The Last Word: The Last Word on 2020 BCMC – Virtually! Joe Kannapell In place of this year’s BCMC, why not travel virtually to several Shows, beginning in Louisville in 1972… Arriving at the sprawling Fairgrounds from the Colonel Sanders Inn, I walked through a maze of modular home sections and finally found our 8x10 booth. All the... Read More September 2020 Issue #12254 Page 140
Returning to Columbus with BCMC 2020 Anna Stamm If you missed BCMC Columbus last year, you’ll have your chance to attend BCMC Columbus this year! An excellent conference destination, it seems a great choice during these uncertain times. A walkable, visitor-friendly downtown with ample hotels, restaurants, and other attractions,... Read More June 2020 Issue #12251 Page 136
Advertiser Forum: Celebrating Milestones Anna Stamm In these uncertain times, it’s nice to seize all opportunities to celebrate, especially milestones. They can lift us up and make us smile. They can remind us of a destination we’re striving to reach, and they can applaud our journey to date. The Advertiser Reaches 250 Drumroll,... Read More May 2020 Issue #12250 Page 6
Countdown to BCMC—Activities, Exhibits, and People to See Anna Stamm October has arrived, which means BCMC 2019 is nearly here. For the week of October 21, the annual Building Component Manufacturers Conference (BCMC) will be packed full of activities for attendees. From meetings and workshops, to athletic events, to social functions, and of course the show... Read More October 2019 Issue #11243 Page 24
Countdown to BCMC—Bringing the Industry Together Anna Stamm One of the most important effects of the Building Component Manufacturers Conference (BCMC) is that it brings people together in one place for a few days each fall. In this digital age, being in the same building with this many friends and colleagues presents countless opportunities! From... Read More September 2019 Issue #11242 Page 24
Knowledge and Experience Make All the Difference Ray Fedorko What makes Acceptance Leasing and Financing Service, Inc., of Moon Township, Pennsylvania so special? It has to be our President, Carl Villella. An active participant in the financing arena since 1992, Carl is a Certified Financial Lease Professional (CFLP), the preeminent professional... Read More September 2019 Issue #11242 Page 96
Countdown to BCMC—It’s All About the Booths Anna Stamm People look forward to attending the Building Component Manufacturers Conference (BCMC) for many reasons, including connecting with their friends and colleagues, participating in meetings and educational sessions, and enjoying social activities and events. But undoubtedly the #1 reason to attend... Read More August 2019 Issue #11241 Page 20
Advertiser Forum: How High is High Tech? Anna Stamm The question of how much “high tech” is really needed in a situation can be difficult to answer. As Thom mentions in his article, “new-to-you equipment” may meet your needs after it has stopped being enough for someone else’s plant. To make the right decisions, you... Read More July 2019 Issue #11240 Page 6
Advertiser Forum: Celebration and Remembrance Anna Stamm Writing this column on Memorial Day, I was struck by the many reasons we have to feel grateful every day. The holiday provides us with the opportunity to reflect on many aspects of lives, and people in our lives, which we often take for granted. Remembering How Fortunate We Are Anyone who... Read More June 2019 Issue #11239 Page 6
Advertiser Forum: The Advertiser By the Numbers Anna Stamm With the New Year just begun, I always like to take a moment to reflect on the year we’ve left behind. Although we (like everyone else) had an assortment of ups and downs in 2018, I definitely think The Advertiser can do a little bragging about having had a great year! So to take a... Read More January 2019 Issue #11234 Page 6