﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Wall And Ceiling Alliance Events Newswire</title><link>http://www.wallandceilingalliance.org</link><description>News related to Wall And Ceiling Alliance</description><copyright>(c) 2026, Wall And Ceiling Alliance All Rights Reserved.</copyright><ttl>5</ttl><item><title>Cybersecurity and Insurance  7/8/2021 1:00 PM - 7/8/2021 2:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Every company faces increased cyber risk in today&amp;rsquo;s modern world &amp;ndash; and contractors are no exception.&amp;nbsp; The rise of ransomware and social engineering attacks have led many contractors to face crippling financial losses throughout the past few years.&amp;nbsp; Join UCON to learn from experts in cybersecurity and cyber liability insurance on best practices required to protect your company, and how cyber insurance can support your business when an attack occurs.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;For more information or to register for this webinar click&lt;a href="https://www.unitedcontractors.org/event/cybersecurity-and-insurance"&gt;&lt;strong&gt; here.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.wallandceilingalliance.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=479</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2021 12:18:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cybersecurity:  What It Means In 2021 7/13/2021 9:00 AM - 7/13/2021 10:00 AM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Learn the importance of cyber security and steps to reduce risk and understand where cyber insurance fits in. This webinar will focus on:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;bull;Cyber Insurance Marketplace&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;bull;Cyber Insurance Trends &amp;ndash; Why we are seeing the increases&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;bull;Security concerns&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;bull;Best Practices for your network and what to do to protect yourself&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;bull;Future is here, and what the outcome will be for your company&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;bull;New Terms you&amp;rsquo;ll need to know and understand your exposures&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;To register for this webinar click &lt;a href="https://members.asaonline.com/calendar/Details/cyber-security-what-it-means-in-2021-353309?sourceTypeId=Website&amp;amp;mc_cid=c61ec82110&amp;amp;mc_eid=0cf9f25f88"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;here.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.wallandceilingalliance.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=508</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2021 10:29:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Upgrading the WIP Schedule to a Management Tool 7/13/2021 1:00 PM - 7/13/2021 2:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;The class takes a deep dive in preparing the work in process schedule and how these schedules can be used to provide value to many segments of the Contractor&amp;rsquo;s business. The goal is to create a tool that expands further than just financial reporting to include forecasting and cash management procedures.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;To register for this webinar click &lt;a href="https://www.unitedcontractors.org/event/wip-it-upgrading-wip-schedule-management-tool"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;here.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.wallandceilingalliance.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=489</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2021 11:58:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Construction Financial Management Conference 2021 7/19/2021  - 7/23/2021 </title><description>&lt;p&gt;NEW hybrid format, both virtual and live in-person at six (6) different cities across the country!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Learn more and register&amp;nbsp;here:&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://conference.cfma.org/"&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;strong&gt;https://conference.cfma.org/&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.wallandceilingalliance.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=453</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2021 16:24:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Coaching Your Team For Improved Performance In the Office and Field 7/20/2021 7:30 AM - 7/20/2021 9:30 AM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Great leaders measure individual and group contributions against those clearly defined performance objectives. Working diligently to close the gaps produces the desired results and increases employee engagement. Holding others accountable to their goals provides opportunities for growth, learning, and ongoing motivation.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;To register for this event click&lt;a href="https://www.dalecarnegie.com/en/courses/5809"&gt;&lt;strong&gt; here.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.wallandceilingalliance.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=509</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2021 10:33:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mastering the Art of Feedback  7/21/2021 2:30 PM - 7/21/2021 3:30 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Feedback makes all the difference. Engagement. Retention. Performance. But for many leaders, managers and employees, one of the most stressful situations can be the giving and receiving of feedback. When done well, feedback can help people improve and thrive in a position. When done poorly, feedback can create a culture of tension or defensiveness. Using stories from her experience in Senior Leadership at Facebook, she provides actionable takeaways that can improve the experience for both parties.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;To register for this webinar click&lt;a href="https://www.unitedcontractors.org/event/mastering-art-feedback"&gt;&lt;strong&gt; here.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.wallandceilingalliance.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=490</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2021 12:08:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>FMI: Leadership Institute 7/26/2021  - 7/29/2021 </title><description>&lt;h1&gt;Leadership Institute&lt;/h1&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Gain insights into your personal leadership style during &lt;strong&gt;FMI&amp;#39;s&lt;/strong&gt; engaging, four-day Leadership Institute. You will discover how your style affects others throughout the organization with interactive discussions and feedback from fellow attendees and staff. You will learn how to reach your leadership peak potential and leverage your abilities for maximum effectiveness.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;For the past 25 years, &lt;strong&gt;FMI&lt;/strong&gt; has been developing industry leaders for the built environment. With a network of 10,000 alumni and more than 900 organizations across the industry, the Leadership Institute provides a world-class experience for individual growth and peer learning.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join them and create a better future for the built environment by developing exceptional leaders, one at a time.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Who Should Attend&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Contractors and Subcontractors&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Architects, Engineers and Owners&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;CEOs, COOs and CFOs&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Vice Presidents&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Regional Managers&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Operations Managers&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Human Resource Managers&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Equipment Managers&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Project Managers&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Superintendents&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Anyone interested in personal leadership growth&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Benefits&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Organizational&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Lower business risk by building a deep pipeline of strong leaders.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Enhance organizational ability to execute strategic growth initiatives.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Increase employee engagement and organizational loyalty.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Improve your leaders&amp;rsquo; abilities to step into roles of greater responsibility.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Equip your organization with talent to make the best strategic shifts in a changing economy.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Individual&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Learn how to achieve your peak potential as a leader.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Gain a better understanding of leadership strengths and opportunities for growth through personal assessments.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Obtain a clearer understanding of your leadership effectiveness through coaching and feedback.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Discover specific ways to improve your leadership performance.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Receive a certificate of completion for continuing education credits to advance your professional development.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Price - &lt;span style="font-size:16px;"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#b22222;"&gt;contact FMI for WACA Member Discount Pricing&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;$8,900 includes:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Private lodging made by FMI for four (4) nights&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Meals&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;All programs and instruction materials&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Certificate of completion for continuing education credts&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;/section&gt;
</description><link>https://web.wallandceilingalliance.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=511</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2021 09:40:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>No BS Leadership  7/27/2021 2:30 PM - 7/27/2021 4:30 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;This class will teach you how to be an effective leader with a no BS set of exercises for you to do the following; take a hard look at your own performance and behaviors; assess what strengths you can lead from and what issues you need to address now; focus on how to be a change leader to advance your career and organization; obtain resources and ideas on taking ownership of your own development and advancement.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;To register for this class click &lt;a href="https://www.unitedcontractors.org/event/no-bs-leadership?utm_medium=email&amp;amp;utm_campaign=Mid%20July%20Professional%20Development&amp;amp;utm_content=Mid%20July%20Professional%20Development+CID_bc8015e00610bbbf4103e01b9be440e2&amp;amp;utm_source=&amp;amp;utm_term=No%20BS%20Leadership"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;here.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.wallandceilingalliance.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=1511</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2021 10:54:42 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>