ABC Heart of America Chapter

ABC Heart of America spent the week at our nation’s capital to advocate for free enterprise, fair and open competition, America’s construction industry, and the policies that support the men and women building our communities.

During the ABC Legislative Conference, our members had the opportunity to speak directly with our nation’s leaders about the issues affecting Kansas and Missouri’s merit shop construction industries, while also celebrating the largest private investment in American history for construction workforce development through ABC’s partnership with Meta.

Thank you to our members for taking the time to be the voice of Kansas and Missouri’s construction industries and ensuring our elected officials hear directly from the businesses and workers impacted by the decisions made in Washington.

What a great morning at Grand Street Cafe! Our Developers Breakfast brought together three incredible voices in KC-area real estate and economic development:
--Mike McKeen (EPC Real Estate Group)
-Tim McKee (Olathe Chamber of Commerce) &
-Greg Kindle (Wyandotte Economic Development Council).
Big thanks to our panelists, sponsors, and everyone who joined us.
Stay tuned for more events like this one!

Congratulations, ABC Heart of America 2026 Apprenticeship Graduates!

ABC Heart of America proudly celebrated merit shop excellence at our 2026 Apprenticeship Graduation, honoring our incredible graduates alongside their families, employers, instructors, and supporters.

We are proud to help train the skilled craft professionals who will build our communities and strengthen our industry across Missouri, Kansas, and beyond. The future of construction is bright in the capable hands of the ABC Heart of America Class of 2026!

Congratulations!

Welcome to our newest team member, Taylor Heineken! As education coordinator, Taylor is the first smile at the door and positive greeting on the phone. We are lucky to have her added to our apprenticeship program!

It might be National Apprenticeship Week… but at ABC, it’s basically Apprenticeship Year. 👷‍♀️
Custom hi-vis hoodies? Check.
Birthday shoutouts every month? Check.
Student of the Month (with a VIP parking spot 😎)? Check.
Walls celebrating our Craft Championship competitors? You already know.
We don’t just celebrate apprentices for one week—we show up for them all year long.

It's Apprenticeship Week AND our Education Director's birthday! Happy Birthday to Kierstyn who spent her day prepping for our graduation festivities! We asked and she said she's hoping for her birthday all the sponsoring employers will send in their STEP applications to be ready for enrollment and that our apprentices will enter their OJT Hours.
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Last call to join us tomorrow at Nabholz Corporation for ABC Heart of America After Hours in Kansas City! 🍻

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with industry professionals at Nabholz Corporation in Lenexa on Thursday, April 16. Great conversations, valuable networking, and a chance to build new relationships in the merit shop construction industry.

🔗 Register now before it’s too late: https://ow.ly/wveV50YJWTw

Not a member? Email [email protected] to get on the list!

⏰ Last call for 2026 STEP applications! The deadline to submit is THIS WEEK — Friday, April 17.

These ABC Heart of America members have already stepped up and submitted their applications for 2026 recognition, setting the standard for safety excellence in the merit shop construction industry. 👏

Don’t miss your chance to be recognized and qualify for our Top Safety Awards—including new award categories—at the Safety Awards Dinner on May 21 at Grand Street Cafe in Kansas City.

Submit now before the deadline: https://ow.ly/WwPQ50Yygml