Affinity Program of the Month: Vehicle Discount Programs – General Motors & Nissan Members utilizing ABC’s Vehicle Discount programs can quickly experience savings reaching into the thousands of dollars. One
When we hear the phrase, “It’s that time of year, again,” we think of a special date or holiday. At ABC, it means it is time to start a new year of apprenticeship classes. What will the 2020/2021 school year look like? The good news is we have learned a lot from having to finish the 2019/2020 year virtually due to COVID-19.
Every September, the ABC Keystone Board of Directors hosts an annual strategic planning meeting where board members, committee chairs, and other chapter leaders come together to review and evaluate the current strategic initiatives and tweak them for the upcoming year. Every three years this process takes a deeper dive to determine if a new direction needs to be considered.
The political parties have officially nominated their candidates for President and Vice President of the United States. As part of that process, the Republicans and Democrats hold national conventions to conduct business and hear from prominent leaders. While one can argue we have been there for quite a while, we are now in the thick of election year politics, otherwise known as the “silly season.”
By: Jeff Witmer, Certified Business Coach; Founder, Pathway Business Advisors Construction companies typically operate at a frantic pace this time of year. Contracted work deadlines are looming, field crews and
ABC Keystone Apprenticeship & Training Trust (KATT) is pleased to announce ninety-two Craft Professionals have graduated in seven apprenticeship trades, including: Carpentry, Construction Craft Laborer, Electrical, Heavy Equipment Operator, HVAC, Plumbing and Sheet Metal. The ABC Keystone Apprenticeship & Training Trust manages and operates nine PA-Registered Apprenticeship programs sponsored by Associated Builders & Contractors, Keystone Chapter.
BY: DAVID G. GREINEDER, IOM, ABC PENNSYLVANIA DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS In the COVID-19-era, businesses are welcoming customers back into stores in accordance with state and federal guidelines. In the
ABC Keystone is pleased to announce the 2020 Craft Professional of the Year Award (Carpentry) has been presented to Mark S. Rineer (Lancaster) of Wohlsen Construction Company (Lancaster).
In August, we are pleased to continue our series of virtual legislator Meet & Greets. This is an opportunity for you to contribute to ABC Keystone’s political funds and directly interact with lawmakers who support our issues and serve on key committees. Please consider joining one – or all – of the upcoming events. Of course, there are sponsorship opportunities as well!
ABC is excited to announce that applications are now being accepted for the Chapter’s new Pipefitting Apprenticeship program. Starting in September 2020, Pipefitting curriculum will be added for members who want the choice of having a pipefitter registered with the Department of Labor & Industry.
Place yourself back in early 2020, and as May approached, members and staff were looking forward to celebrating the time and efforts that had been expended by the students in our Apprenticeship program. Four years of theory and hands-on training and 8000 hours of on-the-job training was nearing completion. We couldn’t wait to celebrate the accomplishments and hard work of the future of our industry!
BY: ROGER S. BRUBAKER, ABC KEYSTONE 2020 CHAIR OF THE BOARD In case you missed it, much is happening at the Keystone Chapter, and we’re just getting started! There is
BY: DAVID G. GREINEDER, IOM, ABC PENNSYLVANIA DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS ABC Pennsylvania’s government affairs team has been working hard advocating on behalf of the commercial construction industry. The COVID-19
COVID-19 has hit the construction industry hard, but as we adapt back to the new normal, being able to balance social distancing while remaining relevant is a steep hill to climb. Here are three tips to enhance your online presence and marketing abilities:
Meet Samantha Nocheck, Project Developer, Clark Associates, Inc. and YP Committee Member.
