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Event: How to Build a Kick@$% Crew - Jan. 26

Wendy Farrand Wendy Farrand

Woburn, MA The Associated Builders & Contractors, Mass. Chapter will host “How to Build a Kick@$% Crew: Unleashing Potential to Improve Productivity” on Tuesday, January 26 from 8:00 to 9:30AM at the Courtyard Marriott Woburn, 700 Unicorn Park Dr.

Wendy Farrand is a Maine-based speaker/writer who specializes in empowering managers to develop the potential of their crews. She will give ABC members new perspectives on strengthening employee productivity and safety. Wendy honed her skills in the logging industry and now applies them to multiple industries. Get your Kick@$% crew for 2016!

Contact Venus Williams of ABC-Mass. at 781-273-0123 or email venus@abcma.org for more information. Register here.

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