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WHY JOIN THE FOX VALLEY ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS? If you are a general contractor, specialty contractor, supplier or a business associated with the construction industry, the benefits and advantages of being a member are numerous. The Association guides its members in the fields of labor relations, legislation, and public relations while providing networking opportunities through various social events. The Association strives to keep abreast of all the latest construction information and technologies and passes this on to its members. "FVAGC's association with MARBA answering labor issues is priceless. unfortunately, these issues are constantly changing and are way too demanding for a company to tackle solo" - John Bryan, President Geneva Construction Co.
HOW WOULD THE ASSOCIATION HELP ME REGARDING LEGISLATIVE ISSUES? As a chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), we are kept abreast of the legislative issues affecting the construction industry on a national basis. AGC is a powerful voice representing some 33,000 firms comprised of general contractors, specialty contractors, suppliers, and professional firms that service the construction industry. Locally, we are a member of the Illinois Construction Industry Committee (ICIC), which is an association of eleven contractor associations representing hundreds of construction companies and thousands of employees in Illinois. The numerous matters that affect the construction industry are identified in a timely fashion, and through a deliberative process, the position of the ICIC is defined and presented. ICIC functions as a clearinghouse of information, and represents its members in the legislative, executive, administrative and regulatory arenas in Springfield. “Our founder and several other local construction industry leaders formed as a consolidated voice in labor relations, government and legal affairs and education and training…we receive valuable training for both our office staff and field superintendents…their insights on all things legislative, both at the state and national level have also been extremely helpful.” -Ian Lamp, VP Marketing & Sales, Lamp Inc.
WHAT TYPE OF SOCIAL OR NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE AS A MEMBER OF FVAGC? The Association provides many opportunities to network with other contractors and construction businesses on a casual basis. These social gatherings are avenues for meeting people and making new business contacts. Two golf outings are held each year, one in the summer and one in the fall. Our annual sports banquet, normally held in the fall, engages some of Chicago's most popular sports figures as speakers. Networking opportunities are also available at an annual dinner meeting held with the Northeast Illinois Chapter of AIA and the National Association of Women In Construction. A popular family event, held in the summertime is the Kane County Cougar Baseball game and picnic. "Sikich LLP has recived countless benefits from our longtime membership in Fox Valley AGC. Our partners and team members are active in the association through various networking opportunities and educational and training workships keeping our firm on the cutting edge of challenges and changes facing the construction industry" - Jason Evans, Partner Sikich LLP
WHAT SERVICES DOES THE ASSOCIATION OFFER IN THE FIELD OF LABOR RELATIONS? Each Regular and Associate member may designate and assign to the Association the right to act as its exclusive representative for the purpose of negotiating, executing, and administering collective bargaining agreements with assignment form supplied by the Association and acceptance of such assignment by the Board of Directors. The Association is a member of the Mid-America Regional Bargaining Association (MARBA), a construction organization established to collectively bargain with construction unions. Other members have this to say about FVAGC Membership: "Our membership experience has been excellent. FVAGC is always prompt with information, current on issues as well as always talking about events and concerns that are just "over the horizon" for our industry. Beyond the professional support, the team of both organizations have been very personable and always willing to help. I find FVAGC and AGC of America knowledgeable, dedicated and extremely skilled at supporting an organization and its initiatives." - John Able, Kenny Construction Company
"Membership withFVAGC has been a wonderful investment for our company. Through FVAGC, we are able to advance our growth and strengthen our visibility within the industry. Supporting FVAGC has provided the opportunity for us to truly understand the unique needs of our clients and create the most innovative solutions in the industry for insurance, bonds, benefits and wealth management. We believe that FVAGC has been, and will continue to be a proactive organization in helping us build personal realtionship with other professionals within the construction industry" - Mike Sopchyk, Risk Consultant Market Financial Group
"As a member of FVAGC that is not a general contractor or trade, I appreciate the organization's dedication to all members, espically its committment to its mantra of "members doing business with members." I have found the contractor members to be very receptive to non-contractor members and by and large, a group of individuals who are committed to making sure that FVAGC is the best organization of its type." - Jon Mincieli, Partner Cassiday Schade, LLP
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