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March 2009

On a Positive Note...

President’s Message

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The MCAA has just concluded another successful annual convention at the World of Masonry Show. The overall attendance level was surprisingly very good, considering all of the “Doom and Gloom” that is portrayed in the media.

Most of the contractors I spoke with were of the same opinion. All had backlog on their books but were having trouble selling new work. They said there is plenty of new work to bid. The problem is that the same projects are being bid several times, because owners try to get the lowest possible price. Some projects are permitted and ready to start, but do not. Why? The main reason is that the banks are putting a strangle hold on lending. Any first round TARP money they received is still in their coffers. They are holding on to the money to maintain their balance sheets. This is what happens when the government throws our tax money at a problem.

Our legislators should think it through and put covenants in place that assure the money is put to good use. When they don’t, we have a situation quite similar to what we have now, and the vicious cycle starts. With reduced volume, companies cut overhead and people loose their jobs. The job losses mean less consumer buying. Fewer consumer purchases mean reduced sales for retail, car purchases, travel, etc., and so the downward cycle begins. What do we do as mason contractors?

The MCAA held another successful Convention at the World of Masonry.
The MCAA held another successful Convention at the World of Masonry.

We remain as positive as we can. We do the best we can to keep our overhead and costs in line, and we do everything we can to support our community, employees and industry.

This is why it was so important for all of us to attend the MCAA Annual Convention. I always take away a feeling of well being after participating in meetings with my fellow contractors. Our seminars, committee meetings, trowel contests and social events are the perfect solution to maintain your business edge. As an MCAA member, I have an association behind me that supports me when I need help with information for my business. When I need feedback on an issue, I can pickup the phone and call a fellow contractor for advice.

Our country is strong and our economy will rebound. As one of my mentors once told me, “Time heals all wounds.”

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The American Dream

Doing Our Part

May 2019
Doing Our Part

Preparing for D.C.

April 2019
Preparing for D.C.

Recent Updates

September 2018
Recent Updates

Masonry’s Future

August 2018
Masonry’s Future

Worthwhile Work

June 2018
Worthwhile Work

A New Beginning

February 2018
A New Beginning

Givers Gain

January 2018
Givers Gain

Things to Remember

March 2017
Things to Remember

Looking Forward

February 2017
Looking Forward

A Fresh Start

January 2017
A Fresh Start

Who Moved My Cheese?

September 2016
Who Moved My Cheese?

Giving back

December 2015
Giving back

An exciting year ahead

February 2015
An exciting year ahead

Defining success

December 2014
Defining success

Staying busy for you

August 2014
Staying busy for you

Ready for action

February 2014
Ready for action

Thanks

January 2014
Thanks

Happy holidays

December 2013
Happy holidays

MCAA Midyear update

November 2013
MCAA Midyear update

The MCAA in D.C.

August 2013
The MCAA in D.C.

A Lot Happening

July 2013
A Lot Happening

Eye opening

June 2013
Eye opening

Positive movement

March 2013
Positive movement

Headed to Vegas

February 2013
Headed to Vegas

New beginning

January 2013
New beginning

It’s finally over

December 2012
It’s finally over

My trip to the Rockies

November 2012
My trip to the Rockies

The 2012 election

October 2012
The 2012 election

Stay involved

September 2012
Stay involved

Networking

August 2012
Networking

Summer time

July 2012
Summer time

Exciting time

June 2012
Exciting time

Working for you

May 2012
Working for you

New beginnings

March 2012
New beginnings

Farewell!

February 2012
Farewell!

One more to go!

January 2012
One more to go!

Join us in Vegas

November 2011
Join us in Vegas

As the world turns

August 2011
As the world turns

A Bright Future

May 2011
A Bright Future

Tidbits From MCAA

March 2011
Tidbits From MCAA

Time Flies By

February 2011
Time Flies By

The End of the Year

December 2010
The End of the Year

Busy Times!

November 2010
Busy Times!

South of 40

October 2010
South of 40

What Are We Doing?

August 2010
What Are We Doing?

Moving Forward

March 2010
Moving Forward

A Fond Farewell

February 2010
A Fond Farewell

A New Year

January 2010
A New Year

Start the Year Strong

December 2009
Start the Year Strong

MCAA in D.C.

September 2009
MCAA in D.C.

Brick Voids

August 2009
Brick Voids

Vision 2020

February 2009
Vision 2020

State of the Association

February 2009
State of the Association

The Silver Lining

January 2009
The Silver Lining

Impact on the Hill

June 2008
Impact on the Hill

New Horizons

February 2008
New Horizons

Wrapping up Another Year

December 2007
Wrapping up Another Year

Greetings From Italy!

November 2007
Greetings From Italy!

We Need Your Help!

January 2005
We Need Your Help!

The Strength of Unity

November 2003
The Strength of Unity

Changing of the Guard

February 2002
Changing of the Guard

“Our involvement with the MCAA paid huge dividends both in good leads and good times.”

Brett Fairbourn
CrewTracks
MCAA member since 2017

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