 Stop by the NOMMA booth #1126 on Wednesday and Thursday, January 24-25, at METALfab to meet NOMMA’s code consultant, Tom Zuzik Jr., and get your code-related questions answered. Tom is NOMMA’s resident expert, and has presented many classes for NOMMA members. He has a wide breadth of knowledge about code-related topics and is eager to help our members. Tom is also teaching an education session, "What You Need to Know About Handrail Extensions," on Wednesday, January 24. This is an important session you will not want to miss.
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 Don’t miss your opportunity to connect with key decision makers and promote your products and services to your customers. Time is running out to secure your spot.
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Wheelchairs are available upon request through Music City Center Medical Services.
Standard ECV scooters, transportable scooters, powerchairs, and manual wheelchairs can be booked in advance through Scoot Around Inc. and delivered straight to your hotel. Motorized scooters will not be available at Music City Center or without a prior reservation.
Scoot Around Inc.
www.scootaround.com
1-888-441-7575 Ext. 23
JackieM@scootaround.com - Reference FENCETECH/METALfab 2024.
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 Make plans to attend the Annual Meeting on Wednesday, January 24, at 9:45 AM in room 103 at the Music City Center. Get an update on the association and, if eligible, vote on the slate of Officers and Directors for NOMMA.
If you are a Fabricator or Industry Partner member in good standing who would like to participate but will not be in attendance, you can participate by absentee ballot. Ballots are due by Wednesday, January 17. Please email info@nomma.org immediately to request a ballot.
See you there!
 
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 There are only a few spots available for the Whiskey Tasting, which is a fundraiser for the NOMMA Education Foundation (NEF). You won’t want to miss this unique experience to learn from the first female master distiller, Marianne Eaves.
If you’ve already registered for METALfab but would like to add the tasting event, contact American Tradeshow Services (ATS) at questions@american-tradeshow.com. If you aren’t registered yet, you can register now using the button below. You can always check on site at the registration desk at METALfab to see if you can sign up. On site registration is at the Music City Center, Level 3, Outside of Hall B.
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 If you know of friends and peers in and around the Nashville area interested in all that METALfab has to offer, be sure to invite them. During METALfab, NOMMA is offering two membership show specials:
• Get 15 months of membership for the price of 12 – which means you get three extra months for free!
• OR, get a free download of a helpful and packed webinar on stairs presented by Tom Zuzuk Jr. when you join.
Stop by the NOMMA Booth #1126 to learn more about the value of belonging and get signed up.
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 Do you know a prospective member located near Nashville who would benefit from attending METALfab exhibits? Non-members can check out all of the action on the Exhibit Floor for free on Friday, Jan. 26.
NOMMA and AFA open the doors from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM so they can get a taste of our incredible trade show for free. Discover the hundreds of suppliers who will be exhibiting at METALfab and FENCETECH. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the products and services that will make their shop more productive, efficient, tech savvy and successful.
To take advantage of this opportunity, input the promo code “freefriday” when registering. Offer only applicable to non-members.
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 The METALfab app allows you to view the full event schedule, education session information, the exhibits floor, and more. Download the Attendee Mobile Application in the App Store or the Google Play Store.
The full instructions are available by clicking the button below.
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NOMMA is pleased to welcome the following new members into the association family.
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NOMMA extends its thanks to the following members who have recently renewed.
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Many thanks to all who submitted a project for the 2023 Ernest Wiemann Top Job Contest. We look forward to honoring our 2024 winners at METALfab next week!
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WESA | Pittsburgh
The United Steelworkers union has filed filed grievances against Pittsburgh-based company U.S. Steel. The international union, as well as union locals residing in Minnesota, Indiana and Illinois, say that U.S. Steel violated its contracts with the union by entering into an agreement to be acquired by Nippon Steel Corporation in December 2023.
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Inc.com
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has rolled out a 60-day goodwill exception period for some borrowers who still have outstanding COVID-era loans. If eligible, business owners with short-term financial challenges can reduce their monthly payments to as low as $25 for six months. The grace period expires on March 3, 2024.
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Will we see you at METALfab 2024 in Nashville? Your Member Savings Program (MSP) will be presenting two workshops, as well as exhibiting at the NOMMA booth.
 In addition, key MSP suppliers Alliant Business Insurance, Synchrony Financial and Batteries Plus will be attending. Can’t wait to see 2024 savings? Register and start saving here.
New MSP Employee Benefit Supplier Announced
 The MSP has launched a new MSP Supplier program, SecureSave. This program is specifically designed to help you provide cost effective employee benefits, which in turn help staff save “rainy day” money for unexpected expenses. This can be a difference maker in attracting and retaining staff.
The MSP will be presenting this new innovative program at METALfab on Tuesday, January 23, from 1:15pm to 2:45pm.
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