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12/16/11 Two more days to be an Early Bird
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Two more days to be an Early Bird The discounted early bird registration rate for the WCOE Annual Congressional and Leadership Conference on February 4-7, will end this weekend. Save yourself some $$ and catch the early bird discount. This is truly one conference you will not want to miss – great workshops, impressive speakers, VIP guests, and remarkable new business opportunities. Don't be left out – learn more and register now! Take a look at this conference speaker We are delighted to welcome Anirban Basu to our speaker lineup for the February conference. Anirban is ABC's chief economist and is responsible for using his formidable economic crystal ball to predict trends in the construction industry. He is recognized as one of the Mid-Atlantic region's most recognizable economists, in part because of his research and reporting in the Construction Economic Update, viewed by many in Washington DC as the final word for construction economic indicators. Anirban will be speaking on Saturday, February 4th at 2:00 pm. Don't miss it!
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WCOE announces new strategic alliance partnership Please welcome the National Association of Surety Bond Producers (NASBP) as a new WCOE partner. Every construction company owner and executive understands the importance of surety bonds and this new alliance will strengthen the communication between WCOE members and the critically important bonding industry. Our alliance calls for joint lobbying on issues important to both, joint education and training programs, sharing joint initiatives and task forces and perhaps most important, NASBP will work to develop materials and to distribute information on cultural, ethnic and gender diversity issues impacting the construction industry. We are delighted with this new partnership and you will be meeting many of their executives at our February conference.
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Does your shoe fit? WCOE has received an interesting request and would like your feedback. A Wisconsin shoe company wants to know if there is an interest in, and a market for, a woman's work boot. No, not boots with high heels, but in sizes to fit women and with what they call “anatomical construction”. As you read this, are you or anyone you know interested in participating in a task force to help this company understand if there is a market and if so, what women are looking for? Shoot an email to penny@wcoeusa.org if you're interested and we'll connect you. |
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New study shows importance of small and mid-size companies Did you ever wonder about the importance of what you do for the national economy? The newly released report on private sector employment has some very interesting statistics about job creation. Small and mid-sized businesses (less than 500 employees) have added 194,000 of the 206,000 total jobs created in November. That means that big business only created 6% of all new jobs, leaving the heavy economic lifting to America's intrepid entrepreneurs. Even more interesting perhaps, small businesses with less than 50 employees were responsible for one-half of all new jobs. You can read the full report on our website. |
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Chairman Graves outraged over erroneous Pro-active watchdog for small business, Congressman Sam Graves is the Chair of the House Committee on Small Business. He appeared on CNN's Anderson Cooper 360 show to discuss his committee's investigation into what he deems violations in the procurement process. The issue revolves around a $433 million sole source contract given to SIGA Technologies to provide 1.7 million doses of an experimental smallpox drug for the nation's biodefense stockpile. SIGA “mistakenly” identified themselves as a small business to get the sole source set-aside according to Chairman Graves, however they were awarded the contract anyway. The House Committee on Small Business press release is on our website.
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Department of Labor proposes new rule DOL is proposing a new regulation requiring all federal contractors and subcontractors to set a hiring goal of having 7% of their workforce to be persons with disabilities. This is in addition to the diversity requirement for workforce equality. You can download the proposed rule at www.regulations.gov. If you wish to comment, the deadline for submission is February 7th.
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Do you want to be a TV star? Can you begin to imagine the PR value of being on a nationally syndicated TV show? Well, here is your opportunity. WCOE has been contacted by the casting agent of a new reality TV series called “Wonder Woman”. They are looking for 16 hard-working American women with a “tough job and a story to tell”. Their story-board says it all: “Whether knee deep in toxic sludge, dangling over a construction site, or part of the pit crew, these women will prove there's no such thing as a man's job.” Details and applications are available at www.wonderwomencasting.com. Make 2012 your year to show the world what you do and how WCOE Wonder Women make it look easy! |
Honorary Member Long time WCOE member, former Board President and a founder of WCOE's Resource Center, reported in this week with news that she recently received a call from Georgia's Governor Nathan Deal who asked her to serve on the Georgia State Board of Examiners of Psychologists. No, she doesn't claim to be a psychologist but after many years in the construction industry, perhaps she is better qualified than someone who has a “Dr.” in front of their name. You can congratulate Judy at jfgrammer@comcast.net. |
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GiftBridge Cards Still stuck for a couple of gifts – or employee bonuses? Don't forget the Experience Gift Cards available to WCOE members only. These special cards gift an experience – not simply cash – so the recipient knows you carefully selected the gift for them. It's unique, simple and easy. Visit our GiftBridge page – or go to our website at www.wcoeusa.org. Pick a “Dinner & Movie” gift, or a bigger ticket “Travel Escape” gift or a “Shopping extravaganza”. Lots to chose from – and you can stay away from the Malls and click your way to gift giving from your desk or home on the couch.
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Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority This agency is expanding and has asked WCOE to spread the word. They currently are hiring for a Construction Contract Administrator (salary range $59,726 - $89,578). To apply visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application or call 213.922.7153 for more information. |
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TV show producers have discovered TV show producers have discovered women's link to the construction industry
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Special introductory offer with Intuit/QuickBooks is for December only Don't forget to take advantage of our partnership with Intuit to provide significant benefits and discounts to WCOE Members, including a $150 gift card just for enrolling in their Merchant credit card processing services. There are a lot more benefits – but you'll need to talk to Rozzie to discuss what you currently have, what Intuit can do to make your financial record keeping more efficient, and even help you get a website set up if you don't currently have one. Give her a call – many of you have already met Rozzie – she has attended a couple of our conferences and was very impressed with the members she met. She wants to help your businesses grow and prosper and is definitely making it worth your while to consider the services she's offering. You can reach Rozzie at 866.889.6482 or email rozziebrilliant@verizon.net.
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The WCOE offices will be operating with a skeleton staff during the Holiday period and this will be the last issue of Turning Point this year. We wish all of you a very Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and an incredibly successful New Year. |
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