b"THE OFFICIAL NFBA MAGAZINEA MESSAGE FROMRACHEL PINKUSNFBA EDITORN FBA is heading back to Des Moines, IA for their 56th Annual Conference & Expo, which is being held March 6-8, 2024, at the Iowa Event CenterEDITOR'S MESSAGEdowntown. Come to be known as the premier event for post-frame building professionals, you will find everything you need to build your business under one roof. Check out the Schedule of Events as well as details on all this years new educational sessions in this issue of the National Frame Builder Magazine.NFBAs cant miss Keynote Speaker will be Anne Beiler! Anne began twisting pretzels in 1987 and grew a single farmer's market stand into Auntie Anne's, the world's largest hand-rolled soft pretzel franchise. After selling her business, Anne has gone on to be an international speaker, author, and entrepreneur that inspires audiences with her authentic stories about nearly losing everything, finding purpose in the pain, and rising to a new level of success. Her experiences will provide guidance and encouragement to break free from your past, and lead with purpose.NFBA is also extremely lucky to be welcoming back special guest, Kyle Stumpenhorst. Kyle is the founder and owner of Rural Renovators, a custom post-frame construction company in Franklin Grove, Ill. And while his hometown and local market about 100 miles west of Chicago are exceptionally small, with a population of fewer than a thousand souls, that hasnt kept him from amassing an audience numbering in the millions online. Join Kyle on the Expo Floor Wednesday, March 6th as he demonstrates some of his favorite post-frame techniques that can save you time and money.While NFBA is known for their stellar educational sessions, the annual conference has also become the hub for expanding your reach by offering a wealth of special events designed to create networking opportunities for you to mix and mingle. We will kick off the festivities Wednesday with NFBAs inaugural Women in Post Frame Meet N Greet at the Iowa Taproom followed by the Plyco Reception at the Hiton Hotel. Then join everyone Thursday evening for the family-friendly Christians in Construction Reception followed by the Expo Social and Foundation Auction! The highlight of conference activity, this event IS FREE TO ALL REGISTERED ATTENDEES AND EXHIBITORS. Enjoy food, drinks, and silent auction bidding while you see the faces youve looked forward to seeing since last year. The event finale will be the heart-pumping Live Auction. Big items, big dollars, and big smiles all to benefit the research and education efforts of the NFBA Foundation.To register, visit www.nfba.org and click on Events. For a small registration fee, you can join us for the entire conference, just one day, or, if you are a Building Contractor, you can check out the tradeshow floor for FREE. We will have food, drink, and contests with cash prizes! You can expect to make all the connections necessary to make smarter business decisions, grow your bottom line and enhance credibility for your business.NFBA is looking forward to being together again and to a great conference & expo!Rachel A. PinkusNFBA Managing DirectorFrame Building Magazine Editor6 / FRAME BUILDER - VOL4 6"