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Don't miss the Metal Museum's 40th Anniversary Celebration on Tuesday, February 5, from 6 - 8PM.

Join museum friends as they celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Metal Museum with live music, after-hours access to our new exhibition, Crafting A Legacy: 40 Years of Collecting & Exhibiting at the Metal Museum, and guest appearances by artists who have been vital to the continued success and evolution of the Museum. Guests are invited to enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres, birthday cake, and beverages. Learn more and RSVP by visiting www.metalmuseum.org/40th-anniversary.

In honor of the 80th Anniversary, Albina created a museum on site, called “The Smith-sonian”, honoring the family name and housing one of the first ever pieces of equipment that Albina owned and used to bend materials. Brian’s grandfather built the “Model-T” bending machine in the early 1940s utilizing the transmission and differential from a “Model-T” Ford. This machine was used until the 1990s to bend various materials such as pipe, tube, and square and rectangular hollow structural steel. “The Smith-sonian” is ready for visitors. Cheers to 80 Years!

Any time the government shuts down, the public loses access to a wide range of services. The same is true for small businesses, which often take advantage government programs intended to encourage entrepreneurship. Unfortunately, when the federal government fails to keep the lights on, small businesses suffer alongside furloughed public workers. Here's a look at what to expect any time the government shuts down.

Winter brings a new set of safety challenges to construction. Ice, snow, wind, freezing temperatures, poor visibility—it all adds risk. As you get ready for the season to change, think about prepping three aspects of your business: your team, your equipment and your site.