ABC Trade Show draws large crowd

The ABC Delaware Trade Show had a new location at the Riverfront and by all accounts was another success.

"We heard good comments from the vendors and the visitors," said ABC Delaware President Ed Capodanno. "Thanks to everyone who purchased a booth and turned out to support this event, despite the troubled economy. This turnout shows a lot about the strong ties members have to our organization even during difficult times. Thanks for your continued support."

Scenes from the Trade Show

 

 

 

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Future Leaders hosts first 2010 meeting & discusses social networking and customer service

The Future Leaders Committee held its first meeting of 2010 with guest speaker Michael Sigman of Journey Leader discussing social networking and customer service in troubled economic times.

Sigman discussed the importance of expanding your comfort zone and learning a new skills with social media and how you can keep in touch with current customers while reaching out to new. In his list of tips, he reminded attendees that while learning new skills is important, it is just as important to not abandon other forms of communication. Nothing can replace face to face contact or picking up the phone, he reviewed, but keeping up to date is very important.

In other business, Future Leader Co-Chair Rob Belfiore shared the results of the recent survey and upcoming events for this year. An evening of networking with a short seminar, such as the February 18 program, and the site visits to construction projects, as well as the golf clinic, topped the survey as favorite programs.

The next Future Leaders event is set for March 25 with a jobsite tour and networking at the soon-to-be-completed Rest Area on 1-95 between Route 273 & 896, near the Maryland border, followed by networking at Delaware Park. For details, contact Jean Toman at jtoman@abcdelaware.com.

Scenes from Future Leaders

 

 

 

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ABC Members network at Cavaliers Country Club

 

On the eve of a huge winter storm, more than 160 ABC Delaware members and guests turned out at Cavaliers Country Club for an evening of hot food and good fun.

Scenes from February Networking Night

 

 

 

 

 

 Sporting Clay Shoot
March 26th 2010

Whether you're an experienced 
shooter or just starting out in
the sport, this event is for you. 
Using the Lewis Class System,
there will be three prizes 
awarded in each of
three divisions.
Start practicing now to be 
in top form by
March 26 for the
ABC Delaware's
Sporting Clay Shoot.

Date: March 26th 2010
Time: Check -In 10 a.m.
  Shoot 10:30 a.m. - Lunch 1p.m.
Place: Owens Station Sporting Clays
          Route 602 Greenwood, DE
Cost: $65.00 Per person
    Cost includes lunch & trophies

To register Email: dsetting@abcdelaware.com
 
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Future Leaders Committee
              Presents
Jobsite Visit & Happy Hour

ABC Delaware Future Leaders Committee
invites you to join them for 
Jobsite Tour & Happy Hour
Thursday, March 25, 2010

Project members from EDiS will
conduct a jobsite tour of the
currentlyunder construction
Host Welcome Center
(on I-95 between Routes 273 & 896)
beginning at 4:00 p.m.

Then its over to Delaware Park
New Castle Room for Drinks
and hors d' oeuvres.
(in Casino Building)

Date: March 25, 2010

Time: 4:00 p.m. Job Site Tour
5:30 Cocktails

Place: Welcome Center
I-95 between
Routes 273 & 896
Delaware Park 
New Castle Room
Casino Building
 
Cost: $35.00 ABC Member
       $45.00 Non Member
(includes 1 drink ticket)

to register Email: dsetting@abcdelaware.com
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Join ABC for the April 1st
Networking Night
 
Join us April 1st at
Iron Hill Brewery on
Wilmington's Riverfront
for our next
"Networking Night."
Enjoy an evening of good food
& conversation as you make your 
next business contact
It is a relaxing evening with
No formal program. 

Date: April 1, 2010
Time: 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Place: Iron Hill Brewery
        710 Justinson Street
        Wilmington, DE
Cost: $35.00 ABC member
         $45.00 Non member

to register Email: dsetting@abcdelaware.com  

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The University of Delaware
& the former
Chrysler Site in Newark

A Vision of Opportunity at UD

In October 24, 2009 the
University of Delaware signed
a purchase agreement for the
272-acre site formerly
occupied by the
Chrysler Assembly Plant
in Newark.

Join us April 20 at the
Christiana Hilton to
Learn what you need to know
about the University of Delaware.
What does this mean for contractors?
What about the public-private
partnership plans?
What is the scope of this
in-depth project?
How long will it take?

Date: April 20

Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Place: Christiana Hilton
        Newark Delaware

Cost: $25.00 ABC Member
        $35.00 Non-ABC Member

Speaker:
Patrick Harker
President
Univesity of Delaware

to register Email: dsetting@abcdelaware.com 
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ABC Delaware
Legislative Day & Reception
April 29, 2010

This program is designed to
allow ABC Members to spend
the day in Dover becoming
familiar with the legislative
process and meeting their
State Representatives
and Senators.
The day begins in
Legislative Hall with lunch in
the Majority Caucus room
at 11:30.  The session
features speakers from the
Delaware House of
Representatives and
Delaware Senate, who will
give their outlook for the
legislative session.  This session
will also provide an informative
overview of ABC Delaware's
agenda and priority issues.
After lunch, ABC members
will have the opportunity
to meet with your
State Representative or Senator
to discuss issues affecting ABC
and your business through
personal conversations as well
as watching the legislature in session.
We conclude the day across the street at Fraizer's Restaurant in The Lobby House for the
Legislative Reception/Buffett,
your chance for an informal
conversation with elected
officials from around the state.

Date: April 29, 2010

Time: 1:30 a.m. Lunch
1:00p.m. Meetings with
legislators at Legislative Hall
 
Cost: Lunch is Free But
Registration is Required
ALL attendees MUST have
Photo ID to enter
Legislative Hall.

Legislative Reception/Buffet
5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Fraizers's Restaurant at
The Lobbby House 
9 Lockerman Street
(across the street from
Legislative hall)
 
Cost: $40.00 per person
 
Email: dsetting@abcdelaware.com
please indicate if you are
attending both the lunch and the
buffet or just the Lunch