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ASA Connect: Industry Advocacy Breakfast 12-16-25

 

ASA MEMBERS ONLY

LEARN ABOUT ASA’S INITIATIVE TO PASS LEGISLATION IN MARYLAND
TO ALLOW CONTRACTORS TO SUSPEND PERFORMANCE (I.E., “STOP WORK”) FOR NON-PAYMENT

Date: Tuesday, December 16

Time: 7:30-9:00am [full breakfast included]

Location:  ARC Construction Services
3515 Marmenco Court
Baltimore, MD  21230

 

Join your industry peers to discuss national and state issues that directly affect your business and learn how ASA National and ASA of Baltimore are advocating for your interests – and how you can help. 

Topics will include:

  • 2026 Initiative to pass MD bill to provide “Suspension of Performance” (i.e., “Stop Work”) remedy for late payments
  • Elimination of “Pay if Paid” provisions from MD construction contracts
  • Changes to 2024 MOSH Heat Stress regulations
  • Independent Contractor vs. Employee classification
  • US Immigration Reform and Enforcement
  • Federal procurement law and regulations
  • Construction contracts (indemnification, bonding, delegated design, retainage, etc.)

OUR FEATURED SPEAKERS

MIKE OSCAR, ASA NATIONAL

ANDREW GRIFFIN, PROVIDENCE STRATEGIES

Michael T. Oscar is the Director of Government Relations for the American Subcontractors Association (National HQ). Prior to his tenure at ASA, Mike worked in the public sector for 12 years, most recently as senior legislative and political staff to U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter. His work on The Hill spanned both Republican and Democratic offices, giving Mike a unique set of contacts and networks to access on behalf of ASA.

Beyond his Capitol Hill experience, Michael held assignments with the Naval Surface Warfare Center’s Carderock Division, the U.S. District Court, the U.S. Department of State’s Office of the Legal Advisor, the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C. Currently, he serves on the Franklin Institute’s Board of Governmental Affairs, Father Judge High School’s Development Board, and the Small Business Legislative Council’s (SBLC) Board of Directors based in Washington, D.C.

Andrew Griffin is a native Marylander who got his start working and volunteering on political campaigns at the federal, state, and local levels. With a diverse professional background, Andrew has worked at the highest levels of state government, including the Governor’s Office and the state’s flagship public university. Before joining Providence Strategies, he led the government affairs team at the Maryland Chamber of Commerce, the state’s largest business advocacy organization. Having advocated on a wide range of issues before the Maryland General Assembly and the U.S. Congress, Andrew is looking forward to bringing his expertise to ASA of Baltimore. He received his Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees from the University of Maryland, College Park.

(Optional) Business Practice Interchange (BPI)

All ASA Connect events (except the Annual Meeting in June) are followed by an optional, members-only, attorney-moderated, confidential Business Practice Interchange (BPI) session to discuss upcoming or ongoing projects, people, pitfalls, and processes.

Food & Beverages

A full breakfast will be provided, including eggs, meat, fruit, coffee, and juice.

Sponsorships

Sponsorships include one ticket and may be purchased at any time up to one week prior to the ASA Connect event in order to allow time for the design and printing of the sponsor’s sign.

When Can I Register?

Registrations for each ASA Connect event are available at least five weeks prior to the ASA Connect event, up to the end of the day prior to the event.


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“Holiday Party” at True Chesapeake 11-20-25

Thank you to our sponsors
1 “Patron” Sponsorship is available – deadline is 11/12!

supporter sponsors

patron sponsor

 

Kick-off the Holiday Season with the ASA of Baltimore community!  Get dressed up and share the year’s successes and challenges with old friends and develop new business for next year with new friends!

Attire is “Business Casual” to “Semi-Formal”

This is the perfect event for owners, key employees, and “plus ones”

RECEPTION – DINNER – NETWORKING
COCKTAIL HOUR WITH HORS D’OEUVRES – 
SEATED BUFFET

OPEN BAR INCLUDES:
BEER & WINE
TWO-INGREDIENT COCKTAILS
OLD FASHIONEDS
MARTINIS
DAIQUIRIS
MARGARITAS

SUBCONTRACTORS – SUPPLIERS – SERVICE PROVIDERS – GENERAL CONTRACTORS

3300 CLIPPER MILL RD
BALTIMORE, MD 21211

  • Celebrate the Holiday Season with ASA!
     November 20, 2025
     6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
     True Chesapeake Oyster Company Celebrate the holiday season with your ASA community!
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ASA Connect: Business Breakfast 10-21-25

“NON-TRADITIONAL LABOR SOURCES AND BEHAVIOR-BASED HIRING, EVALUATING, AND TRAINING”

 

Date: Tuesday, October 21

Time: 7:30-9:00am [full breakfast included]

Location:  ARC Construction Services, 3515 Marmenco Court, Baltimore, MD  21230

The construction industry is experiencing a labor shortage due to increased immigration enforcement and a lack of young people entering the trades, and our culture has produced a “workforce” without a clue about the behaviors employers expect.  In this session we will talk about non-traditional labor sources and how to interview potential employees to better determine who has the desire to show up, learn a new skillset, and integrate with your corporate culture. 

Join representatives from Project JumpStart and Maryland Apprenticeship Connector in a session moderated by Warren Quinn, Executive Director of ASA of Baltimore and CEO of HUMANS AT WORK, to discuss:

  • How to work with Project JumpStart and Maryland Apprenticeship Connector to identify potential employees
  • Why your candidate interviews should focus on key behaviors rather than experience in the trade
  • How to identify the key behaviors you need your employees to follow
  • Post-hire: Measuring employees’ key behaviors and coaching to them

OUR SPEAKERS

Yvette Diamond
Director of Operations, Project Jumpstart

Jenn Dewees
President, Maryland Center for Construction Education & Innovation

Warren Quinn
Executive Director, ASA of Baltimore and CEO, HUMANS AT WORK

Yvette Diamond is a workforce development strategist and fractional COO dedicated to building strong talent pipelines and creating access to life-sustaining careers.

Yvette has been engaged with Project JumpStart since 2019, serving as an advisor, committee member, consultant and now Director of Operations. She has played a key role in shaping PJSI’s growth, from advancing its signature training program to supporting its expansion into new employer-driven initiatives.

With a background spanning operations, strategy, and community partnerships, Yvette is passionate about connecting underrepresented jobseekers to meaningful career opportunities while helping employers strengthen their workforce. Her work reflects PJSI’s mission: transforming lives, communities, and industries through clear pathways to success in construction and beyond.

As President of MCCEI Jenn Dewees ensures that careers in the construction industry are appealing, welcoming, and attainable for a diverse population.  Through her work with the Maryland Apprenticeship Connector (MAC), she champions apprenticeships as essential workforce drivers, bridging the gap between employers and career seekers.

Jenn has spoken for NAWIC, ABC, the modular industry, and ProCore.  She was named twice to the Daily Record Top 100 Women in Maryland, received the NAWIC Powerhouse Award, was recognized as one of Construction Dive’s Top 33 Women in Construction, and CREW’s Women of Influence, and has been featured on all three local network affiliates, the Afro-American, Baltimore Magazine, and Building Baltimore Magazine.   She also serves on several boards and is an active member of several industry associations.

As the CEO of HUMANS AT WORK, Warren provides private executive advisory, leadership and culture training, and organization development consulting in both the for-profit and trade association sectors.  He is the Executive Director of the American Subcontractors Association (ASA) of Baltimore, the Executive Director of the Harford County Contractors Association (HCCA), a CultureWise Licensed Consultant, and a Certified Practitioner for The Leadership Circle 360 Profile. In the exit planning space, Warren focuses on the business owner’s need to develop a new skillset to transition to their next phase of life.  As a speaker, his mission is to help others understand how positive, loving, professional relationships in the work environment contribute to business success and personal growth.

(Optional) Business Practice Interchange (BPI)

All ASA Connect events (except the Annual Meeting in June) are followed by an optional, members-only, attorney-moderated, confidential Business Practice Interchange (BPI) session to discuss upcoming or ongoing projects, people, pitfalls, and processes.

Food & Beverages

A full breakfast will be provided, including eggs, meat, fruit, coffee, and juice.

Sponsorships

Sponsorships include one ticket and may be purchased at any time up to one week prior to the ASA Connect event in order to allow time for the design and printing of the sponsor’s sign.

When Can I Register?

Registrations for each ASA Connect event are available at least five weeks prior to the ASA Connect event, up to the end of the day prior to the event.

  • "Non-Traditional Labor Sources and Behavior-Based Hiring, Evaluating, and Training"
     October 21, 2025
     7:30 am - 9:00 am
     ARC Construction Services  
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“Subtoberfest” at Manor Hill Brewing 10-09-25

  • EARLY BIRD Member Tickets SOLD OUT      $50.00
  • EARLY BIRD Non-Member & General Contractor Tickets SOLD OUT        $75.00
  • BIERHALLE Sponsorship (SOLD OUT)       $1,000.00
  • DIRNDL Sponsorship (SOLD OUT)       $500.00
  • STEIN Sponsorship (SOLD OUT)        $250.00
  • REGULAR Member Tickets        $65.00
  • REGULAR Non-Member and General Contractor Tickets        $95.00

thanks to our sponsors!

bierhalle sponsors

dirndl sponsors

stein sponsors

  • Fall is Here! Celebrate with ASA at "Subtoberfest"!
     October 9, 2025
     5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
     Manor Hill Brewing Company Fun on the Farm!
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