Leslie Clark, Chief Operating Officer and South Carolina Government Relations Director, is stepping in for Dave Simpson, President & CEO, to bring you this week’s construction industry highlights in just about 90 seconds.

Here’s what you need to know this week:

Welcome to Our New Members!

We’re proud to welcome 52 new members who joined the CAGC family in the first quarter. We’re excited to have you on board.

Legislative Updates

  • North Carolina lawmakers are expected to release their budget next week before heading into a break the week of April 21. While the bill filing deadline has passed, fiscal and appropriations bills can still be introduced.
  • In South Carolina, we’re focused on passing common sense tort reform. The Senate has already passed S.244 — now we need the House to act before they adjourn on May 9. Please reach out to your House members and ask them to support S.244.

Free Webinar: Immigration Compliance & ICE Audits
Today at 11:00 a.m.
It’s not too late to register for this important session, led by Ann Cobble of Ogletree Deakins. Get essential legal insights for construction employers. Register here.

Construction Business Academy News

  • Our Wilmington CBA will graduate 9 companies and 11 professionals on April 22
  • Raleigh CBA launches in early June – applications are open now. Learn more here.

Connect with us this week in the Upstate!
Join us Wednesday night, April 16, at The Southern Growl in Greer for a great evening of networking with the Upstate construction community. Register here.

Stay safe and stay connected – we hope to see you soon!