April 29-May 1 | Boston, MA
The Emerging Professionals Group (EPG) is where the next generation of industry leaders meet to identify and pursue untapped opportunities to expand the market through social media, professional expertise, and workshops.
Get ready for the EPG Spring Workshop in Boston, hosted by Ideal Block and Jandris Block! From April 29 – May 1, this dynamic event offers 1.5 days of team-building activities, exclusive off-site tours, networking opportunities, and engaging sessions with special guest speakers.
Registration
This event is designed to foster collaboration, inspire new ideas, and strengthen professional relationships. Registration is now closed.
On-site registration will not be available due to capacity limits for scheduled events.
Hotel Information
Embassy Suites by Hilton Waltham
550 Winter Street
Waltham, MA 02451
This hotel is a short commute from our workshop location at True Value by Ideal Block.
Schedule of Events
*On-site registration will not be available due to capacity limits for scheduled events.
Tuesday – April 29
- Arrive in Boston, MA
- 1:00 pm: Arrive/Welcome at True Value by Ideal Block
- 1:30 – 2:30 pm: Workshop Session: Shaping the Future of Masonry: Insights & Engagement Opportunities
Speaker: Heidi Jandris of Jandris Block - 2:30 pm: Break
- 3:00 – 5:00 pm: Educational/hands-on activity with PaveTool
- Experience hands-on learning at its best with this interactive session led by PaveTool. This dynamic session features four interactive stations, where attendees can test industry-leading tools and techniques—from hand tools to advanced paving machinery. Expert-led demonstrations kick off the experience with a 30-40 minute presentation, followed by hands-on comparisons of manual vs. tool-assisted methods. Designed for collaboration and immersion, participants will rotate through four key stations: paver prep, paver laying, wall prep, and wall laying—gaining practical skills and real-world experience.
- 5:30 pm: Social at hotel
- 6:30 pm: Group dinner
Wednesday – April 30
- 8:30 am: Arrive at True Value by Ideal Block
- 9:00 – 11:30 am: Workshop Session: Mastering Confident Communication: A Hands-On Workshop
Speaker: Amanda Hennessey, MFA – Author, Founder & Coach - 11:30 am – 12:00 pm: Break/Board Bus
- 12:00 – 12:30 pm: Travel to lunch and tour location
- 12:30 – 2:45 pm: Lunch and Tour #1: Mighty Squirrel
- 3:00 – 4:00 pm: Tour #2: Fenway Park
- Return to hotel
- 5:00 pm: Social at hotel
- 6:30 pm: Group dinner
Thursday – May 1
- Depart Boston, MA
Workshop Session & Speakers
Mastering Confident Communication: A Hands-On Workshop
Elevate your presence, confidence, and impact with this dynamic, hands-on workshop. Engage in interactive exercises, real-time practice, and proven techniques that will help you command the room and connect with your audience. You’ll leave with the skills to present with clarity, authority, and authenticity—ready to make a lasting impression!
Amanda Hennessey, MFA – Author, Founder & Coach
Amanda, author of Your Guide to Public Speaking, is the founder of Boston Public Speaking and San Diego Public Speaking and co-founder of San Diego Acting Classes. She helps professionals speak with confidence and ease, transforming public speaking from a source of stress into an exciting opportunity for impact. Through corporate workshops and one-on-one coaching, Amanda has worked with entrepreneurs, executives, scientists, doctors, lawyers, artists, and even a mountaineer who completed the Explorer’s Grand Slam. She also coaches cast members of Cook’s Country and America’s Test Kitchen on PBS and has clients featured on The Today Show. Amanda has led workshops for organizations like UBS, Boston Children’s Hospital, and MIT, and she hosts the Building Confidence Podcast.
Heidi Jandris
Heidi Jandris of Jandris Block will provide an overview of the national programs funded by the Concrete Masonry Check-Off Board and how these initiatives collaborate with regional programs and Regional Advisory Committees (RACs). She will also share key takeaways from recent CMHA masonry committee meetings and encourage an open discussion on the importance of EPG member involvement in both organizations. This session offers valuable insights into industry efforts and opportunities to engage in shaping the future of masonry.
Workshop Highlights
Thank You to Our Hosts
Need more information? Contact Melissa Betts and Bryan Horr.