Concrete Masonry Checkoff Seeks Program Ideas

Words: Mason Contractors

What: The Concrete Masonry Checkoff Board (CMCB) is now accepting submissions for program ideas through September 29. All are welcome to submit ideas for regional or national Checkoff-funded programs. For more information, visit the Concrete Masonry Checkoff website. 


CMCB is also looking for a marketing partner to work closely with the Board on developing a national brand and marketing strategy. More information can be found on the Concrete Masonry Checkoff website. Proposals will be accepted through September 29. The Marketing RFP submission due date for the Concrete Masonry Checkoff has been extended to October 6.

 

Why: Now that the first quarter of checkoff assessments have been collected, CMCB is eager to begin allocating funds towards programs that will redefine the industry.

 

Where: Program ideas may be submitted here: https://lnkd.in/guc49Ky5

 

Marketing proposals may be submitted here: https://lnkd.in/gewDyDMz

 

When: The deadline for program ideas and submissions is Friday, September 29, 2023.

 

Who: Contact Kim Spahn, CEO of Concrete Masonry Checkoff at kspahn@concretemasonrycheckoff.org for more information. 


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About The Concrete Masonry Checkoff

The Concrete Masonry Checkoff represents block producers from around the U.S. with a vision of creating a future where concrete block is preferred among engineers, builders, architects and designers; block products are regularly specified to build more resilient communities around the country; and demand for block regularly exceeds capacity.



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