ACI has partnered with Xavier University to build future leaders through the development of leadership management, organization, personal effectiveness & decision making skills. These bi-weekly sessions will be instructed by Xavier Faculty and experts in their fields. Sessions start September 18, 2017. For more information, contact Travis Baudendistel @ tbaudendistel@aci-construction.org or 513-221-8020.

ACI members should be on the look-out for an email from Naylor Association Solutions. In the email you will be given a link to approve or make changes to your company profile. Please approve the information even if there are no changes. If you have any questions or issues with the link, please contact Christie Farrow at cfarrow@aci-construction.org or 513-221-8020.

UPDATE! The payroll true-up period for private employers began July 1, 2017. Payroll true-up reports are due to BWC no later than Aug. 15, 2017. At the end of each private employer policy period (July), it is necessary to reconcile estimated payroll with actual payroll. This is called the true-up. This report can be completed online at: http://ow.ly/4mWUlm or over the phone by calling 1-800-644-6292.

Duke Energy will build and operate three solar power plants on sites in Kenton and Grant counties, and the energy will be delivered directly to customers. (duke-energy.com)

Where do we go from here? That’s the question facing the team charged with redeveloping Cincinnati’s riverfront after the master developer pulled out of The Banks project, the Joint Banks Steering Committee announced Thursday. (Cincinnati Enquirer)

OSHA is scheduled to begin enforcement of the new Silica and Crane Operator standards this fall. ACI offers training to keep your employees in-the-know regarding these and other important regulations. Contact the Safety Department at (513) 482-4725.

Save the date for Construction Career Days, September 20 & 21, 2017 @ Butler County Fairgrounds. Sponsorship and exhibitor spots are available. Register today to help build our future construction workforce.

Show your company spirit while advancing the common good. You'll be joining local construction companies volunteering to help campers with a variety of activities including swimming, water play, nature, music and motion, sports, games and arts & crafts.

Empower yourself with information to grow your business through utilization of your ACI Membership.

Join leaders from the City of Blue Ash and Al. Neyer in a conversation about the rapid expansion underway in Blue Ash.

Get discount tickets for the Reds, there are only 10 games remaining for this discount for our members only. Password for this discount is ACI1.

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ACI is accepting applications from general contractors, developers, or owners to host future Party in the Plan Room events. This is your opportunity to connect with the estimating community in a relaxed setting. For more information contact Dan Wright at dwright@aci-construction.org.

Shelved plans for a Menards home-improvement center inside Florence Heights commercial center have been revived. (Cincinnati Enquirer)

Blue Ash has taken another step along the Phase 3 path at Summit Park. City Council’s nod to plans for a nature-focused playscape has cleared the way for bids to be accepted for construction of the project. (Cincinnati Enquirer)

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will hand over keys to 10 decaying former Army officer homes to city officials by Friday. (Cincinnati Enquirer)

Did you know you can search for projects online using the ACI Project ID, bid date, or any part of the project name, all using the first search box in the upper right of the Bid Calendar or Construction Connection? For more information on how you can maximize your use of these products, and for a FREE trial contact Dan Wright at dwright@aci-construction.org.

The ACI-YP Committee is looking for volunteers to join them in working a beer booth at Oktoberfest (September 15-17), where all tips go towards the ACI-YP Scholarship Fund. Join in the fun and signup to volunteer! Contact Erica Schwegman at 221-8020 or eschwegman@aci-construction.org to learn more and signup!

October 11, 2017 (3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.) @ Cincinnati Zoo

October 18, 2017 (8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.)

Even as the B2B industry marches toward digital invoicing and electronic payments, there are still many erroneous transactions that plague accounts payable (AP) departments. And the ongoing quest to solve these problems via manual auditing prove to be a headache as well. That is where artificial intelligence may hold the key to reducing payment mistakes.

Today, everyone's attached to their smartphones. Whether it's for using social media, communicating with friends, tracking workouts, getting directions or reading the news, the amount of time spent connected to a phone is endless.

• Understanding the R&D Tax Credit (Forward Thinking Seminar Series)-VonLehman | August 24, 2017 (12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.) | VonLehman Headquarters

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