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Are you looking for employees? Take advantage of our summer special and let the BX Job Board help you fill your open positions. April postings were viewed over 1,500 times - was your job there?
Post your job opening on the BX Job Board, bxjobs.com, now through July 31 and you will automatically receive two additional weeks FREE!
Contact Sanda Elkins with any questions.
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Today, the Builders Exchange Foundation will proudly present $80,000 to 37 students in construction-related majors. Each year, the BX Scholarship Program is helped significantly by BX members shopping at Staples. Staples donates a percentage of BX member spending to the BX Foundation, this year’s donation totals over $11,700.
By purchasing frequently used items such as office and facility supplies, business technology products, furniture, print and promotional items, BX members not only save thousands of dollars, they are also helping fund scholarships for future industry leaders. In fact, with the help of BX members over the past 11 years, Staples' contributions have totaled more than $90,000.
Remember, all of your Staples purchases contribute to the BX Scholarship Program. If you’d like to learn more about the BX/Staples Business Advantage program, contact Lisa Deley.
Senior Project Superintendent, Continental Building Co.
Years in the industry: 34
“I enrolled in the BX Field Leadership Excellence Series to continue my education and leadership development. The classes provided a self-awareness of how I lead, and how others may perceive my leadership. I would recommend BXFlex to field leaders who want to learn better leadership practices and enhance their career.”
The BX Field Leadership Excellence Series (BXFlex) is a five-month, eight-session program designed to transform top field force managers into high-impact leaders. The class of 2017 is the third year for the program, with 32 field leaders from BX member firms.
Applications for the BXFlex Class of 2018 are online. For more information about the BX Field Leadership Excellence Series, contact Deb Murphy.
Sales Manager, Ohio Concrete Sawing and Drilling
Years in the industry: 20
“Enrolling in BXLX has given me an opportunity to network with other leaders in the construction industry. We’ve been able to discuss problems facing the industry and how those issues can be resolved. The Financial Management class was one of my favorites. I haven’t had a lot of experience on that side of the business and the class interaction with my peers was a good way for me to learn.”
The BX Executive Leadership Experience (BXLX) is a nine-month program in which a group of industry professionals are educated and coached by nationally-recognized experts in construction leadership and business development. The Class of 2017 is the sixth year for the program, with 24 executives from BX member firms.
Applications for the Class of 2018 are now online. For more information about the BX Executive Leadership Experience, contact Deb Murphy.
Project Manager, cHc Manufacturing, Inc.
Years in the industry: 11
“By participating in the Rising Leaders Institute, I hope to gain lasting professional relationships with others in our industry. I would strongly recommend this course for others, I believe everyone can take with them a piece of knowledge gained.”
The Rising Leaders Institute (RLI), is an intensive, 12-session program focused on building management skills and business knowledge of high potential individuals, and preparing them to serve as the future leaders of the construction industry. The class of 2017 is the Institute’s 11th year as a prestigious leadership program with a curriculum developed for the BX by The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business.
For more information about the Rising Leaders Institute, or to be part of the Class of 2018, contact Jenna Wojdacz.
Ohio Mechanics’ Lien Law
May 31 (7:30 – 10 a.m.)
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$200 for BX member firms
$300 for non-member firms
To receive a refund, written cancellation must be made one week prior to the course.
Should you provide a Notice of Commencement? If so – when? Timelines for the processes involved in preserving lien rights can be complicated. Industry employees involved in the lien law process need to know the requirements under the law. 
In the BX course, Ohio Mechanics’ Lien Law, Mark Decker (Decker Vonau LLC) will provide attendees with examples, information and advice on the specific requirements needed to preserve your lien rights. Each attendee will receive sample lien forms and learn firms’ rights and responsibilities under the law.
For more information about this course, contact Kayleigh Gustafson.
May BXYP Event
May 25 (4 – 6 p.m.)
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$35 for BX member firms
$45 for non-member firms
To receive a refund, written cancellations must be made one week prior to the course.
Downtown Columbus is transforming in to a world class mid-sized city, embracing the idea of a vibrant city center that can truly be called a “live/work/play” community. Join us at the May BXYP Event where Marc Conte, the deputy director of research, planning, & facilities (Capital Crossroads SID | Discovery SID | SID Public Services Association), will share insight on current and future developments. We will be gathering at NBBJ (250 S High St., 43215), adjacent to Columbus Commons – one of the hotspots for the new vision for Columbus.
Doors open at 4 p.m. and the presentation is scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. For more information about this event, contact Kayleigh Gustafson.
Many of the 2017/18 BX Scholarship recipients are pictured with representatives from Staples Business Advantage who presented the program with a check for more than $11,700. In front, from left, are: Garry Ogilvie and Lisa Deley.
Last week, 37 students received a record $80,000 in scholarship support at a special reception at the Exchange. Among those who attended the reception were members of the BX and BXF boards of directors, the scholarship trustees, scholarship program donors, educators, friends and family members.
At the event, BX Partner Staples Business Advantage presented the Scholarship Program with a check for more than $11,700. In addition to offering BX members a generous discount on products, Staples donates a percentage of member spending to the BX Foundation annually. Staples Soul - the corporate responsibility program for Staples Advantage - has contributed more than $86,000 to the BX Scholarship Fund since inception. Two students also received $250 Staples gift cards to help pay for school supplies.
Since 1959, the BX Scholarship Program has awarded more than $1.2 million in scholarship awards to promising students pursuing careers in construction-related fields. For more information about the BX Scholarship Program, contact Pam Austin.
Have you returned your signed Company Information Form for the 2018 BX Directory?
Don't miss this once-a-year opportunity for your company to be found in the BX Directory – both in print and online. It’s not too late – return your form today!
Contact Sanda Elkins if you have questions or can't find your Company Information Form.
Director of Project Support, The Superior Group
Years in the industry: 17
“Each session of the BX Executive Leadership Experience helped improve my self-awareness and skillset in different ways. The opportunity to hear from professional consultants on the various topics allowed me to identify where I can continue to develop my abilities."
The BX Executive Leadership Experience (BXLX) is a nine-month program in which a group of industry professionals are educated and coached by nationally-recognized experts in construction leadership and business development. The Class of 2017 is the sixth year for the program, with 24 executives from BX member firms.
Applications for the BXLX Class of 2018 are now online. For more information about the BX Executive Leadership Experience, contact Deb Murphy.
Snow Operations Manager, Environmental Management Services, Inc.
Years in the industry: 17
“The Rising Leaders Institute provides the opportunity to develop professional leadership skills, and allows participants to share challenges and build relationships in the industry.”
The Rising Leaders Institute (RLI), is an intensive, 12-session program focused on building management skills and business knowledge of high potential individuals, and preparing them to serve as the future leaders of the construction industry. The class of 2017 is the Institute’s 11th year as a prestigious leadership program with a curriculum developed for the BX by The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business.
For more information about the Rising Leaders Institute, or to be part of the Class of 2018, contact Jenna Wojdacz.
DFSP Supervisor Training
July 12 (9:15 - 10:15 a.m.)
$60 BX member firms
$80 non-member firms
It’s no secret that summer is the busiest time in the construction industry. When your workload is extra heavy, it’s easy to forget about keeping current on important matters like training your new or seasonal employees on your company’s drug-free safety policy. That’s where your BX can help, send them to the next BX Drug-Free Safety Program (DFSP) training.
During this one-hour class, employees will receive education on their company’s policy, their responsibilities, rights and resources available to them if they need help. Supervisors will review and update necessary procedures during their one-hour session.
Both employee and supervisor classes meet the one-hour training component of the BWC Drug-Free Safety Program and are approved for 1 hour credit in Health and Safety from OCILB. Discounts are offered for companies sending five or more participants, contact Lisa Graham for details.
Are you looking for employees? Take advantage of our summer special and let the BX Job Board help you fill your open positions.
It's easy to take advantage of this special, simply post your job opening on bxjobs.com and you will automatically receive two weeks free!
Contact Sanda Elkins with any questions.