MCAA Mid-Year Meeting Reminder 2017

Words: Bronzella Cleveland

2017 MCAA Midyear Meeting

The MCAA Midyear Meeting will be held August 28-30, 2017 in beautiful Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Steamboat Springs is an outdoor playground in both the winter for their world class skiing and in the summer for the many activities that are available. All MCAA members are encouraged to attend and help shape the future of the masonry industry. The MCAA Midyear Meeting a relaxed and intimate environment. Strike up a conversation with another mason contractor or a supplier who is not in your market, and you can share ideas that work and those that haven’t worked so well. This is where long-lasting friendships are born every year. Registration is available online, so please take advantage of this awesome event. Visit www.masoncontractors.org/midyear to view the full schedule and register for the 2017 MCAA Midyear Meeting. We look forward to seeing you in Steamboat Springs!
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