August News & Links

1. Gearing Up for GlassBuild America. Industry to gather in Atlanta with companies looking to position themselves for recovery
2. Surviving this year? 2011 Glazing Executives Forum presents its annual economic forecast from Jeff Dietrich of EcoTrends.
3. Glass Magazine’s GlassBuild America 2011 product preview.
4. Go Back to School with the NGA!  MyGlassClass.com has courses on Auto Glass, Flat Glass, and Window & Door including include standards and regulations, best practices, product design and selection, performance requirements, and more.
5. Champion Management is an award-winning  PR agency that specializes in driving positive exposure for mid-sized companies. Let them help you grow your business.
6. Auto Glass Week™ is the auto glass event of 2011 with all the major auto glass groups coming together to bring you one great meeting.  Make sure to stop by Booth #311 to learn about all the NGA has to offer - including certification, training, and membership discounts.
7. New Glassblogs! Lessons from the pit crew: Maximize efficiency to maximize service and From the fabricator: A word of caution
8. ContactPoint Solutions brings you the First and Second Keys to Highly Effective Selling.
9. Consulting Collaborative works with glass and glazing subcontractors throughout the United States and can provide you with “Best Practices” that will have a major impact on your business.
10. Welcome new NGA members!
11. Gearing Up for GlassBuild America: Industry to gather in Atlanta with companies looking to position themselves for recovery
12. Join Gene Marks at the Window & Door Dealers Forum as he explains the meaning behind today’s numbers, the trends in Washington, the new technologies coming on the market, and where he expects tomorrow’s opportunities for the business community to be.
13. Join the WDDA in 2011 for just $250.  See what we can do for your business.
14. We are the only provider of InstallationMasters training online. Visit www.mywindowclass.com to get started today!
15. 'Bigger is Still Better' in Luxury Market. Manufacturers see continued growth opportunities for high-end products, particularly wide-opening doors
16. Check The Talk every week for insight into the window and door industry.
17. Welcome new WDDA members!

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