b"THE OFFICIAL NFBA MAGAZINEA MESSAGE FROMRACHEL PINKUSNFBA MAGAZINE EDITORT his is it! We are just days away from the 57th Annual NFBA Conference and Expo in Knoxville, TN!Now is the time to plan how you will get the most out of these EDITOR'S MESSAGE3 days dedicated to you, the Post Frame Professional!The NFBA has something for everyone in your business and you can customize Your Educational Experience by choosing from 23 different sessions and demonstrations! Looking to increase your sales or learn new marketing tips and techniques specific to post frame? Choose sessions from the Sales and Marketing track. Need solutions for managing and motivating employees or expanding your business? Try sessions from the Business Management track. Concerned about keeping your crew and job site safe or interested in learning about the newest technical innovations? Attend sessions in the Safety and Technical Knowledge track. Want additional in-depth or hands-on instruction? Check out our Expo Floor sessions.You also dont want to miss our Keynote Speaker, Rulon Gardner, Olympic Gold Medalist in Greco-Roman Wrestling. Rulon will also be available after his keynote in the NFBA Booth. Make sure to stop by for a photo, an autograph, and a chance to hold REAL Olympic Medals!Are you bringing the family with you? We have them covered as well. NFBA has Networking Events available to attend at no additional cost. Thursday evening, we have the Christians In Construction reception. This event will feature family-friendly musical entertainment by Will Kruger and an indoor Petting Zoo for the kids. There will also be plenty of food, beverages and games for everyone!Following the Christians In Construction event, will be the Expo Social. This County Fair themed night will be filled with fun.Enjoy County Fair style food, drinks, and games as well as a cornhole tournament. Attendees will also be able to participate in the silent auction where all of the proceeds will benefit the research and education efforts of the NFBA Foundation.We have also brought back the Family Lounge which will be available Wednesday, Thursday and Friday during Expo Hours. This area is meant to be a relaxing and fun place for guests and children to take a break. So make sure to take advantage of it!You will find a detailed schedule of events in the pages of this publication. But if you have any questions, you can always contact the NFBA Staff. Safe travels and well see you soon!Rachel PinkusNFBA Magaine EditorNFBA Production Coordinator6 / FRAME BUILDER - VOL6 2"