Block Promoters Conference

March 4-5, 2025 | St. Louis, MO

Building Blocks of Success: Promoting Concrete Masonry with Confidence

The Block Promoters Conference, hosted by the Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association & Concrete Masonry Checkoff Board, is a dynamic 1.5-day educational event designed to equip industry professionals with the tools and strategies needed to excel by engaging with designers and decision-makers. This event is free to all block producers and offers a non-linear learning format, delivering diverse essential topics to enhance your expertise and impact.

The conference will spotlight how to advance skills needed to develop relationships with designers and leverage the Block Design Collective’s resources and tools to create a measurable impact. Explore innovative strategies to improve your projects, build valuable connections, and broaden your professional reach. Take advantage of this opportunity to enhance your skills and expand your network! Registration details are below.

Schedule of Events

Please note schedule is subject to change.

Tuesday – March 4

Wednesday – March 5

Session Details

Empowering Sales Professionals in the Concrete Masonry Industry

This event is designed to provide targeted education and training for sales professionals in the concrete masonry supply industry. Attendees will
gain skills and knowledge to excel in their roles while building stronger relationships with designers.

Confidence

Equip sales personnel to interact directly with designers, backed by industry associations and Block Design Collective for additional support.

Designer Trust

Emphasize relationship-building over time, fostering trust and making sales professionals the go-to resource for designers.

Proactive Problem-Solving

Teach sales personnel to anticipate challenges and identify needs before they arise.

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Delivering Value

Move beyond traditional lunch-and-learn sessions by offering meaningful engagement and tailored solutions for designers.

Understanding Design Challenges

Develop fluency in the design process and the terminology used by designers to create better connections.

Actionable Resources

Participants will leave equipped with two one-hour technical presentations ready to use for educating and engaging with designers.

This initiative is focused on developing a skilled and confident technical sales team to meet the industry’s evolving needs.

Registration

Registration is now closed. For questions or further details about registration, contact Lee Krinzman.

Hotel & Parking Information

Live! by Loews – St. Louis, Missouri
799 Clark Ave, St. Louis, MO 63102

Reservation Deadline:
Reservations with the group rate closed on February 11, 2025. Contact Lee Krinzman for assistance with hotel accommodations.

Parking Information:
Guests are encouraged to use the PWC Pennant Lot or Garage. Overnight parking fees will be added to your guest folio, with rates of $25 for self-parking and $50 for valet. In-and-out privileges are available using your guest room key.

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Designed for Industry Leaders Like You

  • Sales professionals from block production companies.
  • Sales teams from companies providing products or services to block producers supporting concrete masonry systems.
  • Individuals involved in regional concrete masonry promotion efforts.
  • Mason contractors focused on promoting concrete masonry to decision-makers.
  • Sales professionals with several years of experience. This conference won’t go into the basics of CMU, instead, it is geared to take your skills to the next level.

Keynote Speaker

Sydne Jacques is the CEO of Next Level Leadership, located near Salt Lake City, UT.  She is an engineer turned professional speaker and consultant; often referred to as the “the engineer with a personality.” Sydne has built an award-winning company with clients as far away as Brazil and Japan, has trained over 20,000 individuals and has worked with more than 600 different construction teams.

Sydne recently published her first book. “Build What Matters” is about building yourself and building stronger teams.

Sydne was recently selected as one of the 10 Coolest Entrepreneurs by UV Biz Mag and as one of “30 Women to Watch” by Utah Business Magazine. She has a very patient husband, is proud to be the mother of 4 awesome kids and light of her life is her adorable grandson named Finn.

Day Fresh Tour

Immerse yourself in the rich history and craftsmanship behind every Anheuser-Busch beer with this engaging tour. From seed to sip, explore the process of transforming quality ingredients into a perfectly crisp brew while enjoying stunning views of the property.

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Proudly Hosted By

Thanks to the Checkoff’s funding and support, this premier event promises to deliver actionable insights
and invaluable connections. Don’t miss your chance to transform your approach to the industry!

For more information, contact Lee Krinzman.