■ SEAA heads West for the 2024 Convention and Trade Show Scheduled for April 2-5 in Glendale, Arizona, SEAA’s 2024 Convention and Trade Show will feature a variety of education sessions, plenty of networking opportunities, the George R. Pocock Memorial Golf Tournament, a Pickleball Tournament at Chicken and Pickle, and so much more. Keep in mind that The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament will be held April 6-8 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale. This means that hotel rooms are at a premium. Registering and reserving your room early is highly recommended. When the SEAA block is full, we will not be able to get additional rooms. Discounts end on January 31, 2024. Garrison Wynn, Fortune 500 Leader, Professional Standup Comedian, and Amazon #1 Best Seller, will give the Keynote Address on Winning the Talent War. The session is designed to provide leaders with actionable ideas and solutions that will assist in driving a sustainable culture that will help your organization to achieve its goals by attracting and keeping the people you need to succeed.
Awards are presented to members during the President’s Dinner.
Wednesday, April 3 kicks off with a breakfast learning session on how members can take advantage of important benefits, including a demo SEAA’s new SteelPros Training Portal. Later, members will share best practices during a panel discussion showcasing winning projects the year. Other highlights include insights into automation and the future of construction, and a serious look at the suicide problem in construction. Additional sessions touch on practical matters—documenting non-conformance in detailing, how to improve cash flow, and tips for establishing a media policy.
Following the Trade Show on Thursday, April 4, hear from safety and training professionals, get insights into hiring Gen Z workers, and learn about critical litigation containment techniques. The event will wrap up on Friday April 5, with a new opportunity for small group discussion. Limited to 25 participants for each group, attendees can choose between two Peer Group meetings. Speeding up the Process of Change Orders will be facilitated by Todd Macintosh of JPW Erectors and Recruiting and Engaging Field Employees will be led by Ryan Englin of Core Matters. For more information on the Trade Show, First Timers Reception, President’s Dinner, and additional networking opportunities, visit seaa.net/seaa-convention—trade-show.com.
Panel discussions offer insights into problems and best practices.
Attendees rank the Trade Show as very important to their businesses.
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■ Director of Membership & Business Development Joins SEAA Staff
Keri Goldstein
SEAA has named Keri Goldstein as its Director of Membership & Business Development. In this new role, Goldstein will work with the board of directors and committees. She is responsible for member recruitment and retention programs. In the last three years, the association has tripled its benefits programs and doubled in-person networking events. “The association’s investment in new services for members has driven membership growth by more
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than 12 percent in the first three quarters of 2023 alone. The timing was right to bring on a full-time staff person to provide intentional membership management,” said R. Pete Gum, Executive Director. Goldstein will develop and implement a pro-active onboarding plan for new members, work to educate all members about available benefits in order to increase engagement, and set strategy for prospecting and association promotions.
