VMA FENCETECH SEMINARS

FENCETECH Seminars:

VMA Annual Meeting and Roundtable
Friday, Feb. 3, 2017
10 - 10:30 a.m.
Open meeting for professionals interested in an overview of the goals and accomplishments of the vinyl fence, railing university.

Tier 1 Sales Training
Friday, Feb. 3, 2017
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Learn how to sell benefits of becoming a member of the VMA

Register for FENCETECH today.

HAVE YOU REGISTERED FOR FENCETECH?
By now you must know that AFA is taking FENCETECH and NOMMA is taking METALfab to San Antonio, Texas Feb. 1-5, 2017. Whether you’re an exhibitor or attendee FENCETECH and METALfab have something for everyone. Join your peers from across the country in the largest gathering of the fence and ornamental and miscellaneous metals industries for five days full of industry expertise. NOMMA education will be available for AFA members to attend. See below for a few highlights. Register here.

KEYNOTE PRESENTATION & GENERAL SESSION
Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017 | 9 a.m.
Following the Annual Meeting, join the AFA and NOMMA and listen to businessman and motivational speaker Steve Gilliland as he addresses the industry. Steve Gilliland is a four time author, master story teller and brilliant comedian. He has been recognizes by Who's Who for Speakers and Business Professionals, and the Pittsburgh Business Times named his company one of the fastest growing privately held companies in the region.

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YOUNG FENCE PROFESSIONALS NETWORKING RECEPTION
Friday, Feb. 3, 2017 | 5:30 p.m. at The Grotto
Meet your Board of Directors, Board of Governors and Past Presidents of the AFA, as well as fellow Young Professionals. AFA is a launching this forum to develop the AFA’s future leaders.

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HISTORY IN THE MAKING - OPENING PARTY
Friday, Feb. 3, 2017 | 6 p.m. at The LDR & The Grotto
Party the night away at the networking event of the year! Mingle with fellow attendees and exhibitors at The LDR & Grotto, a charming section of the San Antonio River Walk with Texas flair. Get your groove on with entertainment from Prophets and Outlaws, an exciting southern rock band with soul.

PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS NOW - THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT!

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NEW THIS YEAR: CLASSES AVAILABLE IN SPANISH
In an effort to provide educational opportunities to our Spanish-speaking attendees, the AFA will offer the following courses taught in Spanish by Jimmy Martinez and Jesus Nieto:

Contracts and Collections (Thursday, Feb. 2 at 8:00am)
Budgets and Profitability (Thursday, Feb. 2 at 9:30am)

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM AFA!
The American Fence Association wishes each and everyone of you a wonderful holiday season and a happy new year! May 2017 bring you much continued success!

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