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 industry.

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.

REGISTER FOR FENCETECH

With FENCETECH only days away, it is time to register for the largest gathering of the ornamental and miscellaneous metals and fence industries for FIVE days full of industry expertise.

Show Rates

(3 Day Exhibit Floor Only: Friday-Sunday)

• Members - FREE prior to February 1st

• Non-Members - $50 prior to February 1st

Exhibit Floor Hours

• Friday, February 3, 2017: 1:00pm - 5:00pm

• Saturday, February 4, 2017: 10:00am - 5:00pm

• Sunday, February 4, 2017: 9:00am - 1:00pm

Register here.

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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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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VISIT THE EDUCATION PAVILION
Stop by the Education Pavilion for the latest technology and trends in the industry. Demonstrations are led by exhibitors looking to get to know you, your business and share valuable information on their products.

Friday, February 3, 2017

• 2:00pm-2:50pm — Demonstration by Reno A&E

• 3:00pm-3:50pm — Demonstration by Alta Vista

• 4:00pm-4:50pm — Demonstration by CellGate

Saturday, February 4, 2017

• 10:00am-10:50am — Demonstration by Lone Star 811

• 11:00am-11:50am — Demonstration by DoorKing

• 12:00pm-12:50pm — Demonstration by VMA

• 1:00pm-1:50pm — Demonstration by Member Savings Program

• 2:00pm-2:50pm — Demonstration by Poly Vinyl

• 3:00pm-3:50pm — Demonstration by AAS-Security Brands

• 4:00pm-4:50pm — Demonstration by Rhino Tools

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WIN A TRUCKLOAD OF WOOD RAFFLE - NOT TOO LATE TO GET YOUR TICKET

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