BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//MBL Foundation - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:MBL Foundation X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://mblfoundation.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for MBL Foundation REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260423T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260423T193000 DTSTAMP:20260731T121814Z CREATED:20260731T091239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T121814Z UID:1150-1776965400-1776972600@mblfoundation.org SUMMARY:Monthly Recharge Meetings DESCRIPTION:Home EventArchives: Events \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Women in Construction: She Leads\, She Builds\, She InspiresWe celebrate Women in Construction (WIC) Week which was created to highlight women as a viable component of the construction industry. You are invited to join us for networking\, group discussions with subject matter experts\, and procurement connections.   The Women in Construction Summit empowers women in construction and real estate development by fostering connections with key decision-makers\, providing access to resources\, and supporting career and business growth. Sponsored by the MBL Foundation and J&G Workforce Development Services\, the event promotes diversity\, equity\, and innovation through opportunities in employment\, entrepreneurship\, and procurement. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Date and Time \n \n \n \n Monday Mar 2\, 2026\n9:30 AM – 4:30 PM EST\nWomen in Construction: She Leads\, She Builds\, She Inspires\nMonday\, March 2\, 2026\n9:30 AM – 4:30 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Location \n \n \n \n ACE at Henrico\n8350 Hermitage High Blvd.\nRichmond\, VA 23228 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n View a Map \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Fees/Admission \n \n \n \n Members $65\nNon-Members $80 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Contact Information \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Darricka AlexanderSend Email \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Website \n \n \n \n www.TheMBL.org \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday Mar 2\, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM EST \n \n \n \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda (Tentative)9:30 AM Doors Open 10:00 AM Welcome Opening Keynote 10:30 AM Let’s Talk: Next Wave: Projects Building the Regional Economy Focus: This panel explores major projects shaping the regional economy\, with a focus on procurement pathways\, upcoming opportunities\, and how development and infrastructure investments are driving economic growth. 11:15 AM Let’s Talk: Next Gen Builders: Preparing Young Women for Careers in Construction & Real Estate: This panel focuses on preparing young women for successful careers in the trades\, engineering\, construction management\, and real estate. 12:00 PM  Lunch 1:00 PM Fireside Chat with Keynote Guests:Katherine Graham-Smith\, President & CEO of Heritage ContractingUtibe Bassey\, Vice President\, Customer Experience at Dominion Energy 2:00 PM Let’s Talk: Mental Health & Resilience: This skill-building session focuses on practical strategies to support mental health\, manage stress\, and build resilience in the construction industry. 3:00 PM Tech Toolbox: Practical AI & Digital Skills for Construction Professionals: This interactive\, skill-building session introduces practical applications of AI in construction\, prompt-writing as an emerging professional skill\, and essential software tools used across the industry. 3:45 PM Closing Remarks 4:00 PM Networking Zone Reception \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Women in Construction: She Leads\, She Builds\, She InspiresWe celebrate Women in Construction (WIC) Week which was created to highlight women as a viable component of the construction industry. You are invited to join us for networking\, group discussions with subject matter experts\, and procurement connections.   The Women in Construction Summit empowers women in construction and real estate development by fostering connections with key decision-makers\, providing access to resources\, and supporting career and business growth. Sponsored by the MBL Foundation and J&G Workforce Development Services\, the event promotes diversity\, equity\, and innovation through opportunities in employment\, entrepreneurship\, and procurement. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Women in Construction: She Leads\, She Builds\, She Inspires\n \n \n We celebrate Women in Construction (WIC) Week which was created to highlight women as a viable component of the construction industry. You are invited to join us for networking\, group discussions with subject matter experts\, and procurement connections. URL:https://mblfoundation.org/event/monthly-recharge-meetings/ LOCATION:Virginia Beach\, The Mermaid Winery\, 4401 Shore Drive\, VA\, 23455\, United States CATEGORIES:Educational Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mblfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/EventPhotoFull_apr-23-recharge-sm-_130426-111027.png ORGANIZER;CN="Gary Jones":MAILTO:events@example.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260423T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260423T193000 DTSTAMP:20260731T124336Z CREATED:20260731T123111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T124336Z UID:1239-1776965400-1776972600@mblfoundation.org SUMMARY:Veterans Entrepreneurship Training Program DESCRIPTION:Home EventArchives: Events \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Women in Construction: She Leads\, She Builds\, She InspiresWe celebrate Women in Construction (WIC) Week which was created to highlight women as a viable component of the construction industry. You are invited to join us for networking\, group discussions with subject matter experts\, and procurement connections.   The Women in Construction Summit empowers women in construction and real estate development by fostering connections with key decision-makers\, providing access to resources\, and supporting career and business growth. Sponsored by the MBL Foundation and J&G Workforce Development Services\, the event promotes diversity\, equity\, and innovation through opportunities in employment\, entrepreneurship\, and procurement. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Date and Time \n \n \n \n Monday Mar 2\, 2026\n9:30 AM – 4:30 PM EST\nWomen in Construction: She Leads\, She Builds\, She Inspires\nMonday\, March 2\, 2026\n9:30 AM – 4:30 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Location \n \n \n \n ACE at Henrico\n8350 Hermitage High Blvd.\nRichmond\, VA 23228 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n View a Map \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Fees/Admission \n \n \n \n Members $65\nNon-Members $80 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Contact Information \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Darricka AlexanderSend Email \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Website \n \n \n \n www.TheMBL.org \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday Mar 2\, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM EST \n \n \n \n \n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda (Tentative)9:30 AM Doors Open 10:00 AM Welcome Opening Keynote 10:30 AM Let’s Talk: Next Wave: Projects Building the Regional Economy Focus: This panel explores major projects shaping the regional economy\, with a focus on procurement pathways\, upcoming opportunities\, and how development and infrastructure investments are driving economic growth. 11:15 AM Let’s Talk: Next Gen Builders: Preparing Young Women for Careers in Construction & Real Estate: This panel focuses on preparing young women for successful careers in the trades\, engineering\, construction management\, and real estate. 12:00 PM  Lunch 1:00 PM Fireside Chat with Keynote Guests:Katherine Graham-Smith\, President & CEO of Heritage ContractingUtibe Bassey\, Vice President\, Customer Experience at Dominion Energy 2:00 PM Let’s Talk: Mental Health & Resilience: This skill-building session focuses on practical strategies to support mental health\, manage stress\, and build resilience in the construction industry. 3:00 PM Tech Toolbox: Practical AI & Digital Skills for Construction Professionals: This interactive\, skill-building session introduces practical applications of AI in construction\, prompt-writing as an emerging professional skill\, and essential software tools used across the industry. 3:45 PM Closing Remarks 4:00 PM Networking Zone Reception \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Women in Construction: She Leads\, She Builds\, She InspiresWe celebrate Women in Construction (WIC) Week which was created to highlight women as a viable component of the construction industry. You are invited to join us for networking\, group discussions with subject matter experts\, and procurement connections.   The Women in Construction Summit empowers women in construction and real estate development by fostering connections with key decision-makers\, providing access to resources\, and supporting career and business growth. Sponsored by the MBL Foundation and J&G Workforce Development Services\, the event promotes diversity\, equity\, and innovation through opportunities in employment\, entrepreneurship\, and procurement. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Women in Construction: She Leads\, She Builds\, She Inspires\n \n \n We celebrate Women in Construction (WIC) Week which was created to highlight women as a viable component of the construction industry. You are invited to join us for networking\, group discussions with subject matter experts\, and procurement connections. URL:https://mblfoundation.org/event/veterans-entrepreneurship-training-program/ LOCATION:Virginia Beach\, The Mermaid Winery\, 4401 Shore Drive\, VA\, 23455\, United States CATEGORIES:Educational Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mblfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/vetrans-internship-program.png ORGANIZER;CN="Gary Jones":MAILTO:events@example.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR