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Feature Article - Letter from the Chair:

NHCA Legislative Conference

By Peter Fontanes, Chair, National Hispanic Construction Association

On Thursday, April 26, 2012, the "Third Annual National Hispanic Construction Association Legislative Conference" will be held in Washington, DC.

This event is timely because our industry and our community has to engage with our congressional and White House leaders in a national discussion on a platform that will guarantee inclusion for our community residents, business owners and workers in the benefits of government programs that for too long have bypassed them. Read More

Feature Event

NHCA Third Annual Legislative Conference

Washington, DC - The National Hispanic Construction Association announced today that the 2012 ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE would be held once again in our nation's capital on Thursday, April 26, 2012.

This year's theme will be focused on the national economic picture and the proposed policies and legislation coming out of the federal government geared toward promoting growth and progress. Read More

For the complete agenda and to register

please visit: www.nationalhca.com

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NHCA GREEN

Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) Green Building Is about Health and the Environment

by Grady O'Rear

"I'd love to work here, just let me work in this building."I heard these words about 20 years ago when a state administrator visited our new green commercial building. He was drawn to the building because of its beauty and pleasing layout, excellent air quality, natural daylighting, indoor garden areas and pleasant acoustics. In short, he was attracted to the building because it was healthy. And I was delighted to hear affirmed that the building was a perceived "benefit" for prospective or current employees.

Studies have shown that workers in green buildings are more likely to have reduced absenteeism and increased productivity. Students tend to learn faster and patients have greater opportunity for improved outcomes. An array of green design and construction approaches prompt these positive results. Many of them are categorized under the heading of indoor environmental quality (IEQ). Read More / Visit our Blog

News from the Local Chapters

HCAC Meet & Greet Meeting

DNC Opportunities were presented to Hispanic Contractors in Charlotte

The Hispanic contractors living in Charlotte and surrounding areas had another chance to hear about the business opportunities derivative from the Democratic National Convention -DNC-, when the Hispanic Contractors Association of the Carolinas (HCAC) hosted another Meet & Greet session, on February 15th, at its main location: 226 Westinghouse Blvd. Suite 303. Charlotte, NC 28273. Read More

2012 Hispanic Contractors of Colorado Awards Banquet

Join us in honoring our major award recipients as well as our Member of the Year and Safety Award Winners.

Cocktail Reception: 6:00-7:00 pm
Dinner: 7:00-9:00 pm

Address: Grand Hyatt Denver
1750 Welton Street / Denver, CO 80202

For further information and to register please click on the invitation.

We look forward to seeing you at our event!

HACIA's 33rd Annual Awards Banquet

Please join us in celebrating our 33rd Awards Banquet! Help us recognize the excellence and professionalism in our community and enjoy endless business networking opportunities!

Date: Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Location: Chicago Hilton and Towers - 720 S. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605

Agenda: Cocktails 5:00pm
Program 6:00pm / Adjourn 8:00pm

For information and to register please click on the invitation.

"Let's do Business Florida"

ACCESS, OPPORTUNITIES AND JOB CREATION

Join the Florida Minority Community Reinvestment Coalition, The National Hispanic Construction Association and the Florida Hispanic Construction Association for a program directed to promote "Job Creation" via the "Construction Industry".

Date: May 31, 2012 - June 1, 2012 Location: Sheraton Sand Key Resort
1160 Gulf Boulevard, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767

NO COST TO NON PROFITS AND MINORITY BUSINESSES

To register and for further information please visit www.letsdobusinessflorida.com

New Products DEWALT introduces new innovative products to help increase productivity on the jobsite

NHCA attended the DEWALT press conference this past February 7 in Orlando, FL, the city that was also hosting the International Builders Show. We learned about many of the new products that the company recently launched, in an effort to continue improving the quality of the tools out in the market. With these new additions, DEWALT is bringing technology and innovation to the hands of our contractors day after day.

Please click here to find out about the DEWALT new new products

For further information please visit www.dewalt.com

In This Issue

Letter from the Chairman

Legislative Conference

Green Advantage Certification

News from our Local Chapters

DEWALT Introduces New Innovative Products

Industry News

A New Association in GA

NHCA Contact Info

NHCA Website

Industry News

ABC: Over-regulation

& PLA Mandates Suppress Construction Jobs

Nonresidential Construction Spending Up 1.9 Percent in December

4th Quarter GDP: Nonresidential Fixed Investment Up 1.7 Percent

Construction Industry Unemployment Rises to 17.7 Percent in January

Remodeling Contractors See Dramatic Shift Toward Age-in-Place Projects

U.S. adds 243,000 Jobs in January

NAHB Foresees Measured Growth in Residential Remodeling

A New Hispanic Construction Association in Atlanta, GA

Atlanta, GA - The Georgia Hispanic Construction Association (GHCA) announced today the creation of its new organization. The mission of the Association is: "To develop and promote the Hispanic Construction Industry in Georgia". GHCA provides membership services in the areas of Education and Counseling, Business Development, Government Relations and Advocacy. Read More

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