By: David G. Greineder, IOM, ABC Keystone Director of Government Affairs Things just got scary if your business does public work projects. You may have read about the recent criminal indictment filed by the Attorney General against Scott Good, owner of Goodco Mechanical, an ABC Central Pennsylvania member, and Goodco …
Welcome to the New ABC Student Chapter!
ABC Keystone’s Millersville University Student Chapter is Up and Running! The group meets weekly on campus at Millersville University with ABC member contractors and would like to take field trips to jobsites (Contact Barbara@abckeystone.org to schedule your slot). The group will also begin interacting with with ABC’s Young Professionals Committee …
Inspiring Careers in Construction
By: Kristi Pronovost, ABC Keystone Director of Marketing & Communications The Keystone Chapter is striving to create connections with all ages of students throughout the region by promoting careers in the construction industry. These connections begin with preschoolers and continue through to the young adult population and beyond. During Careers …
It’s That Time of Year Again…
By: G. David Sload, ABC President-CEO Labor Day has passed, and school is in session, both in our community and at the ABC Keystone training facility. With the passing of Labor Day, we also mark the beginning of a new Apprenticeship school year, and several changes were made by the …
Celebrating Excellence in Construction
By: Douglas M. Dvorchak, Murray, 2019 Chair of the Board – ABC Keystone It is that time of year again – The start of the Autumnal Equinox, football season, Careers in Construction Month and ABC Keystone’s Annual Excellence in Construction (EIC) Awards Gala Presented by Donegal Insurance Group! This year’s …
Why Local Elections Matter
By: David G. Greineder, IOM, ABC Keystone Director of Government Affairs This November, you will have the opportunity to vote for candidates running for local government. The winners of these elections will serve as school board director, county commissioner, city or borough council person, township supervisor, mayor, among others. Generally, …
Fall Legislative Session Begins
By: David G. Greineder, IOM, ABC Keystone Director of Government Affairs Earlier this month, the Legislature returned to work for their Fall session. The window of opportunity is short, but ABC was paving the way over the summer months to position ourselves nicely. Some items of note are as follows: …
Local Apprentices Compete in Annual Craft Competition at ABC Keystone
Contact: Kristi Pronovost Director of Marketing & Communications 717.653.8106 or kristi@abckeystone.org (MANHEIM, PA.) Five local apprentices received top scores at the ABC Keystone Annual Craft Competition on Saturday, September 21, 2019, held at the Chapter’s training facility in Manheim. Earning the top scores in their respective trades provides these apprentices …
Hands-on House and ABC Keystone Partner to Introduce the Construction Industry to the Next Generation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 23, 2019 Lancaster, PA–Manheim, PA (SEPTEMBER 23, 2019) ABC Keystone and Hands-on House Children’s Museum of Lancaster are proud to announce a partnership to produce a new construction-themed exhibit at Hands-on House, a nonprofit education center. ABC Keystone will be the main sponsor for the …
Is the Golden Rule Dead?
By Dennis J. Shindle, Jr. CPA, CCIFP, Senior Manager, Rotz & Stonesifer, P.C. A huge topic of many management training courses/seminars that I’ve attended is the challenge and opportunity of three different generations of employees and business owners working at the same time. People often interpret the various generations within …