Southeastern Virginia Chapter Community Associations Institute

Strong vendor relationships are about more than contracts, they're built on communication, accountability, and mutual respect. In community association management, the most successful partnerships are those where expectations are clear, concerns are addressed early, and appreciation is expressed often. Discover why investing in long-term vendor relationships can create operational stability, strengthen board confidence, and provide invaluable support when communities need it most.

Click the following link to read the full blog post to learn how effective communication and professional stewardship can turn vendor relationships into one of a community's greatest assets. https://shorturl.at/Z8wx3

Today, we extend our sincere gratitude to the Community Association Managers who work tirelessly to support and strengthen communities throughout Hampton Roads.

Your dedication, professionalism, and leadership help create neighborhoods where residents feel connected, informed, and cared for. From navigating complex challenges and managing day-to-day operations to supporting boards, coordinating vendors, and responding to resident needs, your work often happens behind the scenes but has a lasting impact on the quality of life in our communities.

Thank you for your hard work, resilience, and unwavering commitment to the communities you serve. SEVA-CAI is proud to support and celebrate the managers who help make Hampton Roads a better place to live, work, and thrive.

We appreciate all that you do.

Tomorrow is International Community Association Managers Day!

Before we celebrate the incredible professionals who keep our communities running smoothly, let's kick things off on a positive note.

Community Association Managers, we want to hear from you:

What is one accomplishment, big or small, that you're proud of this year?

Maybe it's a successful community project, earning a designation, helping a board navigate a challenge, improving resident engagement, or simply making a positive impact in your community.

Share your proudest moment in the comments so we can celebrate you!

Strong communities are built on strong partnerships. In this insightful article, learn why treating vendors as trusted partners, not just service providers, can lead to better communication, improved service, reduced risk, and stronger outcomes for your community. Discover practical strategies for setting clear expectations, fostering collaboration, and building lasting relationships that benefit managers, boards, residents, and vendors alike. Click the link to read the blog post: https://shorturl.at/z0Xti

The 2026 Legal & Legislative Update is now in session. Thank you to our featured speakers, Thomas Chappell, Esq. and Deborah Casey Esq. with Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black, and Greg Bean, Esq. with Whiteford, Taylor & Preston, LLP for sharing their expertise and insights.

We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to our generous sponsors for supporting this event.

Breakfast Sponsors
Relay Electric, LLC
Tidewater Roofing

Legal Eagle Sponsors
Chadwick Washington Moriarty Elmore & Bunn, PC
Pender & Coward, P.C.
Sands Anderson
Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black

Friend Sponsors
First Class Contracting of Tidewater
Thomas, Adams & Associates PC
Whiteford, Taylor & Preston, LLP

Special thank you to Glenwood Community Association for allowing us to use your space for this event.

Strong communities don’t happen by accident. They’re built through collaboration. Discover why the relationship between developers and community management companies is essential to creating financially stable, well-maintained, and thriving neighborhoods for the long term. Click the link to read more in our latest blog post! https://shorturl.at/qalF6

Class is officially in session! We have a packed house at the SEVA-CAI Chapter office as Olga Tseliak, Esq. with Chadwick Washington Moriarty Elmore & Bunn, PC leads the CICB Law & Regulation Training.