THE LATEST NEWS FROM CAM
June 30, 2023
  • Limited Tickets Are Still Available for the CAM Tigers Game Outing!
  • CAM's Latest Podcast Discusses Business Succession Planning with MassMutual
  • Economic Forecast RECAP: Key Indicators Point to Impending Mild Recession
  • Hey, Hot Rods: Registration for the CAM Cruise-In Is Now Open!
  • CAMTEC's Featured Classes
  • National Brownfields Training Conference Comes to Detroit
  • Scouting and Sporting: Plan Ahead for These Popular CAM Events
  • Survey Invitation: Skilled Construction Laborer Shortage in Michigan
  • What You Should Know About the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
  • Stop Distracted Driving: Michigan's Hands-Free Driving Law Now in Effect
Limited Tickets Are Still Available for the CAM Tigers Game Outing!
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!
Economic Forecast RECAP: Key Indicators Point to Impending Mild Recession
CAM and the Home Builders Association of Southern Michigan (HBA) partnered to present the 13th annual Mid-Year Economic Forecast and State of the Industry Breakfast on Tuesday, June 20th. Attendees got a comprehensive overview of the impact of current and projected economic factors on the construction industry. Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D., chief economist for consulting agency GraphsandLaughs LLC, presented the forecast.

Job growth will slow, and the economy will weaken in the latter half of 2023, according to economist Elliot Eisenberg. But the future is not all doom and gloom for Michigan businesses and residents ... CLICK HERE > to read a full recap, download the presenter slides, and view photos from the event.
CAM's Latest Podcast Discusses Business Succession Planning with MassMutual
Episode 15 of the Building Michigan podcast, hosted by CAM President Kevin Koehler, delves into the critical topic of business succession planning. This episode’s guest, Brian Van Riper, Managing Director at MassMutual Great Lakes, brings more than 30 years of experience in the financial services marketplace to the table, offering valuable insights for construction industry leaders.

CLICK HERE > for more info on this episode or tune in on your favorite podcast platform. EMAIL US > for podcast sponsorship opportunities or with suggestions for future podcast topics.
Hey, Hot Rods: Registration for the CAM Cruise-In Is Now Open!
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 at the CAM HQ on Woodward in Bloomfield Hills. Registration is required. Sponsorships are available! CLICK HERE > for more information.
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.
July 12th | 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

July 18th | 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Recertification is required every two years.
August 29th | 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

September 4th | 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Mon & Thu through October 23rd
National Brownfields Training Conference Comes to Detroit
The National Brownfields Training Conference brings together stakeholders from government, industry, and the community to share knowledge and best practices on the remediation and redevelopment of contaminated properties, known as brownfields.

Tuesday, August 8th - Friday, August 11th
Huntington Place | Detroit

The conference features a range of sessions, workshops, and networking events that cover topics such as financing, liability, and community engagement, with the goal of promoting the cleanup and revitalization of contaminated sites across the United States. CLICK HERE > to learn more.
Scouting and Sporting: Plan Ahead for These Popular CAM Events
September 14th
Union Carpenters & Millwrights Skilled Training Center
Detroit

Enjoy informal business and social networking while supporting the Scouting program for area youth and their families.
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!
Survey Invitation: Skilled Construction Laborer Shortage in Michigan
Jennifer Russell, a Construction Management graduate student at Eastern Michigan University invites CAM members to participate in a study on the skilled laborer shortage in the state of Michigan. There are two surveys: 1) for construction project managers, and 2) for skilled construction laborers. The surveys are approved by EMU's Internal Review Board, anonymous, voluntary, multiple choice, and take around five minutes to complete. Results of this survey will be published in a future issue of CAM Magazine.
What You Should Know About the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) is a new law that requires employers to provide “reasonable accommodations” to a worker’s known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless the accommodation will cause the employer an “undue hardship.” The PWFA applies only to accommodations - existing laws that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission enforces make it illegal to fire or otherwise discriminate against workers on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. CLICK HERE > to learn more.
Stop Distracted Driving: Michigan's Hands-Free Driving Law Now in Effect
Effective today, June 30th, Michigan is the 26th state in the United States to adopt hands-free device legislation, placing strict implications on drivers found to be using cell phones without the use of hands-free technology. To support this new legislation, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin installing Hands-Free Device Use signs at 37 locations along state line and border crossings. Texting while driving has been illegal in Michigan since 2010, but increasing the parameters of the law to prohibit the use of cell phones without hands-free technology is expected to further improve safety for all road users, including passengers, pedestrians, and road workers. CLICK HERE > to learn more.

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