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Procore beat expectations with its initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange, issuing 9.47 million shares at $67 apiece. Trading during the session Thursday eventually lifted the price to $88 per share by close, valuing the company at $8.5 billion.
In this free, one-hour CLE course hosted by Levelset, construction attorneys Adam Handfinger and Angela Connor of Peckar & Abramson will cover the top 10 risk provisions they look for when reviewing construction contracts and provide helpful tips for negotiating and managing risk.
   
Harrison Steck, P.C.
      
Griffith Davison, P. C.
      
Peckar & Abramson
   
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REGISTER NOW for TEXO 2021 Poker Tournament! This event  has valuable networking opportunities with industry leaders, excellent opportunity to collect valuable TEXO Challenge Cup points, includes snacks, lite dinner, two drink tickets and an opportunity to walk away with first place winnings of $1,500 (prizes or gift cards — no cash will be handed out). 
  
WHEN: Thursday, June 10 | 6-10:30 p.m.
WHERE: Humphrey & Associates Training Facility
  
Did you know that the construction industry has the second highest suicide rate in the US? According to a July report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the suicide rate for construction workers is the second highest of all industries. 
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, Refer - the three steps needed to identify and help someone who is struggling with thoughts of suicide or a mental health crisis. Think of it as CPR for mental health. The "gatekeeper" training will give participants the skills and tools they need to be able to discern when someone is struggling with thoughts of self-harm, as well as how to effectively respond to an outcry.
 
WHEN: Tuesday, June 15 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual Event
  
This is an instructor-led course that teaches students critical skills needed to respond to and manage an emergency until emergency medical services arrives. 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.
 
WHEN: Monday, June 14 | 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
WHERE: TEXO's Forth Worth Training Room | 417 Fulton Street Fort Worth, TX 76104
  
Why are we great when we negotiate for others, but rotten when we negotiate for ourselves? This inner active class will give you the confidence to negotiate for what you want and get it! You'll learn:
• How to avoid misunderstandings in negotiations
• How to negotiate with your peers
• How to negotiate with your boss
• Persuasion and influencing skills 
• Communication skills
 
WHEN: Tuesday June, 15 | 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual Event
Want to share what's happening at your company?  Send upcoming jobs, groundbreakings, promotions and other news to TEXO by emailing us at marketing@texoassociation.org.  We'd love to share the amazing acomlishments our members have done!
   
Slates Harwell LLP
      
Reliable Paving, Inc.
      
Cokinos l Young
   
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Gold: Mogul Wealth, Prime Controls, TDIndustries
Koozie Sponsor: Prime Controls LP
Prize Sponsor: Cokinos | Young
Napkin Sponsor: Dynamic Glass
Meal Sponsor: Gray Reed, Aries Building Systems LLC
Table Sponsor: Cummings Electrical Inc. 
 
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CompGroup AGC is a registered safety group formed to administer the workers' compensation program underwritten by Texas Mutual for building construction contractors that are members of the AGC. They offer expert claim oversight, specialized loss prevention services, including extensive practical safety information, workshops and special educational events. Call Julie Schatz @ 972-770-4444 or email the CompGroupAGC@RobertsandCrow.com to get information on how your agent can access this competitive
By joining TEXO Members 401(k) Plan, you can provide an outstanding plan, save money, and spend less time administering it. TEXO Members 401(k) Plan, from a government reporting standpoint, is treated like one large plan. The end result for you is a 401(k) plan with competitive investments, outstanding service, and someone else doing a majority of the plan maintenance legwork. Have all the advantages and flexibility of a stand-alone plan sponsor, but avoid the expenses and administrative burden associated with sponsoring a single-employer plan.