July 13, 2012: Volume 4, Issue 14

 
In This Issue
50th Anniversary Invitation Coming Soon!
ABC Members Gather in Washington D.C. to Fight for the Merit Shop
ABC of Michigan Endorses House Candidates
ABC Offers Healthcare Solutions After House Votes to Repeal Obamacare
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50th Anniversary Invitation

Coming Soon!

 

Your invitation to the ABC 50th Anniversary Gala Event will be arriving at your office shortly! Please note: registrations are being taken on a first come, first served basis and seating is limited.

 

You have the opportunity to register, purchase a table or purchase a contractor sponsorship prior to the receipt of your invitation by visiting www.abcmi.com or by clicking on the 50th anniversary banner on the left column of this newsletter.

 

Half the seats in the room are already reserved and we anticipate that we will be at maximum capacity well in advance of the date of the event. To avoid any disappointments we advise you to register early.

 

Tables have eight (8) seats and are offered at a discount rate of $560.00 for members. Moreover, if you wish to purchase a table and sponsor a VIP and guest, you would fill six (6) of the seats and we would fill the additional two seats at your table with a VIP and guest.

 

Individual tickets are $100 each or $150 for a couple. If you wish to support ABC with a sponsorship, we still have Contractor sponsorships available at $1000, which includes 4 complimentary tickets and inclusion on promotional materials at event; or $500, which includes 2 complimentary tickets and inclusion on promotional materials at event.

 

The event will consist of a cocktail hour, formal dinner, video presentation, entertainment and more.

 

Arrangements have been made with the adjacent Candlewood Suites Hotel for a discount room rate of $96.00 per night, if you make your reservation by September 27th. To make a reservation please contact the hotel at (517) 351-8181 and mention you are with the ABC of Michigan event.

 

Need more information? Contact our office by clicking here or calling: (517) 853-2545.

 

50th Anniversary Gala Event

Saturday, October 27, 2012

6:00 Cocktail Reception

7:00 Dinner and Entertainment

University Club of Michigan State University

3435 Forest Road, Lansing, Michigan

ABC Members Gather in Washington D.C. to Fight for the Merit Shop

 

This past week ABC members from across Michigan and the United States gathered in Washington D.C. to meet with Congress to fight for the Merit Shop. ABC Members from Michigan had the chance to meet with both Republican and Democratic U.S. Representatives including: Rep. Justin Amash (Grand Rapids), Rep. Dan Benishek (Crystal Falls), Rep. Dave Camp (Midland), Rep. Hansen Clarke (Detroit), Rep. Bill Huizenga (Zeeland), Rep. Candice Miller (Harrison Township), and Rep. Tim Walberg (Tipton).

 

2012 is an important election year and the time to make favorable changes that will positively affect your businesses and employees. It is crucial for ABC's voice to be heard at Capitol Hill. Members had the chance to discuss priority issues regarding Project Labor Agreements, Davis Bacon, Obamacare, and taxation.

 

The 2012 National Legislative Conference was once again a success and we're working toward a Merit Shop friendly outcome in the November election!

ABC of Michigan Endorses House Candidates

 

Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan is proud to announce their endorsement of the following Michigan House candidates for the 2012 Primary Election being held on Tuesday, August 7th.

 

These candidates have proven themselves to be committed to free-enterprise and creating a favorable business climate in the state and will work to support the reinvention of Michigan by promoting fewer regulations, lower taxes, and less government spending.

 

Cody Bailey - 11th District

Rep. John Walsh - 19th District

Rep Kurt Heise - 20th District

Rep. Pat Somerville - 23rd District

Rep. Anthony Forlini - 24th District

Sean Clark - 25th District

Mark Bliss - 26th District

Rep. Jeff Farrington - 30th District

Rep. Andrea LaFontaine - 32nd District

Rep. Ken Goike - 33rd District

Rep. Pete Lund - 36th District

Rep. Hugh Crawford - 38th District

Rep. Bill Rogers - 42nd District

Rep. Gail Haines - 43rd District

Rep. Eileen Kowall - 44th District

Rep. Tom McMillin - 45th District

Rep. Bradford Jacobsen - 46th District

Rep. Cindy Denby - 47th District

Rep. Joseph Graves - 51st District

Rep. Mark Ouimet - 52nd District

Rep. Dale Zorn - 56th District

Rep. Nancy Jenkins - 57th District

Rep. Kenneth Kurtz - 58th District

Rep. Matt Lori - 59th District State

Rep. Margaret O'Brien - 61st District

Speaker Jase Bolger - 63rd District

Rep. Earl Poleski - 64th District

Rep. Mike Shirkey - 65th District

Rep. Aric Nesbitt - 66th District

Jeff Oesterle - 67th District

Rep. Rick Outman - 70th District

Rep. Deb Shaughnessy - 71st District

Rep. Ken Yonker - 72nd District

Rep. Peter MacGregor - 73rd District

Rep. Tom Hooker - 77th District

Dave Pagel - 78th District

Rep. Al Pscholka - 79th District

Rep. Bob Genetski - 80th District

Dan Lauwers - 81st District

Rep. Kevin Daley - 82nd District

Rep. Ben Glardon - 85th District

Rep. Lisa Lyons - 86th District

Rep. Mike Callton - 87th District

Rep. Amanda Price - 89th District

Rep. Joe Haveman - 90th District

Rep. Holly Hughes - 91st District

Rep. Joel Johnson - 97th District

Rep. Jim Stamas - 98th District

Rep. Kevin Cotter - 99th District

Rep. Jon Bumstead - 100th District

Rep. Ray Franz - 101st District State

Rep. Phil Potvin - 102nd District

Rep. Bruce Rendon - 103rd District

Rep. Wayne Schmidt - 104th District

Rep. Greg MacMaster - 105th District

Rep. Peter Pettalia - 106th District

Rep. Frank Foster - 107th District

Rep. Ed McBroom - 108th District

Rep. Matt Huuki - 110th District

ABC Offers Healthcare Solutions After House Votes to Repeal Obamacare

 

After the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Repeal of Obamacare Act (H.R. 6079) on July 11, ABC offered practical, common-sense health care solutions and continued to advocate for full repeal of the health care law.

Some of the solutions ABC asked Congress to consider involved allowing Americans to buy insurance across state lines; offering small business health plans; expanding access to health savings accounts; and making benefits portable in order to reflect the unique nature of the construction industry workforce.

"We are extremely pleased that a bipartisan majority in the House of Representatives reaffirmed its commitment to fight against this wildly unpopular takeover of our nation's health care system," said ABC Vice President of Government Affairs Geoff Burr. "This law increases taxes on employers and employees, and drives up health care costs for everyone by increasing insurance premiums while reducing benefits.

"We call on the Senate to find the courage to follow today's action in the House and repeal the entire health care law," said Burr.
Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan is a statewide trade association, working in partnership with three local chapters, dedicated to providing Michigan with high-quality, affordable, safe and on-time construction.  ABC of Michigan is an equal opportunity organization that opposes all discrimination in the construction industry including discrimination based on union affiliation. A leading construction industry voice with state government, ABC provides many member services including legislative advocacy, networking opportunities, member benefits, legal updates, business development and educational opportunities.