ABC First Coast Chapter News Brief

The weekly email from ABC you don't want to miss!

AUGUST 24, 2017

Local schools are back in session and summer vacations are behind us. Getting back into the routine means our ABC luncheons are back on the fourth Friday of each month this fall.

It also means ACE Mentor Program of Northeast Florida is seeking volunteer mentors to help the program reach more local high school students exploring careers in Architecture, Construction and Engineering. ACE mentors universally agree that they get more than they give to ACE. They learn from the students, network with fellow industry mentors and get a ton of fulfillment and satisfaction along the way. If you want more info, please don't hesitate to reply to this email. I can't wait to put you in touch with ACE.

See you soon,

Karin

Karin Tucker Hoffman

President/CEO

Associated Builders & Contractors - Florida First Coast Chapter
"Do Business with a Member!"

* * * * * Upcoming Events * * * * *

August 25 ABC Luncheon at Jax Golf & CC	August 24 Young Professional Leaders' Exclusive After Hours	Sept. 4 Labor Day Holiday
Sept. 6 ABC-Ed Lien Law Class	Sept. 13 ACE Mentor Info Session	Sept. 22 ABC Luncheon at Deerwood CC

2017 Blue Ribbon Partners

Amazon & Beyond: August 25 Luncheon

ABC Monthly Luncheons resume this month with an update from JAXUSA Regional Economic Development Partnership and Council member Aaron Bowman. Mr. Bowman will present "Amazon and Beyond"...a look at companies coming to and expanding in our region.

Join us on Friday, August 25 at Jacksonville Golf & Country Club. Registration is only $28. Networking kicks off at 11:30 a.m., followed by a great buffet lunch, new member introductions and our program. Thanks to Walton Signage for sponsoring this month's luncheon. Email events@abcfirstcoast.com to reserve a spot.

Construction Liens & Payment Bonds 9/6

Join us on Wednesday, Sept 6 at Haskell for an informative class on Construction Liens & Payment bonds. Joby Birr, Jimerson & Cobb, P.A. will walk class participants through how to correctly navigate your notice requirements so you're protected.

Registration is $49 for members. Email events@abcfirstcoast.com to RSVP.

2017 Red Ribbon Partners

Women's Council Luncheon Sept. 19

Please join us Tuesday, September 19, at Rogers Towers for an Ability Housing Update at our September Monthly Luncheon. This month, we'll hear from Ability Housing and Sauer inc., on an update of their Central Florida projects as well as new Northeast Florida projects. Registration is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Details here.

The A BC Women's Council Mission: to promote, support, encourage and provide a voice for women in the construction industry through the fostering of relationships, professional development, legislative involvement and philanthropic endeavors.

**FREE Construction Law Seminar, CE Credit**

Jimerson & Cobb, P.A. is hosting its third annual construction law seminar on September 26 featuring presentations from our industry experts speaking on a variety of topics including:

Process of Construction Licensing, Construction Liens & Bond Law, Construction Defects, Detailed Provisions in Construction Contracts and more.

This is a free event is worth 4 hours of CE credits and will be followed by a happy hour for networking with other attendees and the presenters.

Please register HERE.

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2017 White Ribbon Partners

ACE Mentors Recruiting Event: 9/13

Make a difference! Volunteer with ACE Mentor Program in one of six area high schools during the upcoming school year and meet tomorrow's Architecture, Construction and Engineering workforce and leaders!

Through the program, mentors like you meet with students weekly. During the sessions, students work in teams to create practical solutions for "real-world" projects. It's an effective way for students to experience what architects, contractors and engineers do during a typical working day. Save the date and look for more info soon for our Sept. 13 event!

BUILDING CONNECTIONS

NexGen 2017 is in full swing. High-potential professionals in the program meet monthly to learn and practice leadership skills and communication techniques. The best part of the program? BUILDING CONNECTIONS, of course!