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Apprenticeship/Craft Training

The Northern Ohio Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors is committed to training tomorrows workforce today by offering:

  • A Federal and State approved Apprenticeship Program

  • Fully Accredited Program by the National Center for Construction Education and Research

  • Certification in 18 trades, including Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, and Carpentry

Along with Craft Training, we offer continuing education classes throughout the year, including:

  • Code Classes

  • Business/Law Seminars

  • New Technology Updates

  • Project Management Seminars

Most of these classes are approved for Continuing Education Credits through the O.C.I.E.B.


Business Development

Northern Ohio ABC has designed programs and publications to help contractors and construction related firms to generate new business while promoting their current successes through:

  • The Annual Northern Ohio ABC Chapter Directory

  • The Annual ABC National Membership Directory and Users Guide

  • The Annual Excellence In Construction Awards Program

  • Chapter Newsletters

  • National Contractor Referral Service

  • ABC Social Events: Golf Outings, Banquets, Social Gatherings, Networking Functions

  • Cost-effective Member Marketing Opportunities

  • Website Advertising

  • Local Radio Advertising Campaign


Insurance & Fringe Benefits

ABC Northern Ohio Chapter has partnered with The Fedeli Group and ABC Merit Choice to offer their wide range of affordable health, dental and life insurance products that are designed to better meet the needs of our members.

 

ABC's Association Health Plan

Dental Plans

Short and Long-Term Disability Income Plans

Traditional, HMO, PPO, and POS Medical Plans

Consumer Medical Options - HSA, HRA and FSAs

Life Insurance Plans

Long-term Care 

Short-Term Medical Plans 

Vision Plans 

Voluntary Coverages 

 

For more information about the products and services Merit Choice has to offer, please contact John Friend at The Fedeli Group 216.328.8080 or by email jfriend@thefedeligroup.com.

 

Merit Choice® Brochure

 

Discounts

 

National ABC has also established some valuable savings opportunities with companies you use everyday.

 

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Legislative & Legal Support

Northern Ohio ABC keeps you up to date on government action on the local, state, and federal levels through:

  • Grassroots action campaigns

  • A full time lobbyist at the Ohio Statehouse

  • National Legislative programs to keep you up to date on issues in Washington

Legally, Northern Ohio ABC has a chapter attorney available for:

  • Legal consultations at free and discounted rates

  • Proper Employment Practice Seminars

  • Questions related to Labor Relations


Safety Training Programs

Northern Ohio ABC is committed to the promotion of extensive safety training for the construction industry.  Under the direction of an industry driven safety committee, we provide members with:

  • Workshops to help you develop your company's safety program

  • A Safety Consultant who is available to answer your specific safety questions

  • Free monthly newsletter

  • A newsletter dedicated to safety issues pertaining to the construction industry

Various safety seminars held for Northern Ohio ABC members include:

  • Trenching & Excavating

  • 10-hour OSHA Training

  • Emergency Care/CPR

  • Hazard Communications

  • Fall Protection


Workers' Compensation

ABC Group Rating is a plan formed by the Northern Ohio Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors to help lower your workers compensation rates, reduce the time spent in administering your claims and increase safety awareness.

ABC Group Rating members have experienced up to 80% savings in workers compensation premiums.  This is achieved by pulling together safety conscious companies claims experience to reduce premiums.

The Group Rating Program is administered by Ross, Brittain & Schonberg Co., LPA.