Register now to attend "One Silver Bullet, Two Shocking Surprises and One Big, Fat LIE about Google," presented by Market Hardware, an AFA Business Partner. Join a panel of experts on Thursday, September 14 from 1 to 2 p.m. CDT to discuss the hottest trends that will take your business to the next level.

Save the date for FENCETECH 2018 in sunny Phoenix, Arizona! FENCETECH will feature top-notch education, technology, networking opportunities and exhibitors for the best trade show in the industry. You will not want to miss this event, February 6-9, 2018. Room blocks and registration will open at the end of the summer.

Where else can you attend one of four schools that provides classroom and hands-on training? This is what sets AFA University apart from similar training programs. Scheduled November 5-10, 2017, AFA University will feature: • Operator Installer School (OIS) -- celebrating 10 years! • Automated Gate System Design School (AGSD) • Fence Installation School (FIS) • Sales Training School (STS) • Certification Exams (CFP, CAGOI, CAGSD) • and more Training is ideal for fence professionals at all experience levels. If you are seeking to gain or improve your technical skills, advance your career, and build a network of professionals, AFA University is for you.

Don Naidus 1942- 2017 The fence industry has lost a true Mensch! Though some in the fence industry may have never known or heard of him, Don Naidus was very influential in many corners of our industry. In about 1966 Don bought the business known at the time as Colorguard and, if you knew Don, you knew that he was Mr. Colorguard! While at Colorguard Don travelled around the country amassing a great collection of friends and made many valuable contacts within the industry in an effort to get his products accepted and sold. Don sold his interests in Colorguard in 1990 to Master Halco.

Industry certifications not only set you apart from your competitors, but they reflect your commitment to education and training. AFA's mission is to benefit the industry and the fence consumer by offering continued education and certification programs at special discounts to its members. AFA congratulates those individuals who have become certified fence professionals, certified automated gate operator installers and certified automated gate systems designers for 2017.

Amigo Fence and Stain Jose Morales Stockbridge, GA 30281	Kazmar Construction Gary Kaczmarek Kenmore, NY 14217	Origin Point Brands Chris Vaughn Charleston, SC 29405
Barcon Environmental LLC Wendy Barbour Canyon Lake California, CA 92587	KB Access Solutions, LLC Kyle Lewis Wills Point, TX 75169	Sichuan Gold-Link Industry & Development Co., Ltd. Xiaodong Huang Chengdu, --Sichuan 610041
CBS Fence Company Jr Slusher West Union, OH 45693	Mauna Kea Watershed Alliance Cheyenne Perry Hilo, HI 96720	Summit Property Services LLC Garrett Hall Parker, CO 80138
Fence Gentz Rian Aplanalp Tomball, TX 77375	Macon Ridge Fence, LLC. Thomas Mathis Rayville, LA 71269	The Fence Specialist Ryan Travers East Providence, RI 02914
Fence SC LLC Peter George Awendaw, SC 29429	Mercer Industries Alexandria Scover Ronkonkoma, NY 11779	Trex Fencing - SRF Derek Premac Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
IMAS Renovation LLC Jorge Diaz Tampa AK 33615	Nuwave Solutions Ed Brink Fraser, MI 48026

Your digital edition of the latest issue of Fencepost is available for your reading pleasure.This issue focuses on the importance of an educated workforce for the professional fence company, keys to improving reducing fuel costs with fleet tracking, new technologies in the access industry market, and much more. Start reading today!

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Take a look at trends and issues with fence industry leaders and contractors across the country as they share their insights into today’s market and the future to help you make better business decisions. Every major sector of the fence industry is represented on the FenceSense board, including an external economist who watches the housing, construction, and public markets. To sign up to receive this monthly publication automatically, click here.

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