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Hager discusses Intel and other projects on AWF

Hager discusses Intel and other projects on AWF

by Columbus Construction | Nov 2, 2024 | America’s Work Force Radio, Dorsey Hager, Intel

Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council Executive Secretary-Treasurer Dorsey Hager made his monthly appearance on The America’s Work Force Union Podcast on Nov. 1.  Hager kicked off the interview by talking about the Intel megaproject and said...
IBEW Local 683 hosted successful Trunk or Treat

IBEW Local 683 hosted successful Trunk or Treat

by Columbus Construction | Oct 31, 2024 | Dorsey Hager, Event

On Friday, Oct. 25, IBEW Local 683 transformed their Union Hall into a delightful Halloween haven for a family fun “Trunk or Treat” event. With temperatures in the high 60s, the event brought together nearly 200 children and adults for an evening filled with fun,...
Microsoft to build $420 million datacenter in New Albany

Microsoft to build $420 million datacenter in New Albany

by Columbus Construction | Oct 22, 2024 | Construction Projects, Dorsey Hager, Jobs

In late September, The Columbus Dispatch confirmed that Microsoft plans to construct a $420 million datacenter campus on Beech Road in New Albany.  This new project marks a significant addition to Central Ohio’s tech landscape, placing Microsoft’s campus just down the...
Retired Insulators Local 50 member wins sixth place in pumpkin contest

Retired Insulators Local 50 member wins sixth place in pumpkin contest

by Columbus Construction | Oct 19, 2024 | Event

It is officially pumpkin-growing season and newcomer Troy VanArsdalen won sixth place in the Circleville Pumpkin Show with his first giant pumpkin. VanArsdalen is a retired 34-year member of Insulators Local 50. He is also the co-owner of United Mechanical Insulation...
Dorsey Hager discusses new grants that offer Intel additional funding

Dorsey Hager discusses new grants that offer Intel additional funding

by Columbus Construction | Oct 18, 2024 | America’s Work Force Radio, Dorsey Hager, Intel

Dorsey Hager, Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council Executive Secretary-Treasurer kicked off his monthly appearance on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast by discussing the Intel megaproject.  Last month, Intel was awarded another federal...
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