News: Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: May 13, 2009
Last call for June 11 Golf Outing!
It is now less than a month to go to ASM's 14th Annual Golf Outing at Shaker Hills, always one of the industry's best. Even in this economy, it's filling up fast, so reserve your place now. If you're not sure you should, think business! At times like these, you need to take care of your customers. What better way to do that than by treating them to a day on the greens. Besides, it's good for the spirit, and the swing! Visit the ASM website for complete details.
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State legislature ends session without passing PLA bill - by Joe Camilo
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