Washington, D.C. — Íæż½ã½ã of America (Íæż½ã½ã) awarded Georgia Branch, Íæż½ã½ã the 2007 Chapter of the Year Award for its emphasis on member communication, improved member retention and growth and leadership on legislative issues. The Georgia Branch, Íæż½ã½ã is one of 96 nationwide Íæż½ã½ã Chapters.
"Íæż½ã½ã's Chapters are the parts that make up the whole of our organization," said Stephen E. Sandherr, chief executive officer of Íæż½ã½ã. "For that reason, we recognize their contributions each year with this award."
In 2007, Georgia Branch, Íæż½ã½ã recruited 86 new member companies and counted the highest level of member participation in its history. The organization also launched work force alliance task forces around the state in order to address work force development, which was identified as the most important issue facing Georgia Branch, Íæż½ã½ã members.
"We decided to get back to the basics and focus on our customer," said Michael T. Dunham, executive vice president of Georgia Branch, Íæż½ã½ã. "Everything we do is geared toward enhancing the members' experience."
Communication with members is the top priority for Georgia Branch, Íæż½ã½ã, which issues a weekly e-newsletter to inform members of legislative issues, and maintains an active voice in legislative activities. In addition, Chapter staff make regular visits to members in order to understand their needs and concerns.
Íæż½ã½ã of America (Íæż½ã½ã) is the largest and oldest national construction trade association in the United States. Íæż½ã½ã represents 33,000 firms, including 7,500 of America's leading general contractors and 12,500 specialty–contracting firms. More than 13,000 service providers and suppliers are associated with Íæż½ã½ã through a nationwide network of chapters. Visit the Íæż½ã½ã Web site at . Íæż½ã½ã members are "Building Your Quality of Life."
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