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A Word From AGCVA Chairman, Trip Smith

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Anthony Smith, Brandon Robinson and I had a jam-packed schedule in Orlando, Florida, last week where we attended AGC of America’s National Chapter Leadership Conference (NCLC) followed by AGC of America’s Annual Convention.

AGC of America staff and National Chapter Leaders from Puerto Rico to Alaska and everywhere in between came together to display the overwhelming value AGC offers on a national level. Every day, while we go about our business, a team of 65 at AGC of America are tirelessly advocating for our industry. That is in addition to the work being done on our behalf at AGCVA. We are not alone as members of AGC. In our time together, we took part in collaboration on major issues such as COVID mandates, material supply chain, escalating prices, workforce development, infrastructure bills and the PRO Act.

Additionally, we were able to work with other chapters on issues that we are facing at the forefront here in Virginia. We met with the Montana chapter to learn how they tackled the wage theft legislation in their area. We promptly followed up with a video conference with Governor Northam’s Secretary of Labor, Megan Healy to continue our discussion with her and share our new ideas. We had a productive conversation with our friends from California and were able to discuss how they bring together efforts around their large state streamlining them to bring the most member value for the chapter as a whole.

AGCVA will continue to keep you updated and I encourage you to stay tuned in. Please be sure to access AGCVA’s new website, set up your member profile, and select your communication preferences. This will help AGCVA provide you with the latest information about issues we’re facing, how you can take action, and ways to continue to move your business forward.

It was an honor to represent and serve the great state of Virginia for AGCVA. I’m grateful to all our members for your continued support and I am inspired by other chapters throughout the country. AGC of America and AGCVA are strong and engaged. We will continue promoting and protecting the construction industry.

I look forward to seeing you all at the next AGCVA event!

 

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