Eastcom Locator Training Class – Virginia Beach
2025-02-25 08:00 - 14:30 (America/Detroit) | Virginia Beach Public Utilities Operations Center, 3500 Dam Neck Rd., Virginia Beach, VA, 23453, United States
Eastcom Locator Training Class – Virginia Beach
Tuesday
February 25, 2025
8:00 AM
Virginia Beach Public Utilities Operations Center
3500 Dam Neck Rd.
Virginia Beach, VA 23453
Class Details
Sign-In and Refreshments:

Time: 8:00 AM
Refreshments: Coffee, soda, doughnuts, etc.

Class Start:

Time: 8:30 AM
Duration: Ends at 2:00 – 2:30 PM (depending on questions and hands-on portion)

Cost:

$175 per attendee
Includes: Certificate, printout of materials
Bonus: Yeti mugs & hats given at the end of the day

Class Size:

Limited to 25 attendees

Certification:

Meets NULCA standards
Provides certificate and print-out of material covered for record-keeping
Allows Water/Wastewater Operators and Engineers to apply for CPEs toward their licenses

Lunch:

Box lunches provided

Location Details:

Training held in Multi Purpose Training Room

Eastcom Training Inquiry Contact:

Mark Norris: (757) 642-6601 | MNorris@EastcomAssoc.com
Gus Salles: (201) 310-9666 | GSalles@EastcomAssoc.com

REGISTER HERE:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/tty3m8g/lp/cf5c2ae0-9ac0-45c3-a0e5-e6e8e3f88919

Eastcom Locator Training Class – Chester
2025-02-26 08:00 - 14:30 | Columbia Gas of VA Training Center, 1812 Coyote Drive, Chester, VA, 23836, United States
Eastcom Locator Training Class – Chester
Wednesday
February 26, 2025
8:00 AM
Columbia Gas of VA Chester
1812 Coyote Dr. | Chester, VA | 23836
Class Details
Sign-In and Refreshments:

Time: 8:00 AM
Refreshments: Coffee, soda, doughnuts, etc.

Class Start:

Time: 8:30 AM
Duration: Ends at 2:00 – 2:30 PM (depending on questions and hands-on portion)

Cost:

$175 per attendee
Includes: Certificate, printout of materials
Bonus: Yeti mugs & hats given at the end of the day

Class Size:

Limited to 25 attendees

Certification:

Meets NULCA standards
Provides certificate and print-out of material covered for record-keeping
Allows Water/Wastewater Operators and Engineers to apply for CPEs toward their licenses

Lunch:

Box lunches provided

Location Details:

PPE Required for outside hands-on training
Hard hat, steel-toed boots, and vest
Parking: Park in the middle area (either pull-through or back-in spaces)

Eastcom Training Inquiry Contact:

Mark Norris: (757) 642-6601 | MNorris@EastcomAssoc.com
Gus Salles: (201) 310-9666 | GSalles@EastcomAssoc.com

REGISTER HERE:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/7gm2ttg/lp/034d436c-bc37-4e28-b0bc-f0cdccf20b26

Eastcom Locator Training Class – Blacksburg
2025-02-27 08:00 - 14:30 | Blacksburg Community Center, 725 Patrick Henry Dr., Blacksburg, VA, 24060-3138, United States
Eastcom Locator Training Class – Blacksburg
Thursday
February 27, 2025
8:00 AM
Blacksburg Community Center
Program Room
725 Patrick Henry Dr.
Blacksburg, VA 24060
Class Details
Sign-In and Refreshments:

Time: 8:00 AM
Refreshments: Coffee, soda, doughnuts, etc.

Class Start:

Time: 8:30 AM
Duration: Ends at 2:00 – 2:30 PM (depending on questions and hands-on portion)

Cost:

$175 per attendee
Includes: Certificate, printout of materials
Bonus: Yeti mugs & hats given at the end of the day

Class Size:

Limited to 25 attendees

Certification:

Meets NULCA standards
Provides certificate and print-out of material covered for record-keeping
Allows Water/Wastewater Operators and Engineers to apply for CPEs toward their licenses

Lunch:

Box lunches provided

Eastcom Training Inquiry Contact:

Mark Norris: (757) 642-6601 | MNorris@EastcomAssoc.com
Gus Salles: (201) 310-9666 | GSalles@EastcomAssoc.com

REGISTER HERE:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/pz94jhn/lp/8d0d0379-6b7b-4617-b340-0aa5d326a391

Web Ticket Entry (WTE) Training
2025-03-04 09:00 - 11:00
Web Ticket Entry (WTE) Training
Important Update: March 4th Instructor-Led Training Cancelled
Please note that the instructor-led training scheduled for March 4th has been cancelled. Our next WTE training class will be held on March 18th. You can find the link to that training HERE.
We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to seeing you at the next session!

Advisory Committee Meeting
2025-03-04 09:00 - 12:00 | State Corporation Commission Building, 1300 E Main St, Richmond, VA, 23219, United States
Advisory Committee Meeting
Please note that the March 4th Advisory Committee meeting, initially scheduled as a private session, is now open to the public.
We welcome and encourage all interested parties to attend.
Location: SCC Building in Richmond
Date: Tuesday| March 4, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM

LDPC Meeting | Northern VA Region 3 | Warsaw
2025-03-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Location, 173 Pine St., Warsaw, VA, 22572, United States
LDPC Meeting | Northern VA Region 3 | Warsaw
Friday
March 7, 2025
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location:
173 Pine St.
Warsaw, VA 22572
Register Here:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/86u9dh8

LDPC Meeting | Central VA Region 3 | Chester
2025-03-11 09:00 - 11:00 | Columbia Gas of VA Training Center, 1812 Coyote Drive, Chester, VA, 23836, United States
Local Damage Prevention Committee (LDPC) Meeting
Central VA Region 3 | Chester
Tuesday | March 11, 2025
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Columbia Gas Training Center
1812 Coyote Dr.
Chester, VA, 23831
Agenda

Welcome & Introductions
Job-Site Emergencies | Chesterfield County Fire Department Guest Speaker
Virginia 811 Updates
SCC Report
Open Discussion

This meeting is limited to 30 attendees, so be sure to register in advance.
Register Here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/7hqdja3

In-Person Virginia 811 General Membership Meeting | Richmond
2025-03-12 08:00 - 12:00 | Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa/Short Pump, 12042 West Broad St., Richmond, VA, 23233, United States
In-Person Virginia 811 General Membership Meeting
Wednesday
March 12, 2025
Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa/Short Pump
12042 West Broad St.
Richmond, VA 23233
Meeting Agenda
8:00 AM | Check-in Open
8:30 – 10:30 AM | ​Vendor Expo
8:30 AM |​​ Continental Breakfast
9:00 AM | Breakout Session
Physical Security: Protecting Our Critical Infrastructure, Rob Mooney, Supervisory Protective Security Advisor, Region III, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
Over–Notification: An Excavator’s Perspective, Erik McLeish, Director of Construction, NPL Construction
10:30 AM | ​​General Membership Meeting
​​​VA811 Update with CEO, Scott Crawford
11:00 AM | ​​Keynote Speaker
CISA 101: Introduction to CISA Services and Cybersecurity Best Practices, Genevieve Marquardt, Cybersecurity Advisor, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
11:45 AM | Virginia 811 Public Awareness Update
11:55 AM | Door Prizes / Closing
12:00 PM | ​​Lunch
RSVP
Please RSVP to Marty Mitchem at mmitchem@va811.com if you plan to attend.

NOTE: This General Membership meeting will not be recorded.
If you are unable to attend in person, video links of each session will be available to view in real time. See the links below.

Topic: Physical Security: Protecting Our Critical Infrastructure
Time: Mar 12, 2025 09:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Topic: Over–Notification: An Excavator’s Perspective
Time: Mar 12, 2025 09:45 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Topic: March General Membership Meeting
Time: Mar 12, 2025 10:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Open Damage Prevention Training Session
2025-03-12 09:00 - 11:00 | Columbia Gas of VA Training Center, 1812 Coyote Drive, Chester, VA, 23836, United States
Open Damage Prevention Training Session
Virginia Underground Utility Damage Prevention Act
Columbia Gas of Virginia, in partnership with Virginia 811, is hosting a joint training session open to all.
Space is limited to the first 30 registrants—be sure to register early!
To register, please email David Stone at: Davidstone1@nisource.com
* Attendees will need to back into parking spaces or pull thru spaces per Training Center requirements; and register at the reception desk.

Web Ticket Entry (WTE) Training
2025-03-18 09:00 - 11:00
Web Ticket Entry (WTE) Training
Join us for a virtual instructor-led training on Web Ticket Entry. Our instructor-led course, conducted by qualified trainers, gives you the ability to enter and map your own tickets! We strive to give you the training and tools to confidently enter and map your own tickets, at your own pace!
Please RSVP to WTE
wte@va811.com

Important Notice: There are no additional WTE Instructor-Led Training Classes scheduled for April or May 2025.
If you wish to receive training, please access WTE courses through the Virginia 811 Academy by clicking HERE or by visiting https://academy.va811.com/

LDPC Meeting | Southwest VA Region 7 | Waynesboro
2025-03-18 10:00 - 11:30 | Shentel Center, 1150 Shenandoah Village Dr., Waynesboro, VA, 22980, United States
LDPC Meeting | Southwest VA Region 7 | Waynesboro
Tuesday
March 18, 2025
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Shentel Center
1150 Shenandoah Village Drive
Waynesboro, VA 22980
Register Here:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/tbdvccd

LDPC Meeting | Eastern VA Region 1 | Hampton
2025-03-18 11:00 - 13:00 | 20 Basil Sawyer Drive Hampton, VA 23666, 20 Basil Sawyer Drive, Hampton, VA, 23666, United States
LDPC Meeting | Eastern VA Region 1 | Hampton
Tuesday
March 18, 2025
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
20 Basil Sawyer Drive
Hampton, VA 23666
AGENDA
Welcome
Updates from the SCC & Virginia 811
Guest Speaker | Michael Scales | Damage Investigations
Open Discussion
RSVP: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/s2hhck9
| Lunch Provided by S&N Communications |

LDPC Meeting | Central VA Region 2 | Palmyra
2025-03-19 11:00 - 13:00 | Palmyra Training Center, 1293 Salem Church Rd., Palmyra, VA, 22963, United States
LDPC Meeting | Central VA Region 2 | Palmyra
3/19/2025
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Palmyra Training Center
1293 Salem Church Rd.
Palmyra, VA, 22963
Register Here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/waywdc9

LDPC Meeting | Eastern VA Region 3 | Suffolk
2025-03-20 10:00 - 12:30 | City of Suffolk – Public Works – Administration, 800 Carolina Road, Suffolk, VA, 23434, United States
LOCAL DAMAGE PREVENTION COMMITTEE (LDPC) Meeting
Eastern VA Region 3 | Suffolk
Thursday
March 20, 2025
10:00 AM- 12:30 PM
City of Suffolk Public Works Administration
800 Carolina Road
Suffolk, VA 23434
RSVP HERE: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/wf2zqqf

LDPC Meeting | Northern VA Region 2 | Herndon
2025-03-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Hilton Hotel – Washington Dulles Airport, 13869 Park Center Rd., Herndon, VA, 20171, United States
LDPC Meeting | Northern VA Region 2 | Herndon
Thursday
March 27, 2025
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Hilton Hotel – Washington Dulles Airport
13869 Park Center Rd.
Herndon, VA 20171
REGISTER HERE: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/pxsgzyq

Eastern VA Region 2 | LDPC Meeting | Chesapeake
2025-03-27 10:00 - 12:30 | Homewood Suites by Hilton, 1569 Crossways Blvd., Chesapeake, VA, 23322, United States
Eastern VA Region 2 | Chesapeake
Thursday | March 27, 2025
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Homewood Suites by Hilton
1569 Crossways Blvd.
Chesapeake, VA 23322
REGISTER HERE: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/rqqxjwd

LDPC Meeting | Southwest VA Region 3 | Abingdon
2025-04-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center (Room 230), 1 Partnership Circle, Abingdon, VA, United States
LDPC Meeting | Southwest VA Region 3 | Abingdon

Thursday
April 10, 2025
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center (Room 230)
1 Partnership Circle
Abingdon, VA 24210
RSVP Here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/qpaarkx

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LDPC Meeting | Southwest VA Region 1 | Danville
2025-04-17 14:00 - 15:30 | Pepsi Cola Building, 661 Craghead St., Danville, VA, 24541, United States
LDPC Meeting | Southwest VA Region 1 | Danville
Thursday
April 17, 2025
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Pepsi Cola Building
661 Craghead St.
Danville, VA 24541
REGISTER HERE: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/638jsg9
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LDPC Meeting | Northern VA Region 1 | Stephens City
2025-04-24 09:00 - 11:00 | Frederick Water, 315 Tasker Rd., Stephens City, VA, 22655, United States
LDPC Meeting | Northern VA Region 1 | Stephens City
Thursday
April 24, 2025
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Frederick Water
315 Tasker Rd.
Stephens City, VA 22655
NOTE: The Maintenance Building does not have a name plaque. It is located a few yards behind the main office, which faces Tasker Road.
REGISTER HERE: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/ywdcae4

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LDPC Meeting | Central Virginia Region 1 | Ashland
2025-04-30 12:00 - 14:00 | Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Hanover-Ashland, VA, 11600 Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland, VA, 23005, United States
LDPC Meeting
Central Virginia Region 1 | Ashland
Wednesday
April 30, 2025
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Country Inn &.Suites By Radisson
11600 Lakeridge Parkway
Ashland, VA 23005
AGENDA
Welcome
SCC & VA811 Updates
Hanover County Sheriff Dept- Crime Prevention
Open Discussion
Lunch generously provided by Badger, Inc.
RSVP HERE: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/c6pvtgz

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Open House Damage Prevention Training
2025-05-01 11:00 - 12:30 | Columbia Gas of Virginia, 25 Blue Bird Ln., Buena Vista, VA, 24416, United States
Open House Damage Prevention Training
Presented by Columbia Gas of Virginia
Thursday | May 1, 2025
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Columbia Gas of Virginia
25 Blue Bird Ln.
Buena Vista, VA 24416
* Registration is limited to twenty participants
Light snacks will be available during the event.
This training session will feature the recently updated Dig with CARE training material and will focus on Virginia law and industry best practices. The training is designed to help reduce the likelihood of damages that can lead to injury or death, environmental harm, service disruptions, and financial consequences.
REGISTRATION IS NOW FULL

Exactix Live Demo for Current WTE Users
2025-05-09 14:00 - 15:00
Get a First Look at the New Exactix System
Friday | May 9, 2025
2:00 PM – 3 PM
Join Virginia 811 for a free 60-minute live demo to get a first look at the Exactix platform before its official launch.
Designed for current WTE users, this general session offers a first look at Exactix, a walkthrough on how to enter a Locate Request, and an open Q&A—giving you a clear understanding of what’s changing and helping you feel more confident ahead of the transition.
No registration needed—just drop in, ask questions, and see what’s ahead!
Join the live session here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86199427851?pwd=[REDACTED]

LDPC Meeting | Southwest VA Region 4 | Norton
2025-05-21 09:00 - 10:00 | Norton Expo Center, 115 8th Street SW, Norton, VA, 24273, United States
LDPC Meeting | Southwest VA Region 4 | Norton
Wednesday
May 21, 2025
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Norton Expo Center
115 8th Street SW
Norton, VA 24273
REGISTER HERE: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/cayemse

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Exactix Live Demo for Current WTE Users
2025-05-23 14:00 - 15:00
Get a First Look at the New Exactix System
Friday | May 23, 2025
2:00 PM – 3 PM
Join Virginia 811 for a free 60-minute live demo to get a first look at the Exactix platform before its official launch.
Designed for current WTE users, this general session offers a first look at Exactix, a walkthrough on how to enter a Locate Request, and an open Q&A—giving you a clear understanding of what’s changing and helping you feel more confident ahead of the transition.
No registration needed—just drop in, ask questions, and see what’s ahead!
Join the live session here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81698617540?pwd=[REDACTED]

Memorial Day
2025-05-26
Virginia 811 will be closed for Memorial Day.
Only Emergency and 3 Hour Notice tickets will be processed on this day.

Exactix Locate Request Management Training – presented by VA811 Member Services
2025-06-05 13:00 - 14:00
Exactix Locate Request Management Training
Thursday
June 5, 2025
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Presented by Marty Mitchem, Member Services Liaison, Virginia 811
Designed for Member contacts, this session dives into the tools and features of the new Exactix platform from a locate request management perspective:
Overview of the New Exactix Platform

Terminology Changes

Tickets Menu

How To Post Positive Response
Past Due Requests
View Requests On Map

How to Search for Locate Requests
How To Manage Account and/or Contacts
Reports
There will also be an open Q&A session – giving you a clear understanding of what’s changing and helping you feel more confident ahead of the transition.
No registration is required. Please join the live session here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89119707294?pwd=[REDACTED]
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Exactix Live Demo for Current WTE Users
2025-06-05 14:00 - 15:00
Get a First Look at the New Exactix System
Thursday | June 5, 2025
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Join Virginia 811 for a free 60-minute live demo to get a first look at the Exactix platform before its official launch.
Designed for current WTE users, this general session offers a first look at Exactix, a walkthrough on how to enter a Locate Request, and an open Q&A—giving you a clear understanding of what’s changing and helping you feel more confident ahead of the transition.
No registration needed—just drop in, ask questions, and see what’s ahead!
Join the live session here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81755323916?pwd=[REDACTED]
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Virginia 811 Annual Membership Meeting - Virtual
2025-06-11 09:00 - 12:00
Virginia 811 Annual Membership Meeting | Virtual
Wednesday | June 11, 2025
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Attention All Members:

As we approach the projected June 27, 2025 conversion launch to the new Exactix system, we invite all Members to attend this important Annual Membership meeting. This session will provide critical information on the upcoming changes and ensure that everyone is aligned ahead of the launch.

This meeting will be your opportunity to hear directly from key departments and teams about the upcoming changes. We’ll be covering essential components of the new Exactix software and what everyone needs to know to ensure a smooth transition. Your active participation is critical to the success of this launch.

We are counting on each of you to be informed and engaged, as a smooth transition is essential for the success and efficiency of the new system.

We look forward to seeing you there and working together to make this transition seamless!

MEMBER MEETING AGENDA
9:00 AM
Welcome
9:05 AM
Session 1 | Web Ticket Entry (WTE) Update | Anna Holtz
9:30 AM
Session 2 | Member Update | Marty Mitchem
9:50 AM
Session 3 | Mapping Update | Marcy Carroll
10:10 AM
Session 4 | Contact Center Update | Diana Stokes
10:30 AM
Member Business | Scott Crawford
10:50 AM
Exactix Users Panel led by Frank Giannini
Featuring special guests from current Exactix users, including South Carolina 811 and UDigNY
11:30 AM
Q&A Session
11:55 AM
Closing Remarks & Prize Drawings

Please RSVP to Marty Mitchem at MMitchem@VA811.com

Join Zoom Meeting
(Please note: This is an updated link, replacing the one shared before June 5, 2025.)
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Webinar ID: 873 2920 7018

Exactix Live Demo for Current WTE Users
2025-06-12 14:00 - 15:00
Get a First Look at the New Exactix System
Thursday | June 12, 2025
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Join Virginia 811 for a free 60-minute live demo to get a first look at the Exactix platform before its official launch.
Designed for current WTE users, this general session offers a first look at Exactix, a walkthrough on how to enter a Locate Request, and an open Q&A—giving you a clear understanding of what’s changing and helping you feel more confident ahead of the transition.
No registration needed—just drop in, ask questions, and see what’s ahead!
Join the live session here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82072522083?pwd=[REDACTED]
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Exactix Locate Request Management Training – presented by VA811 Member Services
2025-06-13 09:00 - 10:00
Exactix Locate Request Management Training
Friday
June 13, 2025
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Presented by Marty Mitchem, Member Services Liaison, Virginia 811
Designed for Member contacts, this session dives into the tools and features of the new Exactix platform from a locate request management perspective:
Overview of the New Exactix Platform

Terminology Changes

Tickets Menu

How To Post Positive Response
Past Due Requests
View Requests On Map

How to Search for Locate Requests
How To Manage Account and/or Contacts
Reports
There will also be an open Q&A session – giving you a clear understanding of what’s changing and helping you feel more confident ahead of the transition.
No registration is required. Please join the live session here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83083687387?pwd=[REDACTED]
Passcode: [REDACTED]
