Join your colleagues for dinner while attending APWA Congress. This year it will be a joint event with the NC Chapter. The cost is $30 for reception and meal. Limited to 15 VA/DC/MD Chapter members.Date:  September 15Time: Reception is at 6:30 and dinner at 7Location:Schmidt’s Restaurant& Sausage Haus (check out their website, its interesting)240 E. Kossuth St & Purdy AlleyColumbus, OH 43206614-444-6808  ... Read More

E A S T E R N V I R G I N I A R E G I O N A L A C T I V I T I E S COMM I T T E E ( E V R A C )Announces an “Eat and Get Smarter” Seminar:“Stimulus Package Funding for TransportationImprovements in Hampton Roads”Dwight Farmer, Executive Director,Hampton Roads Planning District CommissionHoliday Inn Select at Norfolk AirportThursday, February 5, 200911:30 AM – 1:30 PM(Call 757 213-2231 for directions)Register now to make sure you ge ... Read More

APWA VA-DC-MD Chapter and Eastern Virginia RegionalActivities Committee (EVRAC)Announces an “Eat and Get Smarter” Seminar: “The Impact of the Economic Downturn on Public Infrastructure Projects and Operations.” City of Suffolk PerspectiveAl Moor, Director of Public UtilitiesHRSD PerspectiveTed Henefin, General ManagerSteven De Mik, Director of FinanceRegister now to make sure you get a seat and a chance to get smarter! Cost, including lun ... Read More

Please join us at the 3rd Annual Virginia Environmental Management System Conference this fall in Roanoke, Virginia! As the only conference of its kind in the country, the 2008 conference will provide a unique opportunity for state, local, and federal agencies, as well as the private sector, to celebrate successes and provide learning opportunities in order to advance EMS understanding and implementation in Virginia and beyond.What You Will Learn ... Read More

The 2008 APWA National Congress is going to be held in New Orleans, LA on August 17-20 and we are having our Chapter Dinner on Tuesday, August 19th at 6:30 p.m. at the famous "Court of Two Sisters" ( www.courtoftwosisters.com ).  Please join us for this Chapter get-together. ... Read More

Trees are valuable assets and should a part of every agency's infrastructure. However, unlike other assets, trees are dynamic, living things that require a special understanding. Learn how trees provide important economic, environmental and aesthetic benefits. Find out from the experts how trees can and should be planted, preserved and protected in public works projects.Get answers to your questions:• Can trees and utilities coexist? • Can I h ... Read More

PGMS Program in Washington, D.C. Offers ProfessionalsUnique Opportunity to Mix History, Work and Play (Baltimore, MD) – Featuring an elegant waterfront dinner at George Washington’s historic Mount Vernon, an array of behind-the-scenes tours at distinguished sites including the Smithsonian Institute and Hillwood Museum and Gardens, and education programs on sustainability and management skills, the Professional Grounds Man ... Read More

All relevant forms for registration and attendance can be found at the link below. Please check back periodically for new information.URL: http://vadcmd.apwa.net/?MODE=RESOURCES&sec=5 ... Read More

The Call for Papers can be found at the link below.URL: http://vadcmd.apwa.net/chapters/resources.asp?sec=11&mode=cat&catID=2021 ... Read More

The Chapter Board meeting will be held 8:00 am-12:00 om. More details to follow. ... Read More

Picnic style dinner will be served after the tournament. Format: Four-Person Captain’s Choice. Mulligans and raffle tickets will be sold at registration. Registration: Payment by Check: Make check payable to APWA Mail check and completed form to Beverly Noffsinger, HDR Inc., 5700 Lake Wright Drive, #300, Norfolk, VA, 23502. Questions: For questions concerning the tournament, contact Fred Whitley, City Engineer, City of Hampton by e-ma ... Read More

Join your Va-Dc-Md APWA friends as we enjoy the views from a terrace on the south bank of the famed San Antonio Riverwalk. Our restaurant was recently featured in “Southern Living” magazine. We will be on the terrace. Cost is $65. Use form (click on link in "more info," below) to submit payment. URL: www.paesanosriverwalk.com ... Read More

The VA-DC-MD Chapter Board Meeting will be held 8:00 am-12:00 pm. It will likely be preceded by a Strategc Planning Session. More details to follow. ... Read More

What: 49th Annual Virginia-DCMaryland Chapter Conference and Equipment Show Where: Marriott Hotel and Conference Center in the beautiful new City Center of Newport News, Virginia When: May 15-18, 2007 Who: For all Public Works professionals Why: To network with fellow public works professionals, learn and share innovative ideas, motivation, training, golf, see latest equipment and technology in our field The Equipment ... Read More

The VA-DC-MD Chapter Board Meeting will be held on Tueday of the annual conference. More details to follow. ... Read More

The Old Dominion University Civil and Environmental Engineering Visiting Council (CEEVC) invites you to attend the Spring 2007 Government Contracts Seminar on Tuesday May 1, 2007. At this seminar, representatives from municipal government agencies will present information on their budgets, procurement trends, project lists and priorities for the next fiscal year. A special afternoon session will feature an update on the Regional Constr ... Read More

Network with local employers to learn about job openings and present your qualifications. Provides a comprehensive opportunity for students to connect with employers for career advice as well as internship, Co-op and summer job opportunities. URL: http://careers.gmu.edu/jobfair/index.html ... Read More

Overview: Are you looking for talented people for your organization? Then you've come to the right place. You'll meet with some of the best students and alumni in the area who are ready to help your organization to succeed. Full Description: The Spring Job Fair 2007 will be in Ted Constant Convocation Center (across Hampton Boulevard) from 2:30-6:30 pm. Package available: *Super Early Bird (October 5-9, 2006) ... Read More

The Society of American Military Engineers invites you to submit abstracts for presentations to be given at the 2007 Middle Atlantic/Middle East Regional Education and Training Conference, October 9-11, 2007, Hampton Roads Convention Center, Hampton, VA. ... Read More

The Membership retention call that is scheduled for Wednesday, February 28th at 2:00 pm central time will at this time be a audio web meeting. ... Read More

Overview: Meet with potential employees at the Regional Diversity Career Fair! Diverse students from all area colleges and universities have been invited. Full Description: ODU Career Management will host a Regional Diversity Career Fair. This event will be held in the Ted Constant Convocation Center from 12:30 pm until 4:00 pm. For as low as $350, an 8 x 8 draped booth with table and chairs will be provided. Add-ons such as TV/VCR, e ... Read More

Featuring APWA Pandemic Flu Expert Christine Walsh, Director of Operations, City of Beloit, Wisconsin. Join your fellow Public Works professionals to learn about the potential impacts that pandemic flu can have on your operations and your organization. Register Online Now -- Click on Flyer/Form to process payment in advance (to avoid higher on-site fee) ... Read More

VA/DC/MD Chapter members attending the 2006 Congress in Kansas City are cordially invited to a wonderful evening of food and fun. The Chapter Dinner will be held on September 12th at “1924 Main”. Cocktails will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Wine Room with dinner being served at 6:30 p.m. You can find further information about “1924 Main” on their website (www.1924main.com). The price for dinner is $60.00. After September 5th, please register ... Read More

Old Dominion University, Civil and Environmental Engineering Visiting Council Spring 2006 Seminar Save the Date Announcement Government Contracts: What does the future hold for design professionals and the contracting community? Seminar Objective: To disseminate information to the architectural, engineering and contracting community on potential projects and budgets that municipal agencies are developing for upcoming years. Agency repre ... Read More

Hotel Accomodations are available at theRichmond Marriott Hotel, 500 East Broad Street, Richmond, VA. Call 804-643-3400 for reservations. Please ask for the American Public Works Association group rate. ... Read More

The Old Dominion University Civil and Environmental Engineering Visiting Council (CEEVC) invites you to attend the Fall 2005 Seminar titled "Government Contracts: What does the future hold for design professionals and the contracting community?" URL: http://members.cox.net/ceevcseminar/SeminarAnnouncement.pdf ... Read More

The Mayor’s Office of Neighborhoods, the Baltimore City Departments of Public Works and Recreation and Parks, the Parks and People Foundation and volunteers from local businesses, community associations and environmental groups will all come together on Saturday, September 17, 2005 for a massive one-day cleaning of the shores of the Middle Branch waterway in South Baltimore. On that day, volunteers will assemble at 9:00 a.m. at the Baltimore R ... Read More

DATE SET FOR 2005! Wednesday & Thursday, September 14-15, 2005, Crowne Plaza Williamsburg (formerly Radisson) at Fort Magruder, Williamsburg, Virginia. Put it on your calendar and plan to attend. Bookmark this page and check back frequently as we begin preparations for next year. This conference is an annual statewide event that is directed towards all engineers and principals of engineering firms in the state of Virginia, and is joint ... Read More

JD Hoyt's Steak House (612) 338-1560 301 Washington Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55401 "We call ourselves a 'roadhouse.' We serve great food and offer great service. We prepare our entrées on a charcoal grill. Our portion sizes are quite large. We offer the very best steak and freshest seafood. Our staff is one of the best in the Twin Cities. OUR ATMOSPHERE IS CASUAL It's a place where you would feel comfortable in Dockers ... Read More

Join this panel discussion presented from three perspectives. An attorney, a real estate agent, and a public service provider discuss obtaining and maintaining easements critical for municipal agencies, public utilities and property owners. Share your stories about the many issues easements create in your community. Find out how to prevent and resolve problems around them. ... Read More

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Please Join the Virginia/District of Columbia/Maryland Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA) to celebrate National Public Works Week in the Nation's Capital! The VA/DC/MD Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA) will hold a luncheon celebrating National Public Works Week on Capitol Hill on Thursday, May 19 from 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. in B-338 of the Rayburn House Office Building at the U.S. Hous ... Read More

The City of Hampton hosts the VA/DC/MD Chapter in 2005! There will be a equipment rodeo (operator competition), exhibits, committee meetings, a fun social event, a beefed-up technical program, and MORE. Watch for information on this website and in your mailbox soon. ... Read More

The Old Dominion University Civil and Environmental Engineering Visiting Council (CEEVC) invites you to attend the Spring 2005 Seminar titled “Government Contacts: What does the future hold for design professionals and the contracting community?" Click below for the announcement and online registration.URL: http://members.cox.net/ceevcseminar/SeminarAnnouncement.pdf ... Read More

This year's critical public works issues converge at the American Public Works Association's spring Urban Forum 2005. Join your colleagues in our nation's captal to participate in the only national meeting to address the specific issues facing public works officials and others managing our nation's largest metropolitan areas. APWA's timely and dynamic agenda provides an excellent balance of educational sessions, open information ... Read More

William "Chuck" Henley, P.E., Interim Director of the City of Richmond, Department of Public Works will make a presentation on the impact Gaston had on the city including causal factors, emergency response, recovery, restoration and mitigation plans. Registration Fee: Members $20; non-members $25 TO SEE THE FLYER, CLICK ON "MORE INFO," BELOW. ... Read More

During this tour, not only will participants see the largest university-operated wind tunnel in the United States and the history associated with it, they will see many state-of-the-art applications in computational fluid dynamics. Colorful visualizations of complex aerodynamic flows are created through one of the country's largest supercomputers.URL: http://www.eng.odu.edu/cc_techtours.htm ... Read More

This tour will expose participants to state-of-the art research and development areas of electrical and computer engineering. Areas of focus range from very integrated to sensor development. The last stop will be our college's Applied Research Center in Newport News where participation in the latest laser applications used in areas such as nanotechnology and welding. ... Read More

The Maryland State Highway Administration, along with the Federal Highway Administration, and the University of Maryland Transportation Technology Transfer Center will be hosting a Traffic Safety Conference for the Mid-Atlantic states on February 9-10, 2005 at the Maritime Institute in Linthicum, Maryland. The purpose of the workshop is to: Raise the awareness of traffic safety Provide forums for public comment and question Share the lat ... Read More

The Old Dominion University Civil and Environmental Engineering Visiting Council is presenting a one day seminar entitled “A/E GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS: WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD?” on December 2, 2004, 8:30 A.M., at the Old Dominion University Ted Constant Convocation Center, 4320 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, Virginia 23529. The seminar will provide the A/E and contracting community with information on potential projects, contracts and budgets that ... Read More

The Old Dominion University Civil and Environmental Engineering Visiting Council is presenting a one day seminar entitled “A/E GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS: WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD?” on December 2, 2004, 8:30 A.M., at the Old Dominion University Ted Constant Convocation Center, 4320 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, Virginia 23529. The seminar will provide the A/E and contracting community with information on potential projects, contracts and budgets that ... Read More

Visit ODU’s campus and discover our College’s Lean Manufacturing training and implementation program with specific applications for shipbuilding and repair, as well as general manufacturing. Tour Kaufman Hall’s design and manufacturing labs and see demonstrations of see the latest techniques of mechanical design optimization and dynamic finite element analysis simulations. Our labs also include digitizers, rapid prototyping equipment in addition ... Read More

The Society of American Military Engineers, Hampton Roads Post, Fall 2004 Golf Outing and Cookout. ... Read More

Discover technologies available in our Civil and Environmental Engineering Department. Hear about water treatment and new methods in our environmental program and research in structural studies related to Homeland Security. Be exposed to recent student projects, and see how our students experience working in result-oriented teams. See a wave tank demonstration in our Coastal Engineering Centre and visit labs where hydraulics and soil mechanics st ... Read More

Attend this course if you want to learn how to: 1. Get cruisers in for their PMs. 2. Decrease equipment and fleet downtime. 3. Increase YOUR personal know-how and performance. 4. Become your agency’s financial officer’s ally. 5. Decrease maintenance costs. 6. Work effectively with elected officials and customers alike. 7. Reduce fuel costs. 8. Evaluate vendor and supplier proposals and negotiate effectively. 9. Design and run a chargeb ... Read More