FENCETECH registration is open! Do not miss the 2019 conference in Indianapolis with 3x the education, networking opportunities and return on investment.

With Full Package, Education & Exhibits, and Exhibits Only registration options, we offer several affordable ways to attend. Remember, Exhibits Only passes are free to AFA members who register in advance. Claim your pass today!

After you register, make sure to book your hotel room. Hotel rates range from $189-$229/night with seven different hotel options. All of the FENCETECH hotels are within a 10-minute walk of the Indiana Convention Center. Remember to beware of hotel poachers. Only book your hotel through the official AFA FENCETECH website. Visit the FENCETECH website for more details.

This is the last call for nominations for the new AFA PRO Awards! The PRO Awards recognize the best commercial and residential jobs for the past year in these categories: multi-use (combination of 2 or more categories), access control, chain link, deck/rail, farm/ranch/agriculture, ornamental, wood, or vinyl.

Nominees must be AFA members in good standing. There is a $25 submission fee per nomination. The nomination deadline is Monday, December 31, 2018. Learn more.

The Deck & Rail Institute (DRI) is a new division of the American Fence Association (AFA). It was created to improve the deck and rail industry by providing strong advocacy, trustworthy training and safety standards for the unique needs of the deck and rail industry.

George Hege, of Made Rite Fence in Columbus, Indiana has bragging rights to being the first officially designated Certified Fence Contractor.  He completed all of the program requirements and was notified recently that his term of certification will begin on January 1, 2019.

 

Mr. Hege completed his testing requirements at the first Fence Contractor Business School in November during AFA University.  Approximately half of the students also passed the exam and will likely have completed their requirements in time for the same New Year’s Day start date.

 

Tell us who should be awarded Ambassador, Distinguished Service, Fence Contractor of the Year, Hall of Fame, and Manufacturer of the Year by submitting a nomination before 5:00pm on Monday, December 31.
Our online nomination form asks for information such as: 

·Number of years in the industry
·AFA Board and Committee Service (role, years, etc.)
·Affiliate Boards, Committees, Task Forces or Other Service to the Industry
·Participation at the Chapter level
·Participation in the local community
 
Eligibility requirements vary by award. Review eligibility and submit a nomination today on the Association Awards webpage.

The most successful fence professionals update their marketing plan to make the most of the New Year. Buckle your seatbelts because 2019 will be unlike any other…

 

Google has become more competitive AND more complicated than ever. We’ll all be forced to think outside the box when it comes to 2019-ready Web Marketing strategies. A handful of your competitors will do better. For some, it could get ugly. So if you want to win your fair share of business from the Web where new customers go to find businesses like yours, you can’t afford to miss out on this Webinar.

Did you know over 250 AFA members saved significant money with more than 22 different vendors in 2018 through the AFA Member Savings Program? MSP, Synchrony Financial and Alliant Insurance representatives will be available at the AFA booth during Fencetech 2019 to discuss your needs and how we may assist you grow sales and save on your operating costs.