Kickoff 2027 FAQs

Exceptions will be made on a case-by-case basis, but the employee may incur costs if they register but do not attend. 

The final list will be sent by mid-December. No changes will be permitted to the attendee list after this date. 

Employees hired after pre-registration closes will not be eligible to attend the event. 

We have a firm registration deadline of August 10th. We will not be allowing employees to register after the registration window closes.

Kickoff is being held January 22-24, 2027, at the Virginia Beach Convention Center, Virginia Beach, VA. 

No. This is an unpaid, voluntary event. 

Yes, all Groundworks branch locations, including the call centers, will be open during the Kickoff event unless branch leadership notifies otherwise. 

Any charges, including airport parking, on your company credit card for Kickoff – related expenses will be escalated to senior leadership. You will be required to reimburse the company, and your card may be suspended pending further review.  

Yes, an employee can use up to eight hours of PTO for each day that they would have otherwise worked. 

Employees from branches outside a six-hour drive will book flights through our travel platform. Any Employees from branches within a six-hour drive time of the Virginia Beach Convention Center will be on scheduled charter buses or carpool with fellow branch tribe mates, except for those in the Virginia Beach area. Local employees will be responsible for their own transportation. 

Employees who are outside a six-hour drive will need to book their flights through the new travel platform, Navan, and adhere to the travel expense parameters (which are automatically factored in by the platform’s backend). Please book your flight for January 22nd to arrive on-site by 4:00 pm ET and depart by 3:00 pm ET on January 24th. The deadline to book your flights is September 30th. Those who registered with a personal email address will need to coordinate with their Office Manager for assistance. Any exception requests must be sent to [email protected]

You are responsible for your own travel arrangements from your hometown to the airport. However, when you arrive at Norfolk International Airport, there will be shuttle buses that take you to/from the airport. 

Registration and all events will be held at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. All employees attending Kickoff must check in at registration on Friday, January 22nd, from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm. 

Employees can drive personal vehicles at their own expense. Groundworks will not reimburse for personal transportation.  

Yes, but at your own expense. You are responsible for paying for fuel and snacks, etc., on your own.  

The cost to self-park at any of the Kickoff-arranged hotels will be covered for event days, January 22nd-24th. Valet parking will NOT be covered by Groundworks.  

No. This event is for Groundworks employees only. 

Branch Leadership – GMs, PMs, SMs, and OMs – should work as a team to ensure all employees understand where they need to be and when to get to the Kickoff event. We recommend that Branch Leadership assigns group leaders to guide necessary logistics, for example Sales Managers guiding the sales staff, Production Managers and General Managers guiding the production staff, and Office Managers guiding the administration support staff. 

The employee is responsible for payment. All company-provided and paid-for rooms are double occupancy. If you request an upgraded “buy out” private room (based on availability), you will be required to pay your room charges at the time of registration. Company credit cards will not be allowed as a payment method to “buy out” a private room. 

The only event where alcohol consumption is permitted is at the Saturday night Awards Celebration. Absolutely no drinking is permitted during the daytime training. No outside alcoholic beverages are allowed during company events, and we ask all employees to drink responsibly. 

All sessions will be located at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. Shuttles will run between the hotels and the Convention Center before and after session times. 

Yes. You can reserve a room at one of the Groundworks hotels, under the Groundworks group rate. Employees will be responsible for paying for their own room nights and charges, using a personal credit card. Rooms will need to be booked during the registration process, based on availability. 

Dinner will be provided on Friday night. All meals and dinners outside of the company-provided meals are to be paid for by employees. No company credit cards should be used to purchase food and drinks during the trip. 

No. All employees are welcome, but those who attend must sign a waiver prior to the workout. 

Yes. Please indicate your preference when you register. The choices are vegetarian, vegan, kosher, halal, gluten-free, or other. 

Plenty of food and beverages will be provided, but you are always welcome to bring additional food at your own expense. 

All employees are expected to treat the entire trip as a professional work event. All government laws and corporate policies should still be upheld by all employees and their guests. 

An employee will be asked to leave and must handle their own transportation back home. Disciplinary action will be handled at the branch level, up to and including termination of employment. 

Kickoff is a professional event. All laws and company policies apply. By attending the Kickoff event, you agree to abide by the Groundworks Code of Conduct.

Friday – please dress comfortably, no attire restrictions. You can’t go wrong with company-branded attire! 

Saturday Morning Workout – Please dress warmly and in athletic attire – layers are suggested. Workout will be outdoors. 

Saturday During Day – Please wear your provided Kickoff t-shirt and comfortable clothes for moving, walking, and sitting. 

Saturday Night – Business casual or T-shirts are allowed; however, many employees will dress in business formal. It’s a party, and our event theme is “Undisputed.” Stay tuned for additional details! Dress to have fun, and remember, if you receive an award, you will have your picture taken. 

Lodging questions or changes? Please email [email protected]
Booking support or changes? Use the Need Help tab in Navan
Registration questions? Please email [email protected]
Registration questions? Please email [email protected]