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Heidi J. Ellsworth and Karen L. Edwards Author a Second Marketing Book for Roofing Contractors
Marketing planning-focused book helps with overall business development. Heidi J. Ellsworth and Karen L. Edwards, consultants in the roofing industry focused on sales and marketing, have released a second book focused on marketing planning. As a follow up to their successful introductory-level book, Sales and Marketing for Roofing Contractors, the ...
Living in the Danger Zone: MRA Cites Rising Interest in Wildfire Protection Building and Remodeling Practices
By Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA). After a disastrous fire season, the MRA is reporting greater interest from homeowners in how to prepare and make their homes “ignition resistant,” especially in western regions. Even homeowners who never thought they would be impacted by wildfire danger are recognizing that climate change is making blazes ...
Tax reform law changes affect nearly every business owner
By NRCA. Tax Reform - The IRS reminds business owners that legislation passed in December 2017 affects nearly every business, according to www.irs.gov. With just a few months remaining in 2018, the IRS is highlighting important information for small businesses and self-employed individuals to help them understand and meet their tax obligations. There ...
Chicago Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) Fall 2018 News: New Affiliate Relations Committee and Septembership Campaign
CRCA is working to grow membership and establish relationships with other industry associations. Under the guidance of CRCA President Troy Wormley, CRCA Board Member Shawn Sullivan and CRCA Associate Member Paul Larson, CRCA’s newly formed Affiliate Relations Committee was created to nurture relationships among CRCA members and other associations and organizations ...
Check Out These Award-winning Asphalt Roofs
Roofing companies shine with award-winning roofing projects. The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) has launched its ARMA Excellence in Asphalt Roofing Awards Program for 2019 which provides recognition of the best steep and low-slope asphalt roofing projects from across North America. As we are getting excited about the next round ...
RT3 Members Heading to Microsoft Headquarters for next Live Meetup
Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3) continues its focus on exploring emerging technology solutions for the roofing industry with a planned live meetup on the Microsoft campus in Redmond, Washington on November 5, 2018. The group of progressive roofing professionals strives to inform contractors by learning about developing and disruptive solutions that ...
Polyglass U.S.A., Inc. Joins NRCA's One Voice Initiative, Becomes NRCA Partner Member
The company upgraded its associate membership to become a partner member. The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) has announced Polyglass U.S.A., Inc., Deerfield Beach, Fla. has joined NRCA's One Voice initiative, upgrading its associate membership to "partner member." In 2017, NRCA launched its One Voice initiative to unite the roofing industry and ...
Steel-Industry Icon Cautions METALCON Attendees―Don’t Drink the Kool-Aid
By Fiona Maguire-O'Shea, METALCON. Tough talk on tariffs in Charlotte. Former CEO of Nucor Corporation and senior trade adviser to President Trump’s Campaign, Dan DiMicco, defended the Trump administration’s aggressive foreign trade policy and tariffs in his keynote address, “The Economic Plan for Growth and Global Competitiveness in the United States―Implications for ...
Dixie Roofing Visits Chicago as Winner of Cubs & Cruise Chicago Weekend Sweepstakes
A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply welcomes sweepstakes winner to Chicago. A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply welcomed Jacob Finstad of Dixie Roofing and his family as the Grand Prize Winner of the Cubs & Cruise Chicago Weekend Sweepstakes. Jacob and his family watched the Chicago Cubs battle the St. Louis Cardinal during the last series ...
2019 International Roofing Expo® Registration Opens
Registration has officially opened for the 2019 International Roofing Expo® (IRE), which will be debuting in Nashville, TN. The exposition will be held February 11-13, 2019 at Music City Center. The IRE plans to attract over 10,500 industry professionals, over 500 exhibitors, from over 60 countries, spanning over 138,000 sq. ft. “We’re ...
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