by Jessica Gillette | Mar 18, 2026
FEDERAL AND STATE SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS: THE CHANGES MADE AND THE CHANGES LOOMING • VIRTUAL
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 | 10:00AM – 11:00AM
The 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.
Who should attend:
Business 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
INSTRUCTORS
Neil Lowenstein, Woods Rogers
Tom Barrow, Woods Rogers
LOCATION
Virtual
Attendees will receive the meeting link within 24 hours of program
COST
Members — $20
Non-members — $40
CANCELLATION 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) are no longer available.
**Online registration closes 5:00PM on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.**
COURSE CONTACT
Contact Meredith Strahan
by Jessica Gillette | Jul 24, 2025
CONSTRUCTION LAW SURVIVAL SEMINAR
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 | 9:00AM – 4:30PM
Our Construction Law Survival Seminar is back by popular demand! Join Jim Fullerton for a full-day discussion on what you need to know about construction law as a professional in the construction industry.
TOPICS COVERED:
Mechanic’s Liens
– Time Limits, Notices and Claims to Preserve
Mechanic’s Lien Rights in Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and D.C.
Public and Private Payment Bond Rights
– Federal Miller Act and State Little Miller Acts in Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and D.C.
– Private Payment Bond Rights
Lien & Bond Progress Payment Waivers
– Review and revising waivers in contracts and progress payment waivers
– Lien Waivers, Bond Right Waivers, & Claims Waivers
Construction Contracts
– Contract Terms to put in your Proposals
– Reviewing and Revising Contracts you receive
– Conduit, Pay when Paid Clauses and Claims Procedures
Each Construction Law Survival Seminar participant will receive continental breakfast, lunch, refreshments and the newest edition of the 700 page Construction Law Survival Manual. Seminar starts at 9:00 am. Check-in starts at 8:30 am.
Jointly sponsored by Fullerton & Knowles, P.C., ABC-VA and NACM South Atlantic.
SPEAKER
James D. Fullerton, President, Fullerton & Knowles, P.C.
Mr. Fullerton is a Martindale Hubbell Peer Rated Lawyer Preeminent. Jim represents owners, lenders, design professionals, suppliers, subcontractors, general contractors and other members of the real estate and construction industries region-wide. He advises on all real estate and construction law issues; public procurement and bidding, contract formation and disputes; defects in labor and materials; design defects in plans and specifications; inefficiency, impact and delay claims; mechanic’s lien and bond rights; litigation, arbitration and mediation in public and private projects; joint ventures, mentor protegee agreements and other arrangements for minority and disadvantaged business enterprises; bank and lender representation; commercial transactions and loan closings; sales contracts and leases.
Mr. Fullerton is also a master brick mason, a licensed real estate broker and the owner of Summit Real Estate. He is Counsel to Board of Directors, Virginia Precast Concrete Association; and is Counsel to Board of Directors, Central Atlantic Precast Concrete Association. He graduated from the University of Colorado and the University of Virginia School of Law.
LOCATION
ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility
1600 E Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228
COST
Member – $100
Non-Member – $100
Includes breakfast bars, coffee, water and lunch
SUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY
Substitutions 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.
Questions?
Contact Kristen Altermatt
by Jessica Gillette | Jul 24, 2025
CONSTRUCTION LAW SURVIVAL SEMINAR
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 | 9:00AM – 4:30PM
Our Construction Law Survival Seminar is back by popular demand! Join Jim Fullerton for a full-day discussion on what you need to know about construction law as a professional in the construction industry.
TOPICS COVERED:
Mechanic’s Liens
– Time Limits, Notices and Claims to Preserve
Mechanic’s Lien Rights in Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and D.C.
Public and Private Payment Bond Rights
– Federal Miller Act and State Little Miller Acts in Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and D.C.
– Private Payment Bond Rights
Lien & Bond Progress Payment Waivers
– Review and revising waivers in contracts and progress payment waivers
– Lien Waivers, Bond Right Waivers, & Claims Waivers
Construction Contracts
– Contract Terms to put in your Proposals
– Reviewing and Revising Contracts you receive
– Conduit, Pay when Paid Clauses and Claims Procedures
Each Construction Law Survival Seminar participant will receive continental breakfast, lunch, refreshments and the newest edition of the 700 page Construction Law Survival Manual. Seminar starts at 9:00 am. Check-in starts at 8:30 am.
Jointly sponsored by Fullerton & Knowles, P.C., ABC-VA and NACM South Atlantic.
SPEAKER
James D. Fullerton, President, Fullerton & Knowles, P.C.
Mr. Fullerton is a Martindale Hubbell Peer Rated Lawyer Preeminent. Jim represents owners, lenders, design professionals, suppliers, subcontractors, general contractors and other members of the real estate and construction industries region-wide. He advises on all real estate and construction law issues; public procurement and bidding, contract formation and disputes; defects in labor and materials; design defects in plans and specifications; inefficiency, impact and delay claims; mechanic’s lien and bond rights; litigation, arbitration and mediation in public and private projects; joint ventures, mentor protegee agreements and other arrangements for minority and disadvantaged business enterprises; bank and lender representation; commercial transactions and loan closings; sales contracts and leases.
Mr. Fullerton is also a master brick mason, a licensed real estate broker and the owner of Summit Real Estate. He is Counsel to Board of Directors, Virginia Precast Concrete Association; and is Counsel to Board of Directors, Central Atlantic Precast Concrete Association. He graduated from the University of Colorado and the University of Virginia School of Law.
LOCATION
ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility
42680 Trade West Drive, Dulles, VA 20166
COST
Member – $100
Non-Member – $100
Includes breakfast bars, coffee, water and lunch
SUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY
Substitutions 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.
Questions?
Contact Jenny Tashjian
by Jessica Gillette | Jun 10, 2025
MANAGING ECONOMIC VOLATILITY & TARIFFS IN CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS
Monday, July 14, 2025 | 3:00PM – 5:00PM
This presentation will provide practical legal and project management strategies for dealing with economic challenges in construction projects, such as inflation, tariffs, and material cost spikes. Speakers from Offit Kurman, Attorneys At Law.
Topics covered:
— Overview of industry-standard clauses that help manage economic risk and evaluation of how well these clauses address volatility.
— Legal doctrines that may provide relief even without express contract terms and limitations and requirements for invoking them.
— Tailoring contracts to anticipate economic fluctuations, including escalation clauses, force majeure, and material price adjustment provisions.
— What to do when facing or filing a claim for cost overages, and legal and procedural steps to protect your position.
Q&A and Informal Happy Hour/Networking to follow
VIRTUAL OPTION AVAILABLE! Please select Virtual Participant during registration. You will receive the virtual link within 24 hours before the workshop begins.
LOCATION
ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility
42680 Trade West Drive, Dulles, VA 20166
COST
Members – $40
Non-Members – $60
SUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY
Substitutions 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.
Questions?
Contact Jenny Tashjian
by Jessica Gillette | Mar 28, 2025
SPECIAL WEBINAR: WHAT EVERY CONTRACTOR NEEDS TO KNOW
ABOUT GOVERNMENT-MANDATED PLAS IN VIRGINIA
Thursday, May 1, 2025 | 2:00PM – 3:00PM | Virtual
Please note: registration is through the Virginians for Fairness website – REGISTER HERE
Government-mandated Project Labor Agreements – called PLAs – are popping up with increasing frequency in the Commonwealth.
Learn what every Virginia contractor needs to know about PLAs, including:
• Common requirements of PLAs
• Federal PLA updates
• Virginia PLA updates
• What Virginians for Fairness is doing to fight government-mandated PLAs
A link and password to join the webinar will be provided prior to the event.
About Virginians for Fairness
Virginians for Fair Contracting & Employee Protection – Virginians for Fairness – is a 501c(4) organization comprised of taxpayers, business leaders, and workers united in the belief that government-mandated PLAs in Virginia undermine fair competition and inflate costs to the public. Our mission is to advocate for open, competitive bidding processes that serve the best interests of all Virginians. We stand for transparency, accountability, and equal opportunity on public construction projects.
LOCATION
Virtual
Link to be sent to attendees within two (2) hours of webinar
COST
This is a free webinar for members, however, registration is required to ensure all attendees receive the meeting link.
Questions?
Contact Pat Dean
