2015 Divisions Conf and Summit
 
Please Note: All Building Division Sessions will be held in Regency F/G.


Wednesday, 07/29/2015
3:00 pm - 5:00 pmRegistration Check-in
5:30 pm - 7:00 pmAll Attendee Welcome Reception: Summer Block Party! - Studio 220, 2nd FL
Are you ready for some Summertime Fun! Then, join us for the All-Attendee Welcome Reception, Wednesday, July 29 from 5:30pm – 7:00pm. There will be cool refreshing treats, live music, summertime games, and lots of fun. Bring the family and your flip flops!
7:00 pmEvening free - Dinner on your own

Thursday, 07/30/2015
8:00 am - 11:00 amRegistration Check-in/Info Desk Open
8:00 am - 8:30 amAttendee Breakfast -Outside Regency Ballroom
8:30 am - 8:45 amWelcome Address by Division Chairs - Regency F/G
Tim Heichelbech, Building Division Chair, Choate Construction
Scott Cutler, Building Division Vice Chair, Clancy & Theys
8:45 am - 9:30 amGeneral Session: Trends in Technology (apps, etiquette and best practices)
Frank Elmore, Elmore Goldsmith, PA
9:00 am - 10:00 amSpouse/Guest Breakfast Special Cooking Class - Charleston Cooks!
This time slot is full. The final time slot is from 10:30am - 11:30am. If you wish to participate, you must RSVP. Don’t delay and miss out on this scrumptious Spouse/Guest Breakfast!
9:30 am - 10:15 amGeneral Session: Latest OSHA Trends/Regulations in NC and SC
Robby Jones, Bureau Chief, Compliance Western Districts, N.C. Department of Labor, Raleigh NC
Harvey Jessup, Program Manager, Office of Voluntary Programs, SC OSHA
10:15 am - 10:30 amBreak
10:30 am - 11:30 amSpouse/Guest Breakfast Special Cooking Class - Charleston Cooks!
Greenville is known for its “Southern Cuisine,” and the CAGC spouse/guest registrant will have an opportunity to taste some of their breakfast specialties and learn how they’re made from Culinary Director, Mark Pollard with Charleston Cooks! Less than a block away from the Hyatt Regency, spouse/guest registrants will witness the making of this gourmet meal, and there’s even an opportunity to participate, if you like. Space is limited to 48 registered attendees in two time slots (24 each) and you must RSVP to participate. Don’t miss out on this scrumptious Spouse/Guest Breakfast!
10:30 am - 12:00 pmGeneral Session: Construction Market - Latest Design Trends, "Hot" Markets, and Finding the Right Projects
Keith L. Sanders AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Keith Sanders Architecture & Consulting Services
Robert Burchette, Partner, Johnston, Allison & Hord
David Spratley, VP of Business Development, Economic Development Partnership of NC
Michael Ebert, Manager of Strategy and Operations, Economic Development Partnership of NC
12:00 pmEnjoy your day
1:00 pmSummit Golf Tournament at Furman University Golf Club
Voted Best in the Upstate, enjoy an afternoon of tournament golf at the Furman University Golf Club. Captains Choice Scramble, Shotgun start at 1pm at Furman University Golf Club. Box lunch provided. Shuttle Bus  Riders: meet in Hotel Lobby by 12:15pm; Address: 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC 29613, Phone: (864) 294-2690
Evening free - Dinner on your own

Friday, 07/31/2015
8:00 am - 11:00 amRegistration/Info Desk Open
8:00 am - 8:30 amAttendee Breakfast/Visit with Exhibitors -Regency A & B
8:30 am - 9:30 amGeneral Session: Innovation and Profitability
Michael Trammell, CPA, CCIFP, Audit, Tax and Consulting Partner, Construction Team Leader, Office Managing Partner, Dixon Hughes Goodman
Aprille Bell, CPA, Construction Services Group, Partner, Audit Services, Dixon Hughes Goodman
9:30 am - 10:30 amGeneral Session: Craftworker Recruiting and Training in the Carolinas - What are NC and SC doing to help recruit workers to our industry
Rebecca Battle-Bryant Ph.D., Assistant Executive Director, Workforce & Economic Development, SC Department of Employment & Workforce
Pamela McGimpsey, Apprenticeship Consultant, NC Works Apprenticeship, NC Dept of Commerce
9:30 am - 11:30 amSpouse/Guest Scavenger Hunt (Optional) - Dogwood
Looking for a unique way to see downtown Greenville while you’re spouse attends day sessions? Join us for the Spouse/Guest Scavenger Hunt! Participants will gather for instructions and their first clue in the Dogwood meeting room of the Hyatt Regency hotel. Then, follow the clues as you solve the mystery and experience sweet treats, find jewels, and acquire some liquid courage that will take you “over the moon!” This event is free to registered attendees and optional. If you would like to participate, you must RSVP.
10:30 am - 11:00 amBreak: Visit with Exhibitors - Regency A & B
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Latest NLRB Changes in effect and Legislative Updates from NC and SC
Mark Stubley, Mark Stubley, Ogletree Deakins
Leslie Hope, Dir., SC Government Relations and Divisions, Carolinas AGC
Betsy Bailey, NC Government Relations, Building Director , Carolinas AGC
12:00 pmEnjoy your day
12:00 pm - 2:00 pmYoung Leaders Lunch with Curt Steinhorst - Pergola at Roost, 2nd FL
This event is for Young Leaders 40 and under; no limit on how many from each company can attend. There is no additional cost for registered members to attend the lunch. However, you must RSVP by the registration deadline, July 10. RSVP on the "options" tab during registration. RSVP is required.
5:30 pm - 7:15 pmSummit EXPO Reception, Tradeshow, Golf Awards and Raffle Prizes - Regency Ballroom
It’s more than a tradeshow – it’s a construction industry EXPO! On Friday, July 31, come visit with a variety of industry exhibitors during day sessions to see the latest technology, products, and services to help further build your business. Take advantage of this opportunity to hear from a diverse group of suppliers gathered together just for you! Later that evening, join us for The Expo Reception from 5:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. with music, hors d’oeuvres, an open bar, and prizes. We will also give out awards to the golf tournament winners. The dress code for the evening is resort casual (i.e., for men - golf shirts and slacks or shorts and for women - a comfortable shirt or blouse with slacks or shorts).
7:15 pmEvening free - Dinner on your own

Saturday, 08/01/2015
7:30 am - 12:00 pmConstruction Industry Summit - Regency Ballroom
7:30 am - 8:00 amAttendee Breakfast and Welcome
8:00 am - 9:00 amPolitical Trends, Changes and Leaders with Q&A
John Davis, Non-partisan Political Analyst and Writer, Political Report, John Davis Consulting
9:00 am - 9:45 amCostly Distractions: Finding Focus in a World at War for Your Attention
Curt Steinhorst, Gen Y and Communications Expert, Promentum Group
9:45 am - 10:00 amBreak
10:00 am - 11:00 amLessons in Leadership with Q&A
Carey "Vixen" Lohrenz, First Female F-14 Tomcat Fighter Pilot in th e U.S. Navy and Professional Speaker
11:00 am - 12:00 pmAll's Fair: Love, War and Politics
James Carville and Mary Matalin, Political Commentators, Authors, and Radio Host