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Win a Custom Motorcycle Helmet and see the Custom Chopper - Courtecy of Avista and IEUCC

Cheryl Stewart — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:27:00 GMT

To help get the word out about the importance of calling before you dig, Paul Teutul Jr., star of the Discovery Channel's "American Chopper: Senior vs. Junior" reality TV show, created a customer 811 Prevention Bike for One Call Concepts.

Because your safety matters, Avista is offering a chance for you to win and design a custom painted motorcycle helmet with the help of Spokane artist Greg Roybal.

Thanks to a partnership between Avista Utilities and Inland Empire Utility Coordinating Council, the bike is soon coming to Spokane.

MAY 18th: Spokane Shock vs. Philadelphia Soul - Area League Football Game

May 19th: Spokane Lilac Festival - Torchlight Parade and car show

Enter to win by visiting www.facebook.com/AvistaUtilities

AGC Cinco de Mayo - Sponsorship Opportunities Available!

Cheryl Stewart — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 19:55:51 GMT

The Inland Northwest AGC Associates Committee will once again be hosting Cinco de Mayo on Thursday, May 3 at the AGC Building. This event welcomes over 100 AGC members including general contractors, sub-contractors, specialty contractors and industry affiliates.

This event is sponsored entirely by you, our AGC Associate Members as a way to say Thank You to our members and your customers. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity.

New this year - all sponsors will be able to set up a small display table during the event!

Download the Sponsorship Form today or contact Cheryl Stewart for more information.

Follow AGC Convention on Twitter

Cheryl Stewart — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:32:14 GMT

Can't make it to the AGC Convention this year? Follow along on Twitter - @nwagc or #nwagc.

IEUCC'c Complimentary Appreciation Breakfast

Cheryl Stewart — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:28:23 GMT

The Inland Empire Utility Coordinating Council would like to invite all of their members to the 2011 Council’s Complimentary Appreciation Breakfast.

PLACE: TIMBER CREEK GRILL BUFFET, 9211 E Montgomery Dr., Spokane Valley, WA

DATE: Tuesday, January 31, 2012

TIME: 6:30 – 8:00 AM

DOOR PRIZES

ONE CALL GOODIES

DIGGING DANGERS VIDEOS

No formal program, Buffet breakfast will be available between 6:45 and 7:45 AM

Please RSVP the number of people planning to attend by Thursday noon, January 26th

To: Kathy

Phone 509 926 3156

E-mail kboykin@mindspring.com

Meet, Greet and Eat with your fellow IEUCC Members!!!

Have a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving Weekend

Cheryl Stewart — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 19:43:47 GMT

The AGC would like to wish all of our members a wonderful holiday weekend. The AGC office will be closed beginning Wednesday, November 23rd at 12pm and will re-open Monday morning, November 28th at 7:30 am. Please drive safe and don't spend too much on Black Friday!

Check Out Our New Signage!

Cheryl Stewart — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 15:02:11 GMT

If you get a chance to drive by the AGC in the next few days, be sure to check out our new signage on the building. A big THANK YOU to Sign & Design for the excellent work and to Hytopz for donating the scissor lift.

New Job Posting - Superintendents and Assistant Superintendents

Cheryl Stewart — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:25:09 GMT

Know any Superintendents or Assistant Superintendents looking for work? I have a company working out at Fairchild that is looking to hire. Please send resumes to cstewart@nwagc.org. Thanks for passing this along!

ASCC Regional Conference

Cheryl Stewart — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:40:46 GMT

The American Society of Concrete Contractors is holding their 2011 Regional Conference on November 8-9, 2011 at the Northern Quest Resort and Casino. Download the Registration Form and the Sponsorship Form and get signed up today!

Congrats to Frank Gurney, Inc. being Featured as WSDOT's picture of the week

Cheryl Stewart — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:41:41 GMT

Eastern Region construction project inspector Lance Miller caught this image as a crew from Frank Gurney Inc. replaces guardrail in a coulee on SR 26.

He describes the scene, "About a week before a late wheat harvest, five miles west of Washtucna on SR-26. They were replacing old guardrail that was installed in the 60’s with new steel post rail."

Tri-Cities Holiday Party Rescheduled

Cheryl Stewart — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 12:58:59 GMT

For those of you out there already counting the days until the AGC Holiday Party in Tri-Cities, you will have to wait a few days longer. Due to a scheduling conflict, we have had to reschedule the party for Thursday, December 15th. We will still be at the Clover Island Inn and I look forward to seeing you all there!

I-90/Beck Interchange Project Utilizes STAR Legislation

Cheryl Stewart — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 12:38:00 GMT

The I-90/Beck Interchange project is the first in Idaho to utilize the State Tax Anticipated Revenue (STAR) legislation approved in 2007. The legislation allows private developers to initially fund projects before being reimbursed through sales tax revenue from the project.

An interchange connecting to an interstate highway system must obtain approval through the Federal Highway Administration. The I-90 Beck Road Interchange Justification Report, completed in October 2010, concluded that there is sufficient justification for a new interchange that would connect W. Pointe Parkway north of I-90 to W. Riverbend Avenue south of the freeway.

The project includes a bridge over the interstate and ramps accessing and exiting I-90 for both directions of travel. Other additions include improvements to the Centennial Trail that would prevent interrupted bike and pedestrian travel and also allow users to access the interchange.

I was not aware of this legislation, but it sounds like an interesting way to get some economic development transportation projects funded initially. What do you think of this type of partnership?

Celebrate Oktoberfest with the AGC!

Cheryl Stewart — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 16:14:55 GMT

Make sure to mark your calendar for AGC's Oktoberfest Celebration scheduled for Thursday, October 13th from 3-6pm here at the AGC.

To say thank you to all of our customers and clients, the AGC Associates Committee invites you to join us for a traditional Oktoberfest celebration. Beer, Brats and all the sauerkraut you can eat!

Thank you to all of our sponsors for this event. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, sign up here.

Edge Construction Supply, Inc.
Ash Grove Cement Co.
Champion Concrete Pumping, Inc.
Moss Adams LLP

Join the AGC for Our Annual Heritage Night Dinner

Cheryl Stewart — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:23:52 GMT

The Inland Northwest AGC is pleased to invite you, your associates and spouses to the annual AGC Heritage Night Dinner and Reception. This event celebrates the contributions made by our retired AGC members to both the construction industry and the Inland Northwest AGC. Without their hard work, dedication and support neither would be what it is today.

This year's event will feature a presentation to all of our dedicated AGC Members that have helped build this chapter. Companies that have been members for more than 10, 25 and 50 years, will receive a special AGC pin and certificate in recognition.

Register online today.

Website Upgrades

Cheryl Stewart — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 18:41:53 GMT

The Inland Northwest AGC website will be undergoing some upgrades and will be down for the day this Friday, September 9th. The new site will have a new, clean look and feature more user-friendly content.

Some of the features of the new page will include:

Quick links on the home page to take you directly to the information you need.
An AGC Blog to keep you up to date on all of the issues affecting the industry, our community and our chapter. This is a great interactive way to share news and gather member feedback.
RSS feeds for the new blog, AGC News and AGC Events.
Online member profile pages that you will be able to update and modify yourself. All members will be emailed their username and password on Monday. Plus, all employees of member companies can have their own username and password for the site.
Upgraded events section with timelier event information, online registration and a Member Events Calendar for you to post your events.
Better advertising opportunities for our members.

The AGC site is developed for you, our members, and we encourage feedback to help us improve the site. Once we are up and running, please don't hesitate to let us know what you think.

Upgrades to Your AGC

Cheryl Stewart — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:10:30 GMT

Almost 10 years ago work began on your new AGC Building – a building we still consider one of the nicest chapter facilities in the country. To make sure it remains that way, we will be undergoing a series of upgrades and maintenance projects.

Thank you to Poe Asphalt for our new parking lot next door by the coffee shop. We will soon be having the entire parking lot sealed and striped to add additional parking spots.
Crews are hard at work as we speak getting the building ready for a fresh coat of paint. Be sure to spot by next week to check it out!
After the paint goes on – not only will we look better but we’ll be easier to find. Look for new signage at both ends of the building.

Thank you to all of the companies that not only helped build this wonderful facility, but are making sure it stays that way.

AGC Membership Barbeque – Thanks for a Great Summer!

Cheryl Stewart — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:09:43 GMT

Everyone here at the AGC would like to thank all of our members and guests that came to the final AGC Barbecue of the summer last Friday afternoon. Over 100 people stopped by to check out the car show and enjoy some great food. This was our final barbecue of the season and was a great way to end the summer. Thank you again to everyone that visited your AGC and helped to make our summer events a success!

Visit our Facebook page to see pictures of some of the great classic cars we had on hand for the event!