THE LATEST NEWS FROM CAM
July 15, 2022
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- Cruise in to CAM on Saturday, August 20th!
- Tap into Your Network & Grow the Association with CAM's New Referral Program
- Hacking the Hackers: Corporate Security Done Right
- Support Local Scouts at September's Building Connections Event
- CAMTEC's Featured Classes
- Enhance Your Listing & Stand Out in the 2023 Construction Buyers Guide
- Member Benefit: Hot Summer Savings from Avis & Budget
- Secure a Choice Booth Location for EXPO 2023!
- Throw Some Bags to Support Community Design Projects
- "Take a Stand" with MIOSHA August 8th-12th
- Prevent Employee Heat-Related Illnesses This Summer
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CAM Members and their Guests Are Invited to Enjoy a Shaded Front-Row Seat to the Woodward Dream Cruise!
Join us at the CAM offices on Woodward Avenue for live music by Black Mountain Sons and BBQ all day. Chairs, tents, and coolers are highly recommended. Parking in the CAM lot is available for classic cars - regardless if it's a brand new exotic, a grand old Duesenberg, or a 1964 Pontiac GTO, as long as it is kept and driven as a collector car, it's welcome in our lot. Sponsorship Opportunities are available!
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Tap into Your Network & Grow the Association with CAM's New Referral Program |
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Share your love for CAM by referring a business associate! Your associate(s) can save $90 by using your personalized link. The more business associates you refer, the more money YOU earn.*
GET STARTED TODAY > and your next annual membership renewal could be free! You'll get a personalized referral link and QR code – share it via text, email, social media, or on your company's website
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For every new member that joins from your link, you will receive a coupon code valued at $50.
Coupon codes can be applied to:
- CAM Annual Membership Renewal
- CAMTEC Classes
- CAM Networking Events
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*A coupon code will be provided for each new company that completes the application at your link and submits payment for dues. All employees of CAM member companies are eligible to use the code for classes and networking events. Coupon codes will be deactivated if your membership cancels. Coupons are not eligible for use on exhibitor space, virtual plan room subscriptions, Annual Meeting, or other specified classes and events. Referral program is not valid for current renewals. Referred members must not have held a CAM membership within the previous 12 months.
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Hacking the Hackers: Corporate Security Done Right |
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Join CAM to discuss the threats that corporations and governments face such as Dark Web exposure, types of hacking attacks, and a look into the foundational concepts of how to create a well-defended organization.
Tuesday, July 26th, 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Virtual - $25 members; $75 guests
Presenter Nick Espinosa is highly regarded for his cybersecurity expertise and his ability to help companies better defend themselves from the next cyber attack. All contractors, large or small, will learn some practical steps to improve on their current cyber and tech security practices. Espinosa is an internationally recognized speaker, member of the Forbes Technology Council, TEDx speaker, strategic advisor to humanID, regular columnist for Forbes, award-winning co-author of a bestselling book Easy Prey, and host of "The Deep Dive" nationally syndicated radio show. CLICK HERE > to register.
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Support Local Scouts at September's Building Connections Event |
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Over the past 16 years, this event has raised over $2.5 million to support Scouting programs in SE Michigan. Do you know a Scout looking to go into a construction-related career field? They can apply to win a special scholarship!
September 7th - Building Connections
1 Campus Martius, Detroit
6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
CAM and the Executive Committee of Building Connections offers this opportunity to network, socialize and support a worthy cause with all members of the industry. CLICK HERE > to register.
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CAMTEC's Upcoming Classes |
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Please see the links below for upcoming class information, cost, and registration. If you need further assistance, email Patti Scherer or call (248) 972-1133. CAMTEC also has training rooms to rent! Contact us for more information.
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July 19th, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Learn the principles of basic life support for adults, detailing hands-only CPR, first aid, choking in adults, signs, and symptoms of heart attack and stroke, and treatment for shock. Also learn how AEDs work, and why they are a critical part of emergency cardiac care. Certification is valid for a period of two years.
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August 30th, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
This program is intended to educate workers and project managers about the hazards associated with and safeguards needed to protect workers during excavation activities. Review case studies and participate in hands-on scenario-based activities to further enhance their understanding of this topic.
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Enhance Your Listing & Stand Out in the 2023 Construction Buyers Guide |
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Take advantage of one of the best benefits your membership provides: listing your company's information in the CAM Construction Buyers Guide! In your mail this August – keep your eyes peeled! Forms returned with payment by September 30th receive 5% discount! More than 4,000 free copies of the book are distributed to contractors, owners, buyers, and construction industry pros each year. In addition to the printed guide, listed companies are searchable through the Mobile App.
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The Buyers Guide app allows for increased visibility and searchability! Be sure to download the app and view your listing(s) as they appear now. And see the upcoming mailing for cost-effective ways to get in front of industry colleagues and decisionmakers! Any questions, please contact Cathy Jones, Manager of Sales and Marketing at 248-972-1102. CLICK HERE > to learn more.
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Member Benefit: Hot Summer Savings from Avis & Budget |
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Summer is here and whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, use your A672085 Avis and Budget Car Rental Savings Program to get you where you need to go. Members can book online and save up to 35% off with Pay Now rates. Explore additional offers like complimentary upgrades or enroll in Avis Preferred® or Budget Fastbreak® to skip the line and enjoy expedited service. You’ll also receive reward points for every qualifying dollar you spend.
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CLICK HERE > to secure your summer rental with Avis - use Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) number A672085
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CLICK HERE > to book online with Budget - use Budget Customer Discount (BCD) number B079591
Want more ways to save? Text: CAMABG to 833-344-0228 and receive exclusive limited time offers.
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Secure a Choice Booth Location for EXPO 2023! |
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Throw Some Bags to Support Community Design Projects |
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The Interior Designers Coalition for Change's annual fundraiser takes place on Sunday, September 11th, and features food, networking, and cornhole! The tournament takes place between the boards and members of CAM, IIDA, AIA Detroit, ASID, and other industry professionals, designers, contractors, and students.
This year's event highlights three community projects: Empowered Food Pantry (Dearborn Heights), Cortland Community Center (Highland Park), and Hamtramck Historical Museum (Hamtramck). CLICK HERE > to learn more about participating in the tournament or attending the event.
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"Take a Stand" with MIOSHA August 8th-12th |
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Across the state on August 8th-12th, 2022, the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration is inviting employers to "Take a Stand" for workplace safety and health. You’ll get free, one-on-one consultations that will help you bolster worker protections without being cited or penalized. All you have to do is agree to correct any serious conditions. Secure your spot by July 21st to participate. CLICK HERE > to learn more.
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Prevent Employee Heat-Related Illnesses This Summer |
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The heat is on. Every year, dozens of workers die and thousands more become ill while working in hot or humid conditions. Under OSHA law, employers are responsible for providing workplaces free of known safety hazards. This includes protecting workers from extreme heat.
OSHA's Heat Illness Prevention campaign educates employers and workers on the dangers of working in the heat. CLICK HERE > to learn more, access heat safety resources as well as educational and training materials.
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Construction Association of Michigan | 248.972.1000 | Fax 248.972.1001
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