NSSGA presented the third part of our three-part webinar series on Blasting and Community Relations on Tuesday, May 16. In part 3, Lance Griffin, Cemex's Director of Aggregates Operations in Texas; and Nick Reittinger of Vibra-Tech Engineer - presented the lessons from parts 1 and 2 in a case study of how Cemex manages blasting and community relations at the largest aggregate quarry in the United States - which is in a rapidly growing community and is less than 1,000 feet from residential development.

With a new Congress and administration, there have been many changes to the political landscape in Washington, D.C. NSSGA continues to familiarize members of Congress, both new and returning, on the issues affecting the aggregates industry. ROCKPAC is an important part of these advocacy efforts. In this webinar, NSSGA staff discussed how political fundraising works, ROCKPAC's giving criteria and the importance of PAC giving. If you are considering giving to ROCKPAC, this webinar is a great resource.

This roundtable discussion brings together public and private sector leaders who are on the cutting edge of this shift to digital project delivery. Panelists discuss what’s ahead for e-Ticketing, and dive into the challenges and lessons learned from their implementation efforts.

The recording for the Young Leaders webinar on Wednesday, August 16 is now available. The speaker was the CEO of Command Alkon, Martin Willoughby. Mr. Willoughby discussed the Power of Questions. We learned about how there is a misconception that leaders must have all the answers. Find out how using questions can leverage your workforce.

The Trump administration has taken significant environmental action by way of executive orders and agency policies, prompting an equally active response from the courts. In this webinar, a panel of policy and regulatory experts from K&L Gates LLP and NSSGA staff explored the changes on environmental issues that NSSGA members should be most concerned with. The panel discussed the state of regulatory reforms as well as EPA’s enforcement, permitting and regulatory priorities.

Vaccination against the coronavirus has begun, but there are still many questions. When will employees be eligible for vaccination? What can companies legally do to encourage vaccination?

NSSGA recently held a Safety & Health webinar, presented by Ogletree Deakins. The webinar focused on strategies for reaching agreement with inspectors on what is an acceptable abatement, obtaining extensions on the abatement deadline and handling 104(b) orders.

This is the first of two webinars NSSGA, NRMCA and NAPA is hosting to prepare the industry for our joint Hill Days. In this webinar, we dived into the basics of advocacy and provide strategies on how to have an impactful meeting on capitol hill. From Hill meeting prep, to navigating around the capitol complex, to how to draft a thank you note, this webinar will give you the understanding needed to be a great advocate for your industry.

Ready or not, AI is here. And it’s redefining how we lead, innovate and grow. Martin Willoughby, CEO of Command Alkon, explored what it truly means to lead in the Age of AI and how to harness real tools to drive meaningful transformation across your organization. Martin shared a bold vision for the future – one where leaders cultivate a culture of curiosity, creativity and courage. Attendees learned how to empower teams to think beyond the status quo, reimagine old processes and unlock new levels of productivity and innovation.

Noted antitrust expert Kendall Millard outlines the requirements for avoiding antitrust violations. Every time you interact with a customer, competitor or supplier, you are at risk of violating the antitrust laws.