NUCA of the Carolinas Young Leaders

Welcome to our new page!! NUCA of the Carolinas Young Leaders is affiliated with NUCA of the Carolinas. Our goal is to: - Foster emerging leaders in the construction/utility industry. - Provide the NUCA of the Carolinas board and staff insights and observations on how to best serve the development of the younger generation in the construction/utility industry. - Create a "buzz" within the construction/utility industry and an environment where people under the age of 40 can come to build relationships. Stay tuned for news on our FIRST social in March!! #nucaofthecarolinasyoungleaders #nucaofthecarolinasyl #nucacarolinasyl #nucaofcarolinas #nuca #constructionindustry #utilityindustry #leadership #construction #leaders #wedigamerica #wedigthecarolinas Chase Boyer Devin Keenan James Bernash Austin Merritt Christopher Lord John Burke NUCA of The Carolinas Ryan M. Joshua Rogers Erin Jordan O'Brien

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, our community is in need of support more than ever. Many families have been displaced, and countless homes have suffered damage. As a company, we are proud to stand in solidarity with our community and support incredible organizations like Aerial Recovery and Save Our Allies. We encourage everyone to contribute to these non-profits, which are dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of those affected. To donate to Aerial Recovery or Save Our Allies, click on the links below. Aerial Recovery: https://aerialrecovery.org Save Our Allies: https://lnkd.in/ebp6rCcm Until our infrastructure is fully repaired, access to affected areas is severely limited, making aerial support crucial. Aerial Recovery & Save our Allies is actively working on the ground to search for missing individuals and deliver essential supplies to those in desperate need. Their dedicated teams are flying into impacted regions to ensure that food, water, and medical aid reach those cut off from traditional routes. By supporting Aerial Recovery and Save our Allies, you’re directly contributing to these vital efforts and helping to save lives. Let’s show the world the true spirit of North Carolina—resilient, compassionate, and unwavering. Together, we will rebuild, restore, and emerge stronger than ever! #gettowork #letsgo #youngconstruction #hurricanehelene #relief?

?? Reminder! ?? We’re just 10 days away from the Habitat for Humanity of Wake County Build with NUCA of the Carolinas Young Leaders, and we still need your help to make a huge impact! With the skills and experience we have in the industry, this is a fantastic way to give back to the community and help provide homes for those in need. Let’s come together to raise our goal of $17,000 for Habitat for Humanity of Wake County! A big thank you to our sponsors: Platinum Sponsors Terrahawk Civil Contractors The Crew Silver Sponsors Park Construction of North Carolina, Inc. United Rentals Trench Safety Branz Technologies Inc. Breakfast and Lunch Sponsor S&N Communications, Inc. If you or your company would like to sponsor, there’s still time! Sponsorship levels: ? Platinum: $3,000 ? Gold: $1,500 ? Silver: $1,000 For sponsorship inquiries, contact John Burke at (919) 427-5444 or [email protected]. Haven’t signed up yet? There’s still time to get involved: Donate: https://lnkd.in/dWzYi3Hu Register: https://lnkd.in/dtfbzYAP Thank you for your support, and we can’t wait to see you there!

?? **UPDATE: 10/01/2024** ?? NCI Disaster Relief Donation Drive Tomorrow! Join Us in Helping Western NC NCI & local partners are continuing to team up and are hosting multiple donation drive locations to support flood victims in Western NC, and we need YOUR help! Please see locations, dates, & items needed below. ?? **Location(s):** 1. 10/02/24, WEDNESDAY ONLY: Tracie’s Boots and Buckles: 11804 Galaxy Dr., Wake Forest, NC (9:00 AM – 6:00 PM) 2. National Coatings, Inc.: 5115 New Bern Ave., Raleigh, NC (7:00 AM– 8:00 PM) 3. Sullivan Eastern, Inc.: 2860 Slater Rd., Morrisville, NC (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM) 4. Franklin County Sheriff's Office: 285 T. Kemp Rd., Louisburg, NC (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM) ?? **Most Needed Items:** - Batteries - Flashlights - Medicine - Safety goggles - Unscented laundry detergent - Denture adhesive and cleaner - Contact solution - Games and toys - Coloring books - Hairbrushes - Diapers - Mops and brooms Your contributions will directly impact families affected by the floods. Let's unite to rebuild and recover together. Thank you for your generosity and compassion! #DisasterRelief #Donate #CommunitySupport #WesternNC #Flood #TogetherWeCan #CommunityStrong #DonationDrive SULLIVAN EASTERN INC National Coatings TRACIE'S BOOTS & BUCKLES LLC NUCA of the Carolinas Young Leaders

?? Supply Collection for Western NC ?? Hello everyone! Please see the attached message from Nicole Sullivan with SULLIVAN EASTERN INC regarding the collection of supplies for Western North Carolina. If you have any items to donate, your assistance would be greatly appreciated! The drop-off location is 2860 Slater Rd., Morrisville, NC. Trucks will be departing tomorrow at 9 AM and the following week to deliver the supplies. UPDATE: Terrahawk Civil Contractors also intends to collect and transport supplies. They are accepting donations at both their Apex and Lumberton facilities: 1001 Goodworth Dr Apex NC & 1501 Starlite Dr Lumberton NC Sunbelt Rentals, Inc. off Chapel Hill Road plans to send a truck on Saturday morning. Donations can be dropped off at 5701 Chapel Hill Rd, Raleigh, NC. If you are able to volunteer for pick-ups or transport to these locations, that would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Austin Merritt if you need help transporting supplies to any of these locations. Let's work together to make a difference!

I do not post often on my LinkedIn account. But I wanted to share with all of my followers, contacts, colleagues, and my friends in our industry something heavy on my heart tonight. By now most all of you have seen and many of you have witnessed and even experienced the unimaginable destruction from Hurricane Helene. I want to ask all of my followers and my friends to please take time to pray for, reach out and help, donate, and give what you can to support agencies and organizations that are helping everyone and all the communities affected by this devastating event. There are literally thousands of construction workers and first responders descending on these communities right this very moment to render aide to those in need. And the needs are staggering. The losses much to bear for so many. My heart is with all First Responders, the folks from the Departments of Transportation, the Utility workers, the Construction Industry personnel coming from all over the country to help. Please keep them all in your prayers that they remain safe in their work and please give and help where you can. These repairs and task ahead of them are difficult in scope and magnitude. Please remember them all and our citizens who have suffered such tremendous losses.

**ATTENTION** NUCA of the Carolinas Young Leaders! We are hosting and outreach event at West Johnston High School on October 24th. Come help us educate juniors and seniors about the opportunities available to them in the utility construction industry! This school visit will include a presentation and a hands-on activity or demonstration to give students a real feel for our industry.? We need help from our fellow contractors to participate in this event and inspire the next generation of industry professionals. If interested in participating in this event, please reach out to either: Grant Walker (919) 673-7904 / [email protected] OR James Bernash (980) 328-7890 / [email protected]

EVENT HIGHLIGHT - A note from The Great Raleigh Cleanup: What an incredible job on Sunday (9/15)! The team jumped right into action and worked with amazing thoroughness. Thanks to a few bags of litter that were waiting for us, along with an old headboard, your efforts totaled an impressive?440 pounds of litter removed—hell of a job! Even more impactful than the environmental cleanup is the funding you provided, which directly supports our?Workforce?program (https://lnkd.in/ePp4Hmdg). This program employs individuals experiencing homelessness in Raleigh to help keep our city clean. Your contribution is making a difference both for the environment and in the lives of those in our community. Thank you so much for your dedication and impact! On the way out I want to leave you with a couple links: Our Volunteer Event Signup Portal (https://lnkd.in/eaWhvzwU) Our Upcoming Community Campout (https://lnkd.in/e3wzN24e) Our Support Page (https://lnkd.in/eEfZPrN9) See you all in 2025, Preston Ross III? Founder | Executive Director

Hot Off the Press! Our September 2024 Newsletter is Here! Our latest monthly newsletter is live, and it’s packed with exciting updates and valuable insights. Here’s a quick preview of what’s inside: - President’s Final Message: A heartfelt reflection from Mike Hewitt as he wraps up his presidency. Discover the growth, achievements, and milestones our chapter reached under his leadership, including welcoming new members and strengthening our advocacy efforts. - Fall Conference: Don’t miss the highly anticipated Fall Conference from October 10-12 at the The Omni Grove Park Inn Asheville, NC. This is the perfect opportunity to network, learn, and relax in one of North Carolina’s most beautiful settings. - Safety and Risk Management: Updates from our Safety and Risk Management Committee, focusing on “Work Zone Safety” and our upcoming meeting in Charlotte on November 12th. - Membership Growth: We’re now the largest chapter in NUCA: National Utility Contractors Association! Learn more about our expanding community and how you can take advantage of special membership offers this fall. - Industry News and Advocacy: Get the latest on key legislative updates, including the upcoming 2025 session, and the impact of recent infrastructure bills. Read the full newsletter and stay connected with all the latest happenings! #NUCA #WeDigTheCarolinas #NUCAoftheCarolinas #IndustryNews

?? **NUCA Membership Drive is ON!** ?? NUCA of The Carolinas is excited to announce our September Membership Drive! Any company that joins during this campaign will receive the rest of 2024 AND all of 2025 for the price of 2024 dues—an incredible deal! We’re calling on everyone to help us recruit just one new member before September 20th. Let’s maintain our status as the largest chapter and aim for the top spot in new members for this campaign! #GoNUCA #MembershipDrive #Networking #NUCAOfTheCarolinas #WeDigTheCarolinas #NUCA