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We have just wrapped up a monumental year with the celebration of our Centennial anniversary. It is an honor to serve as your chair as be begin the next 100 years of AGCVA.

It is clear to me that we have strong members, but the strength of AGCVA does not come from one member type.  Our strength comes from each member, each district and the AGC staff working together in unison.

AGCVA has faced many challenges through the years, recessions, pandemics, labor shortages, supply chain issues and who knows what’s coming next, but I do know that AGCVA will be here to guide our members through the storms ahead. We all must play our part, and I will work with each of you to support you through all the AGCVA has to offer.

Let’s take a shallow dive into what that is. It is covered best in The AGCA Strategic Initiatives – Advocate, Grow & Connect.

WE ARE STRONG ADVOCATES

One of the things I have learned is Legislative Advocacy is vitally important to protect our industry.  Our Legislative Committee and Staff have done a tremendous job in representing the ACGVA and your businesses.  We will continue to fight proposed bills and amendments that impact our ability to effectively do business in the Commonwealth. 

You are also advocates of AGCVA in your daily business, holding yourself to the standards of this organization, acting on the beliefs and agenda set forth by the organization while contributing your thoughts and views to shape the future agenda to best serve the industry as a whole. 

WE ARE GROWING STRONGER

Workforce Development is THE overwhelming topic in any industry survey hands down….. AGCVA plans to make significant gains in the workforce options available to us. Looking ahead to 2025, the Board remains committed to investing in initiatives that create lasting impacts and attract the next generation of construction talent.

Imagine growing our workforce through our connections and our connections growing our workforce!  Each district already has connections between the secondary schools & post-secondary schools and many of the CTE programs in their area.  Other workforce development opportunities exist in our state such as Hire Vets Now and the V3 program.  Some of our members are already directly participating in these programs.  VTOP - Virginia – Talent & Opportunity Partnership and the Virginia Community College Systems “Fast Forward” program also provides workforce development and apprenticeship opportunities.

I mention these programs as they are already part of a statewide initiative presented to the Governor in the Blueprint 2030. They will be a major part of the AGCVA “Foundations for the Future” initiative that will be presented to the Governor in 2026.  I plan to work with the AGC Education Foundation and Staff to provide access for AGC members to these programs in one concise location.
 
WE GROW STRONG CONNECTIONS

I would love to see member companies displaying the AGCVA logo so that it is easily recognized in the public eye and people know what we represent!  We support each other and we support the community!  We can show that commitment through growing our Chairy programs, giving back to the communities in which we live and operate and building strong foundations across the state!

I look forward to serving you all this coming year!   And I’ll end on what I truly believe and I hope you do too  …..AGCVA is Built on Strong Foundations. 


Chris Shifflett
AGCVA Chair, 2025-2026

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