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SBMA's 2009 Summer Conference Follow-up
 Close
to 300 people attended SBMA’s Summer Conference
in Virginia Beach July 31- August 2. The upbeat
atmosphere was contagious. The exhibits were
great. The seminars were timely and on target.
A good time was had by all. We thank everyone
who helped make the event such a success…see you
next year July 30 – August 1, 2010.
Friday was “sports” day. We had
golf, tennis and fishing. Others chose to enjoy
the beach, hospitality room and each other.
Friday evening brought a cocktail party and
exhibits while the children had their own
parties.
Saturday morning opened with
exhibits and breakfast. Seminars followed with
Ed Seifried, our favorite economist, bringing
everyone up to date. Things are looking good…Ed
feels the recession had bottomed out. Craig
Webb, ProSales Editor, presented “ 5 Ways Your
Company Will Change with the Housing Recovery”
and Chuck Miller, Miller Custom Homes, told
everyone “What a Green Contractor Needs from His
Supplier.” 
A Sock Hop, dinner and gambling
closed the weekend on Saturday evening. We
welcomed our new board members and thanked the
outgoing ones for all their service.
A special thank you to all our
sponsors
And SBMA has some associate
members who have gone the extra mile to be sure
that the events this year are what you have come
to expect! We want to thank
● Cox Industries for sponsoring
the Welcoming Reception
● Arndt & Herman/ECMD for
sponsoring the Exhibit Breakfast
● Federated Insurance for
sponsoring the President’s Reception
● Crumpler Plastic Pipe for
helping to sponsor the President’s Dinner
See other photos on Snapfish.
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The
Southern Building Material Association held its
annual Summer Conference July 31- August 3 in
Virginia Beach, Virginia. Approximately 325
people attended, 90 were children.