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Recently its not been the best of times, first the tragedy
in Pittsburgh, my home town, at a place of worship that I know so very well
shook me to my core. I still can’t even
process what went on and I can only hope we can all stay strong and push
forward. Then early last week I got the
word that Nick Barone of GGI passed
away. That was another massive blow to
the gut for me. Nick was a very good
man. Treated me and so many others
incredibly well- always with a smile and a story. I knew Nick as a customer of his and for a
short time a co-worker. He was always a
guy you could count on to improve your mood.
He took the time to get to know everyone he came in contact with and
could hold a fun conversation with anyone.
He was incredibly good at what he did and it’s devastating to lose him
so young. Our industry, GGI, and
especially Nick’s family lost a great person way too early. My thoughts and prayers to all of Nick’s
family and friends and I know I won’t easily forget what he did and how he did
it. Rest in peace my friend.
Elsewhere…
-- So we have to all keep moving no matter what… and to that
extent… a few notes of industry events that just opened registration that are
must attend events. First coming up on
November 15th is the next “Thirsty Thursday” webinar and this one is
open to all! More info can be found HERE
but this is a rundown of everything the National Glass Association has going on
right now and if you want the insight of what is happening at the trade level
(you should) don’t miss it. No
membership needed to attend, so click the link and join in.
-- Next registration for Annual Conference and BEC are now
open. Annual Conference is in January
and it’s the premiere technical event in our industry. If you want to stay on top of the guidelines
and approaches that are going on in the glass world, this is one to be at. To register and learn more- click HERE. Dates are January 22-24 in Naples, FL.
-- Last is the annual BEC Conference in Las Vegas. I have been honored to be a small part of an
amazing team that put together the program for this year and its fabulous. If you are a glazing contractor- THIS EVENT
IS FOR YOU. The agenda is what your
peers have determined include the issues that affect you and your business
daily. Meanwhile for all others it is a
networking bonanza. I visit with more
people in 2 days at BEC than I can anywhere else (outside of GlassBuild of
course) and that value is off the charts!
Register now- HERE
-- The latest Architectural Billings Index stayed above the
mainline but the analysts are starting to hedge the bets some seeing a
potential slow down in the near future.
Still positive metrics are there and the Midwest region posted its best
monthly score in a very long time. I
think the stock markets volatility may be playing into these numbers as well-
it would be nice to see some sort of calming of the markets overall as they
herky jerk of the index really does cause some angst.
-- This Deer doesn’t like glass. Wild story.
-- My pal Chuck Knickerbocker of TGP had this first on his great
blog but I wanted to also share here… the ENR Top 600. Good and interesting poll.
-- Last this week- in my glasstec coverage I left out some very
important people. The folks from NGA that I had the honor to work with while
there! This group really is amazing and
I am thankful to even be in the same room with them. So many good things are happening at NGA with
Glass Magazine, GlassBuild America, Education, Advocacy and more. The NGA contingent led by Nicole Harris and
including Andrew Haring, Katy Devlin, Urmilla Sowell, Sara Neiswanger, and
Jonathan Watson brought an intense work ethic to the floor each day and it blew
me away. What NGA is doing right now is
a massive benefit to our industry and I am excited for the future and next
steps!
LINKS of the WEEK
No one missed this guy?
Something doesn’t add up
There is hope after all… good work young man!
Wow- don’t spoil the ending of books or else…
VIDEO of the WEEK
Great work by Ford on this commercial… love it!
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