Pacific Northwest Chapter 
ABC E-News
September 23, 2009
President's Corner 
NWCC Making Strides
 
As ABC is a proud partner in the Northwest College of Construction I get to attend the college board meetings and I have nothing but positives to report.  Just three years into business, the NWCC is doing really very well and continuing to make strides in the right direction.  Their balance sheets are positive.  Their classes are growing.  Their facility is in good shape.  And now they have a complete online catalog and registration system.  You should take a look at their website: http://www.nwcoc.com/.  You will likely find some courses that are perfect for your needs and some you may not even have realized you needed.  When you register for professional development classes, be sure to get your ABC member discount.
 
Thanks,
 
John Killin
2009 ABC Institute  

 It's Not too Late to Register!

 2009 Leadership Institute
 October 20-22, 2009
 Disney's Contemporary Resort
 Lake Buena Vista, Florida

The 2009 ABC Institute for Leadership and Professional Development will provide you with the tools and information you need to improve in your leadership role, expand your perspectives and develop your professional skills. 
Discounts for ABC Members are available.
Mark Your Calendars
Tour the Gerding Theater at the Armory
Gerding Theater
 
128 NW Eleventh Ave
Portland
Tuesday, October 27th
3pm-4:30pm

(Limited to first 25, suggested $20 donation to the youth out-reach programs at the Northwest College of Construction.
 
 The ABC Green Council is pleased to announce its first "green "   field trip to tour the LEED Platinum certified,  Gerding Theater at the Armory.  Join us for an educational tour including the  inner workings of the building.   Learn about the LEED process and sustainable materials used in construction.   Located in the vibrant Brewery Blocks in the Pearl District.  Make an evening of it and have dinner in one of the neighborhood cafes.
 
Construction Backlog Indicator
Construction Backlog Indicator 
 
 The Construction Backlog Indicator (CBI) is a forward-looking national economic indicator that reflects the amount of work that will be performed by commercial and industrial contractors in the months ahead. This new, national economic data set is the only reliable leading economic indicator offering this level of specificity focused on the U.S. commercial and institutional, industrial, and infrastructure construction industries.
2009 Webinar Series

 2009 Webinar Series
FEATURED WEBINAR:
Tapping into the Stimulus Money:
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

Date: Monday, October 26, 2009
Time: 11 a.m. (ET) / 10 a.m. (CT) / 9 a.m. (MT) / 8 a.m. (PT)
Length: 75 minutes
Speakers: Reggie Jones, Partner, Smith, Currie and Hancock LLP;
and Steve Reed, Partner, Smith, Currie and Hancock LLP
Registration Fee: $99
 
 
 
If you have any questions or would like more information please contact us at:
 
P: 503-598-0522
F: 503-598-0391 
 
Mailing Address:
8625 SW Cascade Ave Suite 100
Beaverton, OR 97008 
 
To Contact Us by Email:
 
John Killin, President-
 
Christina Herren, Direector of Finance & HR
 
Laurie Kendall, Director of Member Services
 
Cindy Regier, Apprenticeship Director:
 
Shannon Walsh, MarCom/Executive Assistant:
swalsh@abcpnw.org
 
Sara Colell, Administrative Assistant:
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Construction Backlog Indicator
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Join the ABC Green Council on a tour of the LEED Platinum Gerding Theater at the Armory at 3pm. Register Here
 
 

New Member Spotlight

Portland Payroll
Portland Payroll exists to serve the needs of the local business community by providing not only payroll services, but many other labor related products as well.  We stress customer service and fair rates with no hidden costs.
 
Contact
Kevin Ohanesian at:
503-520-1384 or
kevino@pdxpayroll.com