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Time is running out to register for the annual 51·çÁ÷ Construction Leadership Council Working Weekend, to be held Nov. 19-21, 2009, in Nashville, Tennessee. This event is co-sponsored by the 51·çÁ÷ of America Construction Leadership Council, 51·çÁ÷ of Tennessee, 51·çÁ÷ of East Tennessee, and 51·çÁ÷ CompTrust…Tennessee. This two-day event for early- and mid-career professionals working in the construction industry will include the best of all worlds: professional development sessions, networking opportunities, a construction site tour, and two social receptions. Chapter staff involved with CLCs also are welcome to attend. Highlights include:      • Construction Leadership & Management Seminars by Bill Krausen of Messer Construction Co.      • Construction Economics Seminar by Ken Simonson, 51·çÁ÷ of America Chief Economist.      • Managing the Risks Associated with Green Construction Seminar by Steven Charney of         Peckar & Abramson.      • Owner Pre-Qualification & Owner Default by Milton Smith of McGriff Seibels & Williams, Inc.      • Welcome night reception hosted at the Doubletree Hotel Nashville by the 51·çÁ÷ of America CLC.      • Reception Friday night at the Wild Horse Saloon, hosted by 51·çÁ÷ of Tennessee, 51·çÁ÷ of East Tennessee         and 51·çÁ÷ CompTrust…Tennessee. Most events will take place at the Doubletree Hotel Nashville, downtown Nashville. Guestroom rate: $119 plus taxes. Cut-off date for hotel reservations is Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009. There is a $50/person registration fee for 51·çÁ÷ members and their guests; $150 for non-members and guests. Please plan to join your peers for an exciting, educational experience. For more information, please contact Liz Elvin at elvinl@agc.org, 703-837-5389.