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The Merit Shop Pod Jeff Wiggins
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Welcome to the The Merit Shop Pod, a podcast by the Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan! The goal of this podcast is to provide our ABC members, as well as listeners who simply wish to learn more, with current, up to date, information on what is happening throughout our state in the construction industry, as well as updates on what is happening in government that could impact the merit shop. Be sure to tune in for interviews with industry experts, public officials, ABC members, and skilled trades allies across the state as we dive deep into the important issues affecting our industry.
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Episode 23: Construction Set to Re-Open & President Amash?
On this EMERGENCY episode of the Merit Shop Pod, State Director Jeff Wiggins relays that reports out of Lansing indicating Governor Whitmer will be lifting the prohibition on construction in the state of Michigan on May 7, via an executive order to be signed this Friday, May 1. Jeff also touches on the news that Congressman Justin Amash (I - MI3) has announced a Presidential Exploratory Committee.
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Episode 22: Getting Back To Work, Safely (w/ ABC VP Greg Sizemore)
On this episode of the podcast, Jeff is joined by ABC National's Vice President of Health, Safety,Environment, and Workforce Development, Greg Sizemore. Jeff and Greg discuss how ABC is serving as a leading voice in the industry with the White House and our elected officials in Washington, as well as how the Construction Industry Safety Coalition has developed prevention and protection plans for companies to implement on job sites.
Jeff also unveils the new "Back to Work, Safely" pledge from ABC Michigan that members are encouraged to take to demonstrate to our elected officials and our communities that we are ready, willing, and able to get back to work safely and responsibly, when that time comes. -
Episode 21: Whitmer Extends "Stay at Home" Order (w/ Senator Mike Shirkey)
On this episode of the Merit Shop Pod, we chat with Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey shortly after Governor Whitmer announced the extension of her "Stay at Home" Executive Order through April 30, 2020. We find out his initial reactions from the substance of the announcement and what it means moving forward for our state.
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Episode 20: Paycheck Protection Deep Dive (w/ CPA Firm Yeo & Yeo)
On this episode of the Merit Shop Pod, we are joined by John Haag, Managing Principal of the CPA firm's Midland office. John gave us a brief overview of the Paycheck Protection Program, as new details have continued to emerge daily, and took some time to answer several questions we have received from ABC members.
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Episode 19: School Update and Paycheck Protection
On this episode of the Merit Shop Pod, we provide a brief preview of Governor Whitmer's Thursday, April 1 press conference, where she'll address what's in store for the remainder of the school year. Jeff also highlights the importance of the newly established Paycheck Protection Program loans created by Congress in the CARES Act which was approved and signed by the President last week.
Please visit our COVID-19 resource website at www.abcmi.com/news/covid-19 for details on everything discussed on this episode. -
Episode 18: COVID - 19 Update
On this episode of the Merit Shop Pod, we provide updates on developments that occurred over the weekend relating to the effort to combat COVID-19 in the state of Michigan. Jeff highlights the most recent update provided by Governor Whitmer, as well as providing updates on what is deemed "essential" when it comes to construction services, as well as new resources now available after Congress passed the CARES Act.
Please visit our COVID-19 resource website at www.abcmi.com/news/covid-19 for details on everything discussed on this episode.