13 INTRODUCTION ADVOCATE ABC members gain the knowledge and representation needed to protect their companies from unfair and anti-competitive business practices. ABC’s Merit Shop Philosophy and fair and open competition political agenda rank among the main reasons why companies join and remain in ABC. APPRENTICESHIP ABC offers registered apprenticeship programs in the following trades: Ƚ Carpentry Ƚ Electrical Ƚ HVAC-R Ƚ Plumbing Ƚ Sheet Metal Ƚ Telecommunications Tech DISCOUNTS ABC members, as well as their employees, are eligible for discounts at a variety of ABC’s national partner companies: Ƚ GM/Nissan Ƚ Verizon Ƚ Exxon Mobil/Shell/Speedway Ƚ The Contractors Plan Ƚ FedEx Ƚ Aramark Ƚ Lowes 4 Pros Ƚ And much more ABC at a Glance EDUCATE ABC offers a wide variety of continuing education classes: Ƚ Electrical CEU Courses Ƚ EPA Certification Ƚ Intro to Leadership Ƚ Medical Gas Certification Ƚ Photovoltaic NABCEP Ƚ Certification Project Management Ƚ Project Supervision Ƚ Uniform Plumbing Code Ƚ Uniform Mechanical Code Ƚ And more NETWORK ABC hosts various networking events every month: Ƚ Mixers Ƚ Luncheons Ƚ Meet the Generals Ƚ Cornhole Tournament Ƚ Golf Tournaments (Classic & Night) Ƚ Safety Awards Ƚ Sporting ClayTournament Ƚ Chili Cook Off & Car Show Ƚ Excellence in Construction Awards SAFETY When you think safety, think ABC! ABC sets the industry standard for job site safety. Members receive regular updates on safety issues that affect their businesses. Keeping your workforce safe reduces accidents, eliminates OSHA fines and lowers workers’ compensation costs, making your business more productive.
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