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SUMMARY:Young Professionals: Peninsula Pilots Baseball + Networking 7/15 HR
DESCRIPTION:YOUNG PROFESSIONALS: PENINSULA PILOTS BASEBALL + NETWORKING\nWednesday\, July 15\, 2025  |  6:00PM Doors Open 7:00PM Play Ball!\nJoin us for an evening at the Peninsula War Memorial Stadium as we enjoy networking\, drinks\, great company and baseball with the Peninsula Pilots! ⚾ \nPlease note: this event is for Young Professionals (40 & under). The Peninsula Pilots (2025 record: 32-16) will be taking on the Wilmington Sharks. \nTickets will be handed out at the gate. \nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES\nEvent $750 – includes two (2) tickets\, logo on all name badges\, recognition on website and in event emails\nPlease select during online registration or email Maddy Goulden to sponsor! \nLOCATION\nPeninsula War Memorial Stadium\n1889 W Pembroke Ave\, Hampton\, VA 23661 \nCOST (Members Only)\nMembers $50\nIncludes game ticket\, dinner and two (2) drink tickets \nSCHEDULE\n6:00PM  Doors Open / Networking\n7:00PM  Game Start \nCANCELLATION/SUBSTITUTION POLICY\nPlease note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made within 48 hours of the event. Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. \nQuestions?\nContact Maddy Goulden
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/pilots26/
LOCATION:Peninsula War Memorial Stadium\, 1889 W Pembroke Ave\, Hampton\, 23661
CATEGORIES:Hampton Roads
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maddy Goulden":MAILTO:maddy@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T160000
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SUMMARY:Peninsula Beach Party with HRUHCA 7/30 HR
DESCRIPTION:PENINSULA BEACH PARTY WITH HRUHCA\nThursday\, July 30\, 2026  |  4:00PM – 7:00PM\nJoin ABC-VA and co-host Hampton Roads Utility & Heavy Contractors Association (HRUHCA) for a beach party at Paradise Ocean Club! Enjoy the warm weather\, cool breeze\, cold drinks and delicious food for our last networking event of the summer. \nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Commitments needed by July 27 COB\nEvent Sponsor $750 – includes two (2) registrations\, large signage at event\, logo/name on marketing materials\nBar Sponsor $450 – includes one (1) registration\, signage at the bar during event\, logo/name on marketing materials\nSelect during registration or email Maddy Goulden to register as a sponsor! \nSPONSORS – THANK YOU!\n \nLOCATION\nParadise Ocean Club\n490 Fenwick Road\, Fort Monroe\, VA 23651 \nCOST\nMembers: $65\nNon-Members: $100\nIncludes heavy appetizers and two (2) drink tickets \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 Maddy Goulden
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/paradise26/
LOCATION:Paradise Ocean Club\, 490 Fenwick Road\, Fort Monroe\, VA\, 23651\, 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:20260820T070000
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SUMMARY:OSHA 10 Hour for Construction 8/20 HR
DESCRIPTION:OSHA 10 HOUR COURSE FOR CONSTRUCTION\nAugust 20 & August 21\, 2026  |  See schedule below\nSafety training is a necessity in this industry and knowing OSHA regulations ensures jobsite safety and prevents mishaps and OSHA fines. The OSHA 10-Hour Course combines important textual information with relevant\, real-life examples from the field and video presentations. Enroll and learn OSHA regulations and receive your OSHA 10-Hour completion card. All training materials provided by ABC-VA. \nSCHEDULE\n2-Session Course:\nThursday\, August 21 / 7:00AM – 4:00PM (includes training materials\, continental breakfast and lunch)\nFriday\, August 22 / 7:00AM -12:00PM (includes training materials\, continental breakfast)\nCoffee/water and light snacks provided throughout the day \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility\n530 Independence Parkway\, Suite 500\, Chesapeake\, VA 23320 \nCOST\nMember – $190\nNon-Member – $310\nAll training materials provided \nCANCELLATION POLICY\nPlease note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance. \nQuestions?\nContact Meredith Strahan
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/osha-10-hour-for-construction-8-20-hr/
LOCATION:ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility\, Chesapeake\, 530 Independence Parkway\, Suite 500\, Chesapeake\, 23320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hampton Roads
ORGANIZER;CN="Maddy Goulden":MAILTO:maddy@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T160000
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SUMMARY:Meet the Committees Networking + Social Hour 8/25 HR
DESCRIPTION:MEET THE COMMITTEES NETWORKING + SOCIAL HOUR\nTuesday\, August 25\, 2026  |  4:00PM – 6:00PM\nLooking to grow your professional network\, get more involved with ABC-VA\, and make a meaningful impact on the construction industry? Join us for Meet the Committees\, an informal networking event where you can connect with ABC-VA committee leaders and discover opportunities to engage with the association. \nWhether you’re interested in expanding your connections\, sharing ideas\, developing leadership skills\, or helping shape the future of our industry\, there’s a place for you at the table. \n👥 Connect with industry professionals\n🤝 Build valuable relationships\n💡 Share ideas and insights\n📈 Grow personally and professionally\n🏗️ Strengthen the merit shop construction industry \nEnjoy complimentary food and beverages while learning how ABC-VA committees support our members and advance our mission. This is a great opportunity for both new and longtime members to find the committee that best aligns with their interests and expertise. \nGet involved. Make an impact. Build your ABC-VA network. \nPlease note: this event is free but registration is required. \nCOMMITTEES\nExcellence in Construction (EIC) • General Contractors Council • Golf • Inclusion\, Diversity & Equity • Leadership • Local Legislative Management Education • Membership • Networking & Involvement • Safety • Workforce Development • Young Professionals \nLOCATION\nRA Holdings\n555 South Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, VA 23452 \nCOST\nFree! \nEVENT CONTACT\nMeredith Strahan
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/hr-meet-the-committees-aug25/
LOCATION:RA Holdings\, 555 South Independence Boulevard\, Virginia Beach\, 23452\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hampton Roads
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T080000
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SUMMARY:From Bid to Buyout: Negotiating Smarter Subcontracts with Industry-Leading General Contractors on Large-Scale Construction Projects 9/17 HR
DESCRIPTION:From Bid to Buyout: Negotiating Smarter Subcontracts with Industry-Leading General Contractors on Large-Scale Construction Projects\nThursday\, September 17\, 2026 |  8:00AM – 10:00AM\nIn this session\, the presenters offer practical\, real-world strategies for negotiating subcontracts on large-scale construction projects\, drawing on both legal and purchasing perspectives and industry experience working with leading general contractors and subcontractors.  \nThe program focuses on negotiating subcontracts to manage risk\, align expectations\, collaborate with stakeholders\, preserve working relationships\, and avoid disputes in the field. Attendees will gain practical guidance on key issues from the bid phase through contract execution\, including bid-phase strategy\, post-award contract review\, high-risk contract clauses\, contract modification approaches\, and efficient negotiation techniques.  \nAttendees will leave with actionable takeaways they can immediately apply in real-world subcontract negotiations. \nSPEAKERS –\nJimmy Jones\, MBA\, DSL\, Director of Purchasing\, Allan Myers — Jimmy is a procurement and supply-chain leader with extensive experience in construction purchasing\, strategic sourcing\, and subcontract negotiation. Jimmy leads the company’s Purchasing Department\, overseeing large-scale supplier\, subcontractor\, and professional services procurements for public\, private\, and design-build projects. His responsibilities include bid package management\, vendor selection\, subcontract and purchase order negotiations\, and inclusion planning for DBE/SWaM and small business participation. In addition to his construction purchasing experience\, Jimmy brings substantial logistics and supply-chain leadership from his service in the United States Marine Corps\, as well as prior experience with Virginia Commonwealth University. He holds an MBA from The Citadel and a B.S. from Old Dominion University. \nRodolfo R. “Rudy” Remigio\, Esq.\, Attorney\, Reaves GovCon Law Group — In Rudy’s role\, he is focused on representing construction contractors and government contractors. Before entering private practice\, he served as in-house Corporate Counsel for one of the largest heavy civil contractors in the Mid-Atlantic. There\, he negotiated high-dollar subcontract agreements with top ENR-ranked general contractors on major infrastructure and site development projects. Rudy also supported the company’s Purchasing Department\, helping negotiate agreements with lower-tier subcontractors\, suppliers\, and professional service providers to execute large-scale construction projects. Rudy is a former Assistant Attorney General with the Virginia Attorney General’s Office\, where he served in multiple roles\, including representing VDOT in the Construction Litigation Section. He is also a frequent speaker and published author on construction law topics. \nRudy and Jimmy’s Joint Experience\nRudy and Jimmy previously worked together negotiating agreements with lower-tier subcontractors\, suppliers\, and professional service providers on major construction projects. \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility\n530 Independence Parkway\, Suite 500\, Chesapeake\, VA 23320 \nCOST\nMembers — $37\nNon-members — $67\nContinental breakfast 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/from-bid-to-buyout-sep17/
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="Maddy Goulden":MAILTO:maddy@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T153000
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SUMMARY:Building Efficiency: How Microsoft Copilot Streamlines Construction Workflows 9/23 [Virtual]
DESCRIPTION:BUILDING EFFICIENCY: HOW MICROSOFT COPILOT STREAMLINES CONSTRUCTION WORKFLOWS\nWednesday\, September 23\, 2026  |  3:30PM – 4:30PM\nMicrosoft Copilot is an AI-powered tool integrated into Microsoft 365 applications like Word\, Excel\, PowerPoint\, and more. It uses advanced language models to assist users with tasks such as drafting text\, creating presentations\, analyzing data\, and managing workflows. \nWhat You’ll Learn:\n1. Integration Across Microsoft 365: Copilot is embedded within popular Microsoft applications\, allowing users to leverage AI without leaving their familiar environments. This includes apps like Word\, Excel\, PowerPoint\, Outlook\, Teams\, and others.\n2. Productivity Enhancement: In Word\, Copilot can help draft documents\, generate summaries\, and suggest edits. In Excel\, it assists with data analysis\, generating insights\, and automating repetitive tasks. In PowerPoint\, it aids in creating presentations by generating slides\, formatting content\, and suggesting design improvements.\n3. Natural Language Processing: Copilot allows users to interact with Microsoft applications using natural language. Users can type or speak commands\, and Copilot will execute them\, such as generating a chart in Excel or summarizing an email thread in Outlook.\n4. Customization and Learning: Copilot learns from user interactions\, becoming more tailored to individual preferences over time. It can adapt to specific tasks and provide personalized suggestions based on user behavior and the content of documents or emails.\n5. Collaboration Features: In Teams\, Copilot can help manage meetings\, generate meeting summaries\, and suggest follow-up actions\, making collaboration more efficient.\n6. Security and Compliance: Microsoft emphasizes that Copilot adheres to the same security\, compliance\, and privacy commitments as the rest of Microsoft 365\, ensuring that data is handled securely.\n7. Business Applications: Copilot is also integrated into Microsoft’s business applications like Dynamics 365\, where it can assist with customer relationship management (CRM)\, enterprise resource planning (ERP)\, and other business processes. \nOverall\, Microsoft Copilot is designed to enhance productivity by automating tasks\, providing intelligent insights\, and enabling more natural interactions with Microsoft’s suite of tools. \nSPEAKERS\nElliott Eliason\, Principal Microsoft Solutions Consultant\, Pax8\nBenny Sayasithsena\, Vice President of Sales and Marketing\, M3 Technology Consultants\, Inc.\n \nCOST\nMembers/Non-Members – $35 \nVIRTUAL PROGRAM\nAttendees will receive a meeting link within 12 hours of program start. Online registration closes 5PM on September 22\, 2026. \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 Meredith Strahan
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/copilot-for-construction/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia,Hampton Roads,Northern Virginia,Statewide
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maddy Goulden":MAILTO:maddy@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T160000
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SUMMARY:OSHA 10 Hour for Construction 9/24 HR
DESCRIPTION:OSHA 10 HOUR COURSE FOR CONSTRUCTION\nSeptember 24 & 25\, 2026  |  See schedule below\nSafety training is a necessity in this industry and knowing OSHA regulations ensures jobsite safety and prevents mishaps and OSHA fines. The OSHA 10-Hour Course combines important textual information with relevant\, real-life examples from the field and video presentations. Enroll and learn OSHA regulations and receive your OSHA 10-Hour completion card. All training materials provided by ABC-VA. \nSCHEDULE\n2-Session Course:\nThursday\, September 24 / 7:00AM – 4:00PM (includes training materials\, continental breakfast and lunch)\nFriday\, September 25 / 7:00AM -12:00PM (includes training materials\, continental breakfast)\nCoffee/water and light snacks provided throughout the day \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility\n530 Independence Parkway\, Suite 500\, Chesapeake\, VA 23320 \nCOST\nMember – $190\nNon-Member – $310\nAll training materials provided \nCANCELLATION POLICY\nPlease note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance. \nQuestions?\nContact Meredith Strahan
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/osha-10-hour-for-construction-9-24-hr/
LOCATION:ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility\, Chesapeake\, 530 Independence Parkway\, Suite 500\, Chesapeake\, 23320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hampton Roads
ORGANIZER;CN="Maddy Goulden":MAILTO:maddy@abcva.org
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