MCAA Gateway: September 2020

Words: Todd Fredrick
Upcoming MCAA Webinars for September 2020
The MCAA Webinar Series features live and on-demand webinars on topics such as job site safety new construction technology increasing profits and more.  Visit www.masoncontractors.org/live to view a full schedule of upcoming programs and to register. -------------------- Silica Train-the-Trainer Renewal - September 1, 2020 Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 9:00 AM CDT Members: $250.00 Non-Members: $500.00 -------------------- The Power of Breakeven Analysis Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at 10:00 AM CDT -------------------- OSHA Top 10 Monday, September 21, 2020 at 10:00 AM CDT -------------------- Silica Train-the-Trainer Course - September 22, 2020 Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at 9:00 AM CDT Members: $350.00 Non-Members: $700.00 -------------------- Masonry Wall Bracing Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 9:00 AM CDT Members: $225.00 Non-Members: $275.00 --------------------   New MCAA Members for September 2020 BEKAERT Corporation Muncie, IN (765) 281-9228 Supplier Member   Kapro Tools, Inc. Lake Mills, WI (920) 648-2900 Supplier Member Lorie Galloway Companies, Inc. Boyd, TX (817) 266-3773 Contractor Member MCNE Masons, LLC North Haverhill, NH (603) 989-5514 Contractor Member Precision Masonry Co., Inc. Corpus Christi, TX (361) 851-1714 Contractor Member Thomas Johnson, Inc. Orchard Park, NY (716) 662-4575 Contractor Member  
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