I would like to wish you a prosperous New Year. As
we move into 2013, we have many new challenges facing us. The current economic
environment makes survival skills that much more critical to all of our
suppliers and us. We must all look to the future for the better days that are
coming. We must all continue to promote our businesses along with the masonry
industry. There are many exterior wall systems and alternatives, but we all know
that masonry is superior and is the system of choice after any full comparison
of systems.
We also need to continue to educate ourselves in our
industry and that of others. A great way to do that is to attend the MCAA
convention in Las Vegas. Again, this year, we are a part of the World of Concrete.
There are many opportunities Feb. 3 – 8, along with a host of educational
opportunities to enhance your knowledge of business and masonry needs. The MCAA
is offering three excellent programs: Masonry Quality Institute, Foreman Development
Course, and a New Wall-Bracing Seminar. All of these programs will help position
your company to take advantage of the coming economic recovery.
On Wednesday during World of Concrete, we are having
a total Masonry day at the Convention Center – Masonry Madness Day. Outside on
the Gold Lot, we will have the Masonry Skills Challenge, Toughest Tender Contest,
the Fastest Trowel on the Block Competition, and the Spec Mix Bricklayer 500. During
our membership drive, we are offering $1,500 in supplies to those who sign up for
a two-year membership at the show. It is our quest to sign up as many mason contractors
as possible into the MCAA, in order to become a larger force in the industry.
We also have four social events this year: the
MAC-PAC reception, Opening Dinner, South of 40 Event, and Closing Dinner. These
events will be outside of the Wynn Hotel. So, you will have the ability to see
the Las Vegas Strip and all of its lights and brilliance.
Lastly, we have set up numerous opportunities for
networking with other contractors. The MCAA Committee meetings and MCAA Annual
Meeting always prove to be excellent opportunities to hear what’s new in the
industry and to learn what the MCAA is doing for you. On the show floor in the
masonry area, we will have our enclosed classroom, where you can sit and
discuss areas of our business.
There are many different types, so please see
registration information for areas that are of interest to you. We will also
have Networking Round Table Discussion to focus on specific interests/needs of
every individual. Topics include: CFOs/Controllers; Owners/CEOs;
Estimating/Marketing; Safety/HR; Union Contractors; Field Personnel/Project
Managers and Estimating.
Welcome to the show! The World of Masonry – part of
The World of Concrete – has more than 40,000 square feet of products, tools and
systems on display in one location! What a wonderful opportunity to gain new
ideas and brainstorm with fellow contractors, suppliers and experts in the
industry. Again, I hope to see all of you in Las Vegas for our 2013 convention.
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