b'IllinoisChicago Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA)Annual TradeshowJanuary 16-18, Oakbrook Terrace, ILThe MRCA/NRCA CERTA Training Program has historically had a great show at the CRCA Annual Tradeshow and this year was no different! The show floor was also busy from start to end, even with a massive snow storm approaching. This three-day event included two days of over 130 manufacturer and suppliers displaying, demonstrating and promoting the newest products and technology in the roofing and waterproofing industry and three days of educational seminars. MRCA Board Member and President of Chicagoland Women in Roofing, Laurie Moore of Kreiling Roofing in Peoria, Illinois, held a well-attended CRCA Women in Roofing roundtable event the evening of the 16th. The primary focus of the roundtables was to discuss software, organization strategies, and future learning opportunities.Congratulations to the CRCA Board and Members, Bill and Linda McHugh and the entire CRCA Staff for another successful show in 2019 and many thanks for the hospitality shown to MRCA!tennesseNational Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) International Roofing Expo (IRE)February 11-13, 2019, Nashville, TNThe week that Music City became Roofer City! NRCA had a wildly successful show this year with over 14,000 Roofing Professionals in attendance and nearly 500 companies exhibiting, representing 65 countries.There was plenty of education as well as fun over the four day expo. Sessions on Sales, Profit, Insurance Coverage Gaps, Technical Issues, Marketing, and Keynote Jesse Itzler, brought information, insight and experience to attendees. NRCA also recognized the first ProCertified Installers and Foreman at the NRCAs Industry Awards Ceremony at this their 132nd Annual Convention.www.mrca.orgMidwest Roofer 7'