Learn about for supporting relief efforts in Haiti:

Go to ABC National's Newsroom for more information.

ABC Chesapeake Shores January General Meeting and Networking Reception

Featuring Congressman Frank M. Kratovil, Jr.
Thursday, January 28th 6:00- 8:00 pm
Doubletree Annapolis Hotel

Click here to register

Please join ABC Chesapeake Shores as Congressman Kratovil Discusses:

    -Unemployment and the current economic state of the construction industry
    -New legislation  affecting Maryland Construction and other issues facing our industry

Discussion will be followed by Q&A

Please contact Kelsey with any questions

ABC Chesapeake and Eastern Shore Chapters merged to create ABC CHESAPEAKE SHORES
 

MORE MEMBERS, MORE CLOUT! ABC Chesapeake Shores is over 320 members strong. We came together to celebrate the merger on December 11, 2009 with a gala at the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club. This merger will provide new opportunities for your business and the association as a whole:

 - Two staffed offices in Annapolis and Salisbury

 - A focus on member services, new member recruiting, and member retention

 - Our combined membership of over 320 companies gives the ABC Chesapeake Shores Chapter more political clout on Annapolis

 - The Eastern Shore contractors will have access to member services that were currently not available to our members

Going Green

ABC Chesapeake Shores is now offering many innovative opportunities, resources and programs.  Click here to see all the "green" going on!

The ABC Green Contractor Certification program is designed to document the merit shop construction community’s efforts to develop a sustainable workplace environment—both on and off the jobsite—as well as recognize ABC member firms that are green industry leaders. Click here to learn more about, or to become a Certified Green Contractor.

ABC Chesapeake is proudly launching a 'Go Green' initiative, with the goal of making a positive impact on our environment and using the money saved to create more programs and member benefits.  By using electronic versions of our promotional materials and notifications, the association will reduce paper, envelopes use, delivery costs, and energy consumption.  

Please take a moment to fill out proper email contact information for your company by downloading this form.  Email completed forms to bseldes@abc-chesapeake.org.  

Thank you for your help!

2009 EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION
                                                                     
The Excellence in Construction bamquet was a great success! There were some phenominal projects this year! Please take a moment to download the press release, which includes a complete list of Excellence in Construction and Safety Award winners. Please congratulate your fellow ABC Chesapeake Shores Members on the best of local merit shop construction! 

Click here to download the document

Verizon Partnership

New Program!

Verizon Wireless and ABC have teamed up to provide special discounts and offers to ABC member contractors. This program's exclusive discounts apply to monthly calling plans for existing subscribers and new lines of service.

Click here for more information

EMPLOYEE FREE CHOICE ACT / CARD CHECK
Under the so-called Employee Free Choice Act, or "card check" legislation, your workers would lose their right to a private ballot in a union election, inviting coercion and abuse. To learn more and take action, go to www.thetruthaboutefca.com and  abc.org/cardcheck . 

MEMBER DISCOUNTS

ABC members can take advantage of special business discounts with ABC's Business Partners 

NETWORKING
Bay Breezers are FREE Networking events that are hosted and sponsored by ABC Chesapeake Shores members.
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MAGAZINE

Construction Executive

The magazine for the business of construction     www.constructionexec.com  September 2009        Medical Projects and Research Institutions A subscription to this magazine is provided as a benefit to ABC Members.