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OCA Welcomes New Members in January
OCA is pleased to accept applications for membership from the following firms.
Active (contractor) Members:
Company: KT Supply Ltd/Blue Rock Construction (DBE)
Member Type: Active
Member
Description: clearing, excavation/embankment construction, grading
Primary Contact: Tyler Holden, 513-200-3432, [email protected]
Chapter: Southwest Ohio
Company: RMH Concrete Foundations
Member Type: Active
Member
Description: concrete contractor
Primary Contact: Dan Stoll, 419-668-2828, [email protected]
Chapter: North Central Ohio
Assoctiate Members:
Company: INTERTEK-PSI
Member Type: Associate Member
Description: consulting, testing, engineering
Primary Contact: Mike Konrad, 216-447-1335, [email protected]
Chapter: Cleveland
Company: PRIME AE Group
Member Type: Associate
Member
Description: engineering
Primary Contact: Jim Welter, 614-591-013, [email protected]
Chapter: Columbus
Company: Winwater of Akron (sponsored by Jim Milligan, Advanced Drainage Systems)
Member Type: Associate
Member
Description: waterworks and drainage wholesaler
Primary Contact: Matt Huebner, 330-644-0114 X29, [email protected]
Chapter: Akron/Canton
OCA Member Discounts
Qualifying OCA members have access to myriad discounts on products and services you may need, or may already be using at a higher rate.
For example, qualifying members can receive a corporate discount of 22% off Verizon monthly access fees.* Once your company has the discount, you can then offer your employees a discount of up to 18% off monthly access fees. Restrictions may apply.
To explore discounts on Verizon, office supplies, fuel (at the pump and in bulk) (gasoline and diesel), paint…and more…offered to qualifying OCA members through National Purchasing Partners, click on the following link. Or, contact Lynda Pomeroy at OCA to discuss these or other benefits of membership available to you.
Intel Development in Central Ohio
As you may already know, Intel is bringing an entirely new industry sector in Ohio with a statewide impact, one that will supply and provide opportunity to businesses throughout Ohio. The magnitude of this tech investment is the first of its kind anywhere in the Midwest and puts Ohio on the map for the entire technology industry. The initial capital investment of more than $20 billion will generate over:
- 3,000 Intel jobs earning an average of $135,000 annually
- 7,000 construction jobs over the course of the build
- Tens of thousands of additional support jobs including electricians, engineers, suppliers, restaurants, healthcare, housing, entertainment and more
While details are still emerging, early reports have indicated the development will require significant water and sewer infrastructure needs as well as major upgrades to Route 161 and other roadways. This transformative investment for Ohio will undoubtedly have positive impacts for the heavy/highway industry. OCA will share any further information as it becomes available.
SB277 - Gas Tax Repeal Bill Update
Early last week Governor Mike DeWine shared his perspective on the proposed bill. In an interview with a Statehouse media outlet, the Governor said that putting a portion of the state gas tax on hold would be a mistake. “Infrastructure is vitally important to the safety of the people who drive on the roads” he said. He went on to say “Infrastructure is vitally important to the economic development of the state and the creation of jobs. So, this is not the time to pull back in regards to infrastructure.” He went on to say “We have a bridge to build across the Ohio River, and we have a lot of things to do. The building of that bridge will take some state money. We hope to get a lot of federal dollars. I talked to (Kentucky) Gov. Beshear two days ago about this and we’re both optimistic that we could get federal dollars but we both realize that is going to take some state money. We have other needs across the state. So, I just think that (SB 277) would be a really, really not good idea.
Also last week OCA along with 60 other groups wrote to SB 277 sponsor Senator Stephen Huffman to convey our opposition to the bill. You can read the letter here –
We will continue to monitor this bill closely and share OCA’s opposition.
Proposal Note 013 and DBE Commitments
An Updated Notice to Industry from the Division of Opportunity, Diversity, & Inclusion regarding ODOT’s continued efforts to enforce Proposal Note 013 and ensure DBE Commitments are being honored
Worksite Traffic Supervisor (WTS) Prequalification Testing Dates
Registration open for February dates.
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