Beginning January 3, 2017 the Spirit of Construction Outreach Committee is accepting only electronically filed applications for their 2017 grant funding. The maximum amount of grants allocated each year will not exceed an amount approved by the Spirit of Construction Board of Directors. The average 2015-2016 amount funded per organization was $7,281.

Nearly a decade removed from the Great Recession, local governments continue to struggle to find money for high-priority development visions. (Cincinnati Enquirer)

The Ohio Facilities Construction Commission is charged with keeping administrative code rule for the state's public improvements, which can be found in Chapter 153:1, of the Ohio Administrative Code. 

Congratulations to Lindsey Hall on her new position outside of ACI! Lindsey’s last day with ACI was Friday, January 6, 2017. If you have questions about the Education Department or upcoming classes, please reach out to Anthony Ricciardi, Associate Director, at aricciardi@aci-construction.org or 513-221-8020.

REGISTER YOUR TEAM TO ATTEND THE 18TH ANNUAL ACI / OSHA SAFETY DAY CONFERENCE

 UPCOMING FEATURED ACI SAFETY CLASSES

Upcoming Education Events:

What are you doing to intentionally develop your key people? Are they accountable, time effective, good communicators and influential? Get your leaders the skills they will need to go to the next level in your organization. Instructor David Denny with Tetra Management Services will lead a six-session course, every Thursday running from February 9 to March 16.

To be held on March 6 and 7, 2017

Please fill out this short survey to help ACI better serve you and your needs. Thank you.

Attend Boot Camp to empower yourself with information to grow your business by utilizing ACI's Mission Statement of networking, advocacy, education and safety. Determine the best times and ways to network, how to utilize member discount programs and opportunities to get your company's name in other members hands. 

Get the most out of your ACI membership in 2017! See what the ACI Committees are working on and planning. Are you considering joining a committee? Feel free to reach out to the ACI staff to learn more.

ACI's Construction Connection gives you the information you need to find and successfully bid more projects. For more information on how this service can help your company, contact Dan Wright at dwright@aci-construction.org. 

With one big road project underway, Boone County will start to see more changes in 2017. Over the next few years, there will be millions of dollars coming into the county for road projects, but some are on the horizon for next summer. (Community Press)

A Sycamore Township firm wants to build a 39,000-square-foot building for office and residential condominiums on a vacant lot at Galbraith Road and Frolic Drive in Kenwood. (Community Press)

ACI Young Professionals (ACI-YP) is planning a big 2017 filled with more project behind-the-scenes tours, community outreach, networking with UC students and CEOs and much more! To sign up for the ACI-YP newsletter or get more information, contact Erica Schwegman, membership manager at eschwegman@aci-construction.org or 513-221-8020.

I trust you are staying warm and safe. Please join ASPE Chapter 38 for a lunch event on 1/19/17. Yes...2017

FAIRBORN, Ohio – January 9, 2017 – Applications are now available for a number of scholarships supported by the Society of American Military Engineers Kittyhawk Post.

ACI has you covered for your first heart-healthy company outing; the Annual Heart Mini Marathon on March 12! Join our team or create your own today. To learn more, sign up or donate, click here.

Employers, you can now post your opening on our website here.

For advertising opportunities in The Advantage, please click below to view the media kit for members.