Lt. gov. Murray to speak Feb. 10

With job losses climbing and state revenues falling, Massachusetts is facing its greatest economic challenge in decades. Join us for a special breakfast with lieutenant governor Tim Murray to learn what the Patrick Administration is doing to address the problem and stimulate economic recovery. In his remarks, Murray will discuss the administration's life sciences program, as well as other efforts to promote technology innovation end energy efficiency as primary growth areas for the commonwealth. He will also talk about the administration's outreach to cities and towns to explore ways the state can assist municipalities in the areas of technology, health insurance, purchasing, capital asset management, and transportation. Most importantly, he will provide the latest information on the Economic Recovery Package now before Congress, which is expected to include funding for "shovel ready" projects in Massachusetts that will jump start the economy and create jobs. Don't miss this opportunity to meet Tim Murray, ask questions, and get a heads up on potential construction opportunities in the coming months. For more information or to register for the event, visit www.associatedsubs.com. Safety Roundtable, Feb. 24 ASM's safety roundtables are held on a quarterly basis in cooperation with OSHA and the Division of Occupational Safety, and are open to all subcontractors free of charge. The next Roundtable will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 24 and will feature a presentation by Applegate Associates and Acadia Insurance on how to develop a written safety program for your company. Having a written program is essential not only to improve safety performance within your company, but also to be able to provide evidence to insurers and OSHA of your commitment to safety. The Roundtable will be held at Eastern Insurance in Natick from 10 a.m. to noon. Visit the ASM website to register, www.associatedsubs.com.