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=The American Council of Engineering Companies of Virginia= The American Council of Engineering Companies of Virginia (ACEC Virginia) is a state-wide professional engineering organization focused on fostering business development initiatives, networking opportunities, continuing education, early math and science education and serves as the legislative watchdog for the engineering profession in Virginia. Unlike most engineering associations, ACEC Virginia focuses its attention on the business and professional side of the industry. ACEC Virginia is engaged in the following activities: ACEC Virginia membership is firm-based and consists of nearly 100 Virginia firms. Member firms range in size from single PE practitioners to large US engineering corporations. ACEC Virginia is active in early math and science education through its collaboration with the MathScience Innovation Center and its Speakers Bureau. ACEC Virginia’s annual Engineering Excellence Awards recognizes top engineering project designs by member firms. Ray DeStephen, PE currently serves as the President of the organization. ACEC national is a federation of 51 state and regional Member Organizations (MOs) through which engineering firms join the association.
 * Teaching business principles to employees at all levels through Emerging Leaders Institute and Management Effectiveness Series.
 * Providing unparalleled networking opportunities that focus on growing the business of engineering firms.
 * Advocating for the industry within the Commonwealth of Virginia.
 * Risk management through contract and liability education efforts.
 * Organization development through guest speakers at statewide meetings and special forums.

http://www.acecva.org/