ABC Carolinas annual Construction Conference to be held in downtown Greenville August 11-13

August 3, 2016

The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of the Carolinas will host its 2016 Carolinas Construction Conference next month in downtown Greenville. The annual regional event will be held at the Hyatt Regency Greenville, and will feature exciting programs, events and speakers. The conference kicks off on Thursday evening, August 11, and wraps up Saturday night,August 13.

Each year, the leaders of construction-related businesses from across South Carolina and North Carolina come together at the ABC Carolinas Construction Conference. This year’s theme, “Built on Merit, Driven by Passion,” sets the tone for the conference’s programs. The 2016 ABC Carolinas Construction Conference is sponsored by Sears Contract, Inc.

“ABC is excited to host our annual Construction Conference in downtown Greenville this year and look forward to showcase the city,” said Doug Carlson, president and CEO of ABC Carolinas. “ABC is the construction association of choice and many of our member companies have worked on the revitalization of Greenville’s downtown area.  We are pleased to hear about the plans for continued growth.”

Conference Speakers include:

  • Greenville Mayor Knox White
  • Sam Wyche, former coach of the Cincinnati Bengals
  • Mike Chibbaro, Battlefield Leadership
  • Alex Miller, FMI
  • Brad Humphrey, Pinnacle Development Group

Special events and activities include:

  • BMW Driving Experience and Performance Center Events
  • Golf Outing
  • PAC Reception
  • Casino Night
  • Vendor Showcase

“We have created a conference program that will provide knowledge, insight, and tools that the leaders of the construction industry can use to impact the productivity and profitability of their businesses,” said Brian Gallagher, marketing director for Greenville-based O’Neal, Inc. and ABC Carolinas Board Member.

To learn more about the conference or to register, please visit www.abccarolinas.com for more details.

 

About ABC of the Carolinas — The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of the Carolinas represents the merit construction contractors and related firms in North and South Carolina. ABC of the Carolinas is a chapter of the national ABC organization which represents more than 26,000 members.

About ABC Upstate — ABC’s Upstate Council is comprised of 198 local and regional member companies in Greater Greenville/Spartanburg/Anderson for which construction is their primary business or a major market of focus. More than 750 individuals from these Upstate companies participate in the organization’s year-round activities, which include regularly scheduled lunch and learn programs, social functions, specialized education and training, involvement in government affairs on both a local and national level, and community service.