The recent ABC Florida State Convention and Legislative Planning Conference brought industry leaders, policymakers, and advocates together at the Naples Grande Beach Resort. Over three days of meetings, networking, and strategy sessions, members from across the state worked to shape priorities for the year ahead while strengthening relationships that drive the merit shop mission forward.
The event featured the ABC of Florida State Board of Directors meeting, attended by current and past board chairs, legislative committee members, and ABC Institute leadership. Florida’s newly appointed Chief Financial Officer, Blaise Ingoglia, headlined the VIP luncheon as guest speaker, sharing insights on Florida’s economic outlook and the role of pro-business policies in sustaining growth.
Throughout the conference, attendees engaged with former Representative Mike Miller, Vice President of External Affairs and Workforce Integration for Space Florida, Speaker Designate Sam Garrison, and State Representatives Mike Ginallombardo, Traci Koster, Tiffany Esposito, Lauren Melo, and Senator Nick DiCeglie, who championed fostering dialogue on workforce development, regulatory reform, and legislative strategies. These gatherings highlight ABC’s commitment to uniting industry and government for the betterment of Florida’s construction sector.
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- Florida’s newly appointed CFO Blaise Ingoglia was the guest speaker at ABC’s VIP luncheon.
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- ABC-FEC Board Members and Leaders: Steve Sanko, Howard Newman, Board Member & Legislative Chair John Parker, Board & Legislative Committee Members Dave Aiken and Gus Arana, State Board Members Paul Bessell and George Cuesta, Shawn Oden, Brian Lewis, Clay Fisher, and Phillip Lane, along with ABC Institute Chairman Joe Young.
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- Legislative Committee Member Jorge Amador with his wife Marta
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- ABC Institute Chairman Joe Young, ABC-FEC Legislative Committee Chairman John Parker and Legislative Committee members Dave Aiken, Brian Lewis and Phillip Lane
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- ABC-FEC Board Member and Incoming Chair Steve Sanko, Legislative Committee Members Phillip Lane and Brian Lewis, and State Representative Mike Giallombardo (District 79)
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- ABC Florida Board Member Paul Bessell and ABC-FEC Incoming Chair Steve Sanko
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- ABC-FEC Board and Legislative Committee Member Dave Aiken with Representative Mike Miller
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- Former ABC-FEC Board Chairs Annie Mecias-Murphy and George Cuesta with Alexander Mecias.
