METALCONNECTION Newsletter, June 2023

METALCON TOP PRODUCT AWARDS
Returning for its 3rd year, exhibitors are invited to nominate their top metal product in 1 of 15 categories including walls, roofs, structures, paint & coatings and more. “We know most METALCON attendees want to see what’s new and exciting, and the Top Product Awards are a great way to showcase the industry’s top products and technologies while recognizing the most innovative exhibitors,” says Judy Geller, METALCON Show Director.  Applications are due by June 30 and to be eligible, the product must have been introduced to the market after 1/1/2022, and the manufacturer must be a 2023 METALCON exhibiting company.

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METALCON Live! PRESENTS… UNDERSTANDING BUSINESS VALUATION AND MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
Do questions like “What can you be doing now to improve the value of your business and enhance your exit options?” or “When is the time right to move into a new market and secure an acquisition?” keep you up at night?  What is more important when selling, acquiring, or merging with a firm–like culture or similar product offerings? Join Karl Wohler, PSMJ’s star mergers and acquisitions consultant, on June 21st at 1:00 PM EST, as he delves into the world of M&A to answer some of these burning questions. This free webinar will also give you a glimpse of what awaits you at METALCON 2023 in Las Vegas when Karl presents a NEW 8-hour in-person “Mergers & Acquisitions Essentials Workshop. (please note this workshop will take place on October 17 and requires pre-registration). 

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METALCON & MCA’S FUTURE LEADERS PROGRAM
As the metal construction industry faces the challenges of retiring leaders with not enough replacements waiting in line to fill that void, the Metal Construction Association and METALCON have responded with the launch of the Future Leaders Program, a collection of year-round learning and networking opportunities for young professionals ready to take their career to the next level. By attending METALCON this October in Las Vegas, you will have opportunities to connect, collaborate, and build relationships with industry peers at “hand-selected” education sessions and networking events. ***If you are under 40, use the promo code FLMC when you register to take advantage of $50 off and you will automatically be registered as a “METALCON Future Leader.”

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THE ARCHITECT’S EXPERIENCE SPONSORED BY PPG
Now in its 4th year, The Architect’s Experience at METALCON, a ‘show within a show’ designed exclusively for architects, designers, specifiers and engineers, will feature a tailored program to explore an impressive range of aesthetic possibilities through the use of metal. You will have access to experts who will show you how to solve a wide variety of design, structural, technical, environmental, cost and performance challenges. Produced in partnership with AEC Daily, the continuing education experts, you’ll also have the opportunity to network with the engineers who evaluate your decisions, the contractors who execute your designs, and the installers who put up your materials. Earn up to a year’s worth of AIA LU’s and HSW’s with education sessions such as: Designing Outside the BoxAllegiant Stadium Case Study, and The Risks and Rewards of Working on Unique Projects.

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PLANNING YOUR LAS VEGAS EXPERIENCE
It has been five years since METALCON was last in Las Vegas and the destination continues to evolve with top restaurants, shows, and modern amenities. We have partnered with Visit Las Vegas to provide you with helpful tips for transportation, dining, shows and events, things to do and shopping. Buy your tickets in advance for the Las Vegas Monorail and get an exclusive discount as a METALCON attendee. For current listings of the latest shows and events, click HERE. The search for good eats can be a daunting task with restaurants at every turn in Vegas so learn more by the people who get Vegas. And before you shop your way through the city, print out the Shop Vegas Passport to unlock great deals, complimentary gifts and/or discounts at any of the Shop Vegas partner locations.

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