Volume 88 No. 12
DECEMBER 2024
“The Voice of Port Industries” @VAmaritime
BETTER CONNECTED, BETTER INFORMED, BETTER REPRESENTED: HIGHLIGHTS FROM VMA’S ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING NORFOLK, VA | The Virginia Maritime Association held its Annual Business Meeting on December 10, 2024, at the Neon House in Norfolk, to review strategic goals and legislative priorities, and to highlight the past year’s activities and achievements in port, business, and workforce development. Members gained valuable insights into the many ways VMA keeps them Better Connected, Better Informed, and Better Represented. Key organizational updates included the launch of the Northern Chapter, Chaired by Sean Magness of Cornerstone Systems, completing VMA’s statewide chapter coverage, a new structure to increase member employee participation, and the election of VMA’s board of officers and directors.
L-R: Lang Williams, Judy Barrett, Michael Cuomo, Ray Jalkio, Jim Michalski, Kathy Alexander, Rick Holden, Rachel Shames, Clark Ambrose, Troy Erb, and Patrick Shim
Introducing Lang Williams
In the spirit of giving, VMA partnered with the United Way to collect essential items such as hats, gloves, and personal care products, making a meaningful impact in the community. Attendees were encouraged to bring donations to the meeting and holiday celebration, embodying the season’s spirit of generosity. Election of Officers and Directors During the meeting, the Association conducted its annual election of Officers and Directors. VMA extends a warm welcome to the newly elected leadership team.
INSIDE THIS EDITION
Lang Williams, a VMA member since 2007 and board member since 2015, was elected President, bringing decades of expertise and leadership. As Executive Vice President, Principal, and Board Member at Colliers International Virginia, Lang has dedicated his 30year career to providing creative value-added solutions to businesses on their real estate needs. Lang has helped business clients reduce real estate occupancy costs by over $100 million and has served numerous Continue Reading on Page 3
h VA Named State of the Year (4)
h Bike Drive (5)
h Upcoming VMA Events (2)
h Business Ready Sites Investment (4)
h Association in Action (6)
h PHCRF Awards (3)
h Port Statistics (5)
h New Members (7)
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