Association news: AAMA launches Facebook page for Scholarship and Partner Program

“The page will also provide another avenue for AAMA to stay connected with our members, as well as prospective applicants and previous years’ award winners. AAMA members are encouraged to like our Facebook page and share our information on their companies’ social media channels so that even more applicants take advantage of this opportunity to build the future of our industry.”

Association News: Lights, Smartphone, Action!, presented March 25 by Minnesota Do-Gooders Club

Panelists include: Chris Hudson, editor of Architecture Minnesota; Brant Miller, company member of Four Humors Theater; Chuck Olsen, CEO of VidTiger; Bill Stiteler, creative director of Studio Meddling.

Client news: Featured at Dscoop8 – Appleton Coated showcases Chris Hyde’s design, HP Indigo® Digital Press’ customization capabilities in “One of a Kind: PrintUtopia Digital”

Visitors to Appleton Coated’s Dscoop8 Solutions Showcase booth #645 are invited to receive a free copy of One of a Kind: PrintUtopia Digital, a new piece designed by Chris Hyde of Cipher Creative Group and printed entirely on an HP Indigo® 7000 Digital Press.

Association News: Minnesota Do-Gooders Club hosts marketing and communications series on Mondays, Feb. 25-April 1, 2013

Series tickets on sale now. Individual tickets will be for sale beginning Feb. 1. Seating is limited. Tickets are transferable.

Association news: AAMA launches blogs; provides information on the industry, membership and social media

“Trade Secrets,” written by Rich Walker, AAMA’s president and CEO; “Member Edge,” written by Janice Yglesias, AAMA’s association services director; and “Socially Speaking,” written by Sam Sinkhorn, AAMA’s communications coordinator

Association news: AAMA Fall Conference keynote speaker emphasizes the importance of networking

Singer emphasized that networking on LinkedIn and Facebook should be reserved for close, valid connections, whereas Twitter can be used to connect with all individuals and companies within the fenestration industry in order to be aware of what is happening from customers and competitors.

Association news: AAMA launches Twitter presence during GlassBuild America

@aamainfo on Twitter will provide AAMA with an online forum to interact with the association’s members, industry professionals and homeowners, as well as a way to deliver information relevant to the fenestration industry, including AAMA education, membership, certification and events.

Tradeshow thoughts: GlassBuild America exhibitors lean toward LinkedIn

More than 33% of exhibitors have a LinkedIn company or group listing

Client News: Kolbe adds videos to website, YouTube channel, Facebook page

Videos also are available on Kolbe’s YouTube channel. A link to the YouTube channel and many other images can be found at Kolbe’s Facebook Fan Page.

Client News: Kolbe shares online calculators, architectural tools

Assisting with architectural calculations, Kolbe’s online Architect Library features tools to assist with anchorage installation and wind pressure requirements.