Mt. Vernon, Iowa (April 1, 2020) — The Concrete Foundations Association (CFA) – the voice and established authority for the residential concrete industry – has announced the availability of a new member resource instituted as part of the COVID-19 response. Virtual Mixed Groups (VMGs) have been started combining members at-large with Board members to combat isolation, share experiences and help grow resources.

During their Spring Board meeting held virtually this week, the Board of Directors considered the benefit that meeting together in a virtual conference had for them personally. 

Taking this a step further, the decision was made to begin creating some small sessions that would permit us to create vital connection during this time of uncertainty, sharing between members and help us make sure we know what needs are out there as well as ways of meeting all our members where you are.

Beginning this Thursday, we are offering spaces using our our virtual meeting space at Zoom for five members at-large to meet with two of our Board members and a staff member (initially). During this time, it is all about sharing.  Nothing else is on the agenda.  This is a check in to see what is going on your state, your business…find out what your struggles and pressure points are both professionally and personally.  

“One of the greatest statements of CFA membership resources is the sharing that takes place within our peer circles,” states Board President, Phillip Marone of Marone Contractors, Philadelphia, PA. “During this time of great need, just to be known and in conversation can be one of the most powerful resources and benefits to you and we have an unanimous Board desiring to take the lead on connecting.”

Please contact CFA staff as soon as possible to find out more about getting involved and to receive the sign-up link.  Additional VMGs are spinning up each week to support the widening participation as the Association goal is to find every member into a group for regular meetings.  Meetings are encouraged to take place bi-weekly but each group further defines what this is and what the individual interest goals should be.