Spring Training Jun09

#1. It’s All About Decorative Concrete!

What is it?Decorative Concrete Spring Training:

AIA-CES and Green Building SeminarsContractor Training Workshops - All Areas Artificial Rock & Water Features Coloring & Stamping Counters, Fireplace Surrounds & Furniture Densifying, Grinding & Polishing Resurfacing: Coatings, Overlays, Micro-toppings … Staining, Stenciling, Engraving & Graphics Vertical Stamping & Spray-on Veneers

Who Will Attend?

Contractors & Artisans in Decorative Concrete & SpecialtiesExperienced concrete finishers and any trade applying color, texture & design to concrete or building countertops and features will benefit from the training.

Distributors & Contractor Supply Stores

Architectural Specifiers in Design Professions… Architects, interior designers, landscape

architects interested in specifying architectural concrete & decorative features.

Those interested in starting or expanding distribution of materials and equipment for professional decorative contractors.

How is this different? Where the Pros Come Workshops by Leading Trainers Hands-On Experience Educational Sessions

Where the Action is & the Season Starts!

Bob Harris

Gaye Goodman

Glen Roman

Shellie Rigsby

Chris SullivanClark BranumDoug CarltonFu Tung ChengJulio HallackPeter WagnerTom RalstonAnd Others

The Focus

Workshops include “Hands-On Participation”

Level 1: Back to Basics Workshops Classroom & Hands-On Segments

Fundamentals Creative Options Trouble-Shooting Project Planning Cost Reduction Productivity

Staining Fundamentals, Courtesy Bob Harris

Level 2: Intermediate WorkshopsThe Next Level for Contractors Who Want to Excel- Techniques Requiring a Higher Skill Level Emphasis on Creativity & Proficiency For Experienced Decorative Contractors More Hands-on Time

Courtesy Gaye Goodman

Courtesy Bob Harris

Level 3: Advanced WorkshopsSeasoned Veterans & Managers Only Working with the Building Team Managing Commercial Projects Improving Efficiency & Productivity Maintaining Quality Control Managing Expectations Specifications

Courtesy Bob Harris

What’s Happening?

AIA-CEU Courses Seminars with Technical Continuing Education Green Building Panels & Seminars Recognition of Outstanding Contractors Getting Started in Decorative Concrete - Intro Trade Show Exhibits & Displays Networking Opportunities More

THE FOCUS: Training for Artisans and Contractors

March 16-19, 2010PHOENIX CONVENTION CENTER

Coincides with the Baseball Camps

Phoenix Spring Training

Where the Pros Come to Get in Top Form !

& the Season Starts.

Where the Action is…

Where?

OUTSIDE: BoothsDemo AreasWorkshops

PHOENIX CONVENTION CENTER

INSIDE:ClassroomSeminars Trade Show& Hospitality

Outside Booths & a Showcase Arena in Heritage Park

GOAL: Defining the Future

Photo Courtesy Shellie Rigsby

WHY?

Attract Newcomers Build Momentum Demystify the Creative Options Help Increase Demand for Emerging Technologies Promote Increased Acceptance of Concrete Provide Business Success Strategies Stimulate Business Growth Support Standards& DEFINE THE FUTURE OF DECORATIVE CONCRETE

Working together we can…

Founding Sponsors

A Great Destination!

Great weather in March

Join Us for the Premier Event

SHERATON PHOENIX DOWNTOWNConference Headquarters

North 300 LevelPHOENIX CONVENTION CENTER

A New LEED-Certified Building

How can you participate?

Apply to present Seminars or Workshops. Find out about Sponsorship Opportunities. Learn about new trends and technologies. Exhibit at a trade show where you can be seen. Get down to business with qualified customers.

For more information contact:Sherry Boyd – 303 679 3085

sherry.boyd@protradepub.com

It’s All About Decorative Concrete!

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