Committees

Driving Impact. Strengthening the Merit Shop. Protecting Our Industry.

At ABC Minnesota/North Dakota, our committees are where strategy becomes action. Through focused leadership, industry insight, and member collaboration, our committees help shape advocacy, workforce development, safety, business growth, and member engagement across Minnesota and North Dakota.

Interested in serving on a committee? Contact:

Jeni Ankeny

📞 952-941-8693  |  ✉️ [email protected]

Legislative & Government Affairs Committee
Legislative & Government Affairs

Legislative & Government Affairs Committee

Protecting the Merit Shop. Advancing Pro-Business Policy.

Committee Chair
Penny Lindblom
Dorglass, Inc.

This committee monitors and responds to local, state, and national legislative issues affecting the construction industry. Members:

  • Track regulatory and labor policy changes
  • Engage elected officials
  • Protect open competition
  • Advocate for fair and merit-based construction practices

The committee works to ensure ABC members' voices are heard in legislative decisions that impact their businesses.

Political Action Committee
Political Action

Political Action Committee (PAC)

Supporting Leaders Who Support Construction.

The PAC solicits and disburses campaign contributions to state and federal candidates who demonstrate a commitment to merit shop principles and free enterprise.

This committee strengthens ABC's influence by educating policymakers and supporting those aligned with the construction industry's future.

Safety Committee
Safety

Safety Committee

Building a Culture of Safety Excellence.

This committee develops programs and services that elevate safety awareness and procedures throughout the construction industry. Key focus areas include:

  • Safety training and compliance resources
  • STEP® Health and Safety Management System engagement
  • Safety Day programming
  • Total Human Health initiatives

The committee helps members lead safer, stronger jobsites.

Education & Workforce Development Committee
Education & Workforce

Education & Workforce Development Committee

Building the Next Generation of Craft Professionals.

This committee develops educational programming and workforce initiatives that support contractor growth and industry sustainability. Focus areas include:

  • Apprenticeship programs
  • Continuing education
  • Competent Person and compliance training
  • Industry career promotion

The committee ensures members have access to the training and talent needed to compete and grow.

Membership Development Committee
Membership

Membership Development Committee

Growing Stronger Together.

Aligned with ABC's strategic goal of expanding and delivering value to a diverse and committed membership, this committee:

  • Supports member recruitment and retention
  • Develops relationship-driven engagement opportunities
  • Identifies chapter growth strategies
  • Uses data-informed decision making

Through a grassroots, trust-based approach, this committee strengthens chapter vitality.

Events & Excellence Committee
Events & Excellence

Events & Excellence Committee

Elevating Members. Celebrating Excellence.

This committee selects the format and content of networking events and social functions. It also oversees:

  • Excellence in Construction (EIC) Awards
  • Accredited Quality Contractor (AQC) promotion
  • Chapter awards and recognition initiatives

The committee ensures events drive meaningful business development and member connection.