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December 2018 #10233 Page #48
BCMC 2018: Crafting Connections and Brewing Success By Shawn Overholtzer Simpson Strong-Tie Integrated Component Systems
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he 37th Annual BCMC show took place in late October at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee. It was the second time in the past four years at this location, so most of us already knew the great restaurants and bars to visit.
Every year the show just seems to get bigger and better, and this year’s event saw an increase of attendees and exhibitors. Individual attendance was up from last year and has steadily increased since 2013. This is a promising sign for continued economic growth in our industry. This year ’s BCMC schedule was a little different than in the past. Activities began Monday with the golf outing followed Tuesday morning by plant tours and a breezy bike ride. Registration took place Tuesday afternoon, after which the educational sessions began. No matter how each showgoer decided to spend the day, the evening ended with an industry roundtable, happy hour, and casino game night hosted by the Emerging Leaders Committee. It was great to see the influx of new members in the component industry. Wednesday morning began with breakfast and a kickoff presentation, followed by educational sessions. While it’s always a time to connect and network, the BCMC educational sessions have really become a highlight of the week. Attendance at the sessions was great, and the presentations really moved to another level. This year’s presentations included everything from building teams and managing risk to unleashing your inner tyrant. There was something for everyone. At 10:45 a.m. Continued next page
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