In this episode of the Think Small Podcast, Marissa Bankert, President & CEO of Associated Builders and Contractors Eastern Pennsylvania, shares how ABC Eastern PA helps contractors navigate workforce shortages, leadership development, apprenticeship programs, safety initiatives, and sustainable business growth.

Marissa discusses the challenges of managing rapid industry expansion, why coaching and peer networks are essential for business owners, and how construction careers are changing through technology, innovation, and new workforce pathways. She also offers her perspective on the future of construction in Eastern Pennsylvania, highlighting opportunities in data centers, healthcare, life sciences, and apprenticeship programs while emphasizing the importance of operational excellence and long-term leadership.

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