As 2025 draws to a close your staff at ABC NH/VT is looking ahead to another successful year through planning. Staff are scrambling to decide what programs, events, training and engagement opportunities are most important to members and create a calendar to reach those goals. Two new committees popping up this year in Vermont include legislative and workforce goals. Both committees are open to any ABC NH/VT company and their employees.

One of ABC NH/VTs strong points is Government Affairs with years of successfully supporting the industry by opposing bad policy and supporting good policy. This year Vermont will stand up its own Legislative Affairs Committee to track bills and decide how or whether there should be involvement by ABC NH/VT. The committee will meet twice per month through the legislative cycle (January-May) and then as needed through the election cycle of 2026. Members of the committee can be both experienced “policy wonks” or brand new to how the legislative process works. What is important is that members meet and share their expertise so that staff may understand the impact of Vermont legislation on the construction community. In some cases, there will be opportunities for members to come to Montpelier and share their experience should they choose.

CLICK HERE to sign up for the Vermont Legislative Affairs committee. The first meeting will be called mid-November to decide on priorities and an ongoing meeting schedule through 2026.

ABC NH/VT is also excited to announce the development of the Vermont Workforce Development Committee which also serves as an advisor to the Vermont Construction Academy (VCA). This committee will meet 6 times throughout the year to talk about workforce initiatives, employer engagement with recruits at ABC/VCA and programming needed to fulfill employer needs. This important committee will be critical to connecting employers and recruits.

CLICK HERE to sign up for the Workforce Development Committee. The first meeting will be called mid-November to decide on an ongoing schedule through 2026.

If you have questions about either committee, please contact matt@abcnhvt.org.