Ditchmen • NUCA of Florida Ditchmen • July 2017 | Page 3

CONTENTS
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GET TO KNOW YOUR LEGISLATOR
Rep. Heather Fitzenhagen Q&A
7 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
8 FLORIDA’S JUNE EMPLOYMENT
FIGURES
10 WIFIA PROJECT FUNDING MARKS
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MAJOR ADVOCACY VICTORY
11 QUICK BITS
15 NUCA OF FLORIDA
15 Annual Conference Highlights

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Save the Date:
2018 Legislative Days
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20 NUCA OF CENTRAL FLOIRDA
25 NUCA OF NORTH FLORIDA NUCA of Florida is a non-profit trade
29 NUCA OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA underground utility contractors,
31 NUCA OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
33 SUCA
37 UCA
association representing over 450
material and equipment suppliers, and
manufacturers throughout the state
of Florida. NUCA of Florida members
are involved in water, sewer, gas, and
telephone installations accomplished
through open excavation or trenchless
technology.
Visit www.NucaOfFlorida.org to learn more.
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