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SPFA has partnered with BuildCentral (BCI) and Angi Leads to assist our members with lead generation.
•BCI tracks planned construction projects — not just their locations and key details, but also their associated contacts — from early planning stages all the way through completion.
•With Angi Leads, you’re in control, able to zero in on leads from homeowners looking to hire pros like you. Angi Leads powerful matching technology allows you to pinpoint the type of projects you want and where you want them.
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The International Isocyanate Institute recently updated this information for the industry and developed a more user-friendly format to share it. SPF products use methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) in the A-side of every formulation. Some customers ask about the environmental impact of SPF chemistry, and this updated, fact-based presentation can be a valuable resource.
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There have been a number of stories last week suggesting that the Senate is preparing to raise taxes on Main Street businesses under the National Investment Income Tax (NIIT) program. This story below from the AP hits all the common half-truths, while the second article provides a more accurate perspective on the proposed tax hike. Essentially, this tax hike would add an additional 3.8% tax on income over $400k from small- and medium-sized businesses structured as pass-through entities (sole proprietors and S-corporations). Many SPF contractors fall into these categories.
• S-Corp StorySPFA joined with more than 100 other trade associations, including NRCA, NAHB and WSRCA, as a signatory on this letter to leaders in the US Congress to oppose this tax increase. Get a copy of the letter HERE.
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This week SPFA welcomes the addition of Lori Beier as the latest member of the staff. Lori will be working on a part-time basis from her home in Indiana to take care of bookkeeping and supporting current staff with other SPFA activities. She brings extensive education and experience with bookkeeping, accounting and HR administration, allowing Kelly, Lisa and Rick staff to provide additional value to our membership.
Please welcome Lori to the SPFA team! Lori can be reached via email lbeier@sprayfoam.org or by phone (703) 222-4268.
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The NIE Awards submission process will open be open from approximately late August through November 28, 2022. The Awards Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 in Daytona Beach, Florida, at SprayFoam 2023. Use the time now to plan your submission by gathering photos and details about the project(s) you will enter. If you need ideas or inspiration, check our website for previous winners from 2022 and earlier. There will be changes for 2023 announced over the next six weeks, but as we work out details on our end, we want you to start getting prepared. To be eligible for an award, projects must meet this criteria:- Nominations can be made by any SPFA member
- Contractor nominees must be SPFA members to be entered into the contest (Not a member? Join now) - The project must have been completed between December 1, 2021 and November 30, 2022
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Nonresidential construction materials costs climbed higher again in June, but there were signs of relief within the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index report Thursday, as commodity values softened.
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Cybersecurity threats are a concern for all businesses, but small companies especially are vulnerable, according to uschamber.com.
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The construction industry added 13,000 jobs in June as the number of jobseekers with construction experience plunged to a record low for the month according to an analysis of federal employment data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said the industry would likely have added even more jobs in June had it not been for the shortage of available workers.
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This directory reflects membership as of June 2021. If you would like more information on Member Benefits and how to join SPFA to be included in next year’s edition, please contact Lisa at lsmith@sprayfoam.org.
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Show your support of the SPF industry by becoming a sponsor of SprayFoam 2023. The Sponsorship Fees are used to enhance the experience of the convention attendees and keep it affordable for all. Sponsors show their commitment, leadership and dedication to customers. The East Coast is always a big draw for the SprayFoam Convention and Expo. We expect to have record-breaking attendance for the second straight year. Sign up early to sponsor to maximize the benefits. Sponsorships are on a first come basis and must be requested in writing. Watch for an email with a link to the Sponsorship Brochure listing all the opportunities. We’ve added some new options for 2023!
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As we have in the past, we will use the Priority Point (PP) system to assign booths during the early selection period. Booths will be confirmed in the order of the PP system. This means prospective exhibitors may not receive confirmation until after their advanced booth selection period ends.
July 27 – August 9 at 12pm EDT: SPFA member priority booth selection
August 10: Priority points will be reset to include the nonmember exhibitor points as well as members if they have not booked a booth.
August 11-19 at 12pm EDT: Non-member priority booth selection will be open.
August 23: Booth sales will be open to the public and booths are then assigned on a first-come basis. Priority points will no longer apply.
Watch your email for Exhibitor Brochure. In the coming days, the floorplan and Exhibitor Application will be posted on our website. A notice will be sent out when available to view.
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The new Daytona Grand Resort is headquarter hotel for SprayFoam 2023. It is beach front property. In addition to traditional hotel guest rooms, SPFA has reserved a limited number of 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom suites.
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SPFA has been asked to offer more at the convention and expo! We are listening! Details are still being worked out – but click below to see the preliminary plans.
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You may have received electronic mail solicitations from various companies seeking to help you book room reservations for the 2023 SprayFoam Convention & Expo. Please note that none of these companies are in any manner affiliated with or authorized by SPFA to solicit hotel reservations on its behalf. Some may include language referencing the 2023 Convention and/or SPFA that may lead you to believe the company is somehow connected with the SPFA or the Convention. Nothing could be further from the truth. We ask that you ignore any of these unauthorized solicitations you may receive. SPFA has negotiated tirelessly with selected convention hotels in Daytona Beach to secure a more than sufficient room block at very favorable rates for 2023 SprayFoam Convention & Expo attendees, exhibitors and sponsors. Using an unauthorized outside booking service to secure a room outside the room block in the SPFA’s selected hotels negatively impacts the SPFA financially as well as hinders our ability to meet contractual obligations to the selected convention hotels. Thank you for your continued consideration of this request.
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SprayFoam 2022 participation in the PCP reinvigorated the interest in becoming certified. For those of you who started the certification process – please watch for our emails and information on how to complete your certifcations. If you have any questions, call us and we will walk you through the process.
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Be sure to check out the SPFA Job Board on our homepage at www.sprayfoam.org – a new opening has just been posted!
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Open to All SPFA Members!
Joining a Committee is easy and the only pre-requisite is that you are an SPFA Member. Simply login to our website, be sure you are listed as one of your company representatives and then check off which Committee you are interested in joining. If you have any questions, please contact Kelly Marcavage – kmarcavage@sprayfoam.org
Make the most of your SPFA Membership and get involved!
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We’d like to invite SPFA members to a contractor meet-up, carnival and conference on August 26-27 at the Omni Viking Lakes hotel in Eagan, Minnesota. It’s for spray foam and insulation business owners and salespeople (families and kids welcome!) There will be a full, free carnival with rides and midway games on both days. On Saturday, there's an educational conference featuring speakers and panel discussions with industry leaders, experts in building science, sales, safety and business evaluation. On Friday, you can suit up and test out various spray foam and coatings equipment and material in 5+ outdoor spray booths. Visit and network with representatives from 20+ companies exhibiting throughout the carnival, including SPFA staff, and enter to win door prizes and giveaways.
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