Happy New Year to all our AGC members and friends! Turning the page on a new year brings reflection, optimism, and priority goal setting analysis. What better way to jumpstart that process and energize your team members than by participating in the upcoming Minnesota Construction Summit next Tuesday & Wednesday, January 17 and 18, at RiverCentre in St. Paul?

We are excited to present a jam-packed 1.5 days of program content that has been specifically crafted to be topical, relevant, and educational. The speakers and presenters are recognized experts and thought leaders that are shaping the future of our industry. 

Day one blasts off with featured keynote speaker, accomplished author, inspirational speaker and founder of Compete Every Day, Jake Thompson. You cannot help but be energized and challenged when listening to Jake as he walks through how a daily commitment to process and consistency will change outcomes and lead to successfully achieving business, life and personal goals. Jake’s infectious energy and life story is sure to inspire you and your team to reach your goals. 

Each individual session has been designed to deliver valuable and relevant content. Whether it’s hearing from public project owners, learning about the impact of population change and its impact on business, understanding the impact climate change policy will have on construction, or a host of other relevant topics, you will not find a better place to engage and learn along with industry colleagues. 

Day two opens with a captivating panel discussion addressing what everyone wants to know in the challenging space of sourcing new talent – What’s on the mind of the next generation and what are they looking for from an employer of choice?  This discussion will be a “don’t miss” presentation as industry leading construction business consultant Tina Nazier hosts a conversation with several fresh faces starting their careers in the construction industry. We also are excited to be presenting the first ever AGC DEI Awards. We will be honoring and recognizing the inclusion efforts of those AGC members and individuals that have made a difference in providing opportunity and fostering inclusion in the construction industry.

There is still time to make plans to register and attend. Registration remains open on our website and walk up registrations are also welcome. You don’t want to miss this opportunity to start the year with learning, reflection and networking with over 300 of your AGC friends and colleagues.    

I look forward to seeing you in St. Paul next week! 

Tim Worke

CEO

Contact Laura Ziegler for the Zoom link.

AGC’s Director of Government Affairs, Laura Ziegler, testifies in support of HF 26 (Rep. Koegel-DFL) on Jan. 12^th, 2023. The bill authorizes the state the federal infrastructure matching dollars for transportation allocated through the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act and will directly impact this year’s construction season if passed early in session.

The Minnesota construction industry will need to be a strong, united voice next legislative session. Legislators will set the state’s budget, consider regulations, and discuss unfinished business – such as federal infrastructure matching funds and a capital investment bill- from last session. Hear from key decision makers and get an update from AGC of MN’s Government Affairs staff at the beautiful State Capitol on Wednesday, April 12.

This month's MWBE member spotlight is on Promoting Me, a business strategy and personal branding firm that helps PEOPLE become brands and make a name for themselves.

View the full interview with CEO Shelly Peterson!

If you are an AGC of Minnesota members OR non-member and are signatory with any of these collective bargaining agreements:

Be sure to contact Mike to hold the date for the contractors’ meeting in February where we will discuss important economic, industry trend, and issues important to discuss during contract negotiations.

Register now to join us in person or online for STP class beginning January 19!

Dates and registration can be found here.

We're always on the lookout for great photos of our members' projects, both in process and completed (current or former, but preferably within the last couple years)! One photo will be chosen as the cover of the 2023 AGC Member Directory, and most photos will be included in an album that we feature on our website and social media!

Deadline: February 1, 2023

Take a look at AGC's Media Kit, and contact Katie to get started.