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Know that if change is going to happen, you are the industry leaders who will make that change. |
I was fortunate to spend some time at the Geotechnical and Materials Engineers Committee (GMEC) conference last week in Orlando. It was great to catch up with several of my geotechnical partners, those I’ve worked with around the state over my career designing building structures in Florida. It was also good to see like-minded engineers in the same room discussing the challenges facing their profession. GMEC Vice-Chair and ACEC Florida Land Development Committee Chair Greg Stevens noted, “The GMEC conference is an opportunity for geotechnical and materials testing companies to stop being competitors, even if just for a little while, and come together for the betterment of the profession.” |
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Join the FES | ACEC Florida Joint Energy Committee Meeting |
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Join the FES | ACEC Florida Joint Energy Committee Meeting on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at 3:30 pm with guest speaker Harvey Rambarath, the Planning and Development Assistant Director for the Seminole Tribe of Florida.
Harvey is the main point of contact for the Seminole Tribe of Florida with the Office of Indian Energy in the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Harvey will speak on two major Solar Power and Battery Energy Storage System projects he oversees that received grant funding from the DOE: Big Cypress and Brighton.
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Nominations for ACEC Florida Awards Due Soon |
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Take advantage of the opportunity to gain recognition for your firm and other individuals important to your business. Nominations for the following ACEC Florida Awards are due soon:
Due April 21, 2023
Due April 28, 2023
Due June 2, 2023
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Inaugural Project Management Conference Huge Success |
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The first-ever ACEC Florida | FDOT Project Management Conference was a huge success! We sold out of registrations the week prior to the event, and potential attendees had to go on a waiting list.
Thank you to all the sponsors and attendees for the tremendous support, with a special thanks going to our ELITE sponsor, RS&H! |
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Engineering Florida's First Issue Published - Read Online
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The first issue of Engineering Florida, the new statewide magazine for Florida's engineering industry, has been published and should be in your mailbox this week. This inaugural issue is the only print copy you will receive. All other issues will be digital only.
Issue 2 - Workforce - will be out this summer, and we are taking ad reservations now. |
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2023 Professional Engineers Legislative Days |
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More than 130 members of FES and ACEC Florida gathered at the Florida Capitol on March 22, 2023, as a part of Professional Engineers Days, to meet with state lawmakers as they consider legislation that directly impacts the state’s engineering industry. The group included 40 members of the FELI Class of 2023. Read more. |
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Participate in Our Friday Legislative Update Calls |
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If you don't already, you should participate in the FES and ACEC Florida weekly Legislative Update calls via Microsoft Teams. They are held each Friday morning during the 2023 Legislative Session.
Stay informed on what's happening in Tallahassee so you can pass the information on to your Chapter.
No camera or microphone is required.
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Most recent general bills Legislative Update Call from April 7, 2023 |
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Attend ACEC Florida Transportation Conference |
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Don't miss the opportunity to join FDOT policymakers and transportation consultants for networking and continuing education at the 2023 Transportation Conference.
This year's event begins Wednesday, May 31, 2023, with Registration starting at 11:30 am and concludes
Thursday, June 1, 2023, at 12:20 pm after the
FDOT Work Program Overview.
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Invest in the Engineering Profession |
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To be competitive in an increasingly uncertain climate, it is critical that the members of FES and ACEC Florida participate in the political process through meaningful PAC engagement. Donors enjoy a host of benefits throughout the year, including access to special events, donor acknowledgment gifts, and recognition. Those interested in supporting our efforts to advance the goals of engineers and engineering firms may do so in the following ways: |
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For more information, please contact Laura Heiselman, Director of Government and Political Affairs.
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FDOTConnect Virtual Training Labs
April 26-27, 2023
June 8, 2023
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Conferences
May 31-June 1, 2023
Hilton Orlando
June 11-14, 2023
Washington, DC
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Register for the 2023 ACEC Annual Convention & Legislative Summit |
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Join your peers for this three-day event, June 11-14, 2023, at the Grand Hyatt Washington, and leave armed with the political intelligence and added insight you need to make informed decisions about your strategic priorities in a changing economy. From the continued implications of IIJA implementation to the ongoing debate surrounding immigration reform and beyond, the business of the 118th Congress is the business of our firms.
Early bird registration ends April 16th!
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Save Your Firm Money With ACEC's Trust Programs |
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ACEC's Trust Programs are designed to enhance your membership investment by helping to control your firm's costs. Programs are available for business and professional liability insurance, life/health insurance, and retirement plans. The ACEC Trusts have created partnerships with reputable administrators and plan providers that offer valuable services with quality and competitive prices. In addition to providing business savings, these programs make for an attractive employee retention program in which individual employees benefit from your ACEC purchasing power. |
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ACEC Life/Health Representative
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If you are interested in having something published in the ACEC Florida Update, please email
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acecfl.org
850.224.7121
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