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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE

MOUNTAIN TIME
And speaking of events, you don’t want CONNECT
to miss our 20th Anniversary Conference
next March. This will not be your typical
association meeting – we promise to WITH US.
ARE YOU BUSY? deliver an exceptional experience that will CABINETMAKERS.ORG
both educate and inspire you.
I’ve noticed this year that many of our The conference will be held in Denver CHECK OUT OUR
members are really busy, while others March 1-2, and we’ve chosen a theme NEWSLETTER ONLINE.
need more work. Both of these situations that’s very much in keeping with this
can bring stress, and it struck me recently beautiful city in the Rockies: Elevate. Join
that being a CMA member has important us to find out how you and your business
advantages during both the “feast” and can soar to new heights with the CMA.
“famine” phases of running a business:
ONE MORE REASON TO ATTEND?
IF YOU’RE BUSY: MAKE TIME We’ve made it affordable. The
TO CONNECT. registration fee for this two-day event
Learn how you can streamline your is only $100 for general members (and
business. Use the online forums to that includes meals, too). For more
ask questions about your processes, information and to register, please visit:
inquire about new technology prior to a www.cabinetmakers.org/denver.
purchase, and simply bounce your ideas
off of others. We also have a special offer for non-
members, and we hope you’ll spread the
Make time to attend our events to word: Non-members will get a one-
network in person and see other shops year CMA membership as part of their
and learn how they operate. Even a registration, which will provide them with
single “take-way” could save you hours a great opportunity to get to know our
and dollars. community and see what they’ve been
Share your workload with others. Use the missing. CMA members often tell me
forums to ask for help if you are too busy that they wish they had known about the
to keep up. CMA members are happy to association sooner, so I hope you’ll help
job-share when needed. me get the word out about this special
opportunity to get two great experiences
IF YOU AREN’T BUSY: MAKE for the price of one!
CONNECTING A MAJOR FOCUS.
Reach out via the forums and let fellow You can read more about our plans in the
members know you’re willing to help out News Roundup in this issue.
with their projects.
While you have extra time on your
hands, use that time to focus on growing
your business. Participate in events.
Network with other members and visit Amanda Conger
other shops to get ideas that will benefit Executive Director
your business. Cabinet Makers Association

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