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We are beyond proud to announce that TEXO has been awarded the prestigious 2024 AGC Chapter Workforce Development Award! This recognition from our national association honors our exceptional training, education and outreach programs that inspire individuals to pursue construction careers and enhance industry skills.
 
Thank you to AGC President Thomas Brown for presenting this award at the National and Chapter Leadership Conference in Washington Sept. 23. We were overjoyed to have it received by our TEXO representatives: President & CEO Meloni Raney, Foundation Manager Larinda Smith, NCCER Administrator Amy Jones, Vice Chair Martin Lehman of Byrne Construction Services and Secretary/Treasurer Julie Strong of C1S Group.
 
More than ever, TEXO & TEXO Foundation remain committed to building the next generation of construction professionals.
With less than a month before Americans head to the polls for a presidential election, ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu will share the latest on overall economic conditions as well as specific construction indicators, including materials prices, jobs and unemployment reports, construction wages, the most recent ABC Construction Confidence Index and Construction Backlog Indicator reports and the hottest market sectors and regions.
 
WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 9 | 1-2 p.m. CT
WHERE: Virtual Event
TEXO Member Bottom Line Equipment and Alex Lyon & Son Auctioneers are announcing their upcoming sale on Tuesday, Oct. 1 at Bottom Line's Greenville, Texas service center. A wide variety of construction equipment, attachments, and support equipment will be available for purchase. Click below for more details. 
 
WHEN: Tuesday, Oct. 1 | 9:30 a.m.
WHERE: Bottom Line Equipment Service Center | 1990 US-380, Greenville, Texas 75401
   
Peckar & Abramson
      
Griffith Davison, P. C.
      
Dallas Lite & Barricade Inc.
   
What's Happening at TEXOWhat's Happening at TEXO
Join us for a complementary happy hour event sponsored by Milwaukee Tool. You will get to see the Milwaukee product breadth of line and a fully stocked jobsite truck - plus raffles, custom promotions, giveaways, and more! There will be networking, drinks, and appetizers, as well.
 
WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 25 | 3:30-6:30 p.m.
WHERE: TEXO Dallas Conference Center | 11111 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75229
This is an instructor-led course that teaches students critical skills needed to respond to and manage an emergency until emergency medical services arrive. Skills covered in this course include first aid for sudden illnesses, injuries and protection from blood-borne pathogens, choking relief, and sudden cardiac arrest for adults. This course is for anyone with limited or no medical training who needs a course completion card in CPR and AED use to meet job, regulatory or other requirements.
 
SPANISH
WHEN: Friday, Sept. 27 | 8 a.m. – noon
WHERE: TEXO Dallas Conference Center | 11111 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75229
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
 
ENGLISH
WHEN: Friday, Oct. 11 | 8 a.m. – noon
WHERE: TEXO Fort Worth Training Room | 417 Fulton St, Fort Worth, TX 76014
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Join us Thursday, October 3, as we introduce the construction industry to 1,000+ area students (8th-12th graders). Companies  will host hands-on construction career experiences for these students at TEXO Foundation's 2024 Build Texas Proud Expo (formerly BID Expo).
 
WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 3 | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
WHERE: Dallas College Coppell Center | 101 S Royal Lane, Coppell, TX 75019
In this fun, half-day training you will learn to train your memory to be more productive and profitable with 2 time USA Memory Champion, Ron White. Not only will Ron memorize every name in the room he will show you step by step how he did it so you can duplicate this same process. Say good bye to stress-related memory lapses.
 
WHEN: Tuesday, Oct. 8 | 8 a.m. - noon
WHERE: TEXO Dallas Conference Center | 11101 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75229
Advance your career and earn continuing education credits. All courses feature live instruction via Zoom and are available in a variety of days and time blocks to accommodate your learning schedule. Ideal for construction professionals looking to learn without the hassle of traveling. 
 
Supervisory Training Program Bundle | Oct. 2 - Feb. 19 | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Construction Supervision Fundamentals | Oct. 22-24 | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Project Manager Development Program | Oct. 28 - Nov. 8 | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Lean Construction Education Program | Nov. 5-13 | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Building Information Modeling (BIM) Education Program | Dec. 9-12 | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
   
Slates Harwell LLP
      
Old Republic Surety Company
   
TEXO Challenge CupTEXO Challenge Cup
Sponsorships and teams are still available! Click below to secure yours today. 
 
Title Sponsor: Work Daze Staffing
Member Discount ProgramsMember Discount Programs
Don't miss out on all the discounts that ABC National offers to you as a member of TEXO! ABC Members received more than $35 million in savings in 2019.
AGC's membership discount programs provide members access to high-quality services, cutting-edge technology and top-of-the-line products. From discounts on vehicles to office supplies to cloud-based construction-management solutions, AGC has partnered with some of the best to give you the most for your money and improve your daily business operations.
   
BTerrell Group
      
Advanced BIM Solutions
      
Naylor Association Solutions