THE LATEST NEWS FROM CAM
June 15, 2023
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- Last Chance to Register for the June 20th Mid-Year Economic Forecast
- Enjoy Coffee and Networking at the Sachse Offices on June 23rd
- Business Meets Baseball: Register for the CAM Tigers Game Outing Today!
- CAMTEC's Featured Classes
- 2023 Trench Safety Stand Down Takes Place June 19th-23rd
- Enhance Your Safety Efforts with the Help of CAMSAFETY
- Michigan Wins Award for EV Battery Projects
- Cars and Clays: Plan Ahead for These Popular CAM Events
- NEW! Spanish-Language Q & A Session on Fall Prevention
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Please join us at the Suburban Showplace Collection as we evaluate the local and global perspectives on our economy and how they are impacting our industry. The morning will begin with a meet & greet reception and tour of tabletop displays, followed by the Economic Forecast Breakfast program and featured presenter. REGISTRATION CLOSES ON FRIDAY!
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Guest presenter Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D., aka the "Bowtie Economist," is an internationally acclaimed economist and public speaker specializing in making economics fun, relevant, and educational. His research and opinions have been featured in Bloomberg, Business Week, Bureau of National Affairs, Forbes, Fortune, and more. |
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Enjoy Coffee and Networking at the Sachse Offices on June 23rd |
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Join us at the offices of Team Sachse in Detroit for a CAM Power Up morning event on Friday, June 23rd, from 8:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Founded in 1991, Sachse Construction has built millions of square feet of commercial, retail, multifamily, and institutional space throughout the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Join your fellow CAM members in meeting them for morning coffee and networking! CLICK HERE > to register. This is a free event for CAM members, but registration is required.
If your company is interested in hosting a Power Up or a Business After Hours, EMAIL > CAM's Event Coordinator or call (248) 972-1133.
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Business Meets Baseball: Register for the CAM Tigers Game Outing Today! |
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CAM members and their guests are invited to join us on Tuesday, July 25th for another great CAM Connect event down in the D! The party kicks off at 4:00 p.m. with pre-game food, drinks, and networking on the second floor of the Firebird Tavern. First pitch over at the park is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. Only $70 per person for game ticket and party! Tickets are limited - RSVP early. You can skip the game and join us at the party for only $40 per person! CLICK HERE > for full details and to register.
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Please see the links below for upcoming class information, cost, and registration. If you need further assistance, EMAIL > Patti Scherer or call (248) 972-1133. CAMTEC also has training rooms to rent! Contact us for more information.
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July 12th | 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
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July 18th | 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Recertification is required every two years.
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2023 Trench Safety Stand Down Takes Place June 19th-23rd |
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The 2023 Trench Safety Stand Down is scheduled for the week of June 19th-23rd. The National Underground Contractors Association and OSHA have teamed up to bring awareness to this serious safety concern. These Stand Downs will focus on trench and excavation hazards and reinforce the importance of using trench protective systems and protecting workers from trenching hazards. CLICK HERE > to learn more.
MIOSHA welcomes the opportunity to talk with employers and employees about the hazards of trenching and excavation work. If you or your members are interested in having a MIOSHA representative(s) speak briefly at a jobsite during the week of June 19th-23rd, EMAIL > MIOSHA Health and Safety Manager Eric Allen.
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Enhance Your Safety Efforts with the Help of CAMSAFETY
The CAMSAFETY Committee provides a means for your in-house safety personnel to interact with and learn from other CAM members.
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Upcoming CAMSAFETY Committee Meetings
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July 10th @ 1:00 p.m. – In-person at CAM – Greg Waun from Broner Glove & Safety discusses helmets vs hardhats
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August 14th @ 1:00 p.m. – Virtual – Heather Chapman from Paradigm Safety presents “Wearable Technology and Video Processing to Prevent Injury”
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September 11th @ 1:00 p.m. – Virtual – Topic TBD
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October 9th @ 1:00 p.m. – In person at CAM – Dan Giovannangeli, Safety Director with Hoyt, Brumm, and Link, presents “Reasonable Suspicion Training for Supervisors”
EMAIL US > for additional meeting information.
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Updates from the CAMSAFETY Committee
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Free training resource on stretching for health START NOW >
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June is National Safety Month – Preventable injuries, commonly known as “accidents,” are the fourth leading cause of U.S. deaths. CLICK HERE > for loads of Safety Month resources.
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June 15th @ 2:00 p.m. – MIOSHA Mental Health Webinar “When Trauma Occurs in the Workplace” – LIVE LINK >
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June 20th @ 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. – Free session on "Protection from Crystalline Silica" presented by AGC of Michigan (Lansing) REGISTER ONLINE >
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Michigan Wins Award for EV Battery Projects |
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Area Development, the leading publication covering site selection and facility planning, has recognized the state of Michigan with a Silver Shovel as part of its Annual Shovel Awards. In a year dominated by electric vehicle (EV), battery, and semiconductor projects, Michigan is among 21 states recognized in the Annual Shovel Awards, which are presented each year to the states that have achieved the most success in terms of new job creation and company capital investment. READ MORE >
CAM is watching the developments related to EV vehicle production and construction of associated things like EV battery plants and charging stations in the state of Michigan. Watch for the announcement of our July issue of CAM Magazine - in it is a feature article on planning for your EV charging infrastructure planning by Peter Basso Associates.
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Cars and Clays: Plan Ahead for These Popular CAM Events |
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August 19th
CAM HQ, Woodward Ave.
Bloomfield Hills
Enjoy a shaded front-row seat to the Woodward Dream Cruise, with BBQ and live music by Black Mountain Sons. This is a free event for CAM members - registration opens soon! Sponsorships are available!
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September 19th
Hunter's Creek
Metamora
Join our group of 100 shooters for a full day of networking and a test of your shooting skills. This event sells out every year, so be sure to register early. Sponsorships are available!
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NEW! Spanish-Language Q & A Session on Fall Prevention |
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Did You Know? On June 21st, OSHA is hosting a free Spanish-language webinar to answer questions about fall protection that weren't addressed during the April webinar held as part of the National Stand-Down to Prevent Falls. REGISTER NOW >.
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