Young Rhode Island talent recognized and upcoming events - by Frederick Mason III

Congratulations to two leaders of ABCRI member companies who have been named to the 2016 Class of “40 Under Forty,” the annual recognition of up and coming RI business leaders, sponsored by Providence Business News.

Nelson Ferreira, 36, vice president and COO of TRAC Builders, Inc. of Providence, and Eric Mounsey, 33, owner and president of M. Weisman Roofing Co., Inc., of Cumberland, were chosen among hundreds of nominees who have shown success and distinction early in their careers with great promise for the future. It’s great to see construction professionals on the list, further adding to our mantra that ABC members are some of the best in the business! Congrats, guys!

The Hilb Group to offer  “HR Bootcamp”

ABC member, The Hilb Group of Warwick is offering an intensive series of seminars this fall on a number of HR-related topics, including HR trends, employment law, recruiting, training & development, compensation & benefits, safety, diversity, employee relations and performance appraisals. The sessions are suitable for junior HR professionals, office managers, payroll professionals and any others looking to learn about HR for their workplace. Offered to ABC members with a $50 discount, they will be held on successive Fridays, September 9, September 16, September 23 and September 30, 8:30 a.m. - noon, at ABC-RI offices, 249 Roosevelt Ave., Pawtucket. Light snacks and drinks will be provided. Interested ABC members can register by sending an email to fred@abcri.org.

New ABC buyers guide available

The exclusive ABC of Rhode Island Buyers’ Guide (the guide) – the premier resource of relevant products and services for construction professionals – is now available at www.abcri.org.

ABC of Rhode Island partnered with Overland Park, Kan.-based Strategic Value Media, a leading nationwide provider of print and digital media solutions for national, state and local trade and membership associations, to produce the Guide. ABC of Rhode Island is proud to provide its members with this useful and easily accessible year-round resource.

“This comprehensive guide offers access to a vast network of industry suppliers,” said Jay Cardosi, chairman of ABC -Rhode Island and president of J.H. Cardosi, Inc. “We are very pleased with the fine work SVM has done with this guide, which we anticipate will now greatly assist industry professionals in making educated purchasing decisions throughout the year. The response to this guide by the industry has been nothing short of outstanding.”

The 2016 version of the Guide features updated and expanded company and product listings, in addition to other valuable information relating to the construction industry. The guide provides ABC of Rhode Island members and other industry professionals with an efficient way to browse for goods and services. The Guide also offers construction suppliers and companies exceptional visibility by showcasing their products and services to a targeted, industry-specific buyer group.

Frederick Mason III is the president of ABC Rhode Island.