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2025 Annual Business Meeting

Join Us for a Celebration of Membership as We Welcome Our New Chapter President!

Open to all members, the Annual Business Meeting is a must-attend event packed with valuable content and opportunities for networking. This year’s meeting will feature a comprehensive State of the Chapter report, offering insights into our achievements, challenges, and future goals. Attendees will gain access to relevant industry information, including the latest trends and innovations shaping our field.

A highlight of the event is the presentation of the prestigious ROSE and PRIDE Safety Awards. These awards celebrate excellence in safety practices within our community, recognizing organizations who have made outstanding contributions to improving workplace safety.

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with your peers, celebrate achievements, and stay informed on the issues that matter most to our industry.

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Hilton Vancouver

301 W. 6th Street,
Vancouver, WA 98660

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Friday, January 24, 2025

8:30 – 9:30 am

Navigating Towards an Injury-Free Day: A Human-Centered Approach Leveraging Emerging Technology

Sarah Ballini-Ross, ASP, CEAS, Evolving Innovation

Andrew Johnson, CSP, CHST, CRIS, Safety Management Consultant, AGC Oregon-Columbia

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9:45 – 11:45 aM

Annual Membership Meeting

State of the chapter, nominating committee report, awards, ratification of 2024 Board of Directors actions

noon – 2 pm

Safety Awards Luncheon presented by SAIF

Safety on the Inside: How to Effectively Support Behavioral Health in the Construction Industry
Rich Jones, MA, MBA, LCAS, CCS, CEAP, SAP, c-EMDR Chief Clinical Offer, BuildWell Health 

ROSE Awards, PRIDE Awards, 2024 Dennis Barlow Award

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2:15 – 5 pm

AGC Board of Directors Meeting

5 – 7 pm

President’s Reception

Hilton Vancouver Washington

301 W. 6th Street
Vancouver, Washington 98660

Venue for Annual Business Meeting only. Please see the hotel below for an AGC discounted rate if you are planning on staying overnight.

Online reservations using the discounted room rate are now open.

We have secured a room block at the Hyatt Regency at Convention Center at a discounted rate for event attendees. To book your room, please visit this link, or call 971-222-1234 and mention the AGC Annual Business Meeting room block. Rooms are subject to availability, so book early!

Hotel Indigo Vancouver Downtown - Portland Area

550 Waterfront Way
Vancouver, Washington 98660 

Access our room block here.

ROSE and PRIDE Award Winners

The ROSE and PRIDE Award Winners will be announced at the Safety Luncheon at the 2024 Annual Business Meeting.

Featuring Keynote Speaker Rachel Housman, CSP, CIH, Founder of Ally Safety

woman in yellow suit jacket with hand on hip

Ally Safety is a renowned safety training company known for its engaging videos. Housman is honored to speak and present at the upcoming Safety Awards Lunch.

For more information on AGC safety awards, click here.

ROSE and PRIDE Award Winners

The ROSE and PRIDE Award Winners will be announced at the Safety Luncheon at the 2024 Annual Business Meeting.

Featuring Keynote Speaker Rachel Housman, CSP, CIH, Founder of Ally Safety

woman in yellow suit jacket with hand on hip

Ally Safety is a renowned safety training company known for its engaging videos. Housman is honored to speak and present at the upcoming Safety Awards Lunch.

For more information on AGC safety awards, click here.

2025 Sponsors

SPONSORSHIP Opportunities

Connect with chapter leaders, safety professionals, award recipients, and more.

Click here or contact Kc Pruneda for more information.

  • SAIF Corporation
  • Miller Nash LLP
  • Sundt
  • Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt
  • Dunn Carney LLP
  • CNA Surety
  • Hoffman, Stewart & Schmidt
  • Stoel Rives LLP
  • Moss Adams
  • IMA Financial Group
  • AGC Health Benefit Trust
  • Daily Journal of Commerce

2024 Photos

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four people one holding an award
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Click here to view all photos

Photo Policy:

  • By attending an AGC Oregon-Columbia chapter event you consent and acknowledge that the event will be photographed and/or recorded for promotional purposes.

Cancellation Policy:

  • Cancellations must be received in writing (email or mail) and received by the deadline date. A full refund less a $50 processing fee will be accepted if written cancellation is received two weeks prior to the event. No refunds will be processed if a written cancellation is received after the two week deadline, however, substitutes will always be accepted.

Questions

Kc Pruneda, Events Manager

kcp@agc-oregon.org | 971-940-6785

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Friday, January 24, 2025 | 8:30 AM–9:30 AM

Opening Keynote

Navigating Toward an Injury Free Day: A Human Centered Approach to Leveraging Emerging Technology

Andrew Johnson, CSP, CHST, CRIS | AGC Oregon-Columbia
Sarah Ballini-Ross, ASP, CEAS | Evolving Innovation

Description: This technical session highlights opportunities in the construction industry to utilize emerging technology to mitigate workplace risks, increase efficiency, and support an injury-free environment. Emphasizing a human-centered approach, the presentation explores how leadership and soft skills competencies among safety practitioners are crucial in leveraging technology for safety enhancement. Through a narrative enriched with personal stories, attendees will gain insights into evidence-based strategies that prioritize safety while harnessing the potential of technological innovations.

1 CEU credit

Friday, January 24, 2025 | 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

Lunch Keynote

SAFETY ON THE INSIDE

Rich Jones, Chief Clinal Officer | BuildWell Health

Safety is an important topic across the construction industry. For good reason, there is extensive focus on ensuring workers’ physical safety when on the job site. Precautions are taken, procedures are followed, and conversations are had to ensure everyone makes it home safe and sound at the end of the day. There is extensive focus on safety on the outside.

But what about safety on the inside. An individual’s mental wellness directly impacts their physical safety and the safety of others on the job site. It may be harder to see, but mental health struggles present as a direct safety concern on any given job site. For example, chronic stress, depression, anxiety, worry about a loved one, substance misuse, and relationship struggles are direct threats to worker safety. These issues lead to distraction and increase potential for accidents. Furthermore, the link between behavioral health and health in general cannot be denied. When you address safety on the inside you help ensure a safe and healthy worksite

1 CEU credit available

Friday, January 24, 2025 | 1:00 pm–2:00 Pm

Safety Awards Lunch | Presented by SAIF

The ROSE and PRIDE Safety Awards provide an opportunity to recognize our members’ achievements in safety and receive well-deserved recognition in the industry. Gather with fellow members to watch each company receive their coveted award. The 2024 Dennis Barlow Award winner will be announced live during this session!