2009 Northern Ohio ABC Committees

Every year NOCABC holds their annual Planning Conference.  This Planning Conference is designed to bring members together to discuss the past years events and goals, which ones were met, and to find out what is needed for the coming year.  Below you will find a description about each committee and information about the meetings and the decisions that were made to better the Northern Ohio Chapter ABC and its members.

Administrative Committee

Budget & Finance Committee
The committee monitors ABC's financial resources and performance, and evaluates budget assumptions. It focuses on ways to assist the chapter in its financial reporting and analysis. It reviews proposals and performance of auditors and investment advisors. It reviews and advises on financial policies and procedures.
 

Government Affairs Committee

Government Affairs Committee
The committee is responsible for the activities of the Political Action Committee, Opportunity Ohio, Legal Rights and Strategy and Legislative Issues. The purpose of the committee is to oversee and assess the Government Affairs Division resources and opportunities for advancement to best promote and assist the merit construction industry and the association. The committee provides recommendations for areas in which ABC should focus more closely, expand its efforts or narrow its involvement. It ensures that all activities of government affairs are in harmony with each other and that they avoid duplication of effort.

Member Services Committees

Business Development Committee
The purpose of the Business Development Committee is to improve the business climate for merit shop construction and to create business opportunities for ABC members by becoming the recognized resource for construction users. Activities include developing programs to encourage owners to use merit shop contractors’ services; assisting members in implementing successful business development programs; developing programs to help members gain work from each other; communicating in a positive manner with owners and buyers on a regular basis; recognizing and publicizing outstanding merit shop construction projects through the Excellence in Construction awards program, and providing members with information to help them in their own marketing efforts.

Membership Growth Committee
The committee is composed of member representatives from throughout the Northern Ohio region and takes a proactive approach to encouraging all members of ABC to recruit new members for the association and assist in activities encouraging existing members to renew.

Western Region Committee
The committee is composed of members in the western region of the Northern Ohio Chapter area. This committee is charged with leadership in all facets of operations and programs in the region in order to assist ABC staff in better delivering services to members in the western region.
 

Workforce Development Committees

Continuing Education Committee
This committee is charged with meeting the needs of ABC members in the areas of management, supervisory and executive staff education and professional development, as well as skill enhancement training for craft professionals. The committee is made up of contractor member representatives throughout Northern Ohio’s region.

Safety, Environment & Health Committee
The mission of the Safety Committee is to provide leadership and direction to ABC’s members regarding safety, environmental and health issues. The committee’s goals are to save, protect and enhance the lives of workers and the community; to bring about a renewed commitment to safety and health in the construction industry; and to increase the productivity and competitiveness of ABC member companies by offering a full menu of safety programs to ABC members.

Apprenticeship Committee
The committee supports craft and apprenticeship training delivery by ABC. The committee is made up of contractor member representatives. The committee is charged with oversight of the Apprenticeship Program, promoting new methods and models of training, providing support to members in obtaining outside funding sources for training. This includes Workforce Investment Act and partnering opportunities and promoting training through marketing and partnerships.