by Jessica Gillette | Mar 17, 2026
STEEL-TOED SLUGGERS: A NIGHT OF BASEBALL & NETWORKING FOR ALL IN CONSTRUCTION
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | 5:30PM – 8:30PM | Game starts at 6:35PM
Come straight from the jobsite – boots and all! The Inclusion, Diversity & Merit (IDM) and Young Professionals Committees are excited to host an evening of baseball and networking! On April 22, join ABC-VA at the Harbor Park Party Deck to watch the Norfolk Tides take on the Memphis Redbirds. This event is open to all who play a part in the construction industry. Registration includes a ticket to the game, networking, food and two (2) drink tickets. Come and enjoy a great evening at the ballpark!
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES **OPEN TO MEMBERS ONLY**
Event Sponsor $500 – includes two (2) comped registrations, signage at event, logo/name on marketing materials
Bar Sponsor $300 – includes one (1) comped registration, signage at event, logo/name on marketing materials
Select during registration or email Maddy Goulden to register as a sponsor!
LOCATION
Harbor Park
50 Park Avenue, Norfolk, Virginia 23510
COST
Members — $50
Non-Members — $70
SUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY
Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Please note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance.
Questions?
Contact Maddy Goulden
by Jessica Gillette | Aug 27, 2025
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
by Jessica Gillette | Jan 27, 2025
WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION WEEK: TOGETHER WE RISE BRUNCH
**SOLD OUT! Please email Rachel Fronius to be put on waitlist.**
Thursday, March 6, 2025 | 10:30AM – 12:30PM
Celebrate Women in Construction with us! During WIC Week 2025, ABC-VA’s Inclusion Diversity & Merit committee, along with NAWIC’s Greater Tidewater Chapter and Women in Defense Greater Hampton Roads, are hosting a delicious plated brunch filled with networking and guest speakers. This event sells out every year – register early! This event is open to the public—any gender, any age, any profession, students, members & non-members of NAWIC or ABC, etc. are welcome to attend.
PANELISTS
Donna Long, President, GovSolutions, Inc.
Heather Robinson, President, Tazewell Contracting
Gaela Normile, Associate / Construction Attorney, Woods Rogers
SPECIAL GUEST – VIRGINIA BEACH MAYOR
Mayor Bobby Dyer was sworn in on Nov. 20, 2018, and is the first veteran to be directly elected as mayor in Virginia Beach history. He currently serves as the City Council liaison to the Bikeways and Trails Advisory Committee, the Clean Community Commission, the Community Services Board, the Hampton Roads Military and Federal Facilities Alliance, the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission, the Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission, the Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization, the Human Rights Commission, the Open Space Advisory Committee, and the Process Improvement Steering Committee, which he initiated.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Commitments needed by March 3 COB
Event Sponsor $250 – includes one (1) comped registration, signage at event, logo/name on marketing materials
Table Sponsor $280 – includes table with eight (8) registrations, signage at event, logo/name on marketing materials (3 available)
Select during registration or email Rachel Fronius to sponsor!
SPONSORS – THANK YOU!
AGENDA
10:30AM: Arrival/registration/networking
11AM: Brunch
11:30AM: Panel discussion
12:00PM: Q&A
12:15PM: Outro
COST
Members – $35 (ABC-VA, NAWIC & Women in Defense)
Non-Members – $45
Includes plated brunch
LOCATION
Town Center City Club
222 Central Park Avenue, #230, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
CANCELLATIONS/SUBSTITUTIONS POLICY
Cancellations must be made within 48 hours of event for a full refund. Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend.
Questions?
Please contact Rachel Fronius
