This month’s sponsor

Thank you to our October sponsor, the Home Building Association of Richmond

Home Building Association of Richmond logo

Founded in 1946, the Home Building Association of Richmond (HBAR) represents builders of for-sale and for-rent new homes and renovation partners across the Richmond region, and advocates for safe and affordably priced housing for buyers and renters. Thank you for making this month’s luncheon possible.

Featured event

October Luncheon: From Classroom to Job Site to Front Door

Join us for a panel on how education, the skilled trades and housing connect, with leaders from Brightpoint Community College, Chesterfield County Public Schools and IBEW Local 666. Lunch is provided by Salisbury Country Club, with networking before the program. Members attend at a discount; guests are always welcome.

October Luncheon: From Classroom to Job Site to Front Door, October 22, 2026, Salisbury Country Club, sponsored by HBAR
  • Date & time
    Thursday, October 22, 2026 · 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
    Networking 11:30, lunch and program 12:00 to 1:00

  • Location
    Salisbury Country Club · 13620 W Salisbury Rd, Midlothian, VA 23113

  • Cost
    Members $25 · Guests $40
    Log in at midlobusiness.com for the member price

  • Registration closes
    Friday, October 16 at 5 PM

The panel

Meet the panelists

  • Dr. Bill Fiege, President, Brightpoint Community College

  • Chad Maclin, Director, Career and Technical Education, Chesterfield County Public Schools

  • Brian Russell, Principal, Chesterfield County Public Schools

  • Patrick Brueggemann, Government Affairs Manager, IBEW Local 666

Registration closes Friday, October 16 at 5 PM.
Also this month

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2026 Officers & Board of Directors

Anne Miller, President
Jeff Raihall, Treasurer
Ashley Abplanalp, Programs Chair
Kim Lacy, Membership Chair
Frank Petroski, Community Affairs Chair
Chris Jenkins, Communications Chair
Directors: Chris McClaning, Andy Scherzer, Leslie Haley, Tim Davey