In This Issue:

  • THE NUTS & BOLTS

  • SAVE-THE-DATE: 9/30/21 - 50 Years of Excellence in Construction
  • STEP - The Safety Training Evaluation Process: YOU NEED IT
  • Empire State Chapter Receives Multiple Awards at ONE Conference
  • REMINDER: Statewide Membership Update 6/15/21

  • EDUCATION / WEBINARS

  • Mircosoft Project Training
  • 2-Hour Drug & Alcohol Awareness Webinar
  • First-Aid/CPR/AED Trainings
  • Virtual Confined Space Entry Training
  • Marijuana Leglization Webinar

  • SAFETY

  • STEP - The Safety Training Evaluation Process: YOU NEED IT

  • IN THE NEWS

  • Empire State Chapter Wins Multiple Awards
  • ABC & 48 Business Groups Call for Hero Act Reform
  • Sampson Praises NYC's Committment to Highest Safety Standards

  • GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS & ADVOCACY

  • Empire State Chapter & 900+ Lobby Biden Against American Jobs Plan
  • U.S. Dept. of Treasury Issues American Rescue Plan Guidance
  • ABC Opposes DOL's Withdrawl of Independent Contractor Rule

  • MEMBERSHIP

  • NYS Quarterly Membership Briefing
  • Rochester Regional Networking Event: Brews with Builders
  • ENY Regional Networking Event: Brews with Builders
  • 30 Member Companies Celebrate ABC Anniversaries in May

  • EMPIRE STATE CHAPTER RESOURCES

  • National's COVID Vaccine Toolkit
  • COVID-19 Resources
  • COVID-19 Vaccination Eligibility
  • Employee Retention Tax Credit
  • Paycheck Protection Program

The Nuts & Bolts
SAVE THE DATE!
Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence in Construction!

9/30/21
The Otesaga Resort Hotel
Cooperstown, NY
STEP!
The Safety Training Evaluation Process
YOU NEED!
Empire State Chapter Receives Multiple Awards at ONE Conference

  • Outstanding Membership Retention;

  • Membership Growth; and

  • Superior Contractor Percentage - Over 65.

Statewide Membership
Update: 6/15 @ 9 a.m.
Education/Webinars
To register for any of the above education/training opportunities, please click above to contact Amy Platenik.
Marijuana Legalization Webinar:
What Employers Need to Know
Date: Tuesday, May 18
Time: 2 p.m. ET

Speakers: Maury Baskin and Nancy N. Delogu of Littler Mendelson P.C.

Several states have enacted laws that protect employees who use marijuana outside of work and limit employers' ability to take adverse action based on marijuana use. The speakers will present an overview of these new laws, employers' rights and obligations in each state, employers’ drug testing policies and practices and recommended management actions.
Safety
STEP: DON'T KNOW WHAT IT IS?
Don't wait to find out until it's too late!
~ YOU NEED IT ~
In the News
Empire State Chapter Wins Multiple Awards
Chapter Recognized as One of Top in the Nation
Above: Director of Communications & Marketing, Santino R. Thomas accepts awards on behalf of the chapter.
The Empire State Chapter recently hauled in three major awards at this year's ONE Conference held in Indianapolis, IN. The chapter won the following awards:

  • Outstanding Membership Retention;

  • Membership Growth; and

  • Superior Contractor Percentage - Over 65.
Empire State Chapter Calls for Hero Act Reform
Joins 48 Leading Business Groups
Upstate United is proud to join with 48 other organizations in calling on legislative leaders to support sensible reforms to the recently passed Hero Act. The joint statement can be viewed below:

“While the NY Hero Act is well intentioned, we are calling on our leaders in Albany to work together to modify certain aspects of the bill that could irreparably harm struggling businesses across the state. By engaging with all stakeholders to advance sensible amendments, including applying this measure only during a declared state of emergency, we can achieve a balance between workplace safety and economic recovery. Helping employers recover and rehire unemployed New Yorkers is more essential than ever. We look forward to working with legislators and leadership to address the flaws in this bill.”
Below are the additional business organizations that joined with ABC's Empire State Chapter in issuing the joint statement:
• AGC of NYS
• Big I New York
• Bronx Chamber of Commerce
• Buffalo Niagara Manufacturing Alliance
• Buffalo Niagara Partnership
• The Business Council of New York State
• Business Council of Westchester
• Capital Region Chamber of Commerce
• Chamber Alliance of NYS
• Cheektowaga Chamber of Commerce
• Chemung County Chamber of Commerce
• Commerce Chenango
• Corning Area Chamber of Commerce
• Cortland County Chamber of Commerce
• Delaware County Chamber of Commerce
• Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce
• Empire State Forest Products Association
• Food Industry Alliance of New York
• Fulton Montgomery Chamber of Commerce
• Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce
• Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce
• Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce
• Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce
• Greece Regional Chamber of Commerce
• Lawsuit Reform Alliance of New York
• Manufacturers Alliance of Central New York
• New York Association of Convenient Stores
• New York City Special Riggers Association
• New York Construction Materials Association, Inc.
• New York Farm Bureau
• New York Insurance Association, Inc.
• New York State Builders Association
• New York State Chemistry Council
• New York State Economic Development Council
• New York State Hospitality and Tourism Association
• New York State Restaurant Association
• New York State Tourism Industry Association
• NFIB New York
• Niagara USA Chamber
• North Country Chamber of Commerce
• Northeast Retail Lumber Association
• Queens Chamber of Commerce
• Retail Council of New York State
• Rockland Business Association
• Seneca County Chamber of Commerce
• Trucking Association of New York
• Upstate United
• Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce
ABC President Praises NYC's Committment to Highest Safety Standards in the Industry
New Law Requires Contractors to Demonstrate Safety Training & Industry Experience
Brian Sampson, president of the state’s chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors, a nonunion construction group, commended the city for continuing its commitment to “the highest standards for licensed professionals and safety practices in the construction industry.”
Government Affairs & Advocacy
Empire State Chapter & 900+ Lobby Biden
Sign Letter Voicing Concerns with American Jobs Plan
ABC sent a letter to the White House with more than 900 signatures from chapters and ABC member companies from 47 states and DC. The letter highlights concerns with President Biden’s American Jobs Plan and recommendations for improvements to assist the construction industry, including opposition to the PRO Act, eliminating burdensome regulations, streamlining the permitting process, and supporting bipartisan workforce development efforts. The letter was also shared with congressional leadership and members of Congress.
American Rescue Plan Guidance
U.S. Dept. of Treasury on Eligible Use of Funds
The U.S. Department of the Treasury released guidance on the eligible use of funding allocated in the American Rescue Plan, which was passed by Congress and signed into law by President Biden in March. The legislation authorized $350 billion for state and local fiscal recovery, which can be used to offset budget shortfalls, support COVID-19 response efforts, and address economic stabilization for households and businesses, among other objectives.
Notable guidance on the use of eligible funds that could affect the construction industry include:

  • Investing in water and sewer infrastructure;

  • Investing in broadband infrastructure; and

  • Replacing lost public sector revenue.
ABC Opposes DOL's Withdrawl of Independent Contractor Rule
NAHB and ABC oppose DOL's contractor decision

The Department of Labor has withdrawn the independent contractor rule.

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Membership
Statewide Membership Updates
Regional Events
ABC Membership Anniversaries
40+ Years
Milherst Construction WNY - 46 Years
30+ Years
Northland Associates CNY - 38 Years

McQuade & Bannigan
CNY - 30 Years
20+ Years
Bayford Construction
ROC - 25 Years

Northeast Diversification
WNY - 22 Years

Colosimo Electrical
WNY - 20 Years
10+ Years
Slate Hill Constructors
CNY - 19 Years

PTL Contracting Corp.
CNY - 19 Years

Crafco
ENY - 19 Years

Carver Construction
ENY - 18 Years

Stephen Miller GC
ENY - 18 Years

Grant Street
CNY - 17 Years

Amherst Paving
WNY - 16 Years

Cobleskill Stone
ENY - 15 Years

MJ Mechanical Services
WNY - 15 Years
10+ Years Cont.
Lippolis Electric
NYC - 14 Years

Bouley Associates
CNY - 14 Years

Black Horse Group
CNY - 13 Years

Murray Roofing Co.
WNY - 13 Years

Bonacquisti Bros.
ENY - 11 Years

Environ. & Fueling Sys.
ENY - 11 Years

Dimension Fabricators
ENY - 10 Years

J.D. Northrup
WNY - 10 Years

Empire Paving
ENY - 10 Years
1 Year +
Active Workforce
WNY - 5 Years

Appolo Heating & Cooling
ENY - 4 Years

LCD Elevator
LI - 4 Years

Melrose Contracting
LI - 4 Years

Brawdy Construction
WNY - 2 Years

Rotavele Elevator
LI - 1 Year
Congratulations & THANK YOU for Being Part of ABC
Please feel free to reach out to your fellow members, especially those within your region and congratulate them.

Also, ask them about the VALUE OF ABC and why they have CHOSEN to be members of ABC's Empire State Chapter for as many years as they have.
ABC Empire State Chapter Resources