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The National Roofing Partners Leadership Summit brings top roofing companies together
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. RoofersCoffeeShop joins industry changing discussions at 2025 summit. The 2025 National Roofing Partners (NRP) Leadership Summit gathered leading commercial roofing contractors and professionals from across the country for a powerful exchange of ideas and strategy. Held over two days, the event featured roundtable discussions, board meetings and a ...
When ICE shows up unannounced
By Justin Shirley, Roofing Contractors Association of Washington (RCAW). Preparation means protection for your people and your business. Disclaimer: Please note, this information is not legal advice and RCAW strongly encourages members to work with their local counsel to establish a compliance protocol that suits their unique needs. They might arrive without notice ...
From 1977 to 2025 and from RCI to IIBEC
By Emma Peterson. Learn how the consulting sector of the industry has grown and changed over the years. While at the 2025 International Institute of Building Envelope Consultants (IIBEC) Convention, The Coffee Shops™ hosted a soundstage! Sponsored by IB Roof Systems, we invited dozens of professionals to chat with us about the ...
7 ways to be inspired this Earth Day
By Metal Roofing Alliance. Enact change through interactive projects with your community to combat climate change. On April 22 each year, Americans celebrate Earth Day, a holiday which serves a reminder of the beauty of Mother Nature and to give back by participating in green initiatives in your community. With ...
Where service leads the way
By Jesse Sanchez. Industry leaders converge to spark a new era in roofing service — and the momentum is just getting started. What began as a niche gathering has roared to life in the wake of a new era of service-minded industry professionals. ServiceCon 2025, held in Houston, marked a powerful revival ...
Cumbre y exposición 2025 de GAF Latinos in Roofing: Oportunidades para profesionales hispanohablantes
Por Jessica Bravo. Descubre cómo este evento de Latinos in Roofing es una oportunidad única para crecer y aprender con GAF. GAF continúa abriendo puertas para los profesionales hispanohablantes en la industria del techado. En el 2018 GAF organizó la primera expo de Latinos in Roofing, un evento diseñado para celebrar y ...
Roofing show brings new industry insights and excitement
By Jesse Sanchez. Networking and education take center stage at the Colorado Roofing Association Trade Show. The Colorado Roofing Association (CRA) Trade Show continues to solidify its reputation as a must-attend event for industry professionals, offering a vibrant marketplace of ideas, networking and education. Among the enthusiastic participants at this year’s event ...
Sing, dance, donate: Fundraising for roofing research
By Emma Peterson. Invest in the future of resilient roofing by supporting RICOWI Foundation’s 2025 Challenge Grant! The Roofing Industry Committee On Weather Issues (RICOWI) is a nonprofit corporation devoted to researching weather topics such as wind uplift and hail impact. Their work, which was founded in collaboration with Oak Ridge National ...
Building a new blueprint
By Emma Peterson. Learn how Erica Reed is redefining leadership and the industry. Meet Erica Reed, Elite Contruction Solutions’ incredible VP of multi-family and commercial sales. In this role, Erica oversees all sales strategy for the multi-family and commercial projects. But her story didn’t start with roofing. She recently (February ...
Exploring the NERCA Convention & Trade Show
By Emma Peterson. Experience an incredible regional tradeshow through The Coffee Shops crew! Recently, Karen Edwards and Alex Tolle of The Coffee Shops™ headed over to New Jersey for the The North / East Roofing Contractors Association (NERCA)'s 97th Annual Convention & Trade Show! Hosted at the Hard Rock Hotel ...
