MEMBERS & PROSPECTS

Lunch & Learn for Low Voltage and EST Contractors

Thursday, May 7, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

ABC San Diego Training Facility | 13825 Kirkham Way, Poway, CA 92064

Is your workforce ready for increasing demand?

Join us for a brief industry overview on the growing need for Electrical Systems Technicians driven by data centers, AI, and infrastructure projects, and how workforce shortages may impact your business.

Learn how apprenticeship programs can help you build a reliable pipeline of skilled workers and enjoy a guided tour of our state-of-the-art training facility.

FREE for Members and Non-Members. Lunch provided at no cost.

Space is limited. RSVP below to reserve your seat.

MEMBERS & PROSPECTS

ABCSD Regional Happy Hour – South County

Thursday, May 7, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

The Search Bar & Restaurant | 881 District Place, Suite 100, Chula Vista, CA 91914

Alright South County, it’s your turn! Join us for our Regional Happy Hour at The Search Bar and Restaurant!

Stop by anytime between 3–6 PM, grab a drink, enjoy some bites, mingle with fellow industry pros, and stay as long as you’d like. Members and prospects are welcome!

Theme: Construction Crew
Break out your hard hats, safety vests, boots, flannels, and bright jobsite colors. Construction workers, foremen, and crew leaders encouraged.

MEMBERS & NON-MEMBERS

Southwire Contractor Forum & Training Event

Thursday, May 14, 2026 | 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM

ABC San Diego Training Facility | 13825 Kirkham Way, Poway, CA 92064

Southwire is bringing its team, tools, and product expertise directly to ABC San Diego for a hands-on contractor forum and training event. While especially valuable for electrical and EST contractors, this event is open to all contractors and industry professionals interested in learning more about Southwire solutions, seeing equipment demonstrations, and sharing feedback that helps bring more value to the field.

Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with Southwire experts, check out tools and equipment, including the new hydraulic table bender, and walk away with practical product insight for the jobsite. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS: MEMBER EXCLUSIVE

Mentorship Kickoff Breakfast

Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM

ABC San Diego, Kearny Mesa Office | 9201 Spectrum Center Blvd, Suite 110, San Diego, CA 32123

Join ABC San Diego’s Young Professionals as we kick off our 2026 Mentorship Program and introduce this year’s mentors and mentees!

Mentorship is a must-have in today’s workplace. It creates a supportive space to discuss career goals, build technical skills, and strengthen essential professional abilities such as communication, organization, problem-solving, and teamwork. It also helps preserve and pass along valuable industry knowledge and experience.

Learn about the structure of our program, get paired with your mentor, and gain valuable tools to make your mentorship experience successful.

Please Note: The Young Professionals Mentorship Program is exclusive to ABC San Diego members.

CORE CHAPTER EVENT

Meet the Generals

Thursday, May 28, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Pacific Rim Mechanical | 9125 Rehco Rd San Diego, CA 92121

Join us for an interactive networking event in partnership with the Women’s Construction Coalition (WCC). This event is designed to strengthen relationships between General Contractors and Subcontractors while highlighting the collaborative culture of ABCSD.

This event will feature a structured, speed-dating-style networking format, allowing subcontractors and general contractors to connect through focused, meaningful conversations.

The structured speed-networking portion of this event, from 11:15 AM to 12:45 PM, is intended for subcontractors only. All are welcome to join us beginning at 12:45 PM for lunch and open forum networking through 2:00 PM.

Schedule:

11:00 AM – 11:15 AM: Arrival & Opening Remarks
11:15 AM – 12:45 PM: Speed Networking – SUBCONTRACTORS ONLY
12:45 PM – 2:00 PM: Lunch & Open Networking – OPEN TO EVERYONE

Tickets for Meet the Generals are officially sold out! Sponsorship opportunities are still available, offering a great way to gain visibility with San Diego’s general contractors and subcontractors. To be added to the waitlist, please reach out to madison@abcsd.org.