AGC San Diego Receives the Chapter of the Year Award The Associated General Contractors of America was founded in 1918 and has 89 chapters across the country. At the AGC of America Convention, AGC San Diego took home the “Chapter of the Year” award for excellent service to members working through a crisis-filled 2020, while continuing to build for the future. In Orlando, Florida to accept the award on behalf of the San Diego Chapter, was 2021 Chapter President, Mike Williamson, Pacific Coast Iron; Senior Vice President, Kari Kyne, Kyne Construction, Inc.; 2018 Past President Jeff Harper, Harper Construction Company Inc.; and Chapter CEO, Eddie Sprecco. The impacts of COVID-19 dominated 2020. The San Diego Chapter was recognized for its efforts to keep construction open and safely working during the pandemic, through partnerships, advocacy, and providing timely resources for its members. While responding to the demands of COVID-19, and working remotely for much of 2020, the San Diego Chapter was able to continue its ongoing advocacy work and make significant progress on long term projects critical to the future of the industry: • Raised and Spent over $500,000 on local candidates and initiatives. • Successfully defended Proposition A - PLA Ban at City of San Diego. • Completed construction of 44,000 square foot Headquarters and Apprenticeship Training Center in Lakeside. • Inked partnership with Western Electrical Contractors Association(WECA) to expand training opportunities. • Funded and Launched Construction Management Degree Program at San Diego State University • Built new membership database and website to enhance member services. • Hosted the largest Blood Drive in San Diego County • Signed Agreement with Black Contractors Association to enhance diversity and inclusion in the construction industry.
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AGC BUILD SAN DIEGO AWARDS - 2021