Ditchmen • NUCA of Florida Ditchmen • September 2016 | Page 3

CONTENTS
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GET TO KNOW YOUR CHAPTER
EXECUTIVE DIRECTION:

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WORKFORCE TASKFORCE
SECOND COMMITTEE MEETING

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CONSTITUTIONAL COMMISSION
REVISION

Theresa Mannix

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11 FREE PIPELINE PROGRAM
FLORIDA BUSINESSES CREATED
13 MORE THAN 26,000 JOBS IN JULY
STORM LEAVES BAY WITH

14 SEWAGE MESS

2016 TOP JOBS COMPETITION

15 NOW OPEN

GOV. SCOTT ACTIVATES
17 EMERGENCY BRIDGE LOAN
PROGRAM

20 U.S. SENATE PASSES DRINKING
WATER INFASTRUCTURE BILL

22 QUICK BITS
23 NUCA OF FLORIDA

NUCA of Florida is a non-profit trade
association representing over 450
underground utility contractors,
material and equipment suppliers, and
manufacturers throughout the state
of Florida. NUCA of Florida members
are involved in water, sewer, gas, and
telephone installations accomplished
through open excavation or trenchless

2016-2017 Board of Directors
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Installation

technology.

Visit www.NucaOfFlorida.org to learn more.

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DISCHARGE

SEPTEMBER 2016 • DITCHMEN

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