﻿<?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>Labor Day Holiday - Office Closed 8/30/2024  - 9/2/2024 </title><description>&lt;p class="x" style="margin:0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:16px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;The Office will be closed on Friday, August 30 through Monday, Sept. 2&amp;nbsp;in observance of&amp;nbsp;Labor Day.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="x" style="margin:0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:16px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="x" style="margin:0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:16px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;Best wishes for a relaxing and safe holiday.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.wallandceilingalliance.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7889</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2024 13:55:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Managing Up (Live Online) - Dale Carnegie Courses 9/11/2024 7:00 AM - 9/11/2024 8:30 AM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;This 3-hour course includes 90 minutes of live online instruction and 90 minutes of self-directed learning.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;In this course, we examine the ways we can influence the efficiency and effectiveness of our organization and work team, even if we are not the ones giving all the orders. We also commit to being more flexible in responding to others. Finally, we explore ways of managing our priorities and expectations, while accomplishing our goals and the goals of our manager at the same time.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;Managing Up is about how to sell an idea &amp;ldquo;up&amp;rdquo; the organization. You&amp;rsquo;ll learn the importance of planning how to communicate with managers and colleagues, and now to manage priorities and expectations. Equally important to how we communicate our ideas, we&amp;rsquo;ll learn how to effectively receive suggestions and feedback.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:16px;"&gt;To learn more about this event, and/or to register, visit Dale Carnegie&amp;#39;s website:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:16px;"&gt; &lt;a href="https://www.dalecarnegie.com/en/courses/5356/48581"&gt;&lt;b&gt;www.dalecarnegie.com&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.wallandceilingalliance.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=5783</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2023 14:02:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Leadership Training for Managers (In-Person Training) 9/11/2024 8:30 AM - 9/13/2024 4:30 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Learn proven methods for developing engaged, high-performing teams.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;In a results-oriented business environment, accomplished leaders know that engaging their teams is critical to achieving goals. To that end, a study conducted by Dale Carnegie found that teams who are enthusiastic, inspired, confident, and empowered are considerably more likely to engage in achieving organizational goals. The research also indicated that leaders who sincerely care about their people foster a culture of engagement.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Today, more than ever, shaping how an organization ticks and how employees function within are top priorities.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Objectives:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Empower others and hold them accountable.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Build a culture of engagement.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Align performance goals with strategy.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Apply effective coaching techniques.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Recognize team success with enthusiasm.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Own and learn from mistakes.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;To learn more about this event, and/or to register, visit Dale Carnegie&amp;#39;s website:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.dalecarnegie.com/en/courses/193/50380"&gt;www.dalecarnegie.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.wallandceilingalliance.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7952</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Aug 2024 12:30:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>NYNJ Infrastructure Forum 2024 9/16/2024 </title><description>&lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;The expanded ENR NY/NJ Infrastructure Forum includes regional energy, environmental and transportation market opportunity overviews by key agencies in New York and New Jersey. Capital spending in this larger infrastructure marketplace is estimated at more than $200 billion in the next five years. Projects will build, expand and upgrade everything from Port Authority-run airports and bistate rail lines and bridges to regional offshore wind energy, coastal resilience and water-wastewater treatment programs. Senior agency and construction leaders also will discuss critical construction issues common to these markets from risk management to workforce development to environmental justice and advances in project delivery.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;To learn more about this event, and/or to register, visit ENR&amp;#39;s registration website for the NYNJ Forum:&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.enr.com/infrastructure-forum"&gt;www.enr.com/infrastructure-forum/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.wallandceilingalliance.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7926</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2024 15:49:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>WACA is Proud to Host the First Women in Construction Event! 9/18/2024 3:30 PM - 9/18/2024 5:30 PM</title><description>&lt;h1&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span style="color:black"&gt;Join us for our inaugural mixer, designed exclusively for WACA women members and industry partners. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;h1&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span style="color:black"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Share this invitation with other women in your office!&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;h1&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span style="color:black"&gt;This event marks the beginning of a strong and supportive community where we can come together, share experiences, and uplift each other.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;h1&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span style="color:black"&gt;We look forward to seeing you there and building a vibrant network of women in construction!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;h1&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span style="color:black"&gt;If you have any questions, contact &lt;strong&gt;Sarah Thorvund at sarah@wcbureau.org&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;

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</description><link>https://web.wallandceilingalliance.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7951</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Aug 2024 12:27:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2024 Plasterers Apprenticeship Graduation &amp; Journeyperson Brunch 9/21/2024 10:00 AM - 9/21/2024 1:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:20px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;,serif"&gt;&lt;i&gt;The Northen California Plasterers&amp;rsquo; Apprenticeship would like to cordially invite you and a guest to the Journeyperson Celebration Brunch!&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:20px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;,serif"&gt;&lt;i&gt;Please RSVP by &amp;nbsp;September 7&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt;, 2024 or as soon as possible.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:20px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;,serif"&gt;&lt;i&gt;To RSVP, please email Matt Ledoux at &lt;/i&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:mattl.ncpjatc@gmail" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline"&gt;&lt;i&gt;mattl.ncpjatc@gmail&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;i&gt;&amp;nbsp;with your name and if you are bringing a guest.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:20px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;,serif"&gt;&lt;i&gt;Or, text your name and if you are bringing a guest to (916) 261-2428.&amp;nbsp;The Plasterers look forward to seeing you there!&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.wallandceilingalliance.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7970</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2024 10:38:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>AWCI's 2024 Industry Leadership Conference 9/24/2024  - 9/27/2024 </title><description>&lt;p&gt;Save the Date!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;To learn more about this event, visit AWCI&amp;#39;s website &lt;a href="https://www.awci.org/events/industry-leaders-conference/"&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;strong&gt;www.awci.org&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.wallandceilingalliance.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7928</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2024 16:33:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Insulation Contractors Association of America 9/25/2024  - 9/28/2024 </title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The ICAA Convention &amp;amp; Trade Show is bigger and better than ever!&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;ICAA is a full gathering of the industry, with record breaking attendance numbers on the books last year. Their show is a unique opportunity for exhibitors and attendees from all over the country to do business while scoping out the latest insulation products and innovations.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Every year, ICAA builds an educational program based on feedback and timely industry trends. The&amp;nbsp;Educational Sessions cover everything from business operations to building science and the presenters are experts in their field. The main event is the accompanying Trade Show, which features a &amp;ldquo;star-studded&amp;rdquo; lineup of the industry&amp;rsquo;s leading suppliers and manufacturers.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Join the ICAA&amp;nbsp;in Chicago!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;At ICAA, you can count on a carefully developed educational program and a schedule that ensures you won&amp;rsquo;t miss any time on the trade show floor.&amp;nbsp;All insulation contractors and suppliers are encouraged to join them in Chicago &amp;hellip; you&amp;rsquo;ve earned it!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;To learn more about this event, and/or to register, visit their website:&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.insulate.org/icaa2024/"&gt;&lt;u&gt;&lt;strong&gt;www.insulate.org/icaa2024/&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.wallandceilingalliance.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=7939</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 14:39:04 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>