Falling Out of Line
Convention is over and autumn is here. On the pages of this magazine, you get to feel some of the energy that is still flowing from the great even that CFACON23 in San Antonio generated. There was so much energy generated that some of you have reached out to us multiple times about when the […]
Get Involved
Español | Translation Provided by the CFA I love “playing in prototype”! While some individuals require a meticulously crafted plan before getting started, I often choose to dive in and learn as we go. That’s why I was so excited to be part of the first CFA Executive Retreat. Our Executive Director, James Baty worked […]
Words of Aspiration
Español | Translation Provided by the CFA This issue comes to you at the end of Q2 2023. In many ways, it is hard for me to write this. The lingering winter weather seemed to transform into May in an instant. Likewise, the market reversed the radical break that was induced last September, and companies […]
What Does the Board Say…
Español | Translation Provided by the CFA We live in a very complex world where business and personal lives do not mix as much as they once did. Yet, all aspects of our lives are stretched to the very limits of their respective capacities, resulting in challenging decisions to be made every step of the […]
Contractor’s Night
Español | Translation Provided by the CFA I’m typically not one to rub it in, but if you were not at this year’s Foundation Contractor’s Night at the STRAT, you missed out! It was a blast. With over 300 in attendance, it was the largest crowd we’ve had in over 15 years. The food was […]
We’ve Been Here Before
Español | Translation Provided by the CFA During each meeting of the Board, the president directs an opening discussion around a topic of relevance or importance based on the current context of our businesses. This is, after all, a gathering of business owners that learns from each other every time we meet. At our fall […]
Moving in the Face of Adversity
Español | Translation Provided by the CFA Some of the most impactful dates that come frequently to my mind include, in no particular order: the fall of the Berlin Wall, the Challenger explosion, President Ronald Reagan being shot, 9-11, my marriage, graduation day from college, the births of our three children, the Great Recession, and […]
Better Businesses Together
Español | Translation Provided by the CFA We just wrapped up our annual summer convention, and it was a blast! Great speakers, fantastic food, a wonderful venue, and all in the beautiful city of Boston. I always walk away from these events enthused and rejuvenated, having spent time with my peers and other professionals who […]
Commitment to Excellence
Español | Translation Provided by the CFA As a regular reader of Concrete Facts, I hope you recall the article announcing the retirement of our long-time staff member, Janette Barr (Concrete Facts 29-2, winter 2022, p. 23). As we published that article, I was considering the impact of employment transitions I have been experiencing through […]
It’s a Great Time to be a Member of the CFA
A lot has been happening here at the Concrete Foundations Association. The CFA convention in Boston is right around the corner. This event has an outstanding lineup of speakers and activities planned. We’ll hear from NFL legend, Rocky Bleier. Economist Connor Lokar will be there to tell us what the future may hold for the […]
