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MAY 12, 2017
 

In case you missed it, this is the Legislative Session recap from our team in Tallahassee. 

This session marked the final year that Rick Watson would serve as Chief Counsel for ABC of Florida.  Representing the needs of the Association, and the Commercial Construction industry at-large for more than 31 years, Rick's name has become synonymous with the industry and will be greatly missed. We wish him the best.

Deputy Chief Counsel for ABC of Florida Carol Bowen has been working side-by-side with Rick in recent years to transition into the Chief Counsel role. Members can be very confident that ABC's excellent representation in Tallahassee will continue. Legislators, ABC members and other lobbyists who have worked with Carol already know she is an outstanding advocate for ABC. I hope you have the opportunity to meet her at future legislative events.

See you soon,
Karin
Karin Tucker Hoffman
President/CEO
Florida First Coast Chapter - Associated Builders & Contractors
"Do Business with a Member!" 
 * * * * * Upcoming Events * * * * *
June 1: NexGen Application Deadline
June 5: Excellence in Construction Awards Entry Deadline
May 16
Women's Council luncheon		 May 16
STEP Class		  June 15
Baseball Night - Jax Jumbo Shrimp
June 20
ABC Women's Council 
after-hours		 June 22
ABC Legislative Day Washington, DC
Deadline Approaching for NexGen 2017

What is NexGen? NexGen is a four-month leadership development program comprised of a series of educational events designed to enhance the leadership skills and knowledge of young, high-potential construction professionals. 

New course and application dates have been announced! Applications/nominations are due June 1, 2017 and classes commence in July. A complete program guide and application materials can be downloaded here. Questions? Call Karin at (904) 731-1506.
STEP Application Workshop 5/16

Want to be 770% safer than the industry average?  Let us show you how.  Join us May 16 for a free STEP (Safety, Training, and Evaluation Program) Application Workshop!  Lance Simons, Director of Corporate Safety, Haskell, will walk class participants through the STEP application process.  

Bring your laptop and your most recent OSHA 300 form and you'll be on your way to a better safety program.  Pre-registration is required for this free class.  RSVP here.
2017 Blue Ribbon Partners
Downtown Investment Topic 5/16

Terry Durand-Stuebben of Auld & White Constructors and Chair of Downtown Vision's Board of Directors will speak to the ABC Women's Council luncheon on Tuesday, May 16. 

Durand-Stuebeen will give an overview of Downtown Vision's current initiatives and efforts to revitalize downtown - including updates on the district's high-profile projects. Thanks to our sponsor, Advanced Disposal.

All ABC members are invited to attend the luncheon which will be held at Rogers Towers, 11:30a to 1:00p. Complete details here. Please RSVP via email to events@abcfirstcoast.com
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Excellence in Construction Entries Due 

The deadline for entries in the 2017 Excellence in Construction Awards is set for June 5, 2017. 

As you're working on your entry, please don't hesitate to reach out to ABC staff with your questions. If Karin and April can't answer your questions, they will take your questions to the knowledgeable, experienced Excellence in Construction Committee and get you the guidance you need. Entry questions? Give Karin or April a call at (904) 731-1506.
2017 Red Ribbon Partners
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Exhibitor Space at SAME Symposium

Mark your calendars for the 2017 Southeastern Tri-Regional SAME Joint Engineer Training Symposium. The symposium theme for 2017 is "Securing our Future" with technical tracks focusing on Resiliency (energy and sea level rise), Construction Management, Business and Environmental Issues. Events will run from 29 August to 31 August 2017 at the Hyatt Regency.

Connect with hundreds of government, private industry, public sector engineers and scientists who are working to strengthen America's future through building and sustaining our military's infrastructure. Attendees will include reps from DOD agencies  including NAVFAC SE and the US Army Corps of Engineers South Atlantic Division.  Exhibit space is filling fast! More info here.
ABC Baseball Night:  Go Shrimp!

Join us for one of the best ABC networking events on the calendar! We have a skydeck reserved at the Jumbo Shrimp game on Thursday, June 15, with a huge barbeque buffet. We'll watch the game in the shade, and cool off with dollar drafts. Details here.

Tickets are just $28. Last year, we sold out, so we've reserved an even larger space for the fun this year. Bring your whole team! RSVP via email to events@abcfirstcoast.com. 

Thanks to Advanced Disposal for sponsoring this fun event. 
2017 White Ribbon Partners
Connect with Tomorrow's Workforce II

You're invited to take part in an event to educate local young people about the great career potential in our industry! Junior Achievement is hosting a "Reverse Job Shadow" event at Matthew Gilbert Middle School on May 22. Spend just a few hours that morning sharing information about career opportunities with your company and within your field of work.

We hear a lot of talk about the need to educate young people about career options in the trades, and this is a big opportunity to walk the talk! For more information, see  details here or email ktucker@abcfirstcoast.com. 
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