Congress Passes $2 Trillion Disaster Relief Bill
On March 25, the U.S. Senate passed the largest economic aid package in our nation’s history. On a 96 to 0 vote, the $2.2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic
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AGCA Workforce Development Scholarship for Students Application Due 6/1
The AGCERF Workforce Development Scholarship Application Deadline is June 1 For Students in Technical and Craft Programs The AGC of America Education and Research Foundation offers Workforce Development Scholarships to
Job Site COVID-19 Banners and Posters Now Available
Be Smart: Stay 6 Feet Apart AGC Oregon-Columbia Chapter has developed job site banners (3’x7′) and posters (12″x18″). We will provide up to three banners and five posters per member.
$10M SAIF Coronavirus Worker Safety Fund Announced
The coronavirus worker safety fund will help pay for expenses tied to making workplaces safer. March 31, 2020 A new resource will help eligible Oregon businesses pay for expenses tied
SBA Loan Assistance Available: Act Now
The U.S. Small Business Administration has several options to help While the construction industry in Oregon is currently operating in a reduced capacity with restrictions for social distancing, the impact
AGC’s New Safety Stand-Up to COVID-19 Video
The AGC Oregon-Columbia Chapter is proud to share our first in a series of weekly job site Safety Stand-Up to COVID-19 video messages, which features Russ Batzer, 2020 Oregon-Columbia Chapter
Construction Industry and State Agencies Partner to Keep Workers Safe Amid COVID-19
Industry leaders and regulators champion workplace safety guidelines to protect public health Click here to download the press release Salem, Ore. – The Associated General Contractors Oregon-Columbia Chapter (AGC) has
Join the COVID-19 Safety Stand-Down on 4/9
Join AGC and your fellow construction contractors across the country on April 9, 2020 for a national safety stand-down dedicated to educating employees on preventing the spread of COVID-19. One
Action Needed: Add Money and Simplify Eligibility Requirements on SBA Loans
Tell the Trump Administration and Congress to add more funding to and simplify the eligibility requirements for the Small Business Administration (SBA) loan programs so construction firms and their employees
SAIF Safety Fund Application Reopens With $15 Million Boost
SAIF’s coronavirus worker safety fund is again accepting applications after the fund was refreshed today with $15 million. SAIF is encouraging customers to submit applications as soon as possible, as