Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky Regional Meeting

Words: Josh NaragonThis is a reminder for the upcoming 2014 Regional Meeting to be held April 9, 2014 at the Hollywood Casino in Columbus, Ohio.

It is open to all masonry unit producers, contractors, distributors, associates, etc. that serve the tri-state area.

In this meeting there will be presentations from BIA, NCMA, MCAA and PCA. There is something for everyone.

Topics to be discussed but are not limited to are; CONCRETE MASONRY
CHECK-OFF, SILICA, FUNCTIONAL RESILIENCE, SUSTAINABILTY, EPD'S, BIM
(BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING), ENERGY CODE, CERTIFICATIONS, and the
ECONOMY.

As a Bonus, when you register for the Educational Meetings, you will receive $25.00 in free slot play.

Click here to download the registration and sponsorship form.

OMA will be honoring the following people at the OMA Annual Dinner for their service to the industry:
  • Larry Wilson
  • Richard Naragon
  • Bill Oberfield
  • Gene Fuller
  • John Crawford
  • Dick Matthews
Please forward this as an invitation to your clients. Help spread the word about this great opportunity to become educated and honor those who have dedicated their lives to the masonry industry!
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