Follow the Masonry Industry Legislative Conference on Twitter

Words: Mason ContractorsThe Mason Contractors Association of America will be posting live updates throughout the Masonry Industry Legislative Conference on Twitter.

Twitter is a free service that allows you to keep in touch, or "follow" people through the exchange of quick updates. Join today to start receiving MCAA's updates. Once you're signed up visit our Twitter page at www.twitter.com/mcaa and click the "Follow" button. All updates posted during the Masonry Industry Legislative Conference can be viewed online at this website.

Smart phone users can download free applications such as the official Twitter app for the iPhone, Windows Phone, Android and Blackberry. Log into the app store for your phone and search for "Twitter" for a full list of available applications.

The MCAA will be using Twitter during the Masonry Industry Legislative Conference to update attendees on information and events throughout the week including room locations, meeting times and industry news.

Don't use Twitter? You can also follow live MCAA Midyear Meeting updates via Facebook, Google+, and LinkedIn.
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