The Associated Builders & Contractors, (ABC) Inc., a National Trade Association founded in 1950 in Baltimore, MD, represents over 21,000 general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and associates from more than 19,000 firms. The National Association has 69 Chapters throughout the Nation. The Cumberland Valley Chapter is one of these chapters and serves over 125-member companies in the tri-state area. The Cumberland Valley Chapter is dedicated to assisting its members to grow and prosper. Architects, developers, owners, and contractors frequently contact ABC to find qualified member contractors, suppliers, and associates. The Cumberland Valley Chapter is proud to refer our member firms each year. Such service is worth millions in potential business to those firms. The Cumberland Valley Chapter was formed as the Western Maryland Chapter originally in 1957 based in Hagerstown, MD. The chapter starting training students in the construction trades in 1958 with tuition of $30 per student. The membership of the western Maryland chapter started to grow and move into parts of Pennsylvania and West Virginia and the Chapter was eventually renamed the Cumberland Valley Chapter. In the early days through 2005 the chapter conducted its training in different locations around the region and the office was in several locations also. In the early 2000’s the chapter was able to buy its current location on Locust street and renovate the 30,000 SQF school to fit its needs.