VMA Events and Webinars Calendar
VMA Events and Webinars Calendar
MEB/Plasser American Plant Tour
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Join Plasser American and co-host MEB for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Plasser American’s newly transformed manufacturing campus in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Blue4 Leadership Workshop: Unlocking Manufacturing Performance Through Behaviors That Drive Results
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
This workshop introduces Blue4’s research-driven leadership model that helps teams move from basic compliance to full commitment.
Advanced Manufacturing Machine Operator Apprenticeship Information Session
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join the Virginia Manufacturers Association for an in-person Information Session on the Advanced Manufacturing Machine Operator Registered Apprenticeship Program (AMMORAP).
International Marketing Forum: Strategies for Engaging Global Audiences
11:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Join VEDP on Wednesday, April 15 at the Omni Charlottesville for a dynamic half-day event focused on practical strategies to help Virginia companies succeed in global markets.
VMA Air Regulation Subcommittee Meeting - Q2 2026
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
*Air Regulation Subcommittee Members Only* A meeting of the VMA Air Regulation Subcommittee will take place at 1 PM on Wednesday, April 15.
Trolley Hospitality Facility Tour: Experience Innovation in Hospitality
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Join WiM Virginia for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Trolley Hospitality Companies, a locally owned leader in workplace food & beverage solutions and event catering in Richmond.
Lynchburg Export & Manufacturing Day
9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
The Lynchburg Export & Manufacturing Day brings together industry experts, export specialists, and regional partners to explore the challenges and opportunities shaping today’s manufacturing and global trade landscape.
VMA EHS&S Committee Meeting - Q2 2026
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
The next EHS&S Committee meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 27, at 10:30 AM virtually using Teams. This is a VMA members only meeting.
Export Compliance Training for Virginia Businesses (ITAR and EAR)
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
This three-day, interactive seminar will focus on the U.S. government laws and regulations that apply to the export and import of products, technologies, and services.
VMA Water/Waste Subcommittee Meeting - Q2 2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Water/Waste Subcommittee Members Only - Join us at 10AM on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 for a subcommittee meeting.
AMF Bakery Systems Plant Tour & Lunch
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Join WiM Virginia for an exclusive plant tour at AMF Bakery Systems, a global leader in complete automated bakery solutions.
2026 WiM Virginia Spring Retreat
1:00 PM - 6:30 PM
This half-day, in-person event will feature amazing thought leaders and roundtable discussions and bring peers from across the Commonwealth to connect, share experiences, and learn—togetHER.
2026 Virginia Air Permitting (VAP) Certificate Workshop
Join us for the Virginia Air Permitting (VAP) Certification Workshop—a two-day program designed for environmental professionals seeking to deepen their knowledge of air permitting in Virginia.
STIHL Plant Tour at Battery Manufacturing Facility & Networking Event
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join WiM Virginia for an exclusive tour of STIHL Inc. Battery Manufacturing Facility in Virginia Beach! - WiM Members Only
WiM Virginia "Boss Lady Book Club" - June 2026 - Session #1
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Join WiM Virginia Members in May as we read "The Heart of Change". Members will meet each Wednesday in June from noon to 12:45 PM to discuss a section of the book.
2026 Virginia Energy Regulation 101 Workshop
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
The Virginia Energy Regulation 101 Workshop is an informative session held before the annual Virginia Energy Summit to provide legislators and their staff with a comprehensive overview of Virginia’s energy regulatory framework.
2026 Virginia Energy Summit
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
5th Annual Virginia Energy Summit sessions focus on the relationship between energy, critical infrastructure, and national security. This event is crucial for those invested in the Commonwealth's energy needs.
WiM Virginia "Boss Lady Book Club" - June 2026 - Session #2
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Join WiM Virginia Members in May as we read "The Heart of Change". Members will meet each Wednesday in June from noon to 12:45 PM to discuss a section of the book.
WiM Virginia "Boss Lady Book Club" - June 2026 - Session #3
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Join WiM Virginia Members in May as we read "The Heart of Change". Members will meet each Wednesday in June from noon to 12:45 PM to discuss a section of the book.
Hapco Plant Tour: Celebrate 75 Years of Innovation
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Hapco is proud to invite VMA members to a special plant tour celebrating its 75th Anniversary of American manufacturing and innovation.
2026 Virginia Environmental Health & Safety (VEHS) Conference & Expo
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Join us on Wednesday, September 22, at the Hilton Richmond Hotel & SPA for the Virginia Environmental Health & Safety (VEHS) Conference & Expo!
Sumitomo Machinery Corporation Plant Tour 2026
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Join us for a tour showcasing Sumitomo’s various manufacturing capabilities. See shaft and gear manufacturing, steel fabrication and welding, and walk through Sumitomo's state-of-the-art Power Institute.
Barrett Machine Plant Tour
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Join Plasser American and co-host MEB for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Plasser American’s newly transformed manufacturing campus in Chesapeake, Virginia.
2026 WiM VA Leadership Conference
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Join us for the WiM VA Leadership Conference on October 20, at the University of Richmond’s Jepson Alumni Center!