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May 24, 2023 Archives
 
Features
 
 
VTCA Annual Meeting
The 2023 Annual Meeting is set for July 13-16 at the spectacular Lansdowne Resort in Leesburg, VA. This members only event is packed full of helpful sessions, an update on the Alliance, and family fun!
 
Meet the Intern
At the start of this year, VTCA staff began making strides towards developing a summer intern program that would allow us to invest in our own future success by discovering new talent and future leaders. We are pleased to announce that VTCA found such a candidate.
Virginia Political Update: Primaries and Legislative Turnover
The Virginia political world is gearing up for expensive, high-stakes legislative elections this November. All 100 seats in the House of Delegates and all 40 seats in the Virginia Senate will be up for election. Partisan control of each chamber is expected to come down to just a few seats.
 
Crumpler Plastic Pipe, Inc.
Gentry Locke Rakes & Moore, LLP
 
Member News
 
Virginia Mineral Mine Safety Awards
Virginia Energy’s Mineral Mining Program and the Virginia Transportation Construction Alliance (VTCA) are accepting applications for the annual Virginia Mineral Mine Safety Awards, a very successful program that, since its inception in 2007, has recognized 112 companies and 476 mineral miners for outstanding safety achievements in Virginia’s mineral mining industry.
Upcoming VTCA Aggregate Events - Save the Date!
Smoke Schools, Safety Seminars, and an Aggregate Clay Shoot, oh my!  
 
Save these dates so you don't miss all of the special events for our Aggregate Producer members.
Kyanite Mining Corporation Featured on Virginia Home Grown
Recently, Kyanite Mining Corporation was featured on the VPM/PBS program Virginia Home Grown’s Land Management episode that first aired on April 25.
 
Upcoming Events
 
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Jul 2023
 
Learn More ArrowsVTCA Annual Meeting
3
Oct 2023
 
Learn More ArrowsVTCA-VDOT Consultant Forum
 
Concrete Pipe and Precast, LLC
McPeak Supply, LLC
 
Industry News
 
MSHA’s Stand Down to Save Lives
  
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has designated May 17, 2023, for their Stand Down to Save Lives event. MSHA's Stand Down to Save Lives was a nationwide initiative that encourages the mining community to take steps to prevent injuries and illnesses and stop the alarming rise in the number of miners killed on the job this year.
Portable Road Sign Tampering
Avoid the embarrassment and potential liability and ensure your portable message signs are secured and cannot be altered without the proper credentials. 
National Aggregate Research Center
Recently, there has been information released regarding a national initiative to establish a National Aggregates Research Center. The center’s working name is Aggregate Research, Geochemistry, and Technology (AggReGaTe). 
NAWIC 19th Annual Golf Tournament
The National Association of Women in Construction is hosting their Annual Golf Tournament on June 16. Register today!