ABC-VA Kickoff with Patrick Dean & Lobbyist Julia Hammond 2/21 CV **FULL**
ABC-VA KICKOFF WITH PATRICK DEAN (ABC-VA PRESIDENT) AND JULIA HAMMOND (LOBBYIST FOR ABC-VA)
**This event is closed.**
Wednesday, February 21, 2024 | 5:00PM – 7:00PM
Patrick Dean, ABC-VA President and Julia Hammond, ABC-VA Lobbyist, will lead the discussion of why ABC membership is not only a benefit, but also a necessity.
KEY TOPICS
– ABC’s National and Local Impact
– ABC’s STEP Program; Developing and Maintaining a “Safety First” Culture
– ABC’s Workforce Development Efforts
– The “Elephant in the Room” that is Politics: How the Results of the 2023 Election Will Affect Our Industry
– Preparation Tactics for the 2024 Election
ABOUT JULIA HAMMOND
Julia Hammond is ABC-VA’s lobbyist continually pushing the legislative needs that benefit ABC-VA members in addition to her role as Julia is practiced in leading a gubernatorial legislative team with extensive experience identifying emerging issues, developing and implementing high-level policy initiatives, and securing passage of a variety of measures and key reforms before the Virginia General Assembly. Julia served as the director of legislative affairs and policy to Governor Robert F. McDonnell from 2011-2013. Julia led the McDonnell administration’s legislative strategy, developed the governor’s policy agenda, and worked with members of the Virginia General Assembly to advance the governor’s priorities. She was pivotal to the success of the governor’s agendas, directing the administration’s outreach to the General Assembly and stakeholder groups.
BE AN ABC-VA CHAMPION!
All attendees are encouraged to bring one (1) non-member who would benefit from ABC membership free of charge. Register online (select ‘Guest Ticket’) or email the non-member’s name, company and email to Kristen Altermatt / 804-346-4222.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Event Sponsor $750 – includes signage at event
Bar Sponsor $500 – includes signage at event
Dinner Sponsor $300 – includes signage at event
LOCATION
Maggiano’s Little Italy
11800 W Broad Street #2204, Richmond, VA 23233
COST
Members – $75
Includes dinner and drink tickets
Questions?
Contact Kristen Altermatt
