2016 President's Year in Review

It has been a great year for the SWCA and I am proud of what we have accomplished in 2016. In 2015 we began building the foundation for expanding our membership and our influence within the community. This year we utilized that foundation and focused on solidifying our vision for the SWCA, communicating that vision to our members, and executing it.

The vision is to be the champion for the construction industry in Southwest Washington. To that end, we have focused on developing relationships with the City of Vancouver, Clark County, the Port of Vancouver, Clark College, and the CREDC. In addition, we also placed key board members and staff on relevant committees and boards within the community. These relationships will help keep our members informed about the latest developments that affect our industry. Additionally, the SWCA Foundation awarded nearly $20,000 in scholarships to students continuing their education in construction, with a member receiving the John McKibbon Scholarship to attend Leadership Clark County.

We accomplished so much in 2016, while having fun doing it. We organized several Shop Talk events that focused on highlighting people in our community that helped create job opportunities for our member companies, and develop programs for filling our industry’s increasing labor demand. We also hosted several business seminars addressing topics that our members requested additional education on. Of course we also put together a full slate of exciting networking events, including the best golf tournament in Southwest Washington, and an extravagant Holiday Party and Auction. 

I have had so much fun during my tenure as President. I am humbled and honored to have been a part of this important stage in the growth and development of SWCA. Here’s to a bright future!