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07/12/2024
[Duplicate] CALL FOR SPEAKERS
Help us build the event you want to attend!
We are always working on the next education program. Share your ideas for speakers at the State Technical Meeting and the STM Admin Conference to help VPMA build the event that you want to attend!
Details >07/12/2024
Mark Your Calendar! The VPMA STM will be held November 12 - 14, 2024
November 12 - 14, 2024
New Location - New Dates and Loads of New Content! The VPMA State Technical Meeting has a new home at the Greater Richmond Convention Center and our host hotel will be the Richmond Hilton Downtown. The meeting will be held November 12 - 14, 2024. Mark your calendars and plan to bring your team to this dynamic meeting full of business management and technical training, plus an exhibit hall full of your favorite vendors, and some new vendors too!
Details >07/02/2024
CALL FOR SPEAKERS
Help us build the event you want to attend!
We are always working on the next education program. Share your ideas for speakers at the State Technical Meeting and the STM Admin Conference to help VPMA build the event that you want to attend!
Details >06/25/2024
[Duplicate] Still need recert credits? We have you covered! IN-PERSON on June 27 in Richmond!
VPMA has 1 last chance opportunity to earn recert credits!
VPMA is winding up our Spring Training! Just 1 more opportunity for recert prior to June 30. Get your RECERT credits now! We have one in-person event in the last three days of the month! VPMA Jeffrey M. Johnson Memorial ACE Prep Course and Recert School on June 27 in Richmond (7a, 7b, 7d, 8, and 60)
Details >06/18/2024
CALL FOR SPEAKERS and LAST CHANCE for Recert Training before June 30, 2024!
VPMA has 2 last chance opportunities to earn recert credits!
VPMA is winding up our Spring Training! Just 2 more opportunities for recert prior to June 20. However, we are always working on the next event. Share your ideas for speakers at the State Technical Meeting and the STM Admin Conference to help VPMA build the event that you want to attend! Get your RECERT credits now! We have one virtual and one in-person event in the last ten days of the month! Spring Webinar Series - 1/2 day virtual webinar offered in on June 20 (7a, 7b, 7d, 8, and 60) VPMA Jeffrey M. Johnson Memorial ACE Prep Course and Recert School on June 27 in Richmond (7a, 7b, 7d, 8, and 60)
Details >06/14/2024
LAST CHANCE for Recert Training before June 30, 2024!
VPMA has 2 last chance opportunities to earn recert credits!
Get your RECERT credits now! We have one virtual and one in-person event in the last ten days of the month! Spring Webinar Series - 1/2 day virtual webinar offered in on June 20 (7a, 7b, 7d, 8, and 60) VPMA Jeffrey M. Johnson Memorial ACE Prep Course and Recert School on June 27 in Richmond (7a, 7b, 7d, 8, and 60)
Details >06/06/2024
In-person VPMA ACE Prep Course - June 27th - Richmond, VA
Earn Recert Credits by June 30th and/or Become an ACE
Earn recertification credits for your Commercial Applicator or Registered Technician certification before the June 30th deadline! The VPMA Jeffrey M Johnson Memorial ACE Prep Course has been approved in categories 7A, 7B, 7D, 8 and 60 by VDACS, and in the corresponding categories in MD, NC, DC and WV.
Details >05/20/2024
Become a VPMA Certified WDI Inspector!
And Earn State Recertification Credits in 7AB & 60!
VPMA President, John Reid and WDI Chair, John Singletary, ACE will be presenting the VPMA Certified WDI Inspector program virtually on June 4th. Don't miss this opportunity to earn this voluntary certification that prepares pest professionals to perform consistent, thorough inspections that their customers can truly rely on. Complete the course and pass the exam and you'll become a VPMA Certified WDI Inspector!
Details >03/14/2024
Spring Training Line Up: Top-notch Pest Management Training in Virginia!
VPMA is YOUR Technical Training Division!
Top-notch technical training to keep your inspection and treatment skills sharp is provided by VPMA throughout the year. We have our lineup of Spring events scheduled and registration is now open! There are training options for your whole team: Spring Webinar Series - 1/2 day virtual webinar offered in April, May and June (7a, 7b, 7d, 8, and 60) VPMA Master Technician Series: Rodents and Pest Ants (7a and 60) VPMA Certified WDI Inspector Workshop in Northern, VA (7b and 60) VPMA Jeffrey M. Johnson Memorial ACE Prep Course 9 (7a, 7b, 7d, 8, and 60)
Details >02/27/2024
NPMA Legislative Day & Virginia PMP Legislative Dinner Event Invite
Let's have a Large Virginia Contingency at Legislative Day!
Legislative Day is a great way to educate legislators about our industry. We learn about important legislation impacting our businesses and industry from the NPMA Policy Team, then we take our message to Capitol Hill. We visit legislators as a group - nobody has to go it alone! We hope you are planning to attend Legislative Day on March 10-12 at the Capital Hilton. Click below to register for this NPMA event. VPMA will be co-sponsoring a special dinner event with the Maryland State Pest Control Association. If you are attending NPMA's Legislative Day we invite you to join us for dinner on Monday, March 11th at 7:00 at McCormick & Schmick's! Follow the link to get your dinner ticket below.
Details >02/16/2024
VPMA Gold Sponsor Spring Recert Webinars
Your chance to speak in front of 400 PMPs
The VPMA Spring Recert Webinar Series has become a staple in accessible, convenient and valuable recertification credits for PMPs in Virginia and surrounding states. Our Gold Education Sponsors provide this live-streamed training on 3 dates in the Spring.
Details >11/01/2023
State Technical Meeting Registration Open!
Register now for all that the STM has to offer!
Are you ready to elevate your pest control business to new heights? And develop your pest control career to maximize your potential? The VPMA State Technical Meeting (STM) has been doing just that since its inception in 2006. Year after year, pest control professionals gather for an exceptional experience designed to enhance knowledge, boost business, and foster invaluable connections.
Details >10/31/2023
Richmond PMPs - Join Us for a VPMA 4 x 4 Happy Hour in Richmond Next Tuesday!
Bring Your Crew for a Brew!
VPMA Board members and staff will be traveling to each "corner" of the state for the sole purpose of connecting with PMPs in their own "backyards". Our hope is that PMP companies will bring their staff to a happy hour being held in their region and enjoy some good conversations, some appetizers and a brew! Will we see you?
Details >10/23/2023
VPMA shares the initial slate of nominations for the 2023 Board Elections
Additional nominations accepted until Nov. 6
Details >10/18/2023
Have you thought about serving on the VPMA Board of Directors?
There is a wealth of talent out there!
Details >10/04/2023
VPMA 4 x 4 Happy Hours - Bring Your Crew for a Brew
VPMA will host 4 happy hours in 4 regions of the state in November!
VPMA Board members and staff will be traveling to each "corner" of the state for the sole purpose of connecting with PMPs in their own "backyards". Our hope is that PMP companies will bring their staff to a happy hour being held in their region and enjoy some good conversations, some appetizers and a brew! Will we see you?
Details >10/04/2023
STM Admin Conference Webinar Series - Open to Everyone!
Empowering Leaders - Pest Control Jargon - Digital Marketing
VPMA is offering a series of 3 webinars as a continuation of the STM Admin Conference. Each webinar is built on a stand alone topic designed to equip staff to grow your business. The topics will appeal to a broad spectrum of your employees and even to leadership. Be sure to share this information with your staff and register for these webinars. The cost is just $25/webinar for members. Click to read about first webinar topic!
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