It ’ s All About Relationships
If you look closely at this photo , you might think that our NUCA of Florida Board Member Brian Hunsicker , Rinker Pipe , was just enjoying a sunny day in South Florida at a friend ’ s cookout . But upon closer scrutiny , you may recognize the gentlemen that is standing by him is former state representative George Moraitis , a good friend to the industry , with his beautiful wife Heather . Why is this of any relevance ? Simply because relationships established with lawmakers matter . State senators and House members are regular people ( for the most part )— they own businesses or work for someone else , worship , have families , belong to local civic organizations , and are part of the same community in which your business and family reside . Getting to know your local lawmaker and sharing your knowledge about your company and the underground utility industry helps the state association advance our political agenda , that is , to keep you thriving in our great State of Florida .
You have a unique opportunity to showcase your company and our industry on April 4-5 in Tallahassee at our 2023 Legislative Days event . Join us in Tallahassee as we “ walk the halls ” of the Capitol and share our legislative priorities with legislators . With the influx of newlyelected House and Senate members , now is the time to forge the new relationships and establish the network that will keep NUCA of Florida at the table when key policy decisions that impact your business are being shaped . And , if you ’ re lucky , one day you too may be invited to a cookout with a key lawmaker because politics really is all about relationships .
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