ABC-SEMI Issue, 3 2020

2 Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. Dear Friends, The last few months have demonstrated why your trade association membership is now more important than ever. When you needed to know whether your company could remain open as an “essential” business, our attorneys offered you free legal counsel. When you weren’t sure about taking Paycheck Protection loans, our CPAs helped explain the rules. And when you were ready to get back to work, ABC was there to lobby state policymakers to make construction one of the first industries to re-open— weeks before everyone else. We provided you new worksite safety protocols and ABC’s safety director offered free training for your employees to ensure a safe return to work. That’s what associations do. They provide an industry-wide perspective and can help you navigate difficult pitfalls during uncertain times. It’s unclear what the next year will bring. Will we face a widespread recession and mass layoffs, or will the economy quickly rebound? Will businesses be looking to retrofit workspaces to accommodate new social distancing expectations, creating a mini boom in the construction industry? These high-level trends won’t be easy to quickly assess, but your connection to other industry leaders will help you figure out how your company must adapt. If a tough construction market emerges, you can be assured that networking and relationships will be key to your company’s survival. You’re already part of the ABC family. Make your membership count. Sincerely, Keith Ledbetter | President and CEO ABC Southeastern Michigan Chapter KEITH LEDBETTER ABC SEMI President President’s Letter