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SUMMARY:Safety Luncheon & STEP Awards: Beyond the Hard Hat — Exploring the Connection Between Safety\, Well-Being and Workforce Success 11/10 HR
DESCRIPTION:SAFETY LUNCH & STEP AWARDS: BEYOND THE HARD HAT — EXPLORING THE CONNECTION BETWEEN SAFETY\, WELL-BEING AND WORKFORCE SUCCESS\nTuesday\, November 10\, 2026  |  11:00AM – 2:00PM\n \nSafety is more than what happens on the jobsite.\nA strong safety culture goes beyond PPE\, training\, and compliance. It also means understanding the people behind the hard hats—and recognizing the personal\, mental\, and emotional challenges that can affect their well-being\, engagement\, and ability to stay safe. \nJoin ABC Virginia for the 2026 Safety Luncheon & STEP Awards: Beyond the Hard Hat for an engaging conversation about how supporting the whole person can strengthen your safety culture\, your workforce\, and your organization. \nFeatured Speaker\nJared Elmquist\, Vice President of Field Development\, Corporate Chaplains of America\nJared Elmquist works with business leaders across the country to help organizations support their people and strengthen workplace culture. He began his career in construction and residential HVAC\, working his way through college before spending a decade working alongside farmers and ranchers. These experiences gave him a firsthand appreciation for the people who perform demanding work every day and the challenges they face both on and off the job. \nToday\, Jared draws on that experience to help leaders address employee well-being\, mental health\, workforce engagement\, and organizational success. He brings a practical\, people-centered perspective to conversations about creating workplaces where employees feel supported and have trusted resources when life gets difficult. \nWhat you’ll take away:\nGain a new perspective on workplace safety.Explore the connection between employee well-being\, mental health\, workforce engagement\, and safety—and why what happens off the job can have a real impact on the jobsite. \nWalk away with practical insights.Hear real-world stories and strategies for recognizing challenges employees may be facing and creating a workplace where people feel supported and connected. \nStrengthen your safety culture.Consider how your organization can move beyond compliance toward a culture where safety means genuinely caring for the people who make your work possible. \nConnect with construction leaders and safety professionals.Share ideas\, experiences\, and best practices with peers who are working toward safer jobsites and stronger teams. \nSTEP Awards: Celebrating Members Who Put Safety First\nThe luncheon will culminate in the presentation of the 2026 STEP Awards\, honoring companies that have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to safety through ABC’s STEP Safety Management System. The STEP Awards recognize contractors who go above and beyond to build strong\, proactive safety cultures—setting a higher standard for safety performance across Virginia’s construction industry. \nLearn More About STEPInterested in strengthening your company’s safety program or pursuing STEP recognition? Learn more about ABC’s STEP Safety Management System or email Rob Camlin. \nSPECIAL NOTE: only ABC-VA members from the Hampton Roads region will be recognized during the STEP awards. Northern VA and Central VA STEP recipients are recognized at their respective ceremonies. \nAgenda\n11:00 AM — Check-in & Networking11:30 AM — Lunch12:00–1:30 PM — Presentation & STEP Awards\n1:30 PM — Networking/Departure \nShowcase YOUR Safety\nSafety Showcase Sponsor $500 — includes vendor display table\, two (2) registrations\, opportunity to distribute promotional materials\, logo/name on marketing materials\nSelect during online registration or email Meredith Strahan to sponsor! \nSponsors\n        \nAdditional Details\nLOCATION\nChesapeake Conference Center\n700 Conference Center Drive\, Chesapeake\, VA 23320 \nCOST\nMembers Early Bird – $60\nMembers (starting 10/19) – $80\nNon-Members Early Bird – $100\nNon-Members (starting 10/19) – $125\n \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/safety2026/
LOCATION:Chesapeake Conference Center\, 700 Conference Center Drive\, Chesapeake\, 23320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hampton Roads
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maddy Goulden":MAILTO:maddy@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T160000
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SUMMARY:Plug In & Prosper: Meet the Committees & More 11/12
DESCRIPTION:PLUG IN AND PROSPER: MEET THE COMMITTEES\nThursday\, November 12\, 2026  |  4:00PM – 6:00PM\nJoin 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! \nOur committee chairs will give you an inside look at the ABC-VA experience and show you how to:\n✅ Leverage ABC-VA resources to support your professional growth\n✅ Build meaningful connections that expand your network\n✅ Get involved and give back to the construction industry\n✅ Find your people and make the most of your ABC-VA membership \nCOMMITTEES\nExcellence in Construction • Legislative • Management Education • Membership • Networking & Involvement • Safety • Shells & Half Shells • Workforce Development • Young Professionals \nLOCATION\nScott Insurance\n3900 Westerre Parkway\, Suite 200\, Henrico VA 23233 \nThank you to Scott Insurance for hosting us!\nCOST\nNo cost for members (& prospective) – registration required \nQuestions?\nContact Kristen Altermatt
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/cv-meet-nov12/
LOCATION:Scott Insurance\, 3900 Westerre Parkway\, Suite 200\, Henrico\, 23233\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kristen Altermatt":MAILTO:kristen@abcva.org
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SUMMARY:Young Professionals: Midtown 64 Hard Hats Tour with EDC & Harkins Builders 11/19 CV
DESCRIPTION:YOUNG PROFESSIONALS: MIDTOWN 64 HARD HATS TOUR WITH EDC & HARKINS BUILDERS\nThursday\, November 19\, 2026  |  4:00PM – 6:00PM\nJoin the Young Professionals as we get an inside look at Midtown 64: a 46-acre\, $500+ million mixed-use development at the intersection of West Broad Steet and Interstate 64. The redevelopment of the former Genworth campus will transform the site into a new destination featuring retail\, restaurants and entertainment\, nearly 1\,000 residential units\, and a 226 room dual branded hotel. \nWhat makes this tour especially unique is the opportunity to hear from both EDC and Harkins Builders\, two general contractors involved in the development. Each general contractor will talk to their portion of the development and share the logistics behind this large-scale project. \nPPE Required: All attendees must wear a hard hat\, safety vest. PPE will be available\, while supplies last for those that need it. Please dress for outdoor conditions; the tour will primarily take place outside. \nFollowing the tour\, guest are welcome to join us for a casual networking opportunity at The Answer Brewpub down the street. \nFor any questions\, please reach out to Loren Muster. \nPlease note: this event is for Young Professionals (40 & under) \nCOST (limited to Young Professionals)\nABC-VA Member — $35\nNon-member — $55 \nLOCATION\nSite Tour: Midtown 64 — 6604 W Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA 23230\nPost-tour Networking: The Answer Brewpub — 6008 W Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA 23230 \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 within 48 hours of event start. \nQUESTIONS?\nLoren Muster
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/midtown64/
LOCATION:Midtown 64\, 6604 W Broad Street\, Richmond\, 23230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia
ORGANIZER;CN="Loren Muster":MAILTO:loren@abcva.org
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SUMMARY:2026 Oyster Roast @ Chick’s 11/19 HR
DESCRIPTION:2026 OYSTER ROAST @ CHICK’S\nThursday\, November 19\, 2026  |  4:30PM – 7:00PM\nJoin ABC-VA for great night of networking and delicious oysters on the half shell at Chick’s Oyster Bar in Virginia Beach! A variety of food and beverages will be available. Kick back and enjoy yourself at this beloved annual Hampton Roads tradition! \nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES\nEvent Sponsor $800 – includes two (2) comped registrations\, large signage at event\, logo/name on marketing materials\nCrush Sponsor $600 – includes signage on bars\, logo/name on marketing materials (sponsor must bring branded cups)\nBar Sponsor $500 – includes one (1) comped registration\, signage at the bar during event\, logo/name on marketing materials\nSelect during registration or email Meredith Strahan / 757-855-8220 to register as a sponsor! \nSPONSORS – THANK YOU!\n \nLOCATION\nChick’s Oyster Bar\n2143 Vista Circle\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23451 \nCOST\nMembers — $75\nNon-Members — $130 \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 Meredith Strahan
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/chicks26/
LOCATION:Chick’s Oyster Bar\, 2143 Vista Circle\, Virginia Beach\, 23451
CATEGORIES:Hampton Roads
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ORGANIZER;CN="Meredith Strahan":MAILTO:meredith@abcva.org
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