AGC of Michigan
Contractors Recognized for
Excellence in Safety

Excellent safety performance is earned. To be recognized for that achievement affirms that everything involved was done correctly. After numerous applications were reviewed by a panel of safety professionals from the AGC of America Safety & Health Committee, three Michigan contractors were ranked within the top two places of their divisions and received the Willis / AGC of America Construction Safety Excellence Award.

AGC of Michigan Winners of the 2007 Willis / AGC of America Construction Safety Excellence Award are:

August 7-10, 2008
The Grand Hotel
Mackinac Island

Registration
Due July 7, 2008

Join over 400 industry leaders including contractors, architects, specialty contractors and professional service providers at this year's Joint Summer Conference. 

One of the featured speakers will be AGC of America Chief Economist Ken Simonson. Ken is frequently quoted in the national press on economic trends and indicators related to construction. He sends weekly e-mail reports to thousands of subscribers with construction market information and materials price updates. He also produces state-by-state economic fact sheets.

His presentation in August, "Foretelling Construction's Fate after '08" will focus on Michigan’s economy and national economic trends related to construction. He will also provide updated statistics related to the Michigan economic fact sheet.

Sponsorship opportunities are available now.  Additional conference information and registration is available here.

AGC Legislative Victory!

MBT Materials Deduction Finalized

AGC is pleased to report that the Legislature passed the materials deduction bill this past weekend providing much needed relief under the new Michigan Business Tax for construction companies. AGC fought long and hard for this “fix” which corrects a flaw in the original MBT. Senate Bill 1217 was passed unanimously by both the House and Senate and is expected to be signed by Governor Granholm. With this deduction, construction companies can now deduct materials purchased for specific construction projects from calculation of their gross receipts taxes. The deduction is retroactive to January 1, 2008.

AGC is also continuing to work with legislative leaders on a tax problem associated with Joint Ventures and a possible reduction of the MBT surcharge.

Golf and Network
for a Great Cause...
Construction Scholarships

Join your construction colleagues on August 20 at St. John's Golf Course in Plymouth for another great round of golf and networking. Proceeds from the outing help support scholarships awarded to students across Michigan pursuing construction careers.

The outing will feature a shotgun start at 9:00 a.m. with robust food and beverages on the course. The 19th hole will be a fun reception with appetizers and prizes for all.

So register today and join other construction industry representatives for an enjoyable day helping a great cause. While registering, consider putting your company name in front of an influential group of decision-makers by becoming a sponsor! Sponsorship opportunities can be found in the registration brochure.

August 20 - Plymouth

August Event Sponsor:

Laborers’ Local 1191 Employers’ Cooperation & Education Trust Fund LECET