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2026 Annual Business Meeting

Join Us for a Celebration of Membership as We Welcome Our New Chapter President!

Early-bird registration is available for AGC members until 11/26.

Open to all members, the Annual Business Meeting is a must-attend event packed with valuable content and opportunities for networking. This year’s meeting will feature a comprehensive State of the Chapter report, offering insights into our achievements, challenges, and future goals. Attendees will gain access to relevant industry information, including the latest trends and innovations shaping our field.

A highlight of the event is the presentation of the prestigious ROSE and PRIDE Safety Awards. These awards celebrate excellence in safety practices within our community, recognizing organizations who have made outstanding contributions to improving workplace safety.

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with your peers, celebrate achievements, and stay informed on the issues that matter most to our industry.

JAN
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301 W. 6th Street,
Vancouver, WA 98660

Friday, January 23, 2026

8:30–9:30 am

OPENING REMARKS

Lean on Me!

Mel Jones, Director of Inclusion, Hoffman Construction Company

9:45–11:45 am

Annual Membership Meeting

12–2 pm

General Session & Safety Awards Luncheon

From The Ground Up: Building Psychological Health and Safety in Construction

Dr. I. David Daniels Ph.D. CSD, VPS, Founder/CEO ID2 Solutions, LLC

2:15–5 pm

Annual Board of Directors Meeting

5–7 pm

Presidents Reception

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Hilton Vancouver Washington

301 W 6th St, Vancouver, WA 98660

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2026 Safety Award Winners

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Friday, January 23, 2026 | 12:00–2:00 pm

General Session: Dr. I. David Daniels

Dr. I. David Daniels, a former carpenter and Fire Chief, has become a national advocate for occupational health and safety, delivers a keynote that bridges personal experience with strategic insight. That diverse perspective shaped his understanding of systems, people, and the invisible forces that hold them together. Daniels says, “Carpentry taught me how to build from the ground up. Firefighting showed me how quickly things fall apart. And my work in psychological health has revealed the truth: when we fail to create safe, supportive environments, we risk watching people unravel the same way buildings do under stress.”

Drawing from both lived experience and research, Dr. Daniels introduces psychological health and safety as the structural integrity of the workforce, emphasizing that psychosocial hazards, like chronic stress, isolation, toxic leadership, and lack of recognition, can quietly erode even the strongest teams. In the construction industry, where toughness is often prized over vulnerability, these hazards are especially dangerous.

Daniels argues that psychological health and safety isn’t a luxury; it’s a necessity for retention, performance, and dignity. He offers practical strategies for building a culture that protects and uplifts, including peer support, inclusive leadership, and policies that prevent abuse. With pride in the trades and a deep respect for those who work in them, he challenges contractors to become champions of psychological safety, because when we fail to invest in our people, we leave them vulnerable to collapse.