The Hampton Roads chapter of the Virginia Apartment Management Association hosted the Apartment Community Excellence (ACE) Awards on the evening of October 6, 2023 at the Hilton Norfolk The Main. The 11th annual event had record-breaking attendance of 1,050 multifamily rental housing professionals, eager to celebrate individual and apartment community accomplishments. This year’s judging, conducted virtually by submission review and interviews, determined the following to be leaders in apartment management in the Hampton Roads market.
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The Sandra Winfrey Advocacy Scholarship, generously established by the Winfrey family with a donation of $4,500 to the Virginia Apartment Management Association, aims to foster the development of new apartment industry advocates. The scholarship is designed to support one outstanding individual in their pursuit of advocacy by funding their attendance at three key events: VAMA's 2024 Lobby Day in Richmond, NAA's 2024 Advocate Conference in Washington, DC, and the 2024 Virginia Governor's Housing Conference in Virginia Beach.
The Hampton Roads chapter of our organization showcased community spirit and commitment last month, as members and volunteers came together for the Welcome Home Basket drop-off event. This initiative was organized for the second year in a row to support the efforts of Moms on a Mission, an organization deeply devoted to aiding those in southeast VA who are either currently experiencing homelessness or transitioning to permanent housing after such a challenging phase in their lives.
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Join the National Apartment Association's Leadership Track by applying for two prestigious opportunities: The NAA Diversity Leadership Program, which is a hybrid leadership development opportunity offering up to 15 individuals from underrepresented groups in rental housing training, personalized assessments, and customized mentoring, or the NAA Leadership Lyceum program, which gives up to 34 individuals the opportunity to develop as a volunteer leader. Applications are open now through November 17, 2023.
The VAMA | CVA 2023 Mini Con & Trade Show, set for October 19, is a must-attend event that offers informative seminars presented by industry leaders. Chad Moulin will delve into optimizing communication between maintenance and office teams, as well as redefining maintenance operations. Kara Rice, with 30 years in multifamily experience, will discuss employee retention risks backed by housing employee surveys. Marko Galbreath's expertise will focus on the significance of situational awareness and pre-attack indicators in ensuring safety. Earn 3 CECs for your credential renewal, enjoy the chance to network, and enter to win $1,000 cash and other prizes at the Halloween-themed trade show!
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Join the National Apartment Association and Home Depot Pro for five FREE webinars that will further develop your knowledge and help you become a DE&I advocate and policy leader in the workplace.
October 16: The Taming of the Toxic Workplace Culture
October 17: Beyond a Title Change: The True "Ask" of DE&I Leaders
October 18: Expand Your Markets With Accessibility
October 19: An Affiliate Framework for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
October 20: See My Story: Leading Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Through Accessibility, Authenticity & Vulnerability
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The VAMA | Hampton Roads annual Fall Workshop is coming up on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, in Newport News. This year's sessions are led by industry speakers Stephanie Anderson, who brings a vast background in property management and communications, and Dana Duckworth, podcast host and DEI advocate with extensive experience in multifmily housing and the tech sector. The morning session, "Building Bridges," delves into creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, emphasizing recruitment, internal biases, and fostering a sustainable inclusive culture. The afternoon session, "Navigating the New Horizons," explores innovative approaches to talent recruitment and retention in the evolving work landscape. This will be the last chance of 2023 for members to earn in-person CECs in Hampton Roads for their credential renewal!
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1:00 PM Events & Education Committee
2:00 PM Supplier Council
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The 298-unit community with 28,000 square feet of retail space is expected to be complete in 2025. Estimated at $80 million, the project will include office pods, a conference area, fireplaces, interior courtyard with pool, and rooftop deck with fitness center.
Source: Virginia Business
Thalhimer has assumed management of five previously owner-managed Virginia apartment communities. The communities total almost 1,000 units and are located in Charlottesville, Culpeper, Front Royal and Richmond.
Source: Virginia Business
The Lawson Companies just closed a land deal that will make way for a community of income-based apartments, reserved for renters earning less than sixty percent of AMI. Named The View At Belle Isle, the 116 units will range from studios to two-bedrooms, and amenities will include a clubroom, fitness center, onsite bus stop and more.
Source: Richmond BizSense
Bonaventure celebrated the grand opening of Attain at Harbour View, a luxury 300-unit community in the Wynnewood neighborhood of Suffolk. The community boasts Class A amenities like a resort-style swimming pool, fitness center with kids' fitness and play area, a theater room and more.
Source: Bonaventure
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