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Idaho Veterans Chamber of Commerce Announces Nominees for 2024 Champions of Freedom Awards

One recipient in each category is to be honored at the upcoming awards ceremony.

Meridian, Idaho – November 4, 2024 - The Idaho Veterans Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the nominees for the 2024 Champions of Freedom Awards. This prestigious event celebrates the dedication and impact of community partners, businesses, and individuals who have significantly contributed to supporting Idaho’s veterans and their families. This year’s Champions of Freedom Awards Ceremony will honor one outstanding recipient in each category from the nominees listed below.

This edition of buildingIdaho should be hitting your mailboxes this week.  Aren't subscribed to get this free magazine?  Email Hailey at hreyes@idahoagc.org to subscribe.  Click the image below to read the full digital version.

HAPPY FALL! Wayne is stopping by to deep dive into our upcoming 90th Annual Gala Awards! Make sure you secure your table ASAP, and if you're interested in donating an item for our silent auction, reach out to Cassidy in our office at cboughton@idahoagc.org. Wayne also wants to remind you to keep an eye on our events calendar for our trainings we're offering throughout the rest of this year!

HAPPY SEPTEMBER! Wayne is here to ring in the colder months with us, as he reminds us to register for our upcoming Poker Tournament, volunteer at the Big Dig, and attend Kendall Auto's Grand Opening of their brand new service center! He also does a deeper dive on the hats we always see behind him, and how you can get yours up there too!

If you are not yet registered for the Idaho AGC's 90th Annual Awards Gala, presented by Integrity Surety, you may not want to wait much longer to do so:  it is August and the event is already 40% sold out!  For those of you who have not attended, the Gala is Idaho's largest gathering of commercial contractors, and is a a great opportunity to celebrate a year of hard work and hard wins. 

The attendee list is a veritable who's-who of industry leaders and offers premium networking and the chance to catch up with old friends.  As a special treat for our 90th Anniversary, attendees will enjoy a private performance by country music legends, Lonestar!  Don't wait, click THIS LINK to register or email Hailey at hreyes@idahoagc.org.

It's officially August! Wayne is reporting from the Idaho AGC's Leadership Retreat/Strategic Planning session in stunning Sun Valley! The staff and Board of Directors are hard at work doing everything they can to setup the best success plan for our members. Wayne also wants to remind you about some very important events coming up!

BATON ROUGE, La. – Effective July 15, 2024, H&E Rentals (H&E) announces the opening of its Idaho Falls branch, the third general rental equipment location in the state of Idaho. H&E has opened 22 new branches across the country and acquired nine others in just over a year, and it has operations in 31 states.

The facility is located at 2727 East 14th North, Ammon, ID 83401-6232, phone 208-977-0900. It includes a fully fenced yard area, offices, and a repair shop and carries a variety of construction and general industrial equipment.

And happy July! Wayne is at our East Idaho Golf Tournament in Blackfoot enjoying a beautiful day with our members. He's discussing some upcoming events we all need to be aware of, and some opportunities you won't want to miss out on!

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Associated General Contractors of America Argues New Rule Exceeds Statutory Authority Under the Davis-Bacon Act, Court Agrees 

Wayne is checking in from Andersen Construction with the President of the Idaho AGC, Matt Blandford. Get to know Matt as they talk about his introduction to the construction industry and how he ended up where he is today. They also discuss the importance of the upcoming Strategic Planning session in Sun Valley. Lastly, Wayne reminds us all to register for our very first Thirsty Thursday next month, and to apply for the Idaho Business Review's Top Projects Awards!