Registration open for the 2016 NCMA Convention

Words: Randi HertzbergGeneral registration is open for the National Concrete Masonry Association’s Annual Convention taking place February 26-28, 2016, in Orlando, Florida, in conjunction with the ICON-Xchange B2B Forum. Register by February 1st to receive substantial registration discounts. ICON-Xchange brings the focus back to the concrete hardscape and masonry community. MEET with current colleagues and associates as well as make new contacts. CONNECT in a new setting; attendees get immersed in the offerings of ICON-Xchange. LEARN what is new in the industry, best practices and how to utilize available resources. Join us for this powerful industry event!

For more information on the NCMA Annual Convention and ICON-Xchange, visit the website. For a detailed schedule of events, click here.

The official hotel for the ICON-Xchange and NCMA Annual Convention is the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort located just off Universal Boulevard, east of the Orange County Convention Center North/South expansion and just 10 minutes away from the Orlando International Airport. The ICON-Xchange group rate is $189. Space is limited so reserving rooms early is recommended. Reservations can be made by calling 866-996-6338.
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