The Tampa Bay BCN Gators would like to invite you and your team of Anglers to the 1st Annual Tampa Bay BCN Gator Fishing Tournament. The tournament will be held on Friday, November 7th, 2008 out of the Little Harbor Resort and Marina in Ruskin, FL. This Inshore Fishing Tournament will include an Anglers Kick-off party the night before on Thursday November 6th at the Little Harbor. Please RSVP to Chris Lucas (clucas@diazfritz.com)
All proceeds from the tournament will be sent to the University of Florida, Rinker School of Building Construction to contribute to the Endowed Professorship Program which is the focus of our club.

Employee Free Choice - Exposed

This YouTube video exposes the underhanded tactics union organizers use to pressure, intimidate and "psychologically batter" employees into signing union cards. These tactics will explode under the Employee Free Choice Act.

ABC Awards State Representatives

ABC Florida Gulf Coast Chapter's Board of Directors awarded five of our state representives for their continued support of the commercial and industrial construction industry. Those honored at our last board meeting were:

Kevin Ambler (pictured)
Faye Culp -District 57
James Frishe -District 54
Edward Homan- District 60
Richard Glorioso- District 62

Click here to view the photos.

Gulf Coast Signs of Sarasota Honored

Gulf Coast Signs of Sarasota Inc., was honored as the winner of 2008 Hall of Fame – Manufacturing Company of the year, sponsored by the Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota. "This is simply to acknowledge that the Gulf Coast Signs of Sarasota, Inc. team could not have accomplished this without the support of its loyal customers who have empowered us to do our best in support of their business initiatives, our suppliers who provided us the quality service and materials to do our job effectively and our friends and families with their unconditional support." said Hidayet L. Kutat, (President/CEO). Gulf Coast Signs proved their dedication for ultimate customer satisfaction through their value principles regarding People – Quality – Safety & Environmental responsibility. ABC salutes Gulf Coast Signs for their recent achievement.

ABC Member Spotlight: The Marble Works

ABC would like to welcome The Marble Works to our membership!

The Marble Works is a leading manufacturer of Cultured Marble Tubs, Vanity tops, Window Sills, Shower Panels, and many accessory items. They also provide EOS 3cm solid surface for kitchen and bathroom applications. Go to www.themarbleworks.com.