by Jessica Gillette | Apr 30, 2024
ABOUT THIS COURSE
As of January 1, 2023, persons testing and repairing backflow prevention assemblies and backflow prevention devices shall be certified by a Commonwealth of Virginia tradesman certification program (identified by DPOR as backflow prevention device workers).
This 40-hour course is designed to help participants understand backflow and recognize cross-connections, placing special emphasis on preparing individuals to test, inspect, and provide in-line maintenance of reduced pressure principle backflow prevention devices, double check valve assemblies, and pressure vacuum breakers.
* This course has been approved by the Board for Contractors, Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation in accordance with the provisions of 12 VAC5-590-630.
**LIMITED TO 12 PARTICIPANTS**
SCHEDULE
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, July 10, 11, and 12
Thursday, and Friday, July 18 and 19
8:00AM – 5:00PM
Please note: lunch is NOT included.
LOCATION
ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility
1600 E Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228
COST
Member – $995
Non-Member – $995
CANCELLATION/SUBSTITUTION POLICY
Please note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made by 5:00PM on Friday, July 5, 2024. Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend.
Questions?
Contact Kristen Altermatt
by Jessica Gillette | Apr 30, 2024
ABOUT THIS COURSE
As of January 1, 2023, persons testing and repairing backflow prevention assemblies and backflow prevention devices shall be certified by a Commonwealth of Virginia tradesman certification program (identified by DPOR as backflow prevention device workers).
This 40-hour course is designed to help participants understand backflow and recognize cross-connections, placing special emphasis on preparing individuals to test, inspect, and provide in-line maintenance of reduced pressure principle backflow prevention devices, double check valve assemblies, and pressure vacuum breakers.
* This course has been approved by the Board for Contractors, Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation in accordance with the provisions of 12 VAC5-590-630.
**LIMITED TO 12 PARTICIPANTS**
SCHEDULE
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, June 5, 6, 7
Thursday, and Friday, June 13 and 14
8:00AM – 5:00PM
Please note: lunch is NOT included.
LOCATION
ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility
42680 Trade West Drive, Dulles, VA 20166
COST
Member – $995
Non-Member – $995
CANCELLATION/SUBSTITUTION POLICY
Please note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made by 5:00PM on Friday, May 31, 2024. Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend.
Questions?
Contact Shaye Currie
by Jessica Gillette | Apr 23, 2024
EXECUTIVE SAFETY ACADEMY: THE CONFERENCE FOR FIRM LEADERSHIP
Thursday, September 19, 2024 – Friday, September 20, 2024 | 8:00AM – 2:00PM
The road to world-class safety starts HERE.
ABC Virginia invites you to attend the Executive Safety Academy, a two-day immersion into developing leadership commitment to safety as a core value from the C-Suite down, and implementing the leading indicator systems and processes that are required to achieve world-class safety performance.
Learning Takeaways:
– How Leadership Plays Into Implementing a Successful Safety Cultural Transformation
– Implementing Core Leading Indicators to Improve Safety Performance
– Change Management: Making Concepts a Reality
– Personal Commitment
– and much more
Session 1: The Road Map to World-Class Safety
– Dissatisfaction with Current Performance
– Leadership Commitment
– Cultural Transformation
– Deliverable: Transformation Plan or Company and Individual
Session 2: World-Class Systems and Processes
– World-Class Results
– Best Practice Systems and Process
– Balanced Scoreboard
Who Should Attend?
Owners, Principals, Vice Presidents, Operations and Division Managers
This course is NOT intended for crew leaders or job superintendents. Due to the nature of this class, registrations are subject to approval by ABC and the class instructor. This is to ensure that the target audience is reached.
INSTRUCTOR
Dave Thompson, Safety Director, Henderson, Inc. – Dave Thompson has been involved in the construction industry for 35 years and has been a safety professional for twenty-two of those. He is the Safety Director for Henderson, Inc., of Williamsburg, VA, and the Lead Instructor for ABC-VA Hampton Roads. Dave also sits on the VA State Corporation Commission’s Advisory Committee for Miss Utility representing excavators and holds a CHST.
LOCATION **PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW ADDRESS**
ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility
530 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, VA 23320
COST
Members $325
Non-members $525
Continental breakfast and lunch provided both days
CANCELLATION POLICY
Please note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 72 hours in advance. No-shows and anyone who does not complete the course will still be financially responsible. Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend.
Questions?
Contact Jamie Carrow
by Jessica Gillette | Apr 18, 2024
ATTRACTING AND RETAINING KEY EMPLOYEES • LUNCH & LEARN
Wednesday, June 5, 2024 | 11:30AM – 1:00PM
Attracting and retaining key employees is becoming more difficult in the growing competitive market. Employees are more aware of their own value and growing numbers are requiring more than just a paycheck as a reason to stay with a company. Join us to learn strategies and fringe benefit programs that can be offered to select key people and owners that reward and provide incentives to your employees. Key employees desire special bonus plans and growth incentives to ensure their long-term service.
Topics that will be covered include:
• Where to find recruiting assistance
• List of low-cost awards and recognition programs
• How to review your fringe benefits compared to your competitors
• Various retirement plans, and how they can benefit the owners
• Key employee golden handcuff options
• Employee stock ownership and succession programs
• How a rolling bonus works
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This seminar is geared towards anyone that plays a role in recruiting and/or employee retention.
SPEAKERS
Donald S. Hannahs, CFP®, Oceanside Financial Strategies
Parker Hannahs, Oceanside Financial Strategies
Chuck Worley, Worley’s Home Services
LOCATION **PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW ADDRESS**
ABC-VA Central VA Training Facility
1600 E Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228
COST
Members $30
Non-members $60
SUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY
Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Please note: a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance.
Questions?
Contact Kristen Altermatt
Donald and Parker Hannahs are registered representatives of Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. Securities and investment advisory services offered through Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp., a broker/dealer (member SIPC) and registered investment advisor. Insurance offered through Lincoln affiliates and other fine companies. Oceanside Financial Strategies is not an affiliate of Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. Worley’s Home Services and Chuck Worley are not affiliated with Lincoln Financial Advisors or Oceanside Financial Strategies. CRN-6568364-042224
by Jessica Gillette | Apr 17, 2024
LEADING AT THE SPEED OF TRUST, a FranklinCovey Training
Wednesday, June 12, 2024 | 8:30AM – 4:30PM
“Leading at the Speed of Trust” is a transformative FranklinCovey training program that equips leaders with the skills to build and maintain trust within their teams and organizations. Participants will learn practical strategies and behaviors to establish trust, enhance collaboration, and drive results in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Through interactive sessions and real-world case studies, attendees will explore the impact of trust on organizational culture, employee engagement, and productivity. This training delves into the principles of trustworthiness, credibility, and transparency, empowering leaders to create a culture of trust that fosters innovation, resilience, and high performance. Join us for an immersive learning experience that will elevate your leadership effectiveness and propel your team towards greater success.
Trust is one of the most critical competencies a leader can use to get better results from those they lead that are sustainable. This program will help you to develop, restore and extend trust to the teams you lead.
Exclusive Members Only training. Limited to 30 participants. Learn more about this training on the FranklinCovey website here.
FACILITATOR
Michael Bellaman, CEO of ABC National
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 – $275
SUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY
Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Please note: a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance.
Questions?
Contact Jamie Carrow
