February Newsletter 2026 
PMIHR Highlights
A Message from Our President, René Rosenberg
Stay Connected. Stay Engaged. Stay Growing.
One of the best ways to stay connected with everything happening at PMI Hampton Roads is through our website, pmihr.org. We continue to enhance the site to make it easier to find upcoming events, explore professional development opportunities, and stay engaged with our chapter community. I encourage you to visit the site and share your feedback—your input helps us continuously improve how we serve our members.
Expanding Networking Opportunities
This year, we’re intentionally expanding our networking formats to create more ways for members to connect, collaborate, and build meaningful professional relationships. A great example of this is Painting with a Twist, a creative, sold-out event that blends learning, conversation, and connection in a more relaxed setting. It reflects our commitment to offering experiences that go beyond traditional meetings.
Pints & PDUs — Northside and Southside
We’re also excited to share that Pints & PDUs will now be held monthly on both the Northside and Southside. By rotating locations, we’re making it easier for members across the region to participate and engage locally, while strengthening connections across the entire Hampton Roads community.
What’s Coming Up
We have a strong lineup of upcoming chapter meetings, virtual sessions, and community events planned. We'll be covering timely topics such as leadership, AI, automation, and real-world project delivery challenges. Be sure to check the Events section on pmihr.org regularly, as new opportunities are added throughout the year.
Thank you for being part of PMI Hampton Roads! Your engagement and feedback continue to shape how we grow and evolve as a chapter. I look forward to connecting with you at an upcoming event.
Upcoming Chapter Events
Each month we host and advertise a variety of events (e.g. monthly chapter meetings, community and networking events), where you have the potential to learn new information/skills, earn PDUs, meet other project professionals, and have fun! Check out the events below or on the PMIHR site by clicking here.
February New Member Meet & Greet. Learn more about PMI and our local chapter at the monthly New Member Meet & Greet! The next virtual new member connect is Feb. 25 at 5:30 p.m. Register here for this free event.
February Pints & PDUs. Network with fellow PMIHR members and learn more about executing projects within a PMO at the next Pints & PDUs with speaker Mark Riedy! Join us Feb. 26 from 5 - 8 p.m at Coastal Fermentory (206 23rd St. Suite B). Register here
March Chapter Meeting. In today’s matrixed organizations, project managers are often accountable for results without having formal authority over their teams. This dynamic session from Katherine Coles is the focus of our next in-person chapter meeting on March 18 at 5:30 p.m. at the Kiln Creek Golf Club & Resort in Newport News. There is also a virtual option for those unable to attend in-person. Register here.
Education and Self-development
PMXPO 2026
PMXPO is the premier, free global experience that brings Project Professionals together for a day—not just to learn and build skills, but to step up. Step up their skills and knowledge. Step up the profession. And ultimately, step up to meet the demands of an ever-changing world.
Register here for this event on March 26 from 10 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Upcoming IIL Webinars
Confused by the shift to the PMBOK® Guide 8th Edition? Learn why the new guide is a compass, not a cookbook. Unpack the return of ITTOs, the impact on the PMP® exam, and how to navigate AI and hybrid delivery. Join this free webinar from IIL to future-proof your project management career! Sessions are available on Feb. 27 at 7:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Learn more here.
PMIHR Communities of Practice (COP's)
Mission statement: Cultivate a collaborative and knowledge-sharing community that supports professional growth by focusing on enhancing skills crucial for improving workplace performance.
Reach out to our VP of Professional Development at [email protected] if interested in any of the CoP's below!
Community of Practice- Excel. The next session is March 19 from 6-7 p.m. Register here to join an interactive session focused on enhancing Microsoft Excel skills. All levels from beginner to experienced are welcome in this open Q&A forum.
Community of Practice- AI. The next two sessions are today (Feb. 24) and March 24 from 6-7p.m. Register here for an interactive AI skills session in this open Q&A forum open to all levels of experience.
PMIHR Weekly PMP Study Group
Join our study group every Thursday from 7-8pm and fast track your way to obtaining your PMP certification! Reach out to [email protected] for more information.
PMIHR Mentoring Program
Volunteer Opportunities
Unleash your potential and leave an indelible imprint on PMI and the profession.
Even if there aren't any opportunities that fit your skills at the moment, don't worry! Positions open up throughout the year, and filling out the volunteer interest questionnaire will add you to the volunteer pool. Reach out to the VP of Volunteers for more information about available positions.
Vice President of Special Projects- We’re looking for a hard-charging, proactive leader to join our Board as VP of Special Projects. Do you want to own big outcomes, move fast, and put your stamp on high-visibility chapter work?
This position plans our annual flagship event: the Professional Development Conference (PDC). It’s a full-day experience with standout speakers, meaningful networking, great food, giveaways, and the opportunity for attendees to earn PDUs to maintain their PMI certifications. Our 2025 PDC was record-breaking, and we’re building on that momentum with bigger goals and bigger venues.
If you’re the type who sees what needs to happen and makes it happen, this is your lane.
Study Group Instructor- The PMIHR Study Group Instructor is responsible for leading the scheduled PMP Study Group. This includes accepting and providing orientation for new members of the group. The instructor will provide study materials or a list of study materials and information on how to obtain the latest PMBOK (Project Management Book of Knowledge).
If you are working as a project manager in the civilian sector, WE NEED YOU! PMIHR is looking for project managers to support the "757 Career Summit," an event hosted by Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center (HRVEC). This is a two-day event where contributors will talk one-on-one with military participants and participate in a town hall Q&A discussion. Future event dates and locations are: May 13/14 at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek, September 9/10 at Joint Base Eustis and November 18/19 at Naval Station Norfolk. Reach out to our Military Liaison Director at [email protected] to volunteer or for more information!
In Partnership
BayPort Credit Union, one of our PMIHR sponsors, has launched its 2026 Scholarship Program with a $100,000 investment in tuition assistance to support local high school seniors, college students, and working adults pursuing education and career training, including skilled trades, across universities, colleges, trade and vocational schools. This year’s program will award 36 scholarships in 12 categories, with individual awards ranging from $1,000 to $8,000, covering traditional academic tracks as well as workforce development opportunities like apprenticeships and programs for working professionals. Applications for the 2026-27 academic year are open through March 31, 2026. Visit BayPort’s website for more information.
PMI Hampton Roads is very appreciative of all our sponsors and the engagement we have with them throughout the year.
Learn more about our sponsors by clicking here.
PMIHR Spotlight
CONGRATULATIONS to all members obtaining new certifications in January!
Welcome NEW Members to PMIHR! We look forward to meeting you at a Chapter event soon!
Volunteer Spotlight
Want to highlight a volunteer or member you think is really exceptional? Email [email protected].
