ACI Advantage
News
We are thrilled to announce our newest ACI Member Benefit, the ACI Job Bank. Whether you are looking to hire or looking for work, ACI’s website is here to help. Simply follow the link below to see those who are hiring. Post your jobs today and let ACI help build your business! If you wish to post anonymously, please contact Christie Farrow at cfarrow@aci-construction.org for assistance. 
Quikrete Holdings Inc. plans to buy West Chester Township-based Contech Engineered Solutions, the companies announced last week. The purchase price was $950 million, according to Moody's. The deal has been approved by the boards of both companies and is expected to close later this month. (Cincinnati Enquirer)
Presented by VonLehman and co-sponsored by Frost Brown Todd and ACI.
Events

Steel Toes to Stilettos
Thursday, November 17, 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Vendors will be on hand to help you start your Holiday Shopping! Enjoy a glass of wine from Mio Vino Micro Winery while shopping. There will be door prizes and raffles baskets. We are also accepting clothing donations to be given to Dress for Success.
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ACI’s Annual Holiday Open House
Join in the staff for some holiday fun! Enjoy a warm meal, ample networking and the opportunity to win dozens of door prizes. Register Here

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Naylor Association Solutions
Safety
Tuesday, February 14, 2017 
NEW LOCATION! 
Xavier University's Cintas Center
7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 
 
Featuring presentations by industry experts, vendor product displays and networking. 
 


Aerial Work Platform: November 16
 
OSHA 10-Hour: November 15 and 16 (two-day course)
 
Skid Steer Loader: November 22
 
Rough Terrain Forklift:  November 10 and 21
 
Industrial Forklift: November 17
 
CPR/1st Aid/BBP: December 13
 
OSHA 30-Hour: November 11, 12, 18 and 19 (four-day course)
 
To register or learn more contact: Susan Berman at 513-221-8020 or email sberman@aci-construction.org or click here to register online. 
How will it impact your project this winter?
Thursday, December 1, 2016 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Terracon Consultants, Inc 611 Lunken Park Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio 45226
Next Meeting: Tuesday, November 15
Time: 7:30 a.m.           
Topic: Stolen Identity 
Professional Advancement

November 22 - FLSA New Overtime Rule "Cram Session"

8:00 - 9:15 a.m.

Coming in November - Blueprint Reading

Coming in December - Estimating Basics (2-day course)

If you are interested, please contact Lindsey Hall directly at lhall@aci-construction.org

Click here to register for ACI classes!
 
The Education and Technology Department Needs YOUR Help! 
 
Please fill out the short survey at the link below to help ACI better serve you and your needs. Thank you.   
 
Membership
With the holidays right around the corner we are always looking to save a little money! Visit ACI’s website to learn of all the savings for you and your company. From healthcare to cell phones, ACI has all the savings you are looking for!
Naylor Association Solutions
Plan Room
Subscribers to ACI's Construction Connection reporting service have already received information on more than 3,200 projects in 2016. That’s more projects to date than ever before. To find out how these reports can keep your workforce busy all year round, contact Dan Wright at dwright@aci-construction.org.
ACI-YP
Prepare Affair is an annual event that helps low-income seniors and people with disabilities make winter preparations and stay safely in their homes. We are looking to put an ACI-YP crew together that would be willing to dedicate a small amount of time to help make a big difference for someone in need. Join us on Saturday November 12th from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. More details to come on project specifics. Be sure to select "Geoff Ryan – ACI YP" as your crew leader. 
Visit the Blue Ash BW3 on Thursday, November 10, present the attached flyer and 10 percent of your tab will go towards the ACI-YP Scholarship.
Networking with a cause! Wear your ugliest holiday sweater to the Holy Grail on December 6th to the Annual ACI-YP Ugly Sweater Networking event. We will be collecting $5 a person, which will go to the Dragonfly Foundation where we will be sponsoring Christmas for a child at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.
Have you ever wanted to be "in the know" of what is expected of YPs today? What do the industry leaders want and need to see from you for your continued growth and success at work? Have you ever wondered how our current leaders climbed to the positions they are in today? Get answers to all of these questions and much more through ACI-YP's newly acclaimed Lessons Learned program.
Industry Partner Events
On November 10, APSE 38 Chapter will hosts its seventh annual Family Friend Bowling Outing. Please RSVP via email to mhucke@suremechanical.com 
This quarterly meeting will be held on December 15, 2016, from 3:00 – 5:30 p.m. The topic will be "The Role of Politics on the Construction Industry."
"It’s that time of the year again! Canstruction ® 2017 is officially underway! And this year marks a special moment for our local competition – 20 years! The Committee is working on a few extra ideas for this special anniversary, so you definitely want to get your team in this year!" 

Click here for the Call to Entries Form
Click here for Sponsorship Opportunities
We are approaching winter, which means you’re already begging for spring. We have a great heart-healthy company outing for your first spring gathering; the Annual Heart Mini Marathon on March 12th! Join our team or create your own today. To learn more, sign up or donate, click below.
Employment

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

Job seekers, you can find available opportunities here

ARC Document Solutions is hiring an outside sales position.