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ABC Carolinas Construction Conference in Myrtle Beach; Features New SC Chamber CEO, Bob Morgan as Keynote

by ABC Carolinas on April 9, 2021

The ABC Carolinas (ABCC) Annual Construction Conference will take place at the Marriott Myrtle Beach Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes Resort in Myrtle Beach, SC, Aug. 18-20. The three-day, Jimmy Buffet-themed event will deliver a mixture of engaging speakers, compelling content, fun socials and industry networking.

“After 20 years, this conference needed a complete refresh so that’s what we’ve done and I think long-time attendees with be impressed from beginning to end,” said Amy Sullivan Hicks, ABCC President and CEO, who is about to celebrate her first anniversary with the organization. “From workforce and economic development to industry networking and safety, there’s truly something for everyone.”

SNEAK PEEK AT THE PROGRAM

Keynote Bob Morgan, who just became President & CEO of the SC Chamber on April 1.

Bob Morgan

Economic development panel featuring: Will Williams, President/CEO Economic Development Partnership, Aiken, SC; Donny Hicks, Executive Director, Gaston County, NC; and Lauren Clever, Director of Downtown Development, Myrtle Beach, SC.

Political Affairs Update – Melanie Pfeiffenberger, Director of Political Affairs, ABC National.

Dr. Mittie Cannon, Founder of Power Up Inc., a construction industry workforce development initiative for young women and their moms.

Dr. Mittie Cannon

Marcus Rabun, Founder of the Charlotte Commercial Construction Coalition (4C) and CEO of Myers & Chapman Construction “How Construction Competitors Became Colleagues during COVID.”

Marcus Rabun

Doug Blizzard, Senior Association and HR Executive, Catapult Services. “Creating a Culture Where Employees Want to Come Back to Work.”

Doug Blizzard

Safety Luncheon and Presentation of the STEP Awards.

Social activities include a Wednesday Beach Bash, Thursday Boat Cruise and Friday Golf Tournament.

NETWORKING HIGHLIGHTS

Popular networking events Meet the Subcontractors, Meet the Councils, and Young Professionals Happy Hour are back by popular demand.

SPONSORSHIPS

Current sponsors include: Graycor Southern, Paragon Safety, Job Ready Services, Metcon and GeoStructures, Inc.  Other sponsorship opportunities are available here or email colleen@branstorm.com.

HOW TO REGISTER

See full program and register here.

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