Associated Builders and Contractors Greater Michigan held its 39th annual Great Lakes Bay Fundraiser to Benefit Make-A-Wish

Midland, MI – Associated Builders and Contractors – Greater Michigan Chapter is pleased to announce having raised $38,000 at the 2026 fundraising event benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan.

Since the chapter began working with Make-A-Wish as part of its ABC Cares initiative, they have raised over $709,350 allowing wishes to be granted to more than 92 area children.

“Being part of this event is something I look forward to every year. It’s incredible to see our volunteers, sponsors, and community come together with one shared purpose, to help make a child’s wish come true. Knowing we’re making a difference in the lives of these families is incredibly rewarding, and it’s even more special because we get to do it alongside such generous and caring people and ABC members,” said Cathy Geiger, director of marketing & community affairs of ABC Greater Michigan.

The event was held in April at The Great Hall Banquet & Conference Center, with The Rock Show as the entertainment.

A heartfelt thank you to all our sponsors:

Spirit Sponsors:

Addvance Heating & Cooling

Lloyd’s Door Systems

Hope Sponsors:

Fisher Companies

G.E. Insulation Co.

Garber Automotive

Greater Michigan Construction Academy

Valley Electrical Contractors

Strength Sponsors

Ace Hardware of Midland

American Gasser

Bierlein Companies

Garber Chevrolet Midland

Maier & Associates Financial Group

Michigan Air Products

Windemuller

Wish Sponsors

A4H Construction

Boulevard Lounge

Great Lakes Safety Training Center

Modern Realty

Stephen Flora Homes

In-Kind Sponsors & Event Supporters

Centennial Auto Body

LeBeau Cabinets

Quick Reliable Printing (QRP)

Wegener Auctioneers

LTS Plumbing

The planning committee is looking forward to beginning preparations for next year’s event set for April 16, 2027, at the Great Hall, Midland, with Jedi Mind Trip as the live entertainment.

To learn more about the event or become involved, contact Cathy Geiger via email at cgeiger@abcgmc.org. You may also visit ABC Greater Michigan online at www.abcgmc.org

Associated Builders and Contractors is a national construction industry trade association established in 1950 with 67 chapters and more than 23,000 members. Founded on the merit shop philosophy, ABC helps members offer a robust employee value proposition, develop people, win work and deliver that work safely, ethically and profitably for the betterment of the communities in which ABC and its members work. Visit us at abc.org

ABC Greater Michigan Chapter serves a membership spanning 23 counties. ABC-GMC provides craft and professional education, up-to-date industry communication and legislative representation. For more information contact us at 989.374.4600 or www.abcgmc.org