Associated General Contractors of Maine
Building a Better Maine... Since 1951
Chartered in 1951, Associated General Contractors of Maine, (AGC Maine) proudly enters its second half-century as a state chapter of The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). AGC Maine is dedicated to ensuring a sound and healthy construction industry, and providing the public with an assurance of the skill, responsibility and integrity of AGC-member firms.
Governor Baldacci Signs Historic Bridge Funding Bill AGC Maine members, legislators and MaineDOT Officials were on Thursday hand as Governor Baldacci signed a historic $160M Bridge Repair Funding Bill.
AGCMaine Members Attend National Conference in Las Vegas
24 AGC Maine members attended the 89th AGC National Convention held in Las Vegas March 9-14th. Hosted at the Bellagio, the event featured a number of nationally known speakers including General Tommy Franks (ret.), George Will, Pollster Frank Luntz and AGC economist Ken Simonson.
Syndicated columnist George Will addressed a capacity crowd at the AGC Convention in Las Vegas and gave a stark portrayal of the American political landscape circa 2008.
Nickerson-O'Day's Loren Clarke and AGCMaine's John O'Dea were able to spend a minute with George Will as he left the hall for another engagement.
Loren and Donna Clarke led the Maine delegation at the Build America Awards.
Let's not forget... this is the largest construction industry trade show in the United States!
Mark your calendars now... the 90th AGC Annual Convention will be held in March 2009 in San Diego California. |
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UPCOMING EVENTS
December 10
ACEC Infrastructure Report Cards - Augusta
All Industry Meeting - Lewiston January 21
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
John O'Dea Named Executive Director of AGC Maine
Augusta Insider Tapped to Lead Contractors' Association
AUGUSTA: John O'Dea has been named the new Executive Director of the Associated General Contractors of Maine (AGC). He replaces John Butts, the long-time Executive Director, who took a position earlier this year with AGC Connecticut.
O'Dea was serving as AGC's Director of Communications and Member Services at the time of his appointment. A former member of the Maine House and the Maine Senate, he was handling the advocacy and communications efforts of AGC. He will continue that work in his new role as Executive Director.
Loren Clarke, President of AGC Maine, said the Association "is fortunate to have an individual as talented as John O'Dea." He mentioned his "exceptional previous experience as a legislator," adding that O'Dea is "well grounded between his family life and his work for AGC."
Clarke added that O'Dea's 20 years of experience in and around the state capitol has helped the Association better communicate the relationship between infrastructure investment and jobs.
O'Dea was the Executive Director of the Maine Irish Heritage Center in Portland before joining AGC Maine. He is a former member of the Board of Directors of the Greater Portland Chamber of Commerce, and he served as Chairman of the Chamber's Legislative and Policy Committee.
O'Dea grew up in Caribou and graduated from the University of Maine. He lives in Richmond with this wife Melissa and their two daughters.
Chartered in 1951, Associated General Contractors of Maine is the state's largest construction industry trade association. The Association maintains an office in Augusta and has 275 members statewide. Member companies include general contractors, sub-contractors, and service and supply providers.
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