Your ABC of Alabama Chapter has once again played a vital role in the continuing effort to ensure quality construction training and recruiting in the state of Alabama.  This past Friday, September 26th, we were notified that Governor Riley had approved a grant of $250,000 to be used for the efforts of the Alabama Workforce Development Initiative.  Many of you remember the AWDI as Ashley Baker with Southern Company reported to our board during our August meeting and Jeff Masters currently serves on as President.

One of the most amazing things surrounding Governor Riley’s decision was that the state actually voted Thursday night whether or not Alabama should go into proration.  That coupled with the fact that an APCO lobbyist was told by the Governors’ chief of staff that they money to fund this grant simply was not there makes this grant that much more special.  As much of the political flyers say “Get into politics…or get out of business”. 

By: Tony Anderson, Enterprise Fleet Management

As fleet owners and their drivers struggle with the continuous surges in gasoline costs and search for ways to reduce the environmental impact of their vehicles, Enterprise Fleet Management is offering Keys to “Green” Driving – useful tips that can be used to reduce fuel consumption and save money.

When it comes to improving fuel economy and reducing our impact on the environment, sometimes the simplest things can make a difference.  When multiplied by the number of vehicles in a company’s fleet, even saving just a few gallons of gasoline every week can add up to a substantial savings at the end of the year. Smarter driving and maintenance are two steps everyone can take.”