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AUGUST GENERAL LUNCH MEETING: 2019 TEXAS LEGISLATIVE RE-CAP

Join ASA-HC on Aug. 15 for a panel discussion regarding what went on during the 2019 Texas legislative session and how it will affect you on a personal level and on a business level. Panelists confirmed to date:   — Representative Sarah Davis, Texas House of Representatives   — Representative Dan Huberty, Texas House of … READ MORE

TAP INTO ASA: LAPORTE CPAS & BUSINESS ADVISORS

“Doug Hidalgo and LaPorte CPAs & Business Advisors have been a valued partner of National Terrazzo Tile and Marble.  For 14 years they have shown the construction industry depth, professionalism, and attention to detail that I need and expect in an accounting firm.”                                                                  Victor Longo, President, National Terrazzo Tile and Marble For over 50 … READ MORE

Don’t Miss the ASA Legislative Fly-In in Washington DC

Are you an ASA member interested in walking the halls of Capitol Hill to advocate for public policy that strengthens the rights and interests of subcontractors in the construction industry?  The ASA is holding a Congressional Fly-In on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC to allow members to engage their lawmakers on key policy issues impacting … READ MORE

FIESTA ON THE BEACH WRISTBANDS AND SPONSORSHIPS ARE NOW AVAILABLE!

ASA-HC’s 14th annual Fiesta on the Beach will be held on Saturday, Aug. 24 at AIA’s Sandcastle Competition on East Beach in Galveston. The Fiesta will feature fajitas, margaritas, beer, and a shady spot for you and your family to relax during the competition. Entrance into the Fiesta tent is free, however, everyone 13 and … READ MORE

Are You Working To Engage Young People in the Trades? Tell ASA About It!

We want to hear from you!  Tell us how you are working to engage young people and new employees in the trades.  Are you working with programs like Helmets to Hardhats?  Does your company have a partnership with a local community college, university or apprenticeship program??  How do you connect with your local community? The … READ MORE

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PEER GROUP – JUL. 23

If you are responsible for the business development of your company, this Peer Group is for you! The group has been formed to give members a place to discuss problems and successes, and bounce ideas off one another in the business development area. Event Details

ASA-HC TO PARTICIPATE IN 2019 HOUSTON WAGE SURVEY

Every three years a Commercial Construction Industry Wage Survey s conducted in Houston. ASA-HC will again participate in this survey by encouraging our subcontractor members to fill out the survey. The survey will be conducted by Lane Gorman Trubitt, LLC and will be sent to members this Wednesday, Jul. 10.

TAP INTO ASA: MEMCO

MEMCO is a customer-oriented staffing and payroll firm dedicated to providing high quality services to employers. MEMCO’s services range from providing temporary workers to meet specific job needs, to long term employee management strategies such as temp-to-perm and payrolling.  Our clients utilize MEMCO to perform all employee/payroll related duties thus allowing our clients to focus … READ MORE

INDUSTRY PATRON SPONSORSHIPS ARE GOING FAST!

ASA-Houston Chapter is again offering a full year of program and event sponsorship opportunities bundled into four money-saving packages. The number of packages at each level of sponsorship are limited so don’t wait! Leader level – ONE LEFT Partner level – four left Special Events level – five left General Lunch Meeting level – ONE … READ MORE