307 COST (Members Only Event) Member: $30 CANCELLATION/SUBSTITUTION POLICY Please 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. Questions? Contact Maddy Goulden
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BEYOND THE HYPE: REAL TALK ABOUT A.I. IN CONSTRUCTION ROUNDTABLE Thursday, December 4, 2025 | 11:30AM - 1:00PM A.I. is already reshaping the construction industry - what's next? Join us for an open discussion focused on A.I. making real-world impact in our industry and implementation strategies. Monty Lay, Director of Preconstruction at ColonialWebb Contractors, and Shane Oberholtzer, President of eTEC Mechanical Corporation, will open the program with an overview of AI's influence on the construction industry from capital investment to construction demand, and what it means for your business - even if you are not using AI yet. We’ll cut through the hype to explain what AI really is: how it’s evolved and where it stands today, including tools like ChatGPT and other Large Language Models (LLMs). Monty and Shane will wrap up with real-world examples of using AI-powered Excel for project management and applying AI to improve sales and training. Then it’s time for some real talk! Attendees will dive into an interactive discussion on how firms are adopting and implementing AI, the challenges they face, and what the future of AI looks like in construction. Who should attend: Construction Executives & Project Managers, anyone exploring AI’s role in […]
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HOLIDAY KICK-OFF AT THE BOATHOUSE SUPPORTING FEED MORE Thursday, December 4, 2025 | 6:00PM - 8:00PM Kick Off the Holiday Season with your favorite ABC-VA members at the Boathouse - Rocketts Landing in Richmond! Enjoy stunning city skyline and river views while we jingle and mingle and sip, savor, and celebrate another successful year together! We’ll also be honoring our incredible committee chairs for their outstanding service to our organization, and you won’t want to miss a sneak peek at what’s in store for 2026! In the spirit of the season, we’ll also be collecting non-perishable food donations and monetary contributions for Feed More in support of our local community efforts to provide healthy meals for our neighbors in need. Dress Code: Business, Cocktail, or Festive Attire PLEASE NOTE: Registration will close at 5:00PM on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Commitments needed by November 26 COB Event Sponsor $1,500 – three (3) registrations, 2-minute welcome address at event, signage, recognition in event emails Bar Sponsor $950 – two (2) registrations, signage, recognition in event emails Hors D'oeuvres Sponsor $650 – one (1) registration, signage, recognition in event emails Prize Sponsor $350 – signage, recognition in event emails Select during registration or […]
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ODU vs. Norfolk State Basketball Game — Honoring Veterans, Open to All 11/11 HR
2025 Strike & Build: The Contractor’s Classic Bowling Tournament 11/12 CV
Young Professionals: It’s the Catalina Wine Mixer + Fundraiser for Veterans 11/13