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Last week, Governor Roy Cooper signed an executive order that prohibits discrimination in government agencies and government contracts saying he “wants to make the state a welcoming place to all.” The order bans discrimination in his administration on the grounds of race, color, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression in employment. The order also…
The Carolinas AGC will be hosting a Young Leaders Leadership Conference on Thursday November 9, 2017 in Belmont, N.C. The theme of this event is “Living a Life of Purpose” and will feature Danielle Aaronson with InnerWill Leadership Institute. Session Description: As determined individuals move through their career, they are required to make decisions that…
“The Diversity Challenge” was the focus of an interactive morning panel discussion during Clemson University’s Second Annual Construction Industry Symposium on October 12, 2017, in Greenville, South Carolina. Two well-respected individuals from our region — both with years of experience in the construction industry — shared their own unique perspectives on the subject, providing advice…
The officers of Carolinas Associated General Contractors (CAGC)’s Board of Directors met last week with members of the Congressional delegations of North Carolina and South Carolina to encourage support for infrastructure funding, help with the workforce shortage, reform the federal permitting process, enact comprehensive tax reform and ease red tape for trade association members in…
The Carolinas Associated General Contractors (CAGC) Nominations Committee, led by Committee Chair Paul Mashburn, Mashburn Construction, has completed its work and announces the following slate to the membership: Chair: Paul Mashburn, Mashburn Construction Co., Inc. Chair Elect: Ron Brown, State Utility Contractors, Inc. Treasurer: Casey Schwager, Sloan Construction Company, Inc. Vice Chair: Susan Lewis, Beam…
“The Diversity Challenge” will be the focus of an interactive morning panel discussion during Clemson University’s Second Annual Construction Industry Symposium scheduled for October 12, 2017, at the Embassy Suites Greenville Golf Resort & Conference Center in Greenville, South Carolina. Two well-respected individuals from our region — both with years of experience in the construction…
The Carolinas AGC recently announced several staff changes geared at increasing staff involvement with members. Amber Andrews, CAGC Director of Meetings & Events, has decided to step down from CAGC . Chelsea Andujar, who previously served as the CAGC Membership Coordinator, effective Sept. 1st, now is our Director of Meetings & Events and continues to…
Tim Clancy, President of Clancy & Theys Construction Company and a longtime member of Carolinas AGC (CAGC), promoted well-paying, high-tech jobs available now in the construction industry, during the August 24th taped interview in the Newsmaker segment of Bottom Line, a weekly televised program that analyzes business and economic trends from a North Carolina perspective….
The Carolinas AGC (CAGC) recently recognized members that were honored for their outstanding safety records and initiatives at the CAGC Divisions’ Conference in July. CAGC also recognized members with an Award of Excellence through the National AGC Safety Awards program. The program compares AGC members’ safety records nationwide based on member size and construction type….
The Carolinas AGC (CAGC) Board of Directors on August 9th approved a three-year strategic plan that concentrates on giving our members more value as we approach CAGC’s 100th anniversary in 2020. The strategic plan’s Vision Statement says simply: “Carolinas AGC will be recognized as the trusted voice for the construction industry in the Carolinas.” Our…
