b'WOMEN IN ROOFINGDIVERSE KNOWLEDGELaurie MooreKreiling Roofing Co, Peoria, ILI n addition to the MRCA, thereyou when you have problems that are beyond your are multiple associations in ourcapabilities.It is a comfort to know there is help industry that offer support towhen you need it.the contractor in different ways.Although sometimes information is repeated at different events, there is something different to be gained by attending more than one event each year.Different topics = broadened perspective; Repeated topics = ingrained knowledge.In September this year, WinR contractors attended the National Roofing Legal Resource Centers conference in Napa, CA.Topics included Employment Law, Construction Contract Law, Technical Issues Causing Liability, Technology in the Industry and Jobsite Safety Climate along with a Best Practices Contractor Panel.Along with the presented topics, there were many opportunities toAt MRCA, we focus on the current needs of discuss these topics and more with approximately 100roofing contractors in their struggle for increased other roofing contractors from all over the country. professionalism and limited liability in the industry.The attendees are typically the people in the companyIn addition to the formal presentations, there are responsible for protecting the company from liability.many contractors from more than 20 states with The communication with others in this group where50-100 employees who practice flat, sloped or both common knowledge and challenges are so closelytypes of roofing.Not all, but many are family-owned shared is uncommonly effortless and productive.businesses who work daily with family members and These discussions can be as valuable as the formalnavigate ownership transitions in addition to all the presentations. HR, safety, technical and legal environments.We The notes for this conference are posted for thishave a dynamic board that is eager to learn of your year and previous years at nrlrc.net.The conferencecompanys challenges in order to tailor the support generally focuses on awareness of liabilitiesof the association to your needs.If you are unable to currently impacting the roofing industry along withattend MRCA please call the office to be directed to a suggested practices that can be implemented to limitboard member to address your topics of concern.liability and increase success as we are met withThe women in these companies are specifically daily challenges.This industry has become morelooking to connect, so if you are interested in complicated in recent years; Changes that impact ourconnecting with this group or have sighted one of industry occur annually so it is essential to the healththese unicorns, please call the MRCA or go to the of any company in this industry to stay informed. MRCA website for information.It is also good to meet the people that can help 26 www.mrca.orgMidwest Roofer28'