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Join Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), You Become Part of the Nation’S Leading Association for Merit Shop Construction and Construction-Related fi Rms ABC MEMBERS BUILD AMERICA Dear Future ABC North Florida Member, Thank you for your interest in ABC North Florida! We are excited to welcome you into the Merit Shop family. We have had a lot of exciting developments in the chapter this past year and have expanded our membership in both the Tallahassee and Pensacola markets giving a greater voice for the commercial construction industry across the panhandle of Florida. We thank you in advance for DeeDee Rasmussen being an integral part of that growth and your ongoing support of the Merit Shop! President/CEO Bernadine Howell 2020 will be an exciting year as we roll out enhanced programming for our members to take Administrative Manager advantage of. J.D. James Chairman Leadership Opportunities to serve on ABC Committees JDJ Inc./Nature Bridges Enhanced On-Demand Safety Trainings Jay Bostwick Quarterly Meetings on Topics of Interest to our Industry Vice Chairman Sperry & Associates, Inc. Networking Events Kim Anderson Leadership Development Courses Secretary Member Forums to discuss Advocacy issues facing ABC members Comfort Systems USA (SE), Inc. Workforce Development Programming Brittany Bowman Community Service Opportunities Treasurer Brittany Bowman CPA Golf Tournaments, Sporting Clay Shooting Tournaments, Fishing Tournament and Corn Hole Tournaments Wayne Mayo Past Chair Member Appreciation Events Southern Standard Construction ABC Safety Awards Glen Bishop ABC Volunteer Awards Burnett Roofing & Construction Excellence in Construction Awards Davisson Dunlap III Annual State and Federal Advocacy Weeks to Meet with Elected Officials Dunlap & Shipman, PA Young Professional (YP) Groups Tyler Easom Smyrna Ready Mix It is our hope that through our programming you will find multiple ways that the chapter can help Kelvin Enfinger you promote and sustain a professional skilled workforce that will win and deliver work safely, Greenhut Construction Company, Inc. ethically and profitably for the betterment of North Florida and beyond. Norman McMillan CSI Contracting, Inc. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us with any questions you may have, and we look forward to welcoming you as a new member for 2020! Kent Simmons Commercial Door Systems Bill Strauss Talquin Portable Restrooms Sincerely, Austin Wright Bernadine Howell Millers Plumbing & Mechanical, Inc. Administrative Manager Associated Builders & Contractors, Inc. YP Representative Pensacola North Florida Chapter Bayside Structures 1535 Killearn Center Blvd., Suite B-1, Tallahassee, FL 32309 Brian Marconnet YP Representative Tallahassee Telephone: (850) 385-0060, [email protected] Allstate Construction www.abcnorthflorida.org Associated Builders & Contractors, Inc. 1535 Killearn Center Blvd., Suite B-1 Tallahassee, FL 32309 Phone: (850) 385-0060 ● Fax: 386-8322 email: [email protected] Membership Application Company: ___________________________________________________________Website: _______________________________ Telephone: _______________________ Fax : ________________email:_____________________________________________ Street Address: ____________________________________________City:____________________ State:_______ Zip____________ Primary Contact: ___________________________________ Email: _________________________________ Phone: _____________ As a member of ABC National, the primary contact will receive notices about member services, products and events which may be sent by email. Some emails may contain solicitations or advertisements about these products and events, and you are assenting to the receipt of such emails but may decline to receive such emails from ABC by emailing above email address. This notice does not pertain to local chapter events or newsworthy emails. Check One: General Contractor Sub-Contractor Supplier Associate What type of service does your company provide? ___________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Yes, list our company in the ABC National website- www.abc.org No, do not list our company in the ABC National website. How many years have you been in business?____________ Number of Employees: _______ in the Office ______in the Field Check here if your business is a minority owned business. Who recruited you to ABC?: _______________________________________________________ Company Representatives (These persons will receive association information, updates, and meeting notices) Email additional names. 1. Name:_______________________________ Title:_________________ Phone: ______________ E-mail _______________________ 2. Name:_______________________________ Title:_________________ Phone:_______________ E-mail ______________________ 3. Name:_______________________________ Title:_________________ Phone:_______________ E-mail ______________________ I (we) would like to serve on the following committee(s): Check the appropriate categories Governmental Affairs Special Events (tournaments, etc.) Meetings & Speakers Professional Education Membership Safety & Continuing Education Annual Membership Dues: Annual dues are based on type of business and annual gross receipts. Membership in the North Florida Chapter also provides you with membership in ABC of Florida and ABC National. MEMBERSHIP TYPE CATEGORY ANNUAL DUES (circle one) AMOUNT ENCLOSED:_____________ ASSOCIATE 1…………………… $ 1,078 Signature:________________________ SUPPLIER 2…………………… $ 1,290 Title:____________________________ CONTRACTOR / SUB-CONTRACTOR Date:____________________________ under $750,000 4............................... $ 1,268 Twenty two percent of your member $750,000 to $1,000,000 6............................... $ 1,693 dues, contributions or gifts to ABC is not $1,000,000 to $3,000,000 7............................... $ 2,186 tax deductible for Federal Income Tax $3,000,000 to $6,000,000 8............................... $ 3,035 purposes. However, this percentage may $6,000,000 to $10,000,000 9............................... $ 3,584 be deductible as an ordinary and $10,000,000 to $20,000,000 10.............................. $ 4,097 $20,000,000 to $50,000,000 11............................... $ 4,435 necessary business expense. Please $50,000,000 to $100,000,000 12.............................. $ 5,150 consult with your tax accountant for the $100,000,000 to $250,000,000 13.............................. $ 6,044 actual deduction. Over $250,000,000 14.............................. $ 7,496 If your organization is already a member of another ABC chapter, please call for “multiple membership” discount. Chapter Name: ______________________________________ Please make your check payable to: Associated Builders and Contractors North Florida Chapter Mail to address listed above. Members Working Together To Build A Better Construction Industry BUILD the Opportunities for You to Build Your Business More Members, More Clout As the political climate continues to change, ABC is fighting even harder to keep bidding free and open so that you can fairly and competitively bid on projects. ABC has seen an increase in union attempts to place Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) on public works projects, as well as an increase in job targeting on private work. So, it is imperative, now more than ever, that the merit shop contractors ban together to stop PLA progress. We need YOU to be part of this revolution. Networking Events for Profitability Networking keeps you competitive and profitable in the construction industry: Learn more …. http://abcnorthflorida.org/Events/Events-Recognition Education and Training Management Education is a necessary part of your business strategy: Learn more here….http://abcnorthflorida.org/Safety-Training-Personal-Development Business Development Learn, Become Involved, Strive for Excellence and Publicize Your Company: Learn more here….http://abcnorthflorida.org/Membership/Sponsorship-Packages Political Advocacy ABC actively works with all levels of government to represent your interests and the merit shop construction industry: Learn more here….http://abcnorthflorida.org/Advocacy Discount Programs for Employers and Employees ABC Members save on average $3,360 per year through ABC’s discount programs. Your membership could pay for itself: Learn more here….https://www.abc.org/Membership/Member-Discounts Safety Benchmark your companies’ safety record against industry leaders through our Safety Training Evaluation Program (STEP) and AQC. Learn more here…. http://abcnorthflorida.org/Safety-Training-Personal-Development Committees Committees are an integral part of our association and are one of the most effective environments for networking and developing relationships. Learn more here…. http://abcnorthflorida.org/Who-We-Are/ABCNF-Committees ABC North Florida, 1525 Killearn Center Blvd., Suite B-1, Tallahassee, FL 32309 850/385-0060, [email protected], www.abcnorthflorida.org 2020 Legislative Priorities Reduction in Retainage Fees The current retainage rate on construction in Florida is 10% of every progress payment until the project is 50% complete, (as defined in the contract), at which point retainage can be reduced to 5% of every progress payment. This legislation would reduce the initial rate of retainage to 5% and keep it at that rate for the duration of the project. After conducting national re- search, this change does seem to be in line with current market trends. Even under the Prompt Pay Statute, public entities can be slow to pay on public construction projects.
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