Strategic Plan 2008-2009 Plan of Work
(Approved at the 12-12-07 Board of Director's Meeting)
MISSION STATEMENT:
We are an association of building construction professionals dedicated to represent the best interest of the construction industry through the promotion of skills, integrity and responsibility.
VISION STATEMENT:
A professional organization that preserves the core values of skills, integrity and responsibility in the profession and industry, while stimulating, encouraging and supporting progress and innovation in the industry.
STRATEGIC INITIATIVE for 2008-2009 will be
membership development, retention and recruitment.
GOALS OF THE ASSOCIATION
- ADVOCACY. Unify the industry into a cohesive group that speaks with a single voice on issues affecting commercial building construction. The Association will create legislative and other coalitions to present our voice and views to the state government and other groups that affect the well-being of the industry.
- PROVIDE RELEVANT BENEFITS, SERVICES AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT ENABLE MEMBER FIRMS TO GROW AND HAVE LONG TERM SUCCESS. Provide and collaborate on education, monitor industry trends, safety programs and resources that directly help the business operations of our members.
- WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. Build a stable professional and craft workforce for the benefit of member firms and the industry. Become the conduit for the industry to develop tomorrow's workforce.
- MARKETING AND VISIBILITY; POSITION THE CHAPTER AS AN ENTITY OF INDUSTRY EXCELLENCE. Brand the image of what membership in the AGC represents; skills, integrity and responsibility within the profession and industry.
- MAXIMIZE MEMBERSHIP GROWTH AND LOYALTY. Maintain a 90% annual retention rate of existing members and increase new membership by 15% each year.
The Building Chapter will focus its activities and resources in the following ways during the next two years to reach the five goals, leading to the accomplishment of the strategic initiative:
ADVOCACY
Top Priority — Lobby at the state level on behalf of the commercial building construction industry by continuing to have a coordinated, collaborative influential presence at the Unicameral and with State Agencies.
2nd Priority — Develop and implement activities to become proactive in initiating legislation based on member input.
Important — Continue the channel of communication and member involvement in the legislative process.
Important — Continue relationship building with related industry associates to strength the impact of the construction industry.
PROVIDE RELEVANT BENEFITS, SERVICES AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNTITES
Top Priority — Continue to identify, coordinate and provide training opportunities that are cost effective and time efficient for participants.
Top Priority — Plan three regional membership meetings per year between November and April in each of the four regions in the state.
Important — Continue to explore and investigate options for health insurance cost containment programs and continue to explore workers compensation cost containment measures for the membership.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Top Priority — Continue to strengthen our support of the Student AGC Chapters in terms of funding and professional development activities.
2nd Priority — Develop and implement a Construction Career Awareness program to initially be targeted at the 4th-6th grade level.
Important — Continue to develop and implement activities to support the new professionals to the construction industry.
MARKETING AND VISIBILITY
Top Priority — Develop and implement a marketing plan that positions and brands the membership as "premier construction professionals" in the industry, bringing skills, integrity and responsibility to every project.
MAXIMIZE MEMBERSHIP GROWTH AND LOYALTY
Top Priority — Establish a Membership Development Committee to create and implement a Membership Development Plan to reach the established goal.
Top Priority — Create and implement a member awards and recognition program for the membership. |
