90-Second CAGC President & CEO Message to Members

October 20, 2025

Dave Simpson, President & CEO of Carolinas AGC, delivers a quick 90-second update covering the most important happenings across the Carolinas construction industry.

Watch this week’s video update here: CEO Update 10/20/2025.

Here’s what you need to know this week:

📍 Upcoming Events

• Lowcountry Connect: Tuesday! Join us in Charleston for another great networking opportunity. Young Leaders are invited to a special pre-event kick off.
• Triangle Luncheon: Thursday! Hear from NC Representative Dean Arp, Senior Appropriations Chair for the NC House, on key issues impacting our industry.
• South Carolina PAC Golf Tournament: SOLD OUT! A full course and strong support for our advocacy efforts—thank you to all participants and sponsors.
• Donuts with Contractors: Triad & Central Districts coming up soon! These events continue to bring contractors and industry partners together for great conversation (and donuts).
• Eastern NC Dinner at Barnhill Contracting: Rocky Mount is around the corner!
• Young Leader Conference kicks off November 5. There’s still time to register!

🏗️ CAGC Foundation

🎓 Training & Education

• Mandatory NC Licensing Board Class: Tuesday at 10 a.m. Join us virtually for your last chance to take this course in 2025!
• Free Legal Webinar: Bonds & Liens with construction attorney Keith Coltrane on October 30 at 10 a.m.

💼 Construction Business Academy

Applications are open for the Construction Business Academy’s 9th Cohort, launching November 6 in Charlotte.

🏛️ Advocacy Update

The North Carolina legislature is back in session working on a new congressional district map while continuing to address budget and Medicaid negotiations.

🙌 Thank you Members

Our first-ever Contractors’ Showcase last week was a huge success with over 200 attendees connecting with top GCs! We look forward to hosting more of these in 2026.

Stay safe, stay connected and we’ll see you soon!