Washington, D.C. — ÉϺ£ÕÅÔ½ÀÏʦ³ö¹ì of America (ÉϺ£ÕÅÔ½ÀÏʦ³ö¹ì) awarded Georgia Branch, ÉϺ£ÕÅÔ½ÀÏʦ³ö¹ì the 2007 Chapter of the Year Award for its emphasis on member communication, improved member retention and growth and leadership on legislative issues. The Georgia Branch, ÉϺ£ÕÅÔ½ÀÏʦ³ö¹ì is one of 96 nationwide ÉϺ£ÕÅÔ½ÀÏʦ³ö¹ì Chapters.
"ÉϺ£ÕÅÔ½ÀÏʦ³ö¹ì's Chapters are the parts that make up the whole of our organization," said Stephen E. Sandherr, chief executive officer of ÉϺ£ÕÅÔ½ÀÏʦ³ö¹ì. "For that reason, we recognize their contributions each year with this award."
In 2007, Georgia Branch, ÉϺ£ÕÅÔ½ÀÏʦ³ö¹ì recruited 86 new member companies and counted the highest level of member participation in its history. The organization also launched work force alliance task forces around the state in order to address work force development, which was identified as the most important issue facing Georgia Branch, ÉϺ£ÕÅÔ½ÀÏʦ³ö¹ì members.
"We decided to get back to the basics and focus on our customer," said Michael T. Dunham, executive vice president of Georgia Branch, ÉϺ£ÕÅÔ½ÀÏʦ³ö¹ì. "Everything we do is geared toward enhancing the members' experience."
Communication with members is the top priority for Georgia Branch, ÉϺ£ÕÅÔ½ÀÏʦ³ö¹ì, which issues a weekly e-newsletter to inform members of legislative issues, and maintains an active voice in legislative activities. In addition, Chapter staff make regular visits to members in order to understand their needs and concerns.
ÉϺ£ÕÅÔ½ÀÏʦ³ö¹ì of America (ÉϺ£ÕÅÔ½ÀÏʦ³ö¹ì) is the largest and oldest national construction trade association in the United States. ÉϺ£ÕÅÔ½ÀÏʦ³ö¹ì represents 33,000 firms, including 7,500 of America's leading general contractors and 12,500 specialty–contracting firms. More than 13,000 service providers and suppliers are associated with ÉϺ£ÕÅÔ½ÀÏʦ³ö¹ì through a nationwide network of chapters. Visit the ÉϺ£ÕÅÔ½ÀÏʦ³ö¹ì Web site at . ÉϺ£ÕÅÔ½ÀÏʦ³ö¹ì members are "Building Your Quality of Life."
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