The ABC Young Leaders Professional Development Program is a six month-long program designed to provide a series of educational seminars, network opportunities, mentoring and community service projects for the developing young professional. Through this program the participant will: Further their leadership skills and professional development. Grow in their understanding and …
Project JumpStart’s Tyrone Ferrens Visits Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos
Project JumpStart Graduate and spokesperson, Tyrone Ferrens, ABC team members and representatives of member companies, met with the U.S. Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos during ABC’s 2017 Legislative Week. The goal of the meeting was to highlight the urgent need to fill over 500,000 construction jobs through apprenticeship and additional …
Construction Law Listing: Lawrence Law, LLC
Lawrence Law, LLC 135 Village Queen Drive, Suite B Owings Mills, Md. 21117 Contact: Kate Lawrence, Esq. 442-595-7529 Email: kate@lawrencelawmd.com www.lawrencelawmd.com Lawrence Law is a full-service business law firm with a focus in the construction industry, providing high-level, sophisticated legal advice and small-firm accessibility. Whether negotiating a contract or defending …
Allan Myers named ENR MidAtlantic’s 2017 Contractor of the Year
ABC Baltimore member Allan Myers was selected ENR MidAtlantic’s 2017 Contractor of the Year. The fourth-generation, family-owned business has been an ABC member for 11 years. As a company operating in the MidAtlantic region for many years, Allan Myers has seen its greatest success as of late, having been were …
WABC Places ‘Little Free Library’ in Howard County
Back in October, Women in ABC (WABC) hosted three Maryland Girl Scout Troops in painting ‘little libraries’ to be placed around the Baltimore area. Local residents can use these to take a book or leave a book. The focus of this activity was to discuss with the troops the …
‘Insiders’ visit Sagamore Spirit; Raise $ for Political Action
On June 14, at the recently opened Sagamore Spirit Distillery in Port Covington, more than 70 ABC members gathered for a tour, whiskey tastings and were updated on ABC’s political advocacy efforts locally and nationally. The sold-out event, dubbed ‘ABC Insiders,’ included a presentation by ABC lobbyist Sean Malone on …
ABC Groups Give Back, Volunteer at the Believe in Tomorrow House
On Thursday, June 22 the Young Leaders committee and ABC’s Professional Development Program (PDP) students volunteered at the Believe in Tomorrow House at Johns Hopkins Children’s Hospital. The house provides housing and meals for families who traveled to the facility for the duration of their child’s care at Johns Hopkins Hospital. The …
Spanish CPR/First Aid Course
ABC’s own Membership Director, Erica Jablonsky, can instruct your company’s CPR/First Aid course in Spanish! If you’re interested in scheduling a class, please contact Rachel Hughes or visit our website.
Construction Law Listing; Rifkin Weiner Livingston
Rifkin Weiner Livingston Offices in Annapolis, Bethesda Upper Marlboro and Baltimore Contact: Scott Livingston 301-951-0150 Email: slivingston@rwllaw.com www.rwllaw.comRifkin Weiner Livingston is recognized as Maryland’s premier law firm with a focus on government relations and commercial litigation. Since 1995, Scott Livingston, former assistant attorney general for the Maryland Department of Transportation, …
What Every Employer Needs to Know About ‘Sick & Safe’ and POWER Apprenticeship Bill
There are several significant developments that have come out of the Maryland General Assembly and the Governor’s office the past few weeks, each of which could have a significant impact on your business and that of your clients. We want to take just a moment to let you know where …
ABC Graduates 82 Apprentices
ABC Baltimore’s 54th Annual Apprenticeship Graduation was held last week at the Community College of Baltimore County. 82 students graduated with certificates in a particular trade; plumbing, electrical, HVACR, sheet metal, carpentry. Special awards were given to students which included an ‘outstanding’ apprentice from each trade, who maintained the highest …
ABC Members honored by Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Baltimore District Office has awarded ABC Baltimore member Kara DiPietro of HMC, Inc. in Columbia, Md. as the SBA’s 2017 Maryland Small Business Person of the Year. Donald Walsh, with member law firm Wright, Constable and Skeen, has also been awarded as the Attorney Advocate of …
Construction Law Listing: Littler Mendelson, P.C.
Littler Mendelson, P.C. 815 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20006 202-772-2526 Fax: 202-842-0011 Email: mbaskin@littler.com www.littler.com Littler is the world’s largest law firm focused entirely on labor, employment and benefits law. Washington DC shareholder Maury Baskin is proud to serve as general counsel of ABC nationally and has long advised …
Construction Law Listing: Baker Donelson
Baker Donelson 100 Light Street Baltimore, MD 21202 Contact : Paul S. Sugar, Esq. 410-862-1118 Fax: 443-263-7518 Email: psugar@bakerdonelson.com Through the experience gained in representing clients around the world –in small matters as well as in complex disputes, in arbitrations as well as precedent-setting jury verdicts — Baker Donelson’s construction …
Southway Builders Wraps Generous JumpStart Donation into its 25th Anniversary
On Thursday, May 11, Southway Builders celebrated its 25th anniversary at the recently completed historic Parkway Theater and honored Project JumpStart for its efforts in local hiring. At the event, Southway Builders President William (Willy) Moore presented Project JumpStart with a generous contribution that included donations from long-time Southway business …
May Marks 50 Year Anniversary of Lewis Contractors as ABC Baltimore Member
On May 2, 1967, Lewis Contractors joined ABC Baltimore. Over the past 50 years, Lewis and ABC has shared a rich partnership. Lewis’s team has been involved with the ABC Baltimore chapter by participating on committees, judging projects for the Excellence in Awards, attending networking events, and serving on the …
Meet abcCONNECT committee member: Doug Lotierzo!
Doug Lotierzo Neuberger & Company Job Title: Consultant Website: www.neubergerco.com Email Address: doug@neubergerco.com Doug Lotierzo, a consultant with Neuberger & Company which provides sales, management, and customer service training, has been involved with ABC for 2 years. Doug joined the abcCONNECT committee to help inform member companies all ABC has …
WABC Women’s Empowerment Day Inspires Local Women
The Women in ABC Committee hosted its annual Women’s Empowerment Day May 3 at My Sister’s Place Women’s Center. The focus of the day was to teach interview and resume-writing skills, as well as to introduce women to the many careers available in the construction industry. Several guest speakers including …
Local Students Showcase Carpentry Skills
On April 29th, 14 Maryland high school students participated in this year’s SkillsUSA Maryland State Carpentry Competition; a showcase for the best career and technical students locally and nationally. For over 30 years, ABC Baltimore and its member companies have sponsored the competition. The contestants are administered written tests and …
ABC Member Kara DiPietro honored by SBA
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Baltimore District Office is awarded ABC Baltimore member Kara DiPietro of HMC, Inc. in Columbia, Md. as the SBA’s 2017 Maryland Small Business Person of the Year. The selection for this award was based on several criteria, including: evidence of success as measured by sales …