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2016 General Contractor’s Showcase Postponed

Due to issues with the event location, the 2016 Contractor’s Showcase will be postponed to a later date and new location.  The Contractor’s Showcase has become one of our most popular annual events, with some 600 attendees, and we want to host the best event possible. Unfortunately, the management at the event location made it too difficult for our team to host a great event and other possible locations did not materialize on such short notice. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience that this may cause you and your company.  We do thank the many sponsors, exhibitors, companies and individuals that have agreed to participate and hope that a date and location change will not deter your involvement with the 2016 Contractor’s Showcase. A new location and date for the event will be broadcast within the next two weeks.  Thank you for your understanding, and please accept our apologies for the inconvenience! We do hope to see you at the showcase later in the year! ... Read the rest of entry »

Associated Builders and Contractors: 'Blacklisting' Final Rule Hurts Contractors, Employees and Taxpayers

Contact: Donna Reichle (202) 595-1782              [email protected]                                                                For Immediate Release  Associated Builders and Contractors: 'Blacklisting' Final Rule Hurts Contractors, Employees and Taxpayers  WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 24 — Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) slammed the flawed Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces final rule, commonly referred to as “blacklisting,” released today by the Federal Acquisition Regulatory (FAR) Council. The rule, which was accompanied by a guidance document from the U.S. Department of Labor and a White House amendment to Executive Order 13673, will increase costs for taxpayers, threaten the livelihood of millions of Americans who work for responsi ... Read the rest of entry »

ABC of Greater Tennessee to Sponsor Breakfast at UTK Construction Science Career Fair on Sept. 29th

Associated Builders and Contractors of Greater Tennessee is slated to sponsor the breakfast proceeding the 4th Annual University of Tennessee's Construction Science Career Fair on September 29th. ABC of Greater Tennessee is proud to be a partner with this program and encourage everyone to attend. 

To register, visit www.myinterfase.com/utkcareer/employer to active or create an account. Once you have logged into the system, click on Career Events, under category, choose Career Fair, and click Search. From the list of fairs, click on the 2016 CASNR Construction Science Fair and click the "Register Now" button to register for the fair. When prompted to choose your area of interest select the Environment Soils Science (ESS) area. 

Link to Register

ABC Greater Tennessee Announces General Contractors Showcase

 The ABC Greater Tennessee Chapter is excited to host Meet The GC’s, a showcase designed to feature General Contractors from Middle and East Tennessee. Don’t miss the opportunity to have your name and company front and center! 

2016 GC Showcase September 15 th , 2016 
Location: 400 Davidson St. Nashville, TN 
When: 4:30-7:30

ABC Members: $30 & 2 business cards
Non Members: $50 & 2 business cards 

Questions? Email Michelle at [email protected].

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Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett to be Featured Speaker at Member Meeting

Event is a Member's Only Event

What:ABC Member Meeting
When:9/15/2016 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Where:Cherokee Country Club

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Coffee with Contractors a Success w/ Rep. Diane Black

ABC of Greater Tennessee's Coffee with Contractors was a great success this month. Rep. Diane Black joined us for good conversation and a review of the political landscape in Tennessee.