Events for October 20, 2026 - May 19, 2027
OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Course (Suffolk)
City of Suffolk - Public Utilities Field Operations Center 272 Benton Road, Suffolk, VA, United StatesThis is a four-day class. When you register for this class, you will be registered for all four days - October 20-23. Class begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 5:00 p.m. each day. This nationally recognized OSHA 30-Hour General …
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Playground Safety and Maintenance Training (Glen Allen)
Virginia Risk Sharing Association (VRSA) 11243 Nuckols Road, Glen Allen, VA, United StatesEvery year, more than 200,000 children are seen at emergency rooms for injuries associated with playground equipment. While the only legal requirements placed on playgrounds involve the Americans with Disabilities Act, there are recommended actions to establish an organization’s “Standard …
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HR’s Role in Cybersecurity
The HR function has become integral to organizational cyber risk management in recent years. Along with information security/information technology, HR is increasingly called upon to help determine and enforce employee data permissions, train and enforce cybersecurity policies and procedures, and …
Annual NOVA Roundtable (Vienna)
Vienna Community Center 120 Cherry Street, SE, Vienna, VA, United StatesThis roundtable isn’t just a meeting—it’s a dynamic gathering of passionate, like-minded professionals coming together to exchange ideas, spark innovation, and strengthen our shared commitment to protecting employees and the communities we serve. Each year, this group exchanges ideas, addresses …
No One Likes a Comeback: Preventing Sewer Backups Before They Happen
Sewer backups are more than an inconvenience—they pose serious risks to public health, property, and the environment. This virtual presentation explores how local governments can proactively prevent sewer system failures through effective planning, maintenance, and community engagement. We’ll examine the …
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The 5-Day Countdown: Navigating Virginia FOIA with Confidence
FOIA compliance is everyone’s responsibility—not just the Clerk, Attorney, or FOIA Officer. This virtual engagement will break down the Virginia Freedom of Information Act in a way that makes sense for everyday local government employees. We’ll explore what FOIA covers, …
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How to Tell Your Entity’s Story to Gain Support and Drive the Narrative
Authentic storytelling can help your entity build a connection with your citizens. In this virtual engagement, learn how taking a strategic approach toward storytelling can help you identify stories within your entity, tie them to your organizational goals, and develop …
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Follow the Money: Demystifying the Subrogation Process
When an accident happens, the story doesn’t always end with paying the claim. Subrogation can help recover costs from the party responsible — but only if you know what to look for and how the process works. This virtual engagement …
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Protected or Exposed? The Ins and Outs of Sovereign Immunity
Sovereign immunity can be one of a local government’s most important legal protections — but knowing when it applies is key. This virtual engagement breaks down the basics in plain English, explores the difference between protected and potentially exposed activities, …
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Strategic Communications Planning
Strategic communications planning is crucial to ensuring that messages designed to increase awareness, action, and engagement are shared in a targeted and timely way with key stakeholders. This virtual engagement will explore the key steps in establishing a strategic communications …
Crisis Communications
Local government communicators must be prepared to react to any number of crises on a day-to-day basis. From data breaches to natural or manmade disasters, mismanagement, allegations of discrimination or sexual harassment, protests, use-of-force allegations, global pandemics, and more – …