U.S. Small Business Administration Recognizes Awardees for Achievements in Facilitating Surety Bonds for Small Business Contracting
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Bond agencies and surety company partners helped facilitate over $2 billion in contracting awards
5 Steps to Keep Change Orders from Becoming Disputes
Subcontractors often must balance the demands of owners, government agencies and general contractors, all while trying to make a profit.
But the construction industry is also rife with defects, change order disputes and project delays. When these issues arise, a subcontractor is often faced with the choice of “getting the work done” while trying to preserve the chance of “getting more work.”
Member Spotlight: The Great Lakes Construction Company
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The Great Lakes Construction Co.
Member Spotlight: Cleveland Drones
Name
Christian Hunter
Job Title
President
Company Name
Cleveland Drones
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CEA Legislative Article June 7, 2023
Cleveland Community Benefits Agreements
On June 5th, Cleveland City Council approved a codified ordinance (Ord. No. 297-2023) to establish a floor for what benefits developers provide for Cleveland – apprenticeship, internship and mentor-protégé programs, community meetings, neighborhood improvements, minority business enterprise, female business enterprise, Cleveland area small business, and resident hiring goals - when they seek city financial assistance.
Use Financial Statements to Make a Solid First Impression
Financial statements are a must-have for any organization. The balance sheet reveals how much its assets and liabilities are worth based on historic costs. The income statement tells investors and lenders how profitably and efficiently the company has performed during the accounting period. The statement of cash flows details sources and uses of cash from operating, investing and financing activities. All this is relevant information for company insiders, as well as for lenders, bonding companies and other stakeholders.
Member Spotlight: The Alert Pioneer Plumbing Company
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Wilfred A. Alert, Jr.
Job Title
Owner/ Operator
Company Name
The Alert Pioneer Plumbing Company
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Member Spotlight: Norris Brothers Company


Name
Maureen McAdams
Job Title
Treasurer / Owner