If you missed the excellent blog by Ron Crowl of Fenetech
last week on tradeshows, I strongly suggest you check it out. I thought in the very quick and creative way
he did it, he got the message across on the importance of trade shows. It’s something that I have been harping on
for a while and will continue to do so.
If you are not attending these events- with the next big one in the US
being GlassBuild America- you are really doing yourself a disservice personally
and professionally.
One key part of GlassBuild that you do no want to miss is
the Glazing Executive Forum. I was
thrilled to see that SAPA jumped on board this past week as a sponsor. They had done so in the past, so to see them
back was exciting as I truly appreciate and respect they way they support the
industry with events like this and their internal educational pieces as
well. Props obviously also must go to
the others that are sponsoring YKK (loyal sponsor of this for several years)
Tremco, Ergo Robotics, Roto Frank, and Novagard Solutions. As an industry guy- thank you for doing your
part for our world.
Elsewhere…
-- I know I have been going overboard on the econ numbers
lately, but here’s a great story to share on some of the metrics not watched as
closely as well as some specific looks at markets and trends. Worth the read.
-- This may be an old piece but thanks to old friend Scott Goodman of AGC
for sending along. The suspended pool in
London. Does anyone know- has this been
built yet?
-- Congrats to Richard Wilson of AGNORA for being a finalist in
the EY Entrepreneur of the Year contest going on in Ontario. AGNORA surely has done some innovative things
that are being recognized. Plus I love
when our industry has people noticed in overall award categories and not just
industry centric. Makes us all look
good. Best of luck Richard!
-- And while we’re on the path of congrats… a hearty one to the
McClatchey family of SAF. They just
celebrated their 70th year in business. Every interaction I have ever had with this
company is always was positive plus they are another company that seemingly is
always exhibiting and supporting every show.
Congrats gang!
-- I have to talk Olympics and just how enjoyable the first
week was. Some incredible performances
and stories. Katie Ledecky is off the
charts. Anthony Ervin, winning a gold 16
YEARS after doing it the first time and at the "ancient" age of 35 was
awesome. Maya DiRado wowed me. And the two Simone’s. Manuel and Biles were historical difference makers. Last but not least Michael Phelps. Wow. And
no way do I think he’s actually retiring after this Olympiad either. The 2nd week of these games will
surely have a long way to go to catch the excitement of the first!
-- Last this week…. The annual “Old Farmers Almanac” Forecast
is now out for this winter. Remember it
has an 80% accuracy rate. This blurb
from Country Living Magazine sums it up:
Every region of the
U.S. will be hit with a different type of terrible. The Northeast and Midwest
can expect "colder than normal" temperatures and precipitation is
supposed to be "above normal." If you're in the Pacific Northwest,
you can expect a lot of rain and chilly weather. And in the Intermountain and
Appalachian regions, where ski enthusiasts would actually like cold
temperatures and lots of snow, it's set to largely be warmer and less snowy
than usual.
The story did note the South would have a very mild
winter. So good for all of you who live
there. As for the rest of us, here’s
rooting for this forecast to be wrong!
LINKS of the WEEK
Easily the most bizarre story of the week. Grandma and 13 year old grandson- drunk
driving.
I never watched “Breaking Bad” but I am guessing this could’ve been a plot line?
Cool moment here as the Baltimore Ravens stop their game to
watch Michael Phelps swim.
VIDEO of the WEEK
Olympic news bloopers anyone?
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