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11-11-2014 - ABC Leadership Conference to be held at Miami Beach

The Associated Builders & Contractors Leadership Conference will be held on Nov. 11-13 at Eden Roc Miami Beach. ABC's Leadership Conference is one of our three annual conferences focused on developing effective leaders. Attendees will share lessons learned, discover new ways to encourage business growth, and build relationships with industry peers. Features include: Chapter Leadership Institute This annual conference is exclusively for ABC chapter leaders! Current and upcoming board members are invited to attend this conference to network with fellow chapter leaders and share best practices for running an ABC chapter. Peer Group Conference Beginning this year, this annual one-day conference will be held in conjunction with ABC's Leadership Conference and will offer construction professionals education designed to help them better better operate their businesses. Career Fair We are bringing qualified candidates interested in internships and full-time employment to meet with our ABC member companies. The best of the best will be here! Construction Management Competition (CMC) ABC's Construction Management Competition (CMC) is a hallmark competition that promotes careers in construction management. Come prepared to have fun, challenge other students, and demonstrate your ability to think on your feet. Attorney's Conference ABC's Attorneys Conference gives you the opportunity to advance your legal knowledge and share ideas with peers from across the nation. Hear from nationally known labor law authorities from both the private and public sectors, including National Labor Relations Board and Department of Labor experts.The content-rich program covers the latest legal developments and insights impacting labor law and open competition in the construction industry. REGISTRATION FEES (Before 10/8) CHAPTER LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE ATTENDEE Chapter President/CEO - $449 2015 Chair, 2016 Chair - $549 PEER GROUP CONFERENCE ATTENDEE ABC Peer Group Member - Free ABC Member not in a Peer Group - $250 CAREER FAIR EXHIBITOR $750/booth CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT COMPETITION Student/ Faculty - $250 ATTORNEYS CONFERENCE Member Full Registration - $645 Member Day Rate - $470 Chapter Staff Full Registration - $470 Non-Member Rate - $845 Non-Member Day Rate - $670 CANCELLATION POLICY Cancellations received on or before 10/11 will receive a full refund. Cancellations received from 10/11 - 10/30 will be assessed a $100 administrative fee per registrant. No refunds will be given after 10/30. QUESTIONS? For any questions or concerns, please contact meetings@abc.org
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