âThat waiter looks a lot like the Presidentâ
Thatâs what we expect to hear on February 28 when ESWP President Dan Cessna of PennDOT takes to the floor of the ESWP Members Executive Dining Room, walking the walk that the ESWP is literally here to serve you! Dan, accompanied by fellow Board Member Michelle Antantis of Duquesne Light Company will be the celebrity waiters on that day. Save room on your lunch schedule now to be a part of the day.
Soft Skills Update!
Soft Skills continues to draw! ESWP Board member Amy Veltri (NGE) presented an interesting and informative talk on the âsoft skillsâ that everyone can benefit from in todayâs workplace. Amyâs best advice: âBe creative, ask for opportunities, listen to directions, and know expectations and exceed them!â
ESWP Program Event
Join us on October 12 for ESWPâs program on âWhat make a Prime a âgoodâ Prime?â
Hear from representatives from State and Local governmental agencies on their qualification and selection process when contracts are awarded. Seats are limited and this is an event that will surely sell-out. Donât delay â reserve your spot now.
ESWP Young Member Forum highlights
Summer fun! The ESWP Young Member Forum combined forces with those of the ASCE, ASHE, EWB, TBP and SAME in hosting a Summer Social on August 19. The event was held at the Pittsburgh Engineersâ Building and featured craft beers, and a special summer Sangria cooler, along with lots of great food. Each of the hosting groups provided a gift basket for door prize table, where attendees could try their luck at baskets of their choosing. Representatives from each of the hosting groups also previewed their upcoming continuing education activities. Keep an eye on the ESWP website for the next mixer, scheduled for the December holiday season. For more information on ESWPâs Young Member Forum, contact Outreach Coordinator Taylor Bombalski.
Lunch with Mark Compton, PA Turnpike CEO
More than 100 ESWP Members’ and their guests enjoyed a delicious lunch and a discussion on the past, present and future projects with Mark Compton, PA Turnpike CEO. Â Thank you to Mr. Compton for taking time to speak at the ESWP and our members for another great event. Â Stay up to date with all the ESWP news at eswp.com.
ESWP Program Committee Event highlights
The ESWP Program Committee sponsored a breakfast program event on October 22 with leaders from local government agencies. Â Over 70 ESWP member’s and their guests took in information from the different speakers on their upcoming construction and development plans. Â View their presentations by clicking the links below.
Greater PGH Arts Council Tour
ESWP sends a big thanks to member Tom Leech for volunteering to speak at the Sept 25 Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council walking tour, which hosted many international visitors.
From the GPAC: âIt was a tremendous success, and I think that we made a great connection with the Nepali and Bhutanese community. Your talk was outstanding, and I loved hearing how you described the bridge like a backbone; your enthusiasm for bridges and Pittsburgh history was clearly evident.â
Thank you Tom!