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SUMMARY:The Evolving Landscape of Tax Credits: Research & Development\, 179D and Cost Segregation in Construction Related Industries
DESCRIPTION:There are specialized requirements\, key law changes\, and updated “IRS recommendations” for claiming the R&D Credit\, Section 179D and Cost Segregation. The Webinar will focus specifically on the impacts related to Architecture\, Engineering and Construction Contracting Industries. \nIn this session\, the speakers will discuss the dynamic R&D landscape and the increased value of 179D and Cost Segregation.  There will be time for a Q&A session \, and we may discuss Hiring Credits if time permits. Bring your questions!
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/the-evolving-landscape-of-tax-credits-research-development-179d-and-cost-segregation-in-construction-related-industries/
CATEGORIES:Online Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240115T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240115T130000
DTSTAMP:20260526T070915
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231213T134647Z
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SUMMARY:Bluebeam Revu for Office Administrators
DESCRIPTION:Day-to-day operational work on all our documents\, markups\, and forms tends to fall squarely on the shoulders of our administrative staff. Unfortunately\, we don’t always provide them with the tools and training they need to get that work done effectively. Bluebeam Revu is the most used software in the design/build world and it’s not just for estimators and project managers. Administrative staff can see just as much\, if not more\, benefit from working inside Bluebeam Revu as anyone in your company. Addressing edits and markups\, creating fillable forms\, stamping documents\, and even comparing versions are all vital tools that administrators in your firm need and this class is designed to show them how to use the same Bluebeam software you use in all other aspects of your work\, to do just that. \nZenTek Consultants\, a certified Bluebeam Partner\, will show you the most effective means of using the software you already own\, so you can get the ROI you were hoping for. This eight (8) hour course is delivered in four (4)\, two-hour long sessions that students can attend online\, right from their own desk. A live instructor will explain the detailed functions\, and address questions as the class progresses. \n​​Note: Instructor will be using Bluebeam Revu Complete 21 and some tools shown may not be available in Revu Basics or Core. Looking for this class in Bluebeam Revu 2017\, 2018\, 2019\, or 20? Contact us to make arrangements. \nRecording: Registrants for this course will receive access to a recording of each session for 7 consecutive days. Access will start the next business day after the session ends. \nMust attend all four sessions. \nSession 1: Navigating & Using Bluebeam \n\nNavigating the Bluebeam Interface\nFile Access and Searching\nAdding Markups & Highlighting\nModifying Text within Bluebeam\nHyperlinking\n\nSession 2: Creating Forms \n\nUsing AutoCreate\nUnderstanding Field Tools\nSetting Field Properties\nCreating Custom Forms\nSaving Form Templates\nImporting/Exporting Form Data\nWorking With Digital Signatures\n\nSession 3: Document Management \n\nCreating Page Labels\nCreating Bookmarks\nDocument Comparison Process\nDocument Overlay Process\nBatch Tools for Compare and Overlay\nSlip Sheeting Process\nBatch Slip Sheeting\n\nSession 4: Customization within Bluebeam \n\nCreating Custom Stamps\nCreating Custom Templates & Email Templates\nGrouping Objects & Creating Tool Chests\nSharing Stamps\, Tool Chests\, and More
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/bluebeam-revu-for-office-administrators/
CATEGORIES:Online Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T070915
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SUMMARY:Microsoft Excel For Construction Scheduling & Estimating
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wanted to improve your estimating templates in Microsoft Excel? Would you like to be able to quickly create and view a simple Gannt schedule? Using Excel\, you can do that and much more. Learning specific Excel formulas that assist the Estimating team can result in more accurate bids\, less human error\, and provide automation – all of which save time and money. Project Managers and Superintendents can create a schedule in just a few minutes and calculate working loads/durations in seconds. \nZenTek Consultants\, a nationally recognized Construction Consulting expert and Microsoft Partner\, will show you the most effective ways of using Excel in a construction environment. This eight (8) hour program is delivered in four (4)\, two-hour long sessions that students can attend online\, right from their own desk. A live instructor will explain the detailed functions\, and address questions as the class progresses. \n​Note: Instructor will be using the latest version of Microsoft Excel and students are encouraged to use same. \nMust attend all four sessions. \nSession 1: Excel Overview and Basics\nSession 2: Fun with Functions and Formulas\nSession 3: Delving into Data\nSession 4: Summarizing Simplified \nView full agenda at https://zentekconsultants.net/microsoft-excel-for-construction-scheduling-estimating/ \n  \nJanuary 10\, 17\, 24\, & 31st at 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/microsoft-excel-for-construction-scheduling-estimating/
CATEGORIES:Online Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220610T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220610T104500
DTSTAMP:20260526T070915
CREATED:20220517T192011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T192011Z
UID:27510-1654855200-1654857900@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Construction Captives
DESCRIPTION:Come meet David Bubb\, who will educate about the benefits of group captives.  With the continued unpredictable nature of the insurance industry\, there has never been a better time to consider a Heterogenous Group Captive.  Since their beginning\, group captives have focused on one thought – insurance is a manageable cost.   \nBy bonding together to create true sharing of risk\, shareholders of a group captive can control these costs rather than being subject to the volatility of the traditional insurance industry.  Specifically\, a heterogenous captive joins together the best of a wide range of industries and geographies.  With a common theme of a commitment to safety and claims management\, members of a group captive can not only lower their upfront costs\, but may also capture underwriting and investment income over the long term.  By leveraging your current risk management program with the expertise of world class service providers\, a group captive will stabilize premiums and make insurance a more predicable expense into the future. 
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/construction-captives/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Online Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220607T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220607T090000
DTSTAMP:20260526T070915
CREATED:20220414T135008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220414T135008Z
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SUMMARY:The Future of Talent Attraction—What Matters to Tomorrow’s Workforce Matters Today
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation about talent.  Because when you have the right talent fit\, you experience increased profitability\, performance and productivity—the three essentials for any successful business.  Attracting that kind of talent requires taking a close look at company culture\, recruiting strategies and hiring processes. \nEvery successful business knows it’s only as good as its employees\, and currently\, it’s a candidate’s market. This means that top talent has their choice of employers. Therefore\, it becomes fundamental for companies to enhance and maintain their employer brand to not only attract top talent\, but to send the continuous message to potential candidates—and current employees alike\, that the engagement drivers that employees need most are top-of-mind in their work culture. \nWe’ll learn: \n–the steps to talent attraction \nToday’s best prospects are focused on what businesses have to offer them – and it’s more than a paycheck. They want to know your company culture\, values and mission. They’re shopping benefits. They’re seeking fulfilling careers with businesses that are in tune with their needs.  \n–the recruiting experience  \nYou want the recruiting experience to be a good one. Even if it doesn’t work out for a job candidate\, the recruiting experience can still be a good one. And that person can affect how others view your company.  \n–and\, how the pandemic has impacted the future of work and employee expectations \nThe startling COVID19 changes has not only changed how work is currently being conducted\, but also how it will continue to operate in the future. It didn’t just show us that we can easily work from home\, but it will completely change the future of work in a variety of ways. \nSeminar Hosted by ABC Member Insperity. \nMichael is a Human Resource Consultant with Insperity. His focus is on helping organizations create a competitive advantage with their human talent. He accomplishes this through scalable solutions\, emphasizing success and accountability while understanding potential risk. He has worked with numerous clients recognized by varying organizations for creating best places to work. A lifelong learner\, Michael is a thought leader whose insights are continually cited by the media. He is a regular contributor to Forbes Coaches Council—a community for leading business and career coaches. \nIntroduced to HR early in his career\, Michael returned to school earning his master’s in Human Resource Management at Rutgers University. He holds both a SHRM-SCP and SPHR certification. In addition\, he has a Certified Professional Coaching designation from iPEC\, the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching. Michael’s professional journey includes experiences in hospitality\, manufacturing\, IT and financial services. Michael serves in volunteer board positions on both the Garden State Council-SHRM and the Jersey Shore Association for Human Resources.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/the-future-of-talent-attraction-what-matters-to-tomorrows-workforce-matters-today/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Human Resources Classes,Leadership and Management Development,Management Education,Online Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T093000
DTSTAMP:20260526T070915
CREATED:20220404T133450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T133450Z
UID:27069-1654156800-1654162200@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Turn the Great Resignation into Your Company’s Great Awakening
DESCRIPTION:We’ve all heard of the Great Resignation\, which has resulted from the historically high level of employee resignations over the past year. The pandemic has undoubtedly changed the landscape of work while serving as the catalyst for employees to reexamine what is meaningful for them – in their jobs and in their lives. Using this lens\, you can recategorize the Great Resignation as the “Great Awakening.” Rather than seeing this phenomenon as a threat\, forward-thinking companies are using it as an opportunity to think about the future of work and how they can keep their employees engaged and fulfilled. \nDuring this session\, you will: \n\nGain a deeper understanding of what is driving the Great Resignation\nLearn about the forces of disengagement and how to counter-balance them\nDiscover how you can use data to attract\, retain\, and develop talent in your organization\nLearn about resources and next steps you can take to reduce your turnover\, improve your company culture\, and engage your workforce\n\nWho should attend: \n\nCEOs/Owners\nCFOs\nHuman Resources leads\nAnyone in positions to effect retention efforts\n\nThis Seminar will be hosted by ABC Eastern PA Member\, Kreischer Miller. \nBobbi is a Director at Kreischer Miller\, a leading independent public accounting firm serving the Greater Philadelphia area. Bobbi leads Kreischer Miller’s Talent Advisory practice\, which helps companies align their business strategy with their people strategy. Utilizing a proprietary framework\, she works with client organizations to equip their business leaders with the tools and data they need to hire and retain top performers and create high performing teams. The result is an intentionally-designed people plan that increases productivity\, builds a winning culture\, and creates the flexibility a company needs to adapt to change over time. \nIn her previous role at Kreischer Miller\, Bobbi played a key role in the firm’s talent strategy and implemented this talent optimization framework for the firm’s leadership and team members. \n 
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/turn-the-great-resignation-into-your-companys-great-awakening/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Human Resources Classes,Leadership and Management Development,Management Education,Online Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220302T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220302T153000
DTSTAMP:20260526T070915
CREATED:20211115T204348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220225T175310Z
UID:25881-1646211600-1646235000@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Microsoft Office Tips & Tricks
DESCRIPTION:This class is being offered in-person or virtually when registering please select your preference. \nWord 2013/2016\nDefault fonts and spacing\nQuick Parts\nStyles\nApplying Styles\nCreate a New Style\nModifying a Style\nDeleting a Style\n“Replace” Feature\nTechnique for Working with Bullets and\nNumbering\nNavigation Techniques\nHighlighting Techniques \nExcel 2013/2016\nQuick and Easy Way to Do Math\nAutosum shortcut\nExpanded Autosum Capability – Other\nFunctions\nUsing the Fill Series Feature\nWorking with a Selected Range\nHighlighting Techniques\nNavigation Techniques\nUsing the Format Painter\nFormat as Table\nSorting\nMultilevel\nBased on color \nPowerPoint 2013/2016\nUsing a Theme\nSlide Transitions\nLinking from Excel\nReplacing fonts\nSending a Presentation to Word\nCopying Slides from Other\nPresentations\nUsing a Theme\nSlide Transitions\nCreating sections and manipulating\nthem\nSending a Presentation to Word
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/microsoft-office-tips-tricks/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Leadership and Management Development,Management Education,Online Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T153000
DTSTAMP:20260526T070915
CREATED:20211115T201643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220210T203734Z
UID:25873-1645088400-1645111800@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Microsoft Project Level 2
DESCRIPTION:Executing a Project\nEnter Task Progress \nMonitoring Project Progress\nView Project Progress\nAdd Custom Fields\nCreate Custom Views\nAnalyze a Project Plan \nControlling a Project Plan\nEdit the Task List\nReschedule Tasks \nReporting on Progress\nFormat and Share a Chart View\nView Existing Reports\nCreate Custom Reports\nCreate a Visual Report \nCustomizing the Application\nChange Project Options\nCreate a Project Plan Template\nShare Resources\nLink Project Plans
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/microsoft-project-level-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Leadership and Management Development,Management Education,Online Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220203T153000
DTSTAMP:20260526T070915
CREATED:20211115T201116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220127T185808Z
UID:25868-1643878800-1643902200@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Microsoft Project Level 1
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Class \nGetting Started with Microsoft Project\nIdentify Project Management Concepts\nNavigate the Microsoft Project 2016 Environment \nDefining a Project\nCreate a New Project Plan\nDefine a Project\nAssign a Project Calendar \nCreating and Organizing Tasks\nAdd Tasks to a Project Plan\nImport Tasks From Other Programs\nCreate a Work Breakdown Structure\nDefine Task Relationships\nSchedule Tasks \nManaging Project Plan Resources\nAdd Resources to a Project Plan\nCreate a Resource Calendar\nEnter Costs for Resources\nAssign Resources to Tasks\nResolve Resource Conflicts \nFinalizing a Project Plan\nOptimize a Project Plan\nSet a Baseline
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/microsoft-project-level-1-2/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Leadership and Management Development,Management Education,Online Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210914T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210914T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T070915
CREATED:20210303T142249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210519T154446Z
UID:24035-1631606400-1631620800@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Construction Project Management
DESCRIPTION:Ideal for construction project managers at all levels\, Construction Project Management is a 4-week class/workshop that offers strategies and solutions to attain the highest level of professionalism and productivity. The class addresses both hard and soft skills needed to be successful as a project manager\, including human relations and effectively using authority\, negotiations\, documents\, planning and scheduling among other topics. This comprehensive National Center for Construction Education and Research curriculum will emphasize cost and resource awareness/control along with a total quality management process. The class emphasizes leadership skills and effective communication strategies. Due to a small group setting with peer to peer interaction\, space is limited. \nDave Liddle has numerous years of experience with Healthcare facilities and construction as well as higher education facilities. He holds numerous specialty environmental and safety engineering certifications. \n  \nThis Class will run virtually for 4 weeks\, beginning on  Tuesday September 14th & Running on September 21\, September 28 & October 5 from 8AM-12 PM.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/construction-project-management-3/
CATEGORIES:Leadership and Management Development,Management Education,Online Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210721T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210721T090000
DTSTAMP:20260526T070915
CREATED:20210506T153521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210611T120416Z
UID:24826-1626854400-1626858000@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Free Benefits & Payroll Savings Hosted by ABC Insurance Trust
DESCRIPTION:SAVE ON PAYROLL TAXES AND PROVIDE EMPLOYEES WITH THE BENEFITS THEY NEED AT NO NET COST  WITH A SIMERP PLAN THROUGH ABC.  \nWHAT IS SIMERP? \nSIMERP is a Self-Funded Medical Expense Reimbursement Program; a tax qualified platform that utilizes IRS tax codes to lower your payroll burden while providing employees with a tax break to purchase additional benefits and a free* wellness plan. \nA SIMERP PLAN ALLOWS: \n\nEmployers to save money on payroll taxes with no up-front costs\nEmployees to take home the same pay while adding benefits\nCurrent group health plan enrollees and waivers to participate\n\nTHE BENEFITS OF SIMERP: \n\nEmployers receive ~$500-$700 in FICA net savings per enrolled employee\, per year.\nEnrolled Employees gain a reserve that doesn’t reduce their take home pay.\nEnrolled employees & their dependents have access to a robust wellness plan that includes unlimited telemedicine for a $0 copayment.\n\nHOW IT WORKS: \n\nEmployer offers a voluntary wellness program under the SIMERP section 105 guidelines.\nEnrolled employees receive a credit on their payroll\, based on the estimated value of the wellness program\, their pay and deductions.\nThis “credit” creates a reserve\, which allows the employee to purchase/pay for qualifies benefits.\n\nTHE RESULT: Employees receive additional benefits at no cost while employers reduce their payroll burden and further improve their benefits program to attract and retain employees. \nEmployers can integrate this program into their benefits package at any time.  \nTo learn more about ABC Insurance Trust visit their website at insurancetrust.abc.org. \nABC WL SIMERP Promo \n 
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/free-benefits-payroll-savings-hosted-by-abc-insurance-trust/
CATEGORIES:Human Resources Classes,Leadership and Management Development,Management Education,Online Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210713T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210713T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T070915
CREATED:20210505T162105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210602T145451Z
UID:24786-1626163200-1626177600@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Construction Project Management
DESCRIPTION:Ideal for construction project managers at all levels\, Construction Project Management is a 4-week class/workshop that offers strategies and solutions to attain the highest level of professionalism and productivity. The class addresses both hard and soft skills needed to be successful as a project manager\, including human relations and effectively using authority\, negotiations\, documents\, planning and scheduling among other topics. This comprehensive National Center for Construction Education and Research curriculum will emphasize cost and resource awareness/control along with a total quality management process. The class emphasizes leadership skills and effective communication strategies. Due to a small group setting with peer to peer interaction\, space is limited. \nDave Liddle has numerous years of experience with Healthcare facilities and construction as well as higher education facilities. He holds numerous specialty environmental and safety engineering certifications. \n  \nThis class will run every Tuesday morning for four weeks\, beginning July 13th from 8am- 12pm. (July 13th\, July 20th\, July 27th & August 3rd)
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/construction-project-management-4/
CATEGORIES:Management Education,Online Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210621T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210621T103000
DTSTAMP:20260526T070915
CREATED:20210518T200847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210616T150854Z
UID:24939-1624267800-1624271400@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:OCIP/CCIP/SDI Seminar
DESCRIPTION:ABC Member Davis Bucco Makara & Dorsey & Construction Risk Partners will be hosting a seminar on Owner Controlled Insurance Program/Contractor Controlled Insurance Program/Subcontractor Default Insurance \nInsurance coverage is as essential as having qualified labor and equipment to perform a construction project.  Sometimes this insurance is offered through Owner Controlled or Contractor Controlled insurance Programs.  These can provide benefits but also anticipated risks for program participants.  This course will discuss the mechanic’s of these programs\, how they are managed\, and what legal risks they do and do not cover.  This course will also examine the growing use of Subcontractor Default Insurance as an alternative to bonding projects.  SDI can provide an important avenue of recovery when enrolled subcontractors default\, while also creating broader opportunities for non-bondable subcontractors to participate in larger projects.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/ocip-ccip-sdi-seminar/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Legal Classes,Management Education,Online Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210609
DTSTAMP:20260526T070915
CREATED:20210416T151716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210430T134209Z
UID:24643-1623110400-1623196799@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:STEP: Build & Continuously Improve Safety Program
DESCRIPTION:Join ABC Eastern PA’s 2020 Chair & ABC Member Tammi Talese with Klover as she walks you though the process of applying for STEP and how this can help you improve your company’s safety program. \nWe are offering 2 virtual sessions 8:00am-9:00am or 12:00pm-1:00pm Please select your time slot when registering. \nWhat is STEP? Why Participate? Visit ABC National’s website to learn more and to apply today: \nhttp://www.abcstep.org/
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/step-build-continuously-improve-safety-program/
CATEGORIES:Online Training,Safety Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210602T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210602T093000
DTSTAMP:20260526T070915
CREATED:20210503T194321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210503T194915Z
UID:24763-1622622600-1622626200@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Cybersecurity for Business Leaders
DESCRIPTION:If you are a business owner or leader who wants to understand your business’ risk level\, or if you have concerns about hackers holding your systems hostage (ransomware) or losing company data through a cyber-attack\, you will want to attend this this session! \nDuring this presentation you will learn: \nHow to Understand Cybersecurity at the Leadership Level\nA Gold Standard Strategic Framework for Cybersecurity That You Can Apply to Your Business \nHow Your Business Measures Up Against Your Peers\nActionable Takeaways to Improve Your Business’ Cybersecurity Posture \nWhat to Expect: \nStep 1: Complete a personalized Self Risk Assessment prior to Presentation (30 min) \n\nNo IT knowledge required\n\nStep 2: Attend Cybersecurity Presentation (50 min) \nStep 3: Receive Your Personalized Results and Plan \n• ONE2ONE will create FREE Personalized Results and a Cybersecurity Plan for your business.\n• Schedule a FREE Executive Call to review your Results\, Plan\, and Actionable Next Steps to reduce your cybersecurity risk
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/cybersecurity-for-business-leaders/
CATEGORIES:Management Education,Online Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210525T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210525T090000
DTSTAMP:20260526T070915
CREATED:20210108T155732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210108T155732Z
UID:23833-1621929600-1621933200@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Understanding New Revenue Recognition Standard (ASC 606) Impact on Company Financial Statements
DESCRIPTION:Accounting Standards Update 606 (“ASU 606”) drastically changed how companies recognize revenue.  It also added new accounting terminology and required expanded footnote disclosures.  Contractor financial statements\, particularly construction-in-progress schedules\, look very different from previous year statements.  In this course\, there will be a very brief overview of ASC 606’s impact on the construction industry and examples of changes to financial statements and footnote disclosures. \nInstructor & ABC Eastern PA Member: \nAdrienne Straccione\, CPA\, Partner \nWouch Maloney CPAs & Business Advisors
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/understanding-new-revenue-recognition-standard-asc-606-impact-on-company-financial-statements/
CATEGORIES:Accounting/Financial Classes,Online Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210520T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210520T103000
DTSTAMP:20260526T070915
CREATED:20210429T160806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210430T153910Z
UID:24702-1621501200-1621506600@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Avoid ACT 72 Penalties- Employee Misclassification
DESCRIPTION:Act 72 Seminar Act 72\, or The Construction Workplace Misclassification Act\, (43 P.S. §§ 933.1– 933.17) targets employment practices on construction sites. It imposes criminal and administrative penalties for the misclassification of employees as “independent contractors” at commercial and residential construction sites in Pennsylvania. This seminar will discuss the Act’s definition of an “independent contractor”\, why classification matters to employees and employers\, retaliation provisions of Act 72\, as well as the enforcement of Act 72\, including the imposition of criminal and administrative penalties against employers. \nThis Seminar will be presented by Julie Pfaff. \n \nJulie is an attorney at Venzie Construction Law.  For over 17 years\, Julie has represented Fortune 500 companies\, state agencies\, mid-sized companies\, small businesses\, and individuals in a variety of litigation and environmental matters including contract disputes\, construction claims and defects\, mechanics’ liens and stormwater management issues.  Julie also counsels clients on a variety of employment law matters.  In addition to her law practice\, Julie is an adjunct professor at West Chester University teaching business and commercial law\, employment law\, and public speaking.  Julie began her legal career as a clerk for the Honorable Juan R. Sanchez in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/avoid-act-72-penalties-employee-misclassification/
CATEGORIES:Legal Classes,Online Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210520T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210520T090000
DTSTAMP:20260526T070915
CREATED:20210108T155509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210108T155509Z
UID:23830-1621497600-1621501200@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:How to Prepare a Work-In-Progress Schedule
DESCRIPTION:A construction in progress (“CIP”) schedule is not just a schedule requested every year by your accountant.  It is a financial management tool that helps key decision makers understand how a company is performing on contracts.  CIP schedules are often used to identify trends or problems as jobs progress\, as opposed to waiting until the end of job.  These schedules are the only accurate way of knowing a company’s true profitability.  In this course\, there will be an overview of how to prepare a CIP schedule\, analysis techniques when reviewing a CIP\, and best practices. \nInstructor & ABC Eastern PA Member: \nAdrienne Straccione\, CPA\, Partner \nWouch Maloney CPAs & Business Advisors
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/how-to-prepare-a-work-in-progress-schedule/
CATEGORIES:Accounting/Financial Classes,Online Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210512T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210512T153000
DTSTAMP:20260526T070915
CREATED:20201103T170333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210505T153348Z
UID:23710-1620810000-1620833400@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Excel Level 2
DESCRIPTION:Working with Functions: Work with Ranges Use Specialized Functions Work with Logical Functions Work with Date & Time Functions Work with Text Functions \nWorking with Lists:  Sort Data Filter Data Query Data with Database Functions Outline and Subtotal Data \n Analyzing Data: Create and Modify Tables Apply Intermediate Conditional Formatting Apply Advanced Conditional Formatting \nVisualizing Data with Charts: Create Charts Modify and Format Charts Use Advanced Chart Features \nUsing PivotTables and PivotCharts: Create a PivotTable Analyze PivotTable Data Present Data with PivotCharts Filter Data by Using Timelines and Slicers
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/excel-level-2/
CATEGORIES:Leadership and Management Development,Management Education,Online Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210506T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210506T093000
DTSTAMP:20260526T070915
CREATED:20210416T141951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210503T155113Z
UID:24640-1620289800-1620293400@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Eliminating the Open Shop
DESCRIPTION:Join ABC Eastern PA and Marc Furman with Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman for Part 2 of Eliminating the Open Shop. \nThis will be a 45-minute discussion on upcoming issues that Merit-Shop Contractors will face under a Biden-Harris Administration. \n\nWhat is the PRO Act? Learn about the major components of the PRO Act and its threat to merit-shop contractors\nWhat changes will a Biden Labor Board (NLRB) make that will help unions\nWhat merit-shop contractors can be doing now\nLawful hiring policies & practices\nWorkforce Development Issues
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/eliminating-the-open-shop/
CATEGORIES:Legal Classes,Online Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210429T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210429T090000
DTSTAMP:20260526T070915
CREATED:20210311T152610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210428T170002Z
UID:24145-1619683200-1619686800@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:The Five Biggest HR/Payroll Issues Facing the Construction Industry
DESCRIPTION:If your construction company has been managing its human capital the same way for years\, you may be falling behind. Human resources and payroll matters change regularly\, especially for a labor-intensive industry like construction.\n\n\nWe will review these five categories\, the regulatory concerns and best practices.\n\n\nEmployee Handbook:\n\n\n\nIs your handbook updated for new sick and family leave requirements?\n\n\nHave you updated the new provisions outlined by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)?\n\n\nAre your workplace attire policies gender neutral?\n\n\nDo you have a vaccine policy and is it compliant with the EEOC and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?\n\n\n\nRecruitment\, Applicant Tracking and New Hires:\n\n\n\n Do you review job descriptions annually to ensure they match the role and work performed?\n\n\n Are the interviewers trained on proper and compliant interview techniques?\n\n\n Are new hires engaged and provided with the tools they need to be successful on their first day?\n\n\n Are you using the most recent Form W-4\, I-9 and state and Local required documents? Are you ensuring accurate and timely completion by new hires?\n\n\n\nWorkforce Management:\n\n\n\n Are you confident you would pass an I-9 audit and e-Verify procedure review?\n\n\n How seamless and transparent is your harassment complaint and investigation process?\n\n\n Is your disciplinary process effective\, clear\, documented\, transparent and administered consistently?\n\n\n Are you protecting employee information?\n\n\n\nWorkplace Safety:\n\n\n\n In the last year\, have you reviewed and tested your disaster recovery and business continuity plan to ensure its effectiveness? Is it compliant with your insurance company requirements?\n\n\n Does your Safety Committee meet regularly and actively engage in injury prevention and investigation? Are you taking advantage of the workers compensation discounts available? Is your drug testing policy and response consistent\, holistic and transparent?\n\n\n Do you have a training program that outlines emergency response (active shooters\, shelter in place\, response to medical emergencies such as injuries\, heart attacks and overdoses\, etc.)?\n\n\n\nWage and Hour:\n\n\n\n Are employees and managers signing off on timesheets?\n\n\n Are you compliant with the calculation of bonuses (on-call\, attendance\, etc.) in the overtime pay calculation?\n\n\n Are you including all payments to employees in their wage history?\n\n\n Are the deductions from employee pay compliant with federal\, state and local limitations and requirements?\n\n\n\n \n\n\nWebinar will be hosted by ABC Eastern PA Member: Trisha Richardson\, RKL\, LLP.\n\n\nTricia is a Senior Consultant with RKL’s Human Capital Management Practice. With expertise in payroll and human resources\, she is able to help companies align their HR policies with the final payroll product. She also provides guidance and assistance with fringe benefit policies and taxation and helps clients implement and adhere to payroll and human resource regulatory compliance and best practices. Tricia focuses on optimizing her clients’ human capital management processes and practices to achieve their business goals.\n\n\nShe brings to the firm 25 years of experience in all aspects of payroll processing\, fringe benefit reporting\, human resources and payroll taxation\, as well as the development and implementation of policies and procedures surrounding payroll and human resources. Tricia previously worked at a large payroll service bureau and at an accounting firm\, where she consulted with small businesses on their payroll and human resources needs and business process assessments. Having worked on both sides of the pendulum\, as service receiver and provider\, Tricia’s focus remains on client needs and solutions.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/the-five-biggest-hr-payroll-issues-facing-the-construction-industry/
CATEGORIES:Accounting/Financial Classes,Management Education,Online Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T070915
CREATED:20201103T154636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210415T183743Z
UID:23707-1619082000-1619092800@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Microsoft Teams
DESCRIPTION:Public and Private Teams \nCreate Teams\nEdit team name\nManaging team settings \nWork with Channels\nCreate a channel\nNotify team members about a channel\nFollow a channel\nDelete a channel \nUsing Tabs\nAdd a tab to a channel\nBegin a conversation in a tab\nRemove a tab \nConversations \nStart a new conversation in a channel\nReply to a message\nEdit a message\nAdd file or attachment\nSave a message \nView saved messages\nDelete a message\nViewing older conversations\nSearch for messages and attachments \nTeam Meetings\nSchedule a team meeting\nView scheduled meetings\nChat with meeting participants before a meeting\nEdit meeting details\nJoin a team meeting \nOne on One and Group Calls\nStart a call \nFiles\nCreate a new file\nUpload a file to a channel\nMove a file to a different channel\nDownload a file\nEditing files \n 
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/microsoft-teams/
CATEGORIES:Leadership and Management Development,Management Education,Online Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210406T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210406T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T070915
CREATED:20210221T155737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210329T122032Z
UID:23999-1617696000-1617710400@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Construction Project Management
DESCRIPTION:Ideal for construction project managers at all levels\, Construction Project Management is a 4-week class/workshop that offers strategies and solutions to attain the highest level of professionalism and productivity. The class addresses both hard and soft skills needed to be successful as a project manager\, including human relations and effectively using authority\, negotiations\, documents\, planning and scheduling among other topics. This comprehensive National Center for Construction Education and Research curriculum will emphasize cost and resource awareness/control along with a total quality management process. The class emphasizes leadership skills and effective communication strategies. Due to a small group setting with peer to peer interaction\, space is limited. \nDave Liddle has numerous years of experience with Healthcare facilities and construction as well as higher education facilities. He holds numerous specialty environmental and safety engineering certifications. \n  \nThis class will run every Tuesday morning for four weeks\, beginning April 6th from 8am- 12pm. (April 6th\, April 13th\, April 20th & April 27th)
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/construction-project-management-2/
CATEGORIES:Management Education,Online Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210311T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210311T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T070915
CREATED:20201103T152150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T204035Z
UID:23697-1615453200-1615464000@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Excel Tips & Tricks
DESCRIPTION:Quick and Easy Way to Do Math\nAuto sum shortcut\nExpanded Auto sum Capability – Other Functions\nUsing the Fill Series Feature\nWorking with a Selected Range\nHighlighting Techniques\nNavigation Techniques\nUsing the Format Painter\nFormat as Table\nSorting\nMultilevel\nBased on color
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/excel-tips-tricks/
CATEGORIES:Leadership and Management Development,Management Education,Online Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210309T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210309T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T070915
CREATED:20201123T181450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T181450Z
UID:23786-1615276800-1615291200@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Rigger/Signal Person Training
DESCRIPTION:This course is designed for workers in charge of rigging loads for crane operation and covers the knowledge needed by a worker to safely and properly perform the many tasks required of a rigger. The crane rigger has many responsibilities and plays an integral part in the safety of a job site where cranes are in operation. This course is built from\, and adheres to\, the OSHA standard for Cranes and Derricks in Construction – CFR 1926.1400 – as well as the specific standard for Rigging training – CFR 1926.753 – which will help to properly prepare a rigger to do a job safely and correctly.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/rigger-signal-person-training/
CATEGORIES:Online Training,Safety Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T130000
DTSTAMP:20260526T070915
CREATED:20201030T142743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201030T142955Z
UID:23626-1614254400-1614258000@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Retirement Plans for Prevailing Wage Jobs: The Benefits of Contributing Fringe Money to Your Company’s Retirement Plan
DESCRIPTION:In this free online session\, we will review the fundamentals of the Davis Bacon Act\, the fundamentals of operating a successful and compliant retirement plan\, and provide practical information on the benefits of using a retirement plan to meet the requirements of the Davis Bacon Act on prevailing wage jobs.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/retirement-plans-for-prevailing-wage-jobs-the-benefits-of-contributing-fringe-money-to-your-companys-retirement-plan/
CATEGORIES:Accounting/Financial Classes,Management Education,Online Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T100000
DTSTAMP:20260526T070915
CREATED:20201030T142438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T195533Z
UID:23623-1614153600-1614160800@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Construction Prompt Payment Acts & Bonds Claims
DESCRIPTION:Join ABC Board Member and construction attorney Bob Watson from Eastburn and Gray\, PC for an informative seminar explaining your rights under Pennsylvania’s Public and Private Prompt Payment Acts\, as well as important deadlines to bear in mind if you’re working on a project with a payment bond.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/construction-prompt-payment-acts-bonds-claims/
CATEGORIES:Legal Classes,Management Education,Online Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210210T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210210T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T070915
CREATED:20201123T181037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T181538Z
UID:23781-1612944000-1612958400@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Confined Space Entry Training
DESCRIPTION:This course is designed to enable students to recognize\, evaluate\, control\, and abate safety and health hazards associated with permit-required confined space entry. Technical topics include the recognition of confined space hazards\, basic information about instrumentation used to evaluate atmospheric hazards\, and general permit space ventilation techniques.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/confined-space-entry-training/
CATEGORIES:Online Training,Safety Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210127T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210127T100000
DTSTAMP:20260526T070915
CREATED:20201029T184903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T184648Z
UID:23617-1611734400-1611741600@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Killer Contracts
DESCRIPTION:Make that contract a tool-not a weapon! This seminar will provide important information on how to use a contract or sub-contract to your advantage for maximum profit on the job. \nSeminar will be hosted by ABC Member Robert Watson\, Eastburn and Gray PC
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/killer-contracts/
CATEGORIES:Legal Classes,Management Education,Online Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210126T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210126T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T070915
CREATED:20201123T183755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T183755Z
UID:23777-1611648000-1611662400@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Fall Protection Training
DESCRIPTION:This course provides the participants with an overview of state-of-the-art technology for fall protection and current OSHA requirements\, including the principles of fall protection\, the components of fall arrest systems\, the limitations of fall arrest equipment\, and OSHA policies regarding fall protection.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/fall-protection-training/
CATEGORIES:Online Training,Safety Training
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