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Kubota Tractor Corporation announced Wayne County Ag Center, in Collinwood, Tenn., as the winner of the Kubota “Hometown Proud” community revitalization grant program.

Wayne County will receive a $100,000 grant and loaned equipment from Kubota to help develop the grounds for the county’s first and only dedicated Agricultural Center (Ag Center).

Kubota announced its first-ever community revitalization grant program, “Hometown Proud,” on March 11, calling on cities, towns, municipalities and nonprofit organizations from across the United States to submit an application for consideration. Nearly 400 grant applications were received from nearly every state in the country, demonstrating diverse needs from communities big and small.

In May, Kubota identified the top five finalists and then called on the public to vote to help determine the winner of the $100,000 grant and use of Kubota equipment to refresh or revitalize a community project.

“Kubota is built upon the idea that together we can do more, and through the support of our communities, our customers and our dealers anything is truly possible,” said Todd Stucke, Kubota senior vice president, marketing, product support and strategic projects.

“We called upon the public to vote to help us decide which of these incredibly deserving communities would receive the muchneeded funding and hard-working Kubota equipment and we are pleased to award Wayne County with the grand prize. We hope our excavators and tractors will be just the tools needed to bring Wayne County’s vision to life.”

Wayne County is beginning construction of the Ag Center within an existing industrial park that has been used for hay production for more than 30 years. The facility will house the local UT Extension and Soil and Conservation offices, a 125-person training/meeting room, commercial kitchen and a covered pavilion to provide outdoor classroom and event space. The grounds around this facility will be used for ag-related shows, demonstrations and eventually, community gardens.

Local Kubota dealer, Brown Equipment Company, in

Loretto, Tenn., will provide the needed equipment and serve as a resource to the Wayne County

Ag Center team as they bring their project to life.

“We were so grateful to have been chosen as a finalist, to actually win was far beyond our expectations,” said Jim Mangubat, county executive of Wayne County. “All five communities have such great projects, and I sincerely wish them the best. Thank you,

Kubota, for offering this opportunity and supporting small rural communities like ours. I’m thankful to all our family members, friends, Facebook friends and friends of friends all across America that voted, too.”

Agriculture and forestry are Wayne County’s leading economic drivers, and the county is home to more than 650 farms covering more than 130,000 acres of farmland. This project will allow for the expansion of existing ag-related programming, encourage more entrepreneur farmers, and provide training to increase farm production levels, with the hope of increasingthe number of jobs in the agriculture industry within the county.

The Kubota Hometown Proud Sweepstakes

Heather Breneman from Spring Grove, Pa., was selected as the winner of the Hometown Proud Sweepstakes and will receive a Kubota BX Series sub-compact tractor from her local dealer, Messick’s Farm Equipment in Abbottstown, Pa. Every person who cast a vote for a finalist was automatically entered into a sweepstakes for a chance to win a Kubota Z200 Series zero-turn mower or a BX Series sub-compact tractor. Voters were allowed one vote per day for more chances to win.

For more information on the Kubota Hometown Proud Grant Program, visit KubotaHometownProud.com. 

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GREAT LAKES TIMBER PROFESSIONALS ASSOCIATION (GLTPA)

75th Anniversary Great Lakes Logging & Heavy Equipment Expo Dates: September 9 – 11, 2021 Location: U.P. State Fairgrounds – Escanaba, MI The Largest Logging and Heavy Equipment Expo in the Midwest! The Great Lakes Logging & Heavy Equipment Expo is a 3-day expo that takes place in September throughout the Lake States region of the United States. Over 200 indoor and outdoor exhibitors attend each year to showcase the best of the best when it comes to Log Splitters, Portable Sawmills, Compact Tractors & Logging Equipment, Chainsaw Carving, Wood/Pellet Stove Dealers and much, much more. For event updates and to receive your exhibitor contract via email, when registration is open, sign up for our e-announcements! To learn more about the expo, visit https://www.gltpa.org/gltpa/Expo.asp. For additional questions about the Great Lakes Logging & Heavy Equipment Expo please contact GLTPA at info@gltpa.org or (715) 282-5828.

ASSOCIATON GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA (AGC)

AGC Annual Convention 2021 Dates: September 21 – 23, 2021 Location: Marriott World Center, Orlando, FL The AGC Annual Convention provides contractors of all sizes the opportunity to gain business-critical insights into the issues most affecting their operations. From risk management to safety on the jobsite to the latest in project management solutions, AGC brings together experts from across the industry to share their knowledge and help prepare contractors to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow. And no time is better than now to prepare your company for the challenges (and opportunities) facing our industry as we collectively emerge from the pandemic, grapple with economic uncertainty, and navigate the legislative and regulatory policies of the new administration. Experience for yourself how the AGC Annual Convention provides contractors of all sizes and markets the opportunity to gain a competitive advantage, to help protect key business interests, make important industry connections, and to prepare for industry disruptions. Bring Your Team to the AGC Equipment, Technology & Construction Solutions Expo: The AGC Annual Convention is the place for construction superintendents, project managers, senior executives, and owners to hone their knowledge as contractors, and the AGC Equipment, Technology & Construction Solutions Expo provides a one-of-a-kind opportunity for your whole team to meet with more than 100 leading industry suppliers showcasing the latest tools, solutions and equipment to power your construction business. Registration is now open! For more information visit https://convention.agc.org/

Location: Kentucky Exposition Center 937 Philips Lane, Louisville, KY 40209 We are excited to announce ICUEE has a new name: The Utility Expo. This all-inclusive name better reflects The Utility Expo experience – a place where professionals from all utilities come together to share new equipment, new ideas, and new solutions. Covering more than 30 acres, The Utility Expo is the largest event for utility professionals and construction contractors seeking the latest industry technologies, innovations, and trends. Top five Reasons to Attend The Utility Expo 2021: • See, touch and experience 30+ acres of new equipment, safety products, and technology • Network with 19,000+ industry peers from all utility sectors • Test-drive and compare the latest equipment before you buy or rent • Attend education right on the show floor to learn about the latest best practices from industry experts • Talk to product experts from over 800+ manufacturers and hear first-hand how to get the most out of your equipment Tickets for The Utility Expo 2021 are now available. The earlier you register, the more you save! To register, visit https://www.theutilityexpo.com/. For more conference information please contact 508-743-8531 or email us at TheUtilityExpo@Xpressreg.net.

THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS’ (ASCE)

ASCE 2021 VIRTUAL Convention Dates: October 6 – October 8, 2021 Description: The American Society of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE) Convention is the Society’s premiere membership event. It is the single annual opportunity where the entire Society joins together reflecting the diversity that ASCE encompasses. The Convention program is designed to have integrated, multi-disciplinary, technical, and educational components to meet the needs of the profession. Registration is now open! (This registration includes access to ASCE Blue Sky Innovation Contest, OPAL Awards Gala, and ASCE Tech Talks) For more information and to register for this event, please visit https://convention.asce.org/ Registration Questions?, Contact registrations@asce.org, or call +1 (800) 548-2723 or +1 (703) 295-6300 and ask to speak with a registration ASCE Customer Service representative.

COMMON GROUND ALLIANCE (CGA)

2021 Common Ground Alliance Conference & Expo Dates: October 12 – 15, 2021 Location: Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld 6677 Sea Harbor Drive, Orlando, FL 32821 Description: The 2021 CGA Conference & Expo is the premier event for damage prevention stakeholders to network, gain knowledge, and learn about the latest industry data and technology. The conference, to be held at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld® October 12-15, 2021, will foster the education and networking needs of all attendees in the damage prevention industry. The event will feature integrated committee meetings, industry-leading speakers, carefully curated breakout sessions and discussion groups, an interactive exhibit hall, and networking events and opportunities. Most importantly, this event will facilitate the development of concrete actions the industry can use to help reduce damages. Registration is now open. For more information on the 2021 CGA Conference & Expo, please visit https://cgaconference.com/. For questions regarding your registration, please contact Customer Service by email: CGARegistration@CompleteReg.com or phone: 571-384-2922.

ASSOCIATION OF EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS (AEM)

2021 AEM Annual Conference Dates: November 10-12, 2021 Location: JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa 5350 E Marriott Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85054 The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) 2021 Annual Conference delivers a single place for you to gather with your peers to examine what this transformational decade will mean for your organization and the equipment manufacturing industry. Top reasons to attend: Networking and direct conversations • As always, there will be opportunities for crucial networking, but also discussions with suppliers, peers and subject matter experts that help us prepare for the new landscape our industry faces. • Feedback from your customers This year, we are offering roundtable discussions with OEMs and end-users. In these roundtables, we will address the most important and relevant data on the future of the industry in a space where customers can provide honest input and exchange ideas for improvement and action. • Industry perspectives on today and tomorrow A full schedule of insightful sessions, small-group roundtables, and candid conversations with CEOs who are shaping the equipment manufacturing industry right now and in the future. Topics will include culture, sustainability, corporate responsibility, leadership and the post-covid workforce, just to name a few. Registration is now open! Please contact Carla Mann at cmann@aem.org or (414) 298-4162 if you have any questions.. For additional information and to register, visit https://www.aem.org/events/conferences-and-webinars/annual-conference.

Felling Trailers Inc. is conducting its ninth annual online auction of an FT-3 drop deck utility trailer to benefit a non-profit organization. Minnesota Fire Fighters Foundation is the 2021 recipient.

Felling Trailers wants to help generate awareness about the hidden health dangers and cancer risks firefighters face while serving and beyond. Thus, Felling Trailers manufactured and painted one of its most popular trailers the signature fire engine red with custom fire engine gold pinstriping and bearing the Minnesota Fire Fighters Foundation emblem.

The online auction of the trailer will run for seven days: Sept. 5 through 11. Several Felling Trailers’ suppliers have joined to support MNFFF by sponsoring the trailer build, from lighting to tires to decking.

The 2021 Trailer for a Cause sponsors are Trans Texas, PPG, Dexter, Sealco, Peterson, Industrial Wood, Demco, Pacific Rim and Metal Crafters/Flexco. One hundred percent of the winning bid will benefit the Minnesota Fire Fighters Foundation.

MNFFF’s mission is to provide funding and resources for Fire Departments to obtain the best available equipment, technology

and training. They are dedicated to helping maintain the highest level of public safety in their communities.

The state of Minnesota has 774 fire departments. MNFFF’s Hoods 4 Heroes campaign goal is to provide 500 particulate hoods to those departments who cannot afford this type of PPE (personal protective equipment) or have applied for grants and been denied. A particulate hood protects firefighters from absorbing dangerous chemicals into their skin, covering the area around the head, neck and ears, preventing carcinogens found in smoke from getting on the neck and head areas. “Each Year, more than 70 firefighters die in the line of duty. Since 9/11, more than 7,000 firefighters have been diagnosed with some form of cancer or a disabling health diagnosis. These hoods are a minor step towards cancer mitigation and prevention. Cancer has become the number one killer of fire service members outpacing cardiac arrest in most recent years,” said Tim Trainor, MNFFF president.

The Trailer for a Cause auction will start on Sept. 5 at noon, running for seven days, ending Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. at the MNFFF’s 4th annual golf fundraiser for its Hoods 4 Heroes campaign. The online auction can be viewed at https://www.felling.com/our-company/trailer-for-a-cause/.

Arrangements to be made for pick up at Felling Trailers’ manufacturing facility or delivery (freight extra).

About MNFFF

After receiving training on the Health Risk to Firefighters in 2016, a small group of individuals felt compelled to do more for their brothers and sisters in the fire service.

In early 2017 The Minnesota Firefighters Foundation was formed, and its mission is simple: supporting firefighters and their families that have been affected by cancer and other health issues due to their involvement in the fire service.

MNFFF’s primary campaign is HOODS 4 HEROES, which educates firefighters on how to protect themselves, along with giving them the tools and equipment to help mitigate the risk of cancer and other hidden health risks. The HOODS 4 HEROES campaign mission is to purchase particulate hoods for fire departments across Minnesota that cannot afford them.

For more information, call 800/245-2809 or visit felling.com and mnfff.org. 

Absolute Auction

Virtual, Live Broadcast Surplus Liquidation

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Air Compressors: `11 SULLAIR 750HDTQ-CA3, 750CFM • (2) ATLAS COPCO 750CFM

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