Hampton Roads

BRINGING YOUR CHILDREN INTO THE BUSINESS • LUNCH & LEARN Thursday, May 16, 2024  |  11:30AM – 1:30PM This lunch and learn addresses how to search for, develop, and transition the business to a family member (or other successor). As business owners, we know there is a delicate balance of maintaining family harmony while integrating children into the family enterprise and monetizing your hard work. Business owners get one chance relationally and financially, so don’t miss this opportunity. Topics covered: • The family business quandary • Allowing children (or your successor) to enter the family business and paths to increased responsibility • Preserving retirement income security for the senior generation • “Fair” versus “equitable” for non-active family members • IRS tax incentives and various transfer mechanisms for the business • The psychological process for the senior generation to transition control • Estate and valuation perils • Family dialogue and course assignment SPEAKERS Donald S. Hannahs, CFP®, Oceanside Financial Strategies Parker Hannahs, Oceanside Financial Strategies LOCATION **PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW ADDRESS** ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility 530 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, VA 23320 **Student parking and entrance is in the back of the building.** COST Members $30 Non-members $60 SUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION […]

TRANSITIONING FROM THE FIELD TO THE OFFICE (PANEL) • MINDFUL MORNINGS W/ ABC-VA Tuesday, May 21, 2024  |  8:30AM – 10:30AM Join us for an insightful panel discussion featuring industry experts who have successfully transitioned from field positions to management/executive roles. Our esteemed panelists include Scott Pease, Tiffani Weathers, and Jason McDougal, each bringing a unique perspective and valuable experiences to share. The discussion will be facilitated by Jamie Vanek. Panelists will share their career paths, challenges faced, pivotal moments, and lessons learned during their transition to management roles. Aspiring professionals will gain tips and strategies to plan and navigate their career progression effectively. Engage with the panelists during an interactive Q&A session to address specific queries and gain personalized career advice. Breakfast will be provided. SPEAKERS Tiffani Weathers is a dynamic professional with over a decade of construction and safety management experience, starting her career as an electrical apprentice in 2005. Tiffani transitioned over to safety in 2008 where she served as a site safety technician for site-specific government projects. Currently serving as the corporate safety director for Comfort Systems of Virginia, Tiffani oversees safety protocols, ensures regulatory compliance, and fosters a culture of safety excellence across multiple locations. […]