January 2012 News and Links

Happy New Year!  News and Links for January 2012. 

1. Wooster Glass Company is NGA’s January 2012 Member of the Month.
2. ABE Doors and Windows is the WDDA Member of the Month.
3. The top 10 most-clicked news stories on GlassMagazine.com from 2011.
4. All new NGA members in 2012 qualify for a free subscription to MyGlassClass.com! Take advantage of either Auto Glass or Glass Installer training - a $350.00 value! 
5. Start planning for GlassBuild 2012!  View the 2012 floor plan and Exhibitor list and sign-up to exhibit today!
6. NGA members can attend the 2012 Member Webinar series for free. The First webinar is February 6. Sign up today!
7. Explore Call Recording and Sales Success with ContactPoint.
8. Download the free Glass Magazine app for iPad or Android today.
9. Get a tablet for the holidays?  Download the free Window & Door app for iPad or Android today.
10. Prepare for your AGRSS Auto glass Certification exam with the NGA 2011 Auto Glass Technician Reference Manual or training on MyGlassClass.com.
11. NGA and WDDA members can save up to 26% off UPS Express air and international shipments and a minimum 70% discount with UPS Freight on qualifying LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) shipments.
12. The 2012 Industry Pulse: Survey reveals dealers, distributors and manufacturers are extremely cautious about business outlook.
13. WDDA establishes 2012 priorities.  We are committed to achieving our vision of fostering a positive image for our industry through continuous improvement and a commitment to best practices.
14. Embracing the Reality of 2012: With more realistic expectations for the coming year, window and door companies focus on opportunities that exist.
15. Reward your employees with industry best training on MyWindowClass.com.
16. The Talk at Window & Door: Will Smart Home Technology Encompass Windows and Doors?
17. Welcome new WDDA members and new NGA members!