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NADRA'
Join us in Atlanta on May 4th and 5th for some education, networking and the brave's game!
Agenda: May 4th, 2017:
8 am - 12 pm: Deck Evaluation Certification Class, Instructor: Jim Mailey –(short break included) Register Now to sign up for the class
12:15 pm: Testing
12:45 pm - 3:45 pm: Visit Exhibit Hall
4 - 6 pm: NADRA Event. Appetizers provided. Cash bar open. *Registration required. Register Now to sign up for this open networking event.
Atlanta Braves Game directly following NADRA's Networking Event (Register for the show the braves game here.) Please select the ticket option for the game. Don't wait! Tickets are going fast. Get free exhibit hall entry with code "NADRA2017". Be sure to check off "NADRA" as your association.
Complete Agenda for this event can be found here.
NADRA
NADRA launched a new / updated Media Kit in late December. You'll find opportunities in there to become a 2017 Deck Safety Month Ambassador, leaderboard ads, generate sponsored content, develop and co-brand webinars, place website banner options and more. It's become a powerful source of high-quality web traffic reaching the decking industry, the DIY market, and homeowners searching for the latest information. I've shared just a few stats here.
As you know, NADRA is a non-profit, and your commitment helps support programs like Deck for a Soldier®, Deck Safety Month®, Check Your Deck®, Deck Education, Code related work, & much more.
If you'd like to sponsor the March eNewsletter, or secure website sponsorships, please follow this link to sign up. You can also sign up for the April eNewsletter at this time. Space is limited, so please do not wait to place your sponsorship.
Please call us at our main office at: 215.679.4884 or call me directly at: 215-317-2018 to ask any questions. You can also email us: Info@NADRA.org and Heather@NADRA.org.
Looking forward to working with your team to help share your message.
Blue skies,
Heather A. Marchand
National Programs & Marketing
Direct: 215.317.2018
www.NADRA.org
NADRA
NADRA Deck Evaluation Certification Class, March 9th in St. Louis
When: March 9th, 2017, 8am - 12pm
Where: St. Louis, Missouri
Learn more & Register: Please register online here.
Cost: St. Louis ASHI Member: $200 | Non-Member: $250.00 / Includes 1 year membership to NADRA
This ASHI-Approved NADRA Deck Inspection Certification Course is eligible for ASHI CE's. The North American Deck and Railing Association is working together with ASHI hopes to promote and enhance deck safety through education and improved inspection process.
May is Deck Safety Month®
When: During the Month of May
Where: NADRA.org and your community
Register: 2017 Deck Safety Ambassador registration is now open! NADRA's 2017 Deck Safety Toolkit will be coming to your inbox this April! If you'd like to spread the word about deck safety & utilize these marketing tools in 2017, we encourage you to become a member today. We can help get you started. Join online . Please contact us at: Info@NADRA.org or give us a call directly: 215-679-4884.
ECBC 2017, East Coast Builders Conference, NADRA Networking Event, Atlanta Brave's Game
When: May 4th & 5th, 2017
Where: Cobb Galleria Centre, Atlanta, GA
Important Note: NADRA members will be gathering on May 4th from 4pm - 6pm for a networking event. Registration & event details can be found here.
NADRA Deck Evaluation Certification Class, May 4th, Atlanta, GA
When: May 4th, 2017, 8am - 12pm
Where: Cobb Galleria Centre, Atlanta, GA
Learn more & Register: Please register online here.
Cost: $99
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