Find new business through:
i Annual Oklahoma Membership Directory
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New Markets created by ABC meetings with construction users and
business groups
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ABC’s national Membership Directory an Construction User’s Guide
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Marketing opportunities in the Advantage newsletter
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Company exposure through event sponsorship, meeting displays and
networking
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National Construction Referral Service
Help with labor and construction related problems through:
i Advice and assistance from ABC staff for general questions on
labor relations problems and construction matters
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Specific advice through preliminary, no cost consultation with chapter
labor relations or construction law attorney
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ABC’s Merit Shop contractors Pocket Guild To Dealing With Union
Organizing
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Labor Relations and Construction Law Seminars
Upgrade your skills and the skills of your employees with:
i Wheels of Learning craft training materials
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Educational, safety and OSHA training
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Mechanical and electrical code classes
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Craft training including electrical, HVAC, sheet metal, carpentry,
sprinkler fitting
Address issues vital to improving the construction trade:
i ABC Trade Councils electrical, mechanical and highway
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School to Work Program
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Construction Career Fairs & Promotions within Schools
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ABC seats on government councils
Help promote responsible government with:
i ABC Lobbyists in Washington
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Annual Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C.
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Political Action Program to elect responsible legislators
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ABC activities with National, State and local political leaders
Increase benefits to your employees with:
i ABC’s health and medical, dental, life and disability group
insurance
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Salting and Environmental Insurance Programs with National ABC
Meet and learn from other Merit Shop contractors and business
people through:
i Regular chapter meetings
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ABC golf tournaments
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ABC summer picnic
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National conventions
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Annual ABC/MUHH Summer Convention
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Specific seminars on prevailing wage, organizing, employment law,
estimating, blue print reading, and other topics
Stay informed with ABC’s many publications:
i Oklahoma Advantage newsletter
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Weekly ABC chapter faxes
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ABC national newspaper, ABC Today
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ABC national special issue publications
Become a leader in our industry and your community:
i With your right as a full member to run for and hold ABC office
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Participate on chapter and national committees
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Gain recognition with elected officials through ABC
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