Industry outreach to private owners, public owners, lenders, government agencies, risk managers, contractors, subcontractors, minority contractors, architects, engineers, attorneys, CPAs, universities, and their respective associations including:

Presentations/Meetings
•    On the value and benefits of contract surety bonds.
•    To discuss the protections surety bonds provide.
•    To inform audiences of the benefits of surety bonds.

Exhibitions
•    Exhibit and distribute surety information at expos, conventions, meetings, career fairs, or other gatherings.

Sponsorships
•    Sponsor, develop, or present non-compensated continuing education courses to a non-surety industry audiences on contract surety bond-related issues.

Legislative Activity
•    Inform Legislators and their staff on how surety bonds protect taxpayer dollars, prequalify contractors, and guarantee project completion.

Media/Publications
•    Write articles on surety topics for publication in external trade journals, magazines, or newsletters
•    Produce Public Service Announcements on the benefits of contract surety bonds.
•    Participate on a TV/radio program, talk show, or news story.
•    Distribute press releases or provide information to the media on the value and benefits of contract surety bonds.

Community Outreach
•    Generate positive public awareness of the LSA and the surety industry through community service or volunteer initiatives, construction/insurance-related scholarships, surety mentorships, or career fairs. (The weight given to these activities will be determined by the judges.)