VMA Kicks Off the Year with a Full House at Chick’s

   

On January 22, VMA’s first Maritime Mixer of the year set the tone for 2026, bringing nearly 200 registrants together at Chick's Oyster Bar in Virginia Beach for an evening focused on connection and conversation. Members from across the maritime and supply chain community filled the room, catching up with colleagues, meeting new faces, and strengthening the relationships that keep Virginia’s maritime and supply chain community moving forward. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the night such a success.

Thank you to our sponsors who helped make the evening a success: Top Shelf Sponsor Century Express, Galley Sponsor Givens, On Tap Sponsors Mid-Atlantic Leasing Corporation and Virginia Pilot Association, and Grog Sponsor Taylor Machine Works. Your support helps VMA continue to create meaningful opportunities for our members to connect.

Looking ahead, be sure to save the date for our next event, VMA's Maritime Breakfast Briefing on March 25. The program will feature a 2026 Legislative Update and the presentation of the first 2026 recipient(s) of the "Clifton Styles Jr. Beacon Award." We look forward to continuing the momentum and seeing you there.