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Camps for girls: Building on a proven blueprint
By Christee Roberson, Graham Roofing. By launching and partnering with girls’ trades camps, NWIR is helping dismantle industry barriers and guide young women toward fulfilling careers. A couple of months ago, you were introduced to the three new national programs for NWIR (Roofing in SkillsUSA, Girls' Camps and Dress for Success.) We ...
Let’s erase the stress of back-to-school costs – together!
By Anna Lockhart. Earn an A+ in giving back with this opportunity to help the children in our communities. Donation sites coming to a roofing company near you! Erase the stress of back-to-school costs for your community by participating in an industry-wide school supply drive! In an effort ...
Showing up for advocacy matters
By Dani Sheehan. Roofing Day in D.C. 2025 offered a glimpse of what real progress can look like: passionate professionals sharing real-world insights to help shape better policy. Each spring, roofing professionals from across the country head to Washington, D.C., to advocate for the issues that matter most to their ...
Roofing pride and authenticity
By Emma Peterson. Learn how businesses can empower their teams by creating inclusive and supportive workplaces. Last month, we hosted a special Pride Month edition of Coffee Conversations, sponsored by Tremco WTI! In the episode, Megan Ellsworth spoke with a panel of roofing experts and advocates from across the industry ...
Grill Season Giveaway: A salute to hardworking crews
By Dani Sheehan. This Labor Day season, General Coatings is giving back with a Grill Season Giveaway — no photo needed, just your info and your love for a good cookout. Roofing is tough work. While everyone else is lounging by the pool or road tripping across the country for ...
Meet more people behind the polymers!
By Dani Sheehan. Get to know your technical and regional support at APF Polymer Surfaces. From field-tested innovation to technical expertise and unmatched customer support, the team at APF Polymer Surfaces is built to serve. We recently introduced five standout professionals who help deliver high-performance flooring and coating solutions across ...
Meet the people behind the polymers!
By Dani Sheehan. Get to know the regional experts and product leaders at APF Polymer Surfaces. You know the name. You trust the products. But do you know the people behind the performance? At APF Polymer Surfaces, chemistry is only part of the equation. Just as important are the professionals ...
Ready, set, compete!
By Lauren White. The 2025 Building Envelope Olympics showcases sportsmanship and skills. Professionalism. Precision. Pride. All things that come to mind when thinking about Olympians, which we’ll see soon for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. The same is true for the more than 100 competitors who convened in Scottsdale, ...
Work hard. Grill hard.
By Emma Peterson. Show off how your roofing crew throws a BBQ with this photo contest! From rooftop to grill top, no one works harder than roofing crews. That’s why General Coatings Manufacturing Corp. wants to celebrate with their BBQ and Roofing Crew photo contest! This is a fun opportunity ...
Central Oregon Council of National Women In Roofing announces recipient of veteran roofing project at community BBQ May 9
Veterans or service members from the local community were nominated over the past few weeks and went through a selection process with members of NWIR. The Central Oregon council of National Women in Roofing (NWIR) invites the community to attend their first event during which they will announce the recipient of ...
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