Stronger Together
Sunday, September 22, 2024
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
NCLC Registration/Information Desk Open
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Professional Headshots
In advance of the opening session on Sunday, chapter executives and chapter leaders are invited to stop by Washington anytime from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM to have an updated professional headshot made.
1:00 – 1:20 PM
NCLC Welcome and Opening Message from AGC President Tom Brown
Tom Brown
President, AGC of America
1:20 – 2:30 PM
“All of AGC Approach: Key Updates, Winning Strategies, and Lessons Learned” featuring AGC CEO Jeff Shoaf, Alex Etchen and Leah Pilconis
Jeff Shoaf
CEO, AGC of America
Alex Etchen
Vice President, Government Relations, AGC of America
Leah Pilconis
General Counsel, AGC of America
2:30 – 3:00 PM
Break
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Opening Keynote Session
The Hero Effect ®: Being Your Best When it Matters the Most
Kevin Brown
Keynote Speaker and Best-selling Author
Join us for an inspiring and action-packed session with Kevin Brown, where you’ll discover how to unleash your inner HERO and make every moment count. In this dynamic program, Kevin will share practical strategies to elevate your performance, foster meaningful connections, and create extraordinary experiences both personally and professionally. Through engaging stories and humor, you’ll learn how to adopt a HERO mindset—one that embraces excellence, responsibility, and optimism. This session is perfect for anyone ready to go beyond the ordinary and make a remarkable impact in their life and work.
4:00 – 4:15 PM
Break
4:15 – 5:15 PM
Breakout Sessions
Session 1 – Destigmatizing the Diseases of Despair: The Role of Naloxone in the Construction Industry
Session 2 – Digging into AGC’s 2024 Workforce Survey and Chapter-Specific Data
Session 3 – Solving Workforce Shortages One Program at a Time: Lessons from Three Successful Programs
Session 4 – Building a Strategic Board: Recruiting, Motivating, and Engaging Effective Leaders
5:15 – 6:00 PM
Break
5:40 – 6:00 PM
Shuttles depart for Welcome Reception
Shuttles to depart from the Main Entrance of The Ritz-Carlton
6:00 – 7:30 PM
The Hay Adams
Welcome Reception
800 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20006
Monday, September 23, 2024
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
NCLC Registration/Information Desk Open
7:45 – 8:45 AM
NCLC Breakfast with AGC’s Government Affairs Team
Start your day right with coffee, a hearty breakfast, and a chance to gain invaluable insights from the top advocacy team in the industry. Join us for a moderated discussion led by Alex Etchen from AGC of America, featuring a panel of our in-house experts. They will share the latest updates on how AGC is advocating for the construction industry in the halls of Congress, at regulatory agencies, and sometimes even the courtroom. Whether you’re heading to Capitol Hill or just looking to stay informed, this session is essential for understanding how Washington’s policies could impact your business. Don’t miss out!
8:45 – 9:00 AM
Break
9:00 – 10:00 AM
NCLC Plenary Session
How to Avoid the Hidden Legal Risks of Using AI, Robotics, and Advanced Technologies in Construction
Ron Ciotti
Partner, Hinckley Allen
Jeff Forbes
JEForbes Consulting
The use of AI, robotics and advanced technologies have exploded in the construction industry through its use in both designing and constructing projects throughout our nation. Although the use of these innovations have tremendous benefits, there is a general lack of understanding of the legal risks and exposures created by their use. We will not only help those attending identify and understand the legal risks and exposures generated by the use of these advancements, but just as important, we will help attendees minimize or eliminate these legal risks through the proper use of contract documents, processes, and techniques.
10:00 – 10:15 AM
Break
10:15 – 11:15 AM
Breakout Sessions
Session 1 – Immigration Reform as Economic Development: How to Sell the “I” Word in Your Communities
Session 2 – Maximizing Member Value: Leveraging AGC Divisions for a Stronger Industry
Session 3 – Maximizing Membership Through Training: Harnessing the Power of The Edge
Session 4 – Risky Business: 3 Ways AGC Provides Tools to Protect Your Profitability
11:15 – 11:30 AM
Break
11:30 AM – 12:45 PM
NCLC Lunch Session
The Insider’s Guide to Winning Over Congress: Building Relationships That Matter
Alex Etchen
Vice President, Government Relations, AGC of America
Maggie Ayrea
D.C. Chief of Staff, Rep. Garret Graves (LA-06)
Leighton Huch
Deputy Executive Director, the New Democrat Coalition
In the fast-paced world of politics, where members of Congress and their teams are constantly bombarded with meetings and information, standing out is crucial—especially if you want to make your business their go-to resource on construction. So, how can you leave a lasting impression that ensures you stay on their radar? What strategies will keep you top-of-mind and turn your relationship into a valuable connection? And what are the key messages that will resonate most with them and their staff?
Join us for an insightful session where two seasoned professionals, with years of experience navigating the halls of Congress, will share their insider tips. Learn how to cultivate strong, meaningful relationships that not only get you noticed but make you indispensable to your member of Congress.
12:45 – 1:00 PM
Break
1:00 – 2:00 PM
NCLC Plenary Session
Protecting Your Chapter and Yourself: Essentials for Sound Board Governance
Jeffrey Tenenbaum, Esq.
Managing Partner, Tenenbaum Law Group, PLLC
Denise Gold
Vice President, Corporate & Labor Legal Affairs, AGC of America
Kyle Phillips
Senior Vice President, Herzog Contracting Corp
Join us for a critical session on board governance, designed to help chapter leaders steer clear of pitfalls and safeguard their chapters’ future. Panelists will demystify fiduciary duties, explore new standards that all AGC chapters must follow, and share actionable best practices for stellar association governance.
2:00 – 2:15 PM
Break
2:15 – 3:15 PM
Breakout Sessions
Session 1 – Future-Focused Governance: Equipping Your Board to Serve Tomorrow’s Members
Session 2 – Winning Strategies: Lessons from Award-Winning Chapter Champions
Session 3 – Future-Proof Your Chapter: Strategies for Digital Transformation and Cybersecurity
3:15 – 3:30 PM
Break
3:30 – 4:30 PM
NCLC Keynote Session
MemberShift: Why Members Leave and the Strategies to Bring them Back
Sarah Sladek
Founder and CEO, XYZ University
Does your chapter have a membership strategy? If you answered yes to this question — are you sure it works?
Author Sarah Sladek will tell you the strategies essential to member engagement and growth have remained largely unknown, overlooked, guessed, or left to chance. Her research on the topic indicates associations tend to borrow best practices from business and non-profit models or rely on the traditions of the past.
And it’s not working.
A new membership strategy is urgently needed, and Sarah has discovered it.
She delves into the new strategy in her latest book, MemberShift: Why Members Leave and the Strategies to Bring Them Back — and she’s bringing her insights to the Chapter Leader Conference!
Learn strategic best practices from Sarah as well as other AGC chapter leaders. Throughout this quick-paced interactive presentation, Sarah will engage the audience in sharing — and creating — strategies for growth.
Sarah will help your AGC chapter create a meaningful ‘MemberShift’ and place it on a renewed path for success!
4:30 – 6:00 PM
Break
6:00 PM
Shuttles depart for Awards Reception
Shuttles to depart from the Main Entrance of The Ritz-Carlton
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Washington National Cathedral
NCLC Chapter Awards Reception
3101 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Washington National Cathedral
NCLC Chapter Awards Dinner
3101 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
NCLC Registration/Information Desk Open
7:15 – 8:15 AM
NCLC Networking Breakfast
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson
Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives
Join us and hear from Speaker Mike Johnson of the U.S. House of Representatives. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear about the congressional agenda for the remainder of the year and what the construction industry can expect from a new Congress next year.
8:15 – 8:45 AM
Break
8:45 – 9:45 AM
NCLC General Session
Road Map to the 2024 Election
David Wasserman
Senior Editor & Election Analyst, The Cook Political Report
Before we know it, the 2024 presidential election will be here. Does your audience need to know what trends are worth watching? In a lively, entertaining and strictly non-partisan presentation, David Wasserman cuts through the spin and offers a data-driven forecast of how upcoming elections might unfold. With Republicans at a critical primary fork in the road, who will win the nomination? Do Democrats have any hope of defending a 51-49 Senate majority or taking back a closely divided House? Wasserman draws on his extensive interviews with both parties’ candidates and strategists to shed light on the top issues on voters’ minds and even how retail habits — such as proximity to a Whole Foods Market or a Tractor Supply Company — can predict voting behavior.
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Closing General Session
Bringing It Home: Lessons Learned and Next Steps for Chapter Success
Join us for the closing general session, Bringing It Home, where Jeff Shoaf, AGC’s CEO will lead an insightful panel discussion with three chapter officers. Together, they will reflect on key takeaways from the conference and share their plans to implement new strategies and ideas when they return to their chapters. This interactive session invites attendees to engage with the panel, ask questions, and contribute to the discussion, creating a collaborative environment focused on driving future success. Don’t miss this opportunity to turn conference insights into actionable steps for your chapter’s growth and development!
Afternoon
Capitol Hill Visits
Participants are welcome to stop by the AGC Townhouse (53 D Street SE) before, in between, or after your hill visits. Snacks and beverages will be provided but participants are advised to take advantage of one of the nearby restaurants or cafeterias in the House and Senate Office Buildings if you are looking for lunch
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
(For chapter execs and staff – separate registration required)
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Capitol Hill Visits
Participants are welcome to stop by the AGC Townhouse (53 D Street SE) before, in between, or after your hill visits. Snacks and beverages will be provided but participants are advised to take advantage of one of the nearby restaurants or cafeterias in the House and Senate Office Buildings if you are looking for lunch