Membership gives you the competitive advantage.
- Connect with the Corps of Engineers, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, other federal contractors, suppliers, lawmakers, and key influencers throughout the industry and the
- Know the latest price and economic trends (DataDigest), other current industry trends and forecasts (
- Access innovative training and education programs to build your business, improve your bottom line and grow your work force.
Gain an advocate in
- AGC works with Congress and the White House to ensure that
laws and regulations enhance (but not limit) your business operations. AGC serves as your company’s eyes and ears in the policy arena alerting you to any activity that may impede your ability to do business, giving you the tools to take action and make a difference. - AGC promotes quality projects and quality people, raises industry standards and supplies members with a skilled work force
- AGC has strong ties with key decision-makers on Capitol Hill and at the federal agencies (EPA, OSHA, etc.) to advocate issues directly impacting federal contractors
- During the Federal Contractors Conference held annually in D.C. AGC provides opportunities to raise issues to the commanders and leaders of the federal construction agencies (Corps, NRCS, NAVFAC, GSA, VA, Coast Guard, Air Force, BOP, etc.)
- National Committees (Corps of Engineers, NRCS, Marine Contractors, etc.) work to address and resolve issues that impact business operations of federal contractors. Branch members now chair the NRCS and Marine Contractors Committees as well as the Federal and Heavy Division, National AGC
Gain an advocate in the Valley!
- Mississippi Valley AGC has strong ties with the leaders and
key decision-makers
of the Mississippi Valley Division, Corps of Engineers and its districts ( - Mississippi Valley AGC and the Mississippi Valley Division (MVD) have executed a formal partnering agreement that emphasizes the use of partnering principles in issues resolution
- At its annual meeting each February Mississippi Valley AGC has a Specifications Meeting with Corps representatives from three Division offices and 10 District offices to resolve issues related to design, construction, contracting, contract administration, etc. (2011 Specifications Meeting Agenda Items)
- Mississippi Valley AGC and MVD utilize Issue Resolution Committees composed of AGC and Corps personnel to resolve complicated issues
- The Executive Vice President of Mississippi Valley AGC is a retired Corps of Engineers employee with over 34 years of federal service (31 years with the Corps of Engineers including 16 years with the Mississippi Valley Division) who has lengthy experience in working with
all the Corps Districts in the Valley as well as a broad knowledge of Corps
procedures and federal regulations.
Networking/Partnering
- Mississippi Valley AGC typically has about 100 representatives
from the Corps of Engineers in attendance at its annual meeting from 3 Division offices and 10 District offices. Friday mornings are set aside for remarks and information sharing by the Corps Commanders of HQUSACE, MVD, and the MVD Districts. - The AGC Federal Contractors Conference is the only national conference that brings contractors from across the nation and federal commanders and leaders in
- Whether you are a contractor seeking an opportunity to meet a Corps representative or a supplier or vendor seeking an opportunity to meet a contractor, networking opportunities such as receptions and golf outings are provided at our annual and mid-year meetings.
- Mississippi Valley AGC periodically hosts partnering meetings with the Mississippi Valley Division, Corps of Engineers (latest in October 2007) and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (latest in October 2006).
Other Member Services
- Weekly electronic newsletter relating up-to-date information on Corps and NRCS solicitations, bid results, training, and meetings as well as Branch and National AGC events and activities.
- Branch membership directory (updated continuously)
- Discounted prices on industry publications and training (safety, project management, etc.) through AGC of America
- Discounted prices on products and services through AGC of America Affinity Program (General Motors Fleet, Enterprise Fleet Management, Ford Fleet, BP, McGraw-Hill, Avis, and Hertz)
- Mississippi Valley AGC web site with latest news and information affecting federal contractors in the
HOW TO JOIN
Mississippi Valley AGC offers two classes of membership, Regular and Associate. Regular members are general contractors who actually bid and perform construction while Associate Members are firms allied with the construction industry that do not bid and perform construction such as bonding and insurance companies, equipment sales and rental firms, rock and material suppliers, accounting/law firms, etc.
Membership in Mississippi Valley AGC also requires membership and payment of dues to National AGC. Firms that are already a member of another AGC chapter and paying national dues through that chapter will not pay national dues through Mississippi Valley AGC. Annual branch dues are computed and billed in accordance with the current Branch Dues Structure.
To apply for membership in Mississippi Valley AGC, complete the appropriate membership application form, Membership Application Form (Regular Member) or Membership Application Form (Associate Member), and mail the completed application along with a check for Branch dues and national dues to: Mississippi Valley Branch, AGC, 9049 Corporate Gardens Drive, Suite 102, Germantown, TN, 38138. Regular members will be billed for Volume Dues as work within the Branch’s jurisdiction is awarded to the member.
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