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2016 South Dakota Workers' Compensation Summit
June 22-23, 2016 - Sioux Falls Convention Center
Register by May 24th for early bird registration price - $120 ($150 after May 24th)
This is a two-day educational summit structured to allow the exchange of ideas among professionals working in the workers' compensation industry. More...
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FLSA Salary Threshold Increases to $47,476/Year;
Duties Test not Changed
On May 18, the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) released its final rule implementing changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime regulations. The most significant change is a doubling of the standard salary threshold for exempt employees - from $455 per week to $913 per week. More...
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The Siouxland Chapter of CFMA
(Construction Financial Management Association) will be holding its next meeting on
Wednesday, June 15, 2016 from 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM at CJ Callaway's in Sioux Falls, SD. The meeting kicks off with brief chapter committee updates, and then we are excited to welcome a number of great speakers providing insight on labor-related topics!
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AGC of America - Searching the HR Practices E-Forum Archives and the Labor & HR Topical Resources
There is section of the AGCA website that contains articles, whitepapers, presentations, sample forms, sample policies and government resources for HR professionals. To access the Labor & HR Topical Resources section of the website follow these steps below:
- Go to www.agc.org. Log-in by clicking on the "log-in" button on the upper-left corner of the page.
- After logging-in, go back to the URL bar and type www.agc.org/HR
- On the menu bar on the left, under Labor & HR, select "Labor & HR Topical Resources
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Rapid City Golf Tournament Registration & Sponsorship
The first of three AGC summer outings will take place on Saturday, June 4th at Hart Ranch Golf Course in Rapid City! Team registrations are now being accepted and event sponsors are needed!!
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AGC Fishing Tournament Registration & Sponsorship
The annual fishing tournament will be held on June 10-11 in Pierre, SD! Team registrations are now being accepted and event sponsors are needed!! More...
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Sioux Falls Golf Tournament Registration & Sponsorship
Join your friends and colleagues for a great day on the golf course! The AGC of SD Building Chapter and HHU Chapter invite you to join us for a day of food, fun, and friendship!
Reserve your spot early- Space is limited!
This event sold out in 2014 & 2015!
July 19th, 2016
Willow Run Golf Course
Shotgun Start: 10:00 am
Lunch will be provided.
Don't forget to sponsor this great event!
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NAWIC Golf Outing
The Greater Sioux Falls Chapter of National Association of Women in Construction is hosting its 21st annual golf outing on
Thursday, June 9th
. The event will be held at Willow Run in Sioux Falls with a shotgun start at 10:00 am.
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Save the Date:
Building Chapter Sporting Clay Tournament (Hunter's Pointe) September 16th! - Details to come!
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Upcoming Training Opportunities
May 25-26 - 8am-4:00pm & 8-11:30am OSHA 10hr. Construction @ Sioux Falls - AGC Office
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Member Site Audits or Inspections
Don't forget about this member service - job-site audits. Whether you refer to them as inspections or visits or audits, the focus is generally the same - site safety. The scope for on-site inspections is defined by the member - it can be from a full project walk-thru to focusing on a specific issue or area of concern after the site audit agreement is completed. Again, contact Mike or Jim to schedule this member service.
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Membership Discount of the Month
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GM Vehicle Discount
As an automotive manufacturer for the AGC,
GM is extending a private offer of up to $500 or up to $1,000 toward the purchase or lease of select GM vehicles to AGC members.
Offer Details:
* Purchase or lease an eligible 2015 or 2016 Buick, Chevrolet, or GMC passenger car, light-duty truck, van, or SUV.
* Available during the program period October 1, 2015, through September 30, 2016. More...
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What Would You Do With A... Small-Business Grant From FedEx?
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Opportunity knocks: You could win a $25,000 business grant!
The FedEx Small Business Grant Contest is accepting entries from May 3 to May 30, 2016 - is your entry ready? You could win a $25,000 grant and become part of a community of small-business owners who learn from one another and grow their businesses together. Share your compelling business story with FedEx for a chance to win. Just upload your story, along with four photos, including one of your company logo, and a one-minute elevator pitch video (optional) at
fedex.com/grantcontest
. Then promote your entry with friends, family and fans. The more votes you get, the better your chances of winning one of these grants:
- A grand prize of $25,000
- One grant of $15,000
- Eight $7,500 grants
Need motivation to get started on your entry?
Learn more
about past winners at the FedEx® Small Business Center. You can watch videos about the businesses, read about their biggest successes and lessons learned, and more.
And remember, as an AGC Member, you don't have to enter a contest to enjoy savings on FedEx® shipping. With the FedEx Advantage® discount program, there's no cost or minimum shipping requirement.
Sign up here or call 1.888.708.4100.
Use passcode AGCFDX.
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Advanced Management Program
November 6-11, 2016 | Dallas, Texas
For construction leaders on the rise, no program provides a more comprehensive, uniquely focused program than AGC's Advanced Management Program (AMP). Held just one time each year, this exclusive six-day program grounds construction industry executives in the essential skills and techniques required to successfully lead an organization.
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Construction Project Manager Course
December 4-9, 2016 | Dallas, Texas
AGC's Construction Project Manager Course (PMC) provides you and your project managers the chance to hone the skills necessary to work more efficiently, increase productivity and propel your construction business to the next level.
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WEBINAR: Implementing Planned Percent Complete in Your Organization or Project Team
May 24, 2016 - 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
A team from the Linbeck Group will cover the implementation of PPC's or Planned Percent Complete and how they can help your organization increase success in completing commitments (either within your organization or on a project team). PPC's can be used to track and measure handoffs between predecessor and successor relationships and can be applied to ANY task that has a deliverable. This webinar will also discuss how PPC's can help you to identify trends in commitment failures and how you can overcome them more efficiently to help mitigate variation.
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WEBINAR: Keep Your Doors Open: 7 Signs That You Need A New Project Management Solution
May 31, 2016 - 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
The construction industry is booming and we are building more than ever before. More buildings to build, means more builders to build them. This flux in competition leaves contractors in constant stress to win new business and keep the doors open. So, how do you remain one step ahead of the competition? Is your project management system preventing your teams from performing at their full potential? And, how do you identify the right solution for your company's unique problems? Join Procore Marketing Specialist, Katie Rapp, as she walks you through the seven keys to keeping your doors open. -
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We believe that building strong relationships through networking is an imperative strategy for everyone. To establish these relationships, we would encourage you to become involved in our chapter through a committee or participation in our events. Please check out our
website for committee and event opportunities!
Sincerely,
Bryce Healy, Executive Director
AGC of South Dakota Building Chapter
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