Don’t Miss the Arrowhead Steep Slope University at the MRCA 68th Annual Conference

Arrowhead Steep Slope University is in conjunction with the MRCA 68th Annual Conference.

Location: America's Center Convention Complex 701 Convention Plaza St. Louis, MO

Monday, October 16^th from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Ventilation Program -  Presented by Paul Scelsi with AirVent

Proper ventilation helps increase comfort, helps ensure the life and performance of roofing materials, and may reduce utility bills. This course will explain the benefits of attic ventilation, describe the dynamics of air movement and the basic needs of a properly functioning attic ventilation system and provide an understanding of the types of intake and exhaust vents, and know how to calculate the ventilation requirement. AIA 1.5 CEUs; HSW category available

Tuesday, October 17th (On the MRCA Expo Floor in Hall 1)

10:15 – 11:15 am:  Increase Your Profits by Knowing and Covering your Costs - Presented by: Larry Stock with Queen City Roofing and Contracting Co. A casual and informative presentation on finances for non-accountants. Topics will include:  items to cover in your estimates; overhead; markup vs margins; direct vs indirect costs.  While estimates are often our best “guesstimates,” the clearer we are on making sure we have these items actually covered in our bids, the more likelihood we will operate profitably.

11:30 – 12:15 pm: OSHA for Steep Slope Understanding the top steep slope OSHA violations and how to prevent them is a key part of any operation. Get expert advice you can put into action immediately to protect your employees and your business.

Wednesday, October 18th (On the MRCA Expo Floor in Hall 1)

9:00 am – 10:00 am: Dealing with Insurance Companies - Presented by: Lindsey Douglas (The Disaster Advocate) Lindsey Douglass, Insurance Claim Advantage, shows MRCA Trade Show & Seminar Attendees how the Insurance Claim Process works and how steep residential and low slope contractors can navigate it successfully for the client's benefit.

10:15 am – 11:15 am:  Developing and Improving your Leadership Skills - Presented by: Larry Stock with Queen City Roofing and Contracting Co. Your Leadership ability determines your effectiveness and potential impact on your organization. Leadership ability is always the lid on your personal and organizational effectiveness.  Learn some of the “Laws of Leadership” and how you can cultivate and develop your own Leadership abilities.

Online registration for the 68th Annual MRCA Conference & Expo is now OPEN!  Contractors can register online today!  Register for the entire conference or just attend the Arrowhead Steep Slope University.

You can also download the Contractor Registration Form, fill it out and either scan and email it to mrca@mrca.org or Fax it to 937-278-0317.

For Exhibitor or Manufacturer/Supplier Registrations, Booth Sales and Sponsorship Information contact Rachel Pinkus at 800-497-6722 or rpinkus@mrca.org.