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title: ⭐📰LTU Clay Shoot Registration Deadline Approaching, Ready Mix Producer Forum Scheduled & MORE!!!
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Lots of exciting things coming up in the next few weeks!! Open to learn more!

| View in browser August 19, 2025 THIS WEEK'S NEWS PLEASE READ. ACTION REQUIRED. Know Before You Go: Save Our Jobs, Fund Our Roads Rally The time is now. On Wednesday, September 3, we’re coming together at the Michigan State Capitol for the Save Our Jobs, Fund Our Roads Rally—and we need every voice in the industry to be heard. Without proper road funding, Michigan’s jobs, businesses, and infrastructure future are on the line. We’ve pulled together a Rally FAQ Sheet with everything you need to know—from the day’s agenda to parking and what to bring. If you haven’t RSVP’d yet, don’t wait. A strong turnout is how we make the biggest impact, and your presence matters. Let’s stand united and show Lansing that our industry will not be ignored    CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TO ATTEND MCA TRAINING CENTER RENOVATION The MCA Board approved a much needed Training Center renovation to better serve our growing industry. Click below to learn more about the renovation and how your company can sponsor and be a part of this important initiative.   LEARN MORE & SPONSOR TODAY THANK YOU TO OUR TRAINING CENTER SPONSORS! SAVE THE DATE Special Northern Michigan Joint MAA/MCA/MDOT Meeting & Cookout! We’re excited to announce a special joint gathering this fall between the Michigan Aggregates Association (MAA), the Michigan Concrete Association (MCA), and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT).   Tentative Agenda: Monday, October 6, 2025 – Amrize (Holcim) Alpena cement plant tour 1:00 pm – arrival in personal/employer vehicles to cement plant parking lot, introductions, overview, safety briefing 1:30pm to 4:00pm – split into groups, tour the plant (control room, incoming feed, kiln, mill, etc.) 4:30pm – wrap-up and head to hotel(s) to check in and change MAA/MDOT/MCA Evening Cookout & Meeting – Monday, October 6, 2025 📍 Calcite Guest House in Rogers City (about 45-60 minutes from Alpena) 🕕 Starts at 6:00 PM Join us for a relaxed evening of networking, industry updates, and a casual cookout.   If you or someone from your company is interested in attending, please contact Steve Waalkes at steve@miconcrete.org. AWARD PROGRAM INFORMATION Every Fall, the MCA conducts an annual "Excellence in Concrete" awards program which honors outstanding concrete projects that were constructed in the previous year. Concrete construction projects are rated annually to determine the best projects designed and constructed or restored during the past year.    The MCA Awards Program is intended to encourage high-quality workmanship in every concrete project.  This program recognizes the contractor, project owner, and engineer (where appropriate). The award plaques are presented at the annual workshop and conference typically held in February each year.   Nominations for Projects are open NOW! . CLICK TO NOMINATE A PROJECT MCA READY MIX PRODUCER FORUM   DATE: September 22, 2025 TIME: 9:00am - 11:30pm LOCATION: 2937 Atrium Drive This meeting is open to MCA Ready Mix Producer Member Company Employees only.  It is an excellent opportunity to get together with other ready-mix producers across the state to network and discuss the issues that are top of mind for today's ready-mix concrete producers.    Please fill out the form to RSVP to attend.  Hope to see you there!   CLICK TO RSVP MORE FROM THE MCA!! MCA LTU SPORTING CLAYS FUNDRAISER - REGISTERATION CLOSES SEPTEMBER 9.   Join us at the Michigan Concrete Association's LTU Sporting Clays Fundraising Event September 23, 2025 at Hunter's Creek Club in Metamora MI.   Registration fees include continental breakfast, lunch, complimentary beverages, snacks, 75 shots, ammunition (for all 12 & 20-gauge shotguns)*, and prizes. If you don't want to shoot but would still like to enjoy a day outside, reserve a fishing boat and join us for lunch!    REGISTER OR SPONSOR TODAY! GET YOUR MCA MERCH NOW!   Show your industry pride with officially branded gear from the Michigan Concrete Association. The MCA Merch Store offers high-quality apparel, accessories, and essentials designed for both the jobsite and everyday wear. Whether you're representing your team at an event, staying comfortable on the job, or simply supporting Michigan’s concrete industry, you'll find durable and stylish options made to reflect the strength and reliability of concrete.   LEARN MORE & PLACE ORDERS THANK YOU TO OUR LTU FUNDRAISER SPONSORS THANK YOU TO OUR NEWSLETTER SPONSOR Michigan Concrete Association, 2937 Atrium Dr. Ste 200, Okemos, MI 48864, 517.347.7720 Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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