CLICK HERE to see the VB Hotel Associations new ad to recruit talent from neighboring universities like Virginia Tech.
Upcoming Concerts in VB
We’re one month closer to concert season, and we’ve added a couple shows this week to expand our calendar! Below is a list of upcoming Live Nation shows in the Virginia Beach Area.
You can visit www.livenation.com and enter the show you’re interested in to learn more about ticket pricing.
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Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater |
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Friday, May 05, 2017 |
Lunatic Luau: Avenged Sevenfold |
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Friday, May 19, 2017 |
Kings of Leon |
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Tuesday, June 06, 2017 |
Train |
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Saturday, June 17, 2017 |
Lady Antebellum |
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Tuesday, July 04, 2017 |
Nickelback |
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Wednesday, July 12, 2017 |
Tedeschi Trucks Band |
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Saturday, July 15, 2017 |
Dierks Bentley |
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Wednesday, July 26, 2017 |
Foreigner |
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Thursday, July 27, 2017 |
Sam Hunt |
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Sunday, July 30, 2017 |
Chicago & the Doobie Brothers |
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Friday, August 04, 2017 |
Florida Georgia Line |
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Thursday, August 17, 2017 |
Luke Bryan |
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Sunday, August 27, 2017 |
Jason Aldean |
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Sunday, September 10, 2017 |
Brad Paisley |
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Sunday, October 08, 2017 |
Zac Brown Band |
FY18 Budget Presentation
CLICK HERE to check out the presentation Brad gave to Management Services and to the Management Leadership Team regarding the Department’s FY18 Budget.
who else loves the smell of fresh mulch?
Pilot reporter Lee Tolliver recently covered the The Virginia Flower and Garden Expo at the VBCC in an article. The following stats were provided by Brian Miller, showing off how cool our beloved convention center building is!
· This is the 23rd year for The Virginia Flower and Garden Expo
· This year the show is covering over 75,000 sq ft of space
· The buildup of landscapes begins Sunday night and finishes by opening on Friday at 10:00am
· This year the expo is purchasing renewable energy credits to offset the carbon footprint of the show. This is equivalent to avoiding 13 tons of CO2 emissions, planting 10 acres of US Forest, or taking 3 cars off the road for one year!
· The Virginia Beach Convention Center is also a LEED certified facility by the US Green Building Council. Some of the sustainable practices include a robust recycling program, high efficiency LED lighting and composting. VBCC appreciates that the VA Flower and Garden Expo allows the VBCC to use the mulch from the show on our own grounds, rather than disposing of the mulch in the landfill. Over the years, we estimate that this action has diverted thousands of pounds of waste from our landfill.
Flower & Garden Show
Here’s a little preview of this week’s Flower and Garden Expo.
The Virginia Flower and Garden Expo has been coming to our centers for decades now. Come see the newest in backyard creations and plants and flowers for your home and yard. While here you can also check out the Coastal Virginia Wine Expo!
Event Supervisors Forrest Harrell and Max Long, our newest addition, have been working long hours required to set this show up. The event requires 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. daily access which started Monday. The show opens Friday and ends Sunday.
DLM Notes – 1/25/2017
Department Leadership Meeting
January 25, 2017
· City Manager Dave Hansen opened the meeting with his usual passion for the organization
o Special thanks to the Finance Department and PALS for making a successful transition to bi-weekly payroll
o Reminder for everyone to keep up the good work on the Striving for Excellence Report and the yearend report to Council. This isn’t only about the money. It’s about being creative and working smarter.
o Keep a list of your initiatives and keep it current
o Be engaged with staff, get in the trenches
o Thanks to everyone who supported the snow storm preparation and recovery efforts
· Patti Greer (HR Dept.) spoke about the Middle Managers Development Program. Applications for the 2017 program are available now. Not everyone gets into this annual opportunity which requires one day per month for 10 months. To be considered, seek approval from your supervisor and complete the application at www.surveymonkey.com/r/2017MMDP A letter of recommendation from your supervisor or director is also required.
· Shelby Goldsmith (HR Dept.) presented the City of Virginia Beach Mentoring Program, a pilot of which was recently completed. The program pairs seasoned City employees with more junior members who are interested in advancing in the organization. sgoldsmith@vbgov.com for more information or Ext 5793.
· Member Survey – City Communications Manager Donna Mickley presented summary findings for the bi-annual employee surveys which were completed last fall. The City’s overall score dropped from 3.9 to 3.8, the first decline since 2004. Brad will share the findings of our Department, which remained unchanged at 3.8, during our Department Staff Meeting 1:30 p.m. February 3 at VBCC.
· The Police Chief shared to short videos they are using for recruiting new officers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCVQL2kpG3Q
M&C Tours the Main
Check out these great pictures from M&Cs tour of Norfolk’s new flagship hotel, The Main!
VBCC Annual Event Staff Training January 12, 2017
Check out this great shot of January’s Event Staff Training at the VBCC.
15 Years of Service Award
Please join us in congratulating Mike Eason, of Resort Management, who was presented an award for his 15 years of service to the City yesterday by CVB Director, Brad Van Dommelen. Congratulations, Mike!
Team Outing at TopGolf
Check out these great shots of the VBCC Event Team Outing at TopGolf on Wednesday night!
