MCAA Gateway: February 2021

Words: Todd Fredrick
Upcoming MCAA Webinars for February 2021
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. 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 Course  Tuesday, February 16th, 2021 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM CST Members: $350 Non-Members: $750 -------------------- Silica Train The Trainer Course Renewal Tuesday, February 23rd, 2021 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM CST Members $250 Non-Members: $500   New MCAA Members for February 2021  Berglund Construction Chicago, IL (7730 374-1000 Contractor Member Desert State Landscape Construction, LLC Vail, AZ (520) 878-7571 Contractor Member  Drive Construction Bridgeview, IL (708) 552-5253 Contractor Member GE Silicones Waterford, NY Supplier Member Home Safe Hearth & Chimney, Inc. Wichita, KS (316) 265-9828 Contractor Member Keystone Masonry LLC Tuscon, AZ (520) 777-7500 Contractor Member  Precision Masonry, LLC Albuquerque, NM (505) 872-9750 Contractor Member Stabila South Elgin, IL (800) 869-7460 Supplier Member   
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