Meet me in Chicago! A cutting-edge tradeshow you won’t want to miss

By Dani Sheehan. 

Join industry experts in a three-day event of cutting-edge programming, innovative products and engaging networking to kick off your new year. 

January 17 – 19, 2024 marks the 40th Chicago Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) Trade Show and Seminars in Oak Brook Terrace, Illinois. Join incoming CRCA President Mark Moran, Knickerbocker Roofing and Paving Co., Inc., and other manufacturers, suppliers and service providers in an event that offers the opportunity for educational resources and practices to promote the best roofing, waterproofing, insulation and air barrier installations in the industry.  

This year’s trade show will offer over six hours of Continuing Education Credits through educational seminars. Don’t miss the exhibit floor for products and services from over 120 manufacturers, suppliers and service providers! Kick off the event on Wednesday, January 17 with round table discussions led by CRCA’s Chicagoland Women in Roofing (CWIR) and Emerging Leaders Committees to explore mentorship and multi-generational issues in the workforce, career path structuring and other key topics affecting the industry. Then, continue the networking as you relax and unwind during the Kick-off Cocktail Party as the start of Roofing Week in Chicago. 

On Thursday, January 18, 2024, start your day with the keynote breakfast with speaker Kevin Carey of Mountain Movers. Through personal stories and practical advice, Kevin discusses what it means to be a mountain mover and will give strategies for finding your purpose. The afternoon is packed with educational sessions! Join Mark Graham with the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) for an in-depth update on critical technical issues in the steep-slope roofing industry. Then, Trent Cotney of Adams and Reese LLC presents with Elias Saltz of Conspectus and Mike Zimmerman of Reliable Roofing to discuss the definition of important construction documents. Learn how to protect the contractor when specs don’t align with drawings and what distinguishes the design/build approach.  

Close out the event on Friday, January 19, 2024, with a mock OSHA inspection in the morning to gain valuable insights and best practices for your next inspection. Later, John DeRosa of SRS Distribution presents on the sales process and how to move toward building an emotional connection with your customers to avoid the price-driven sale.  

You won’t want to miss this three-day event for the opportunity to gain important industry education and demonstrations of the newest products and technology in roofing and waterproofing. Explore their complete list of seminar programming and register today!