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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We hope you enjoy the lastest edition of the AIA Arkansas newsletter. Scroll down the page or simply use the links to the left to access articles in this newsletter.
The next deadline is February 15th.
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IN REVIEW
A message form the president
Just yesterday, so it seems, we came up with this crazy fun idea to give out fake money, have an auction for prizes and replace the much hated "dot" system at our state convention. That "yesterday" was four years ago! I cannot explain the phenomenon of how time seemingly accelerates at the square of the speed of gravity once you pass some point in your life around the late 20's early 30's. As I write this Christmas is just a few days away again. It has truly been a pleasure to serve such a great organization as AIA Arkansas. Thank you for allowing me that privilege.
It was an exciting year for AIA Arkansas. We began with a great Board retreat at Big Cedar where preparations were made for the entire year. Grassroots in Washington DC once again provided our Board members and leaders valuable training and also the opportunity to express our concerns about the economy to our Representatives and Senators. The AIA National Convention in New Orleans was very informative and many of you attended. This was our first year to have two major conferences as we added the REALgreen sustainable conference in May. Partnering with USGBC; and the Bentonville Bella Vista Chamber of Commerce added a much welcomed diversity to that program. Once again a huge thank you to those who helped make it a success, Chris East, David Perry, Wallie Sprick, Dan Fowler chaired our major committees and many others put in a lot of time and effort as well. As we await the first publication of the International Green Building Code our profession seems to be on the threshold of another major shift. I believe that conferences like REALgreen will help our profession be ready for that future and I hope that you will plan to attend the next REALgreen conference.
The summer brought many golf tournaments raising money for good causes. Our section chairs did a great job this year of offering a variety of programs for members around the state and some of you even tailgated at the Razorback games. Arkansas also has the privilege of sending one of our members to be the upcoming Gulf States Director, and as you know you have elected Thad Kelly to enthusiastically fulfill that role. Finally the convention committee led by Wesley Walls brought us another great convention and wonderful lineup of speakers and a fully sold out exhibit hall. As next year approaches the organization is financially sound and in great hands as Michael LeJong takes the gavel! Michael will have many great ideas and I know you will support him and I thank all of you for your support this past year.
Frank Barksdale, AIA
2011 President
AIA Arkansas |
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RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP
If you have already remitted your payment, we thank you for renewing your membership. Please allow two to three business days for payment to post to your account. Please use one of the following options to renew your AIA membership by January 15, 2012.
SIX WAYS TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP TODAY
Get a Free Continuing Education Course
Renew your AIA membership by December 31, and you will receive one free continuing education course from AIA Virtual Convention, which offers online education anytime, anywhere. Take a course before January 31, 2012, and you will be entered in a drawing to win one of five free iPad2s. More
Online, by Electronic Check
Your electronic invoice is available online now.
* Access your personalized renewal invoice at
https://aia.hbp.com/insert your member # here
* Log in with your user name and password.
* Select the option to pay online with an electronic check.
Online, by Credit/Debit Card
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* Select the option to pay online with a credit or debit card.
By Mail
You should have received your 2012 AIA membership renewal invoice by mail. Return your invoice with payment by mail to:
The American Institute of Architects
C/O PO Box 64185
Baltimore, MD 21264-4185
Please contact Information Centralif you did not receive an invoice in the mail.
By Phone
800-242-3837, Select Option 2
By Fax
202-626-7547
Dues Installment Program
All renewing members are eligible to participate in the 2012 Dues Installment Program. Enroll by April 30, and pay your membership dues in up to six installments. 2012 membership dues must be paid in full by June 30, 2012. Learn more at www.aia.org/renew. |
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ALLIED MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS
It's that time of year again. Time to renew your 2012 membership in the AIA Arkansas Allied Program and get ready for the AIA Annual Convention, which will be held, at the Hot Springs Convention Center in Hot Springs, AR, September 13-15, 2012. Renewal letters, forms and invoices are have been mailed to you this week.
We would like to thanks each of you for your continued support of AIA Arkansas through Allied Program. Your commitment and personal involvement in the association has contributed to our success. We are looking forward to working with you again in the coming year.
We have worked very hard to give you the greatest value for your dollar. We will continue that effort. We certainly hope to see you maintain your membership. Dues should be received by the AIA Arkansas office by February 28, 2012 in order for you to be listed in the membership directory.
Upon renewal, the Blue, Silver and Gold members should prepare an ad in the membership directory, due by Feb. 28, 2012. The convention program ad will be due by the end of July.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call our office and speak to Joie Ketcham, Member Services Director. You can reach AIA Arkansas at (501) 661-1111.
We look forward to having you again as an Allied member.
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CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
Looking for paper documents to purchase locally?
Well look no futher. Earlier this year, the AIA Arkansas office became a full service provider of contract documents.
We have recently restocked the most commonly purchased documents. If we don't have what you need in stock, we can point you in the right direction and order them for the next time you need them.
Give us a call for your next order. 501-661-1111.
ABC Member Discounts
AIA recently announced a partnership with Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) to offer a 10% discount to ABC members on AIA Contract Documents software licenses. Encourage your contractor friends to use AIA Contract Documents - revenue supports your state and local chapters!
7 New Documents
On November 15th, seven new documents were added on AIA Documents-on-Demand totaling 79 documents on this very popular service. Learn more. |
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MEMBER/FIRM NEWS
NWA 40 Under 40
Two of AIA Arkansas members are named in the NWA 40 Under 40.
Each year, Northwest Arkansas Business Journal presents its 40 Under 40 list to recognize intriguing business and political leaders under 40 years old who bear watching.
Tim Maddox, AIA
Mark Cloud
For the full article and a list of all that were chosen clich here. |
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EMPLOYEMENT OPPORTUNITY
Autodesk AEC Applications Engineer
ATG USA (Applied Technology Group), an Autodesk Gold Partner and Platinum Club award winner in 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008, has an opening in Little Rock, AR, for an Autodesk Application Engineer.
As an Application Engineer to the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) industries, you'll understand and demonstrate our business philosophy: deliver the best products and professional services available while always maintaining excellence in customer service.
Our Application Engineers understand the needs of our customers who specialize in the AEC industry. ATG provides Autodesk solutions that significantly increase productivity and profitability giving our customers a competitive edge over the competition.
If you enjoy:
* Solving problems and providing technical support.
* Talking with customers and making software recommendations.
* Providing product demonstrations.
* Presenting at professional organizations and networking with industry experts.
* Providing product training at customer sites.
And if you have:
* B.S. degree in related field or three or more years experience in the
AEC industry using Autodesk products.
* Proficient use of Autodesk Revit Products.
* The ability to effectively communicate proposed solutions to clients.
* Experience designing and implementing new software solutions.
* The ability to speak in front of groups.
* The ability to effectively demonstrate Autodesk solutions to customers.
... then ATG would like to talk to you!
We offer a competitive base salary plus commission, a comprehensive benefits package, including health/dental/vision, short and long term disability options, and a 401K plan.
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CENTRAL SECTION EVENT
Art of Architecture Lecture Series
January 17th at the Arkansas Art Center
5:30pm Reception with a 6:00pm Lecture
FABCRAFT: CRAFTING THE FUTURE WITH DIGITAL FABRICATION
Santiago R. Pérez
Design + Craft can be seen as two intertwined aspects of creative activity, underlying much of today's architectural production. While the traditional view of the craftsman or Maker is usually associated with hand-made objects and materials, or the assembly line repetition of commercial production, a new hybrid form of Craft is emerging, aided by a confluence of Digital Software and Robotic Machining or "Rapid-Prototyping." This new way of making is generally described as "Digital Fabrication."
This lecture will introduce recent work emerging from the new Advanced Fabrication or FABLAB facility at the University of Arkansas Fay Jones School of Architecture. The FABLAB, directed by professor Pérez is currently under development in conjunction with the acquisition of new computer-controlled equipment, including a 5-Axis CNC Mill and Steel Plasma Cutter, and the anticipated arrival of a fully articulated Robot for teaching and research. These new initiatives are part of the ongoing research and teaching focus of professor Santiago R. Perez, who joined the faculty as the 21st Century Chair in Integrated Practice in the fall of 2010. The lecture will introduce the public to emerging digital fabrication projects, methods and tools, highlighting both current projects and recently exhibited or published work. The presentation will focus on innovation utilizing Digital Fabrication, CNC Tools and Rapid Prototyping. In particular, Pérez will discuss the relation between Traditional Craft Culture and Making, and Advanced, Computationally Assisted fabrication, towards a new confluence that he has termed FABCRAFT.
The term "FABCRAFT" can be understood as a new merger of CRAFT + FAB that combines the best of both worlds- the insights gained from knowledge of traditional craft processes, with computational design and digital fabrication. The emergence of these new robotic and computationally assisted tools in architecture is revolutionizing both the teaching and practice of architecture, and the increasing academic focus on Making as an integral part of the Design Process. |
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NATIONAL AIA NEWS
3% Withholding Tax Mandate Repealed!
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the final version of H.R. 674, to repeal the three percent withholding tax mandate, by a vote of 422 to 0. The AIA applauds the leadership of Congressmen Wally Herger (R-CA) and Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) who tirelessly championed the legislation in the House. This means Congress has approved a measure to repeal the three percent withholding tax mandate with an offset that enjoys bipartisan support and the Administration's support, as well. The bill repealing the three percent withholding provision now goes to the White House for the President's signature!
Since 2007, close to 6,000 AIA members have sent nearly 20,000 messages to Capitol Hill in support of repealing the three percent withholding law. The repeal is a testament to the power of our collective voice. Thanks to all architect who have been part of this success!
Stalled Project Database
The AIA is compiling a list of stalled projects nationwide that "make sense" to move forward but lack financing and a list of the types of projects that financial entities specialize in. The website will allow investors to search for these projects in a Match.com format. AIA President Clark Manus, FAIA believes the initiative will help shed light on the credit-worthiness of restarting some of the projects that investors have overlooked. He stated, "There are pockets of [investors] out there that are specifically looking for projects," and the database will make it easier for them to find what they are looking for. Any industry professional is welcome to add a project to the list. If you have a project to submit, send an email to stalledprojects@aia.org. |
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OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS
BUILT TO LAST
A production company is working on the pilot episode of the Weather Channel docu-series "Built to Last." Each program will showcase several residential homes that are built to withstand the forces of nature, whether it's a tornado proof home in the plains of Kansas or a fireproof home in the hills of Santa Barbara.
The shoots themselves would last about a day, or a day and a half during which a small film crew would film all aspects of the home, as well as speaking with the homeowners and/or architects, contractors, engineers and anyone else involved in the project. This series will showcase the ingenuity and importance of protecting one's home from natural disasters, and the crucial role of the architect in that pursuit.
If you have completed examples, please send a brief description to Scott Frank in AIA Media Relations.
CANSTRUCTION
HALL OF FAME
Arkansas Chapter, Associated General Contractors of America, Inc. invites you to particpate in the Arkansas Construction Hall of Fame; established
to honor and recognize outstanding individuals in the construction industry. Theses individuals are held in esteem by their peers and have demonstrated their professionalism through active support of the industry and through their civic and community involvement.
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GOLD RIBBON SPONSORS
Acme Brick Company
10921 Maumelle Blvd., North Little Rock. AR 72113
(501) 812-5574
Mike Anderson, Bryce Switzer, Paul Fleming
BancorpSouth Insurance Services
P.O. Box 251510, Little Rock. AR 72225
(501) 664-7705
Ken Estes, Alfred Williams, Trey Scallion
Digital Entertainment Systems
2349 W. Hudson Rd, Rogers. AR 72756
(479) 621-8889
Shaun Carver, Suzette Davis, Josh Rothman
Innerplan Office Interiors
7001 Innerplan Drive, North Little Rock, AR 72113
(501) 371-0300
Chris Cerrato, Roger McMennamy
Jay S Stanley & Associates
5313 McClanahan Dr., Ste G5, North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 758-8029
Jay Stanley, Scott Stanley, Logan Campbell
Nabholz Construction Corporation
612 Garland St., Conway, AR 72032
(501) 505-5800
Jake Nabholz, Clay Gordon, Brad Hegeman
Southern Reprographics Inc.
P.O. Box 1878, Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 372-4011
Phillip McColey, Pam Brawley, Farris Lance
Today's Office Inc.
717 West 7th Street, Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 375-5050
Rhonda Bradley, Keeley Claude, Missy Holley
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SILVER RIBBON CO-SPONSORS
Arkansas Granite & More
18525 Interstate 30, Benton, AR 72015
(501) 315-4500
Scott McElroy, Glen McElroy
Block USA
9712 Mann Rd., Mabelvale, AR 72103
(501) 804-2957
John Cook
Glen Jones & Associates
107 Cherrybark Lane, Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 634-0877
Glen Jones, Alex Prince
Kinco Constructors
12600 Lawson Road, Little Rock, AR 72210
(501) 225-7606
Art Kinnaman, Andrew Mincks
Curtis H. Stout, Inc.
2400 N. Cantrell Road #100, Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 374-6694
Megan Gardisser, Becky Major
DuPont Tyvek
171 Mountain Valley Dr., Maumelle, AR 72113
(501) 804-7889
Mark Edds
Long Sales Agency
914 Barber, Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 374-3088
Randall Long, James Long
Workplace Resource of Little Rock
409 East 3rd Street, Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 244-9696
Randy King, Jenny Harper
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Alessi-Keyes
Construction Co.
P.O. Box 25414
Little Rock, AR 72221
(501) 225-6699
Bob Butler
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ALL-STORAGE
PRODUCTS, INC.
PO Box 22266
Little Rock, AR 72221
(501) 666-8600
Tom Garner
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Antique Brick & Block
1609 E. 9th Street
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 375-0060
Jason Garner
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Architectural Solutions
2341 East 8th Street
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 945-5522
Scott Cooper
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Archway Graphic Designs
1202 Business Park Dr.
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 224-0227
Teresa A. Baker
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Ash Grove Packaging
10816 Executive Center Drive
Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 224-3372
David May
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ATG USA
PO Box 16235
Little Rock, AR 72231
(501) 372-2373
Jeff Jenkins
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Baldwin & Shell Construction Company
PO Box 1750
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 374-8677
Douglas Henson
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Beshears Construction
PO Box 6299
Fort Smith, AR 72906
(479) 646-0846
Kelly Same
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Caubble Stone & Brick LLC
3215 Shelby Dr.
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 934-0400
Buddy Caubble
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CDI Contractors
3000 Cantrell Road
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 666-4300
Lacey Hines
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CertainTeed Corporation
105 B Dodson Terrace
Hot Springs, AR 71913
(501) 276-3509
Frances Sublette
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Coreslab Structures
(ARK) Inc.
1370 Sturgis Road
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 329-3763
Greg Poirier
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CPI Daylighting Inc.
28662 North Ballard Drive
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(404) 668-6869
Bobby Addison
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CR Crawford Construction
5274 N Crossover Rd.
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 251-1161
Richard Johnson
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Curtis Stout A/V
2400 Cantrell Rd.
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 255-1149
David Crook
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DFI Architectural Signs Inc.
219 West 7th
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 372-8881
Jane Johnson
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Dow Chemical Company
116 Joneal Road
Royal, AR 71968
(501) 760-7805
Steve Libby
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Duro-Last Roofing, Inc
2800 Willow Springs Road
Little Rock, AR 72206
(618) 407-7330
Darrin Boatman
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Featured Systems
5 Clare Circle
Bella Vista, AR 72714
(479) 855-6422
Ed Chitty
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Flintco
184 East Fantinel Blvd.
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-4565
Brent Farmer
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Georgia-Pacific Gypsum
PO Box 105605
Atlanta, GA 30348
(800) 225-6119
Todd Hartman
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Gerdau Ameristeel
P.O. Box 9330
North Little Rock, AR 72119
(501) 372-3100
Scott Weidl
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HP Engineering
4476 Waterside Ct. Ste 207
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 925-0507
Mark Cloud
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HSA Engineering
Consulting Services
5701 Euper Lane, Suite A
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 452-8922
Trey White
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Hubble-Mitchell
Interiors, Inc.
1023 West 3rd Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 312-2700
Chris Hubble
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Inside Effects LLC
PO Box 31179
Little Rock, AR 72260
(501) 954-8866
Deb Sefcik
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J.D. Day & Company
6701 W 64th, Suite 221
Overland Park, KS 66202
(913) 722-3213
Jim Day
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Kalwall - Glass Erectors
PO Box 30005
Little Rock, AR 72260
(501) 455-1324
Gary Smith
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Kwal/Comex Paint
2917 Denise Drive
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 551-2775
Terry Turner
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Kyle Recreation
6834 Cantrell Road, Suite 404
Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 227-6125
Kim Kyle
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Lighting & Power
Solutions, Inc.
217 N. Chester
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 374-2155
Melissa Stickford
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Lunday & Associates
717 E Center Street
Sheridan, AR 72150
(870) 942-1463
Wade Lunday
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Marvin Windows
and Doors
P O Box 100
Warroud, MN 56763
(218) 386-1430
J.E. VanNatta
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McClelland Consulting Engineers, Inc.
PO Box 34087 / 900 West Markham
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 371-0272
Dan Beranek
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McGraw-Hill Construction-Dodge Division
5107 Kaplon Road
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 851-1438
Connie Schroepfer
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MDC Wallcoverings
1200 Arthur Avenue
Elk Grove Village, IL 60610
(847) 437-4000
Nikki Salamone
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Meeks Lumber &
Design Center
PO Box 6160
Springdale, AR 72766
(479) 751-0585
Dana Wikholm
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Milestone Construction Company
2002 South 48th Street
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 751-3560
Kelli Gemmell
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Minick Materials
326 N Council
Oklahoma City, OK 73127
(405) 343-7879
Mike Mayzak
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Missco Contract Sales
2510 Lakeland Terrace, Ste 100
Jackson, MS 39216
(601) 987-8600
Mack Skeen
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Musco Sports Lighting
100 1st Avenue W
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 673-0411
Jeremy Lemons
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Natural Building
Solutions, Inc.
3244 N. College Avenue
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 527-0500
Samuel Muffoletto
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Nettleton Concrete, Inc.
PO Box 2157
Jonesboro, AR 72402
(870) 932-4400
Brian Woods
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Online Technologies, Inc.
10307 Maumelle Blvd.
North Little Rock, AR 72113
(501) 224-3906
Phil Dively
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Otis Elevator Company
1527 Bowman Rd., Ste. A
Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 312-7600
Richard Carlton
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Performance Surfaces
200 Richwoods Drive
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 681-9438
Bryan Sanders
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Pittsburgh Paints
1074 W Markham
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 327-7955
Brent Ernst
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Prestressed Casting Co, Inc.
PO Box 3499 GS
Springfield, MO 65808
(417) 869-7350
Buck Van Hooser
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Reynolds Construction Company, Inc.
104 Timber Lane
Pine Bluff, AR 71602
(870) 247-5753
Rick Cooper
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Royal Overhead Door, Inc.
PO Box 386
Mabelvale, AR 72103
(501) 455-3667
Bob Copeland
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SBI Metal Buildings
114 Trooper Drive
Hot Springs, AR 71913
(501) 262-0600
David Bunn
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Schindler Elevator Corporation
400 Hardin Drive, Ste 170
Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 375-0930
Steve Vance
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School & Office
Products of Arkansas
P.O. Box 26015
Little Rock, AR 0
(501) 663-5500
Terry Greene
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Sherwin-Williams Company
15484 College Blvd.
Lenexa, KS 66219
(913) 381-8633
Brook Nienstedt
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Sika Sarnafil
1213 West Loop North, Ste 130
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 812-0102
Mark Stoll
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Siplast
1000 E. Rochelle Blvd
Irving, TX 75062
(469) 995-2200
David Bell
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Sport Court
700 Minton Road
Benton, AR 72019
(501) 316-2255
Patti LaFleur
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Sports Floors Incorporated
6651 Reese Rd
Memphis, TN 38133
(901) 359-2000
Bruce Gleneck
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Tandus
5906 Wall Street
Benton, AR 72019
(501) 607-2044
Christie Hood
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Terracon Consultants
25809 I-30
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 847-9292
Shaun Baker
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The Mohawk Group
14 Crestview Ct.
Maumelle, AR 72113
(501) 517-3230
Andy McMahan
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Trane Arkansas
1501 Westpark Drive, Ste 9
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 661-0621
Cortney Herbst
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U.S. Stone Industries
3515 West 75th Street
Prairie Village, KS 66208
(913) 529-4154
Bob Rauscher
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WG Yates & Sons Construction Co.
5050 Popolar Avenue, Suite 634
Memphis, TN 38157
(901) 761-0010
Scott Van Der Jagt
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Wilsonart International
8120 Scott Hamilton, Ste. A
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 256-9022
Amber Burley
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1020 W 4th Street, Suite 400
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 661-1111 Phone
(501) 372-4505 Fax
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