Construct America Joint Networking Reception with Contractors, Architects and Specifiers ... Your Customers!

Words: Colin Clampett/Public/News/1202005817.gif" width="250" height="166" border="1" align="right" hspace="10" vspace="1"> No trade show would be complete without valuable networking events. New for 2005, the Masonry Showcase will be hosting a joint welcome reception along with the Construction Specifications Institute and Total Facility Management shows at Chicago's Field Museum.

For the first time exhibitors will have the opportunity to meet with their total customer base: mason contractors, architects, specifiers and facility managers all under one roof! What an easy way for you and your company to further build relationships with thousands of current and poten tial customers off the exhibit floor!

With a view of Lake Michigan and Chicago's skyline, there is no better way to kick off the start of the Masonry Showcase at Construct AmericaTM. Guests of this exclusive event will enjoy an evening of networking with customers while strolling among exhibits representing thousands of years of history and culture. Hors d'oeuvres and beverage reception will be provided. This is one networking event you do not want to miss!

Visit us at www.masonryshowcase.com to register today.

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