Register for the 2017 NCMA Annual Convention

Words: Randi HertzbergGeneral registration is open for the National Concrete Masonry Association’s Annual Convention taking place February 20-22, 2017 in Phoenix, AZ in conjunction with the ICON-Xchange B2B Forum. Register by January 15th 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! Click here to register now.

Click here for more information on the 2017 NCMA Annual Convention. For a detailed convention and committee schedule, click here. For information on the ICON-Xchange, visit the website www.iconxchange.org.

The official hotel for the ICON-Xchange and NCMA Annual Convention is the Arizona Grand Resort & Spa. The Arizona Grand is conveniently located less than 10 minutes from Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix, Arizona. The resort is easily accessible via AZ-153 and AZ-143 and numerous other major freeways. The ICON-Xchange group rate is $209. An additional $20 resort fee includes access to the resort’s fitness center, guestroom WIFI, porterage, maid gratuities, complimentary valet and self-parking. Space is limited so reserving rooms early is recommended. Reservations can be made by calling 1-877-800-4888 or 6-602-438-9000. NOTE: NCMA is not affiliated with any third-party independent housing companies. Please note that in order to receive the group and be counted in the official housing group block, attendees must make reservations directly with the hotel.
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