Roofing Road Trips: The Roofing Alliance makes a difference

By Heidi J. Ellsworth, Partner, RoofersCoffeeShop®.

My road trip to the Alliance meetings this spring and during the recent summer NRCA meetings continue to show me that we are part of an amazing industry.

Through my experience in the industry, I have been fortunate enough to work with several associations.  RoofersCoffeeShop® is proud to be a partner with both the NRCA and Roofing Alliance.  What an amazing association and foundation!  If you are not involved or a member of either of these groups, you should be.

Over the last couple of months, I have been able to work with the Alliance on a couple of projects.  During the spring meetings, we reviewed the success of the Alliance Student Competition, MVP Awards , Ronald McDonald House Partnership and many more amazing initiatives.

Many in the roofing industry do not know who the Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress is or what they are all about.  Here is some explanation from their website.

The Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress is the foundation of the NRCA.  In 1996, The Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress set out to improve the roofing industry by bringing together all industry segments to help fund research and educational programs; provide timely and forward-thinking industry responses to major economic and technological issues; and enhance the long-term viability and attractiveness of the industry to roofing workers. Now, after more than 20 years of hard work and during one of the most difficult economic climates in recent history, the Alliance hasn't lost sight of these goals—it is as engaged as ever and continues to work to advance the roofing industry.

The entire roofing industry benefits from the unique purpose and structure of the prestigious Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress. Meeting at least twice annually, the Alliance provides its members with a real and meaningful voice in the selection and implementation of programs that advance the industry.

Specifically, the Alliance solicits, analyzes and selects projects that are consistent with its mission and identifies new programs and initiatives for the future. Each Alliance task force identifies and weighs the value of projects—calling upon the advice, experiences and expertise of members from all segments of the industry.

Alliance members participate in cutting-edge technical and environmental research that affects the future of roofing contracting businesses and the roofing industry. And as the community of committed and generous contractors, manufacturers and distributors continues its engagement with the Alliance, the level of activity only will increase.

The Alliance meets twice a year and during this last spring meeting of the Roofing Alliance, a number of proposals were presented for funding.  Please watch out for new projects and initiatives this coming year as the Alliance continues to fund important research, initiatives and charities.  My road trip to the Alliance meetings this spring and during the recent summer NRCA meetings continue to show me what an amazing industry we are a part of.  RoofersCoffeeShop is so proud to continue to promote the Alliance, a true industry gem.

From the Road,

Heidi