90-Second CAGC President & CEO Message to Members 

April 13, 2026 

Dave Simpson, President & CEO, delivers a quick 90-second update covering the most important happenings across the Carolinas construction industry.
🏔️ Leadership Retreat Deadline: April 14
The deadline to register for the CAGC Leadership Retreat is April 14. The retreat will take place May 7–8 at the Grand Bohemian in Asheville and offers valuable business insights for both emerging and experienced leaders.
🏨 Summer Summit & Expo Approaching 500 Registrations
Registration continues for the 2026 CAGC Summer Summit & Expo in July at the Grove Park Inn in Asheville. Attendance is expected to reach 900, and a limited number of sponsorships are still available.
🏛️ Legislative Updates & Upcoming Advocacy Opportunities
The North Carolina General Assembly will convene April 21. CAGC’s North Carolina Legislative Day is scheduled for May 13—members, including Young Leaders, are encouraged to participate.
📈 Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program (SC)
CAGC has partnered with Goldman Sachs to bring the 10,000 Small Businesses program to South Carolina—a free, nationally recognized business education program designed to help small business owners grow and succeed.
🤝 Upcoming CAGC Connect Events
Join fellow members at upcoming networking events:
Durham: April 16
Asheville: April 22
🚧 Construction Boot Camp Expands Workforce Development Efforts
New Construction Boot Camp cohorts have launched across multiple community colleges, supporting workforce development in Brunswick, Pitt, Rowan, Cabarrus, and Guilford counties.
📊 Virtual Business Development Roundtable: This Wednesday
Join us Wednesday at 1 p.m. for a free, one-hour virtual roundtable focused on sharing trends, best practices, and business development strategies.
👥 CAGC Leadership Meetings This Week
CAGC will host Board of Directors and Board of Trustees meetings this week, along with a dinner honoring past Board Chairs.
For more information on any of these updates, visit cagc.org.
Thank you for being a member of the construction industry of the Carolinas!