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Work Zone Awareness Week 2025

Published on 4/15/2025
Help us build safer roads! Join CAGC during Work Zone Awareness Week, April 21–25. From new driver safety laws to near-miss reporting, we're pushing for stronger protections across the Carolinas. Get involved:
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Legislative Action Center

Published on 4/15/2025
Action Alert: Take action now to prevent a 20% tax hike on construction firms in 2026. Key tax provisions are set to expire, putting our industry at risk. Congress and the White House must act.
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CAGC CEO Message

Published on 4/14/2025
Leslie Clark, Chief Operating Officer and South Carolina Government Relations Director, is stepping in for Dave Simpson, President & CEO, to bring you this week’s construction industry highlights in just about 90 seconds.
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Spring Sporting Clays Tournament a Huge Success

Published on 4/11/2025
The 2025 Spring Sporting Clays Tournament was a huge success! Congratulations to our winners and thank you to everyone, especially our sponsors and volunteers who made this event such a success!
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What Has CAGC Done for You Lately

Published on 4/9/2025
Your CAGC membership is hard at work for you, upfront and behind the scenes! Check out what CAGC has done lately for members and the construction industry.
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NC Legislative Day Recap: A Powerful Showing for the Construction Industry

Published on 4/2/2025
NC Legislative Day saw a strong turnout from CAGC members advocating for work zone safety, workforce development, regulatory reform, and infrastructure investment. Members engaged with lawmakers and state leaders before ending with a networking recep
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Staff Contacts for the Media

Dave Simpson

Dave Simpson
CAGC President & CEO
(704) 372-1450




Betsy Bailey Photo

Betsy Bailey
NC Government Relations & Building Division Director, Foundation COO
(704) 372-1450 x5725

NC Legislation, Building Projects, Building Code issues, Labor Relations, Human Resource/Workforce Management, Immigration, Workforce Development

Victor Barbour

Victor Barbour
NC Government Relations Highway-Heavy Div. Director
(704) 372-1450 x5723

NC Legislation, Highway Projects, Work Zone Safety, Environmental & Transportation issues.

Leslie Clark Photo

Leslie B. Clark
COO, SC Government Relations & Divisions Director 
(803) 240-6649

South Carolina Legislation, Building and Highway Projects, Building Codes, Environmental & Transportation issues, Work Zone Safety, Be Pro Be Proud Mobile Workshop

Bill Stricker Photo

Bill Stricker
Utility Div. Director & NCCER Administration
(704) 372-1450 x5213

General Contractor/Specialty Contractor Relations, Payment and Retainage, Bid Shopping, NC & SC Utility Projects, Underground Utility Safety and Damage Prevention, Environmental Protection Agency/Funding & Regulations, Environmental Issues.

Jacob GarmonJacob Garmon
Safety, Suppliers & Sponsorships Director
(704) 372-1450 x5222

Jobsite Safety, Safety Training, OSHA

Carolinas AGC Magazine

Spring 2025 Magazine

CAGC is excited to bring members a hard copy informative magazine twice a year (Spring and Fall editions), designed to feature members in action, industry news, legislative information, event information, and much more! Check out the latest edition and view previous editions!

For more information on advertising opportunities, view the media kit or contact Carlos Santana, Project Manager at Naylor Association Solutions: (352) 333-3348 or csantana@naylor.com.

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