{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Importance of Associations in the Metal Industry and How to Get Involved","description":"In this MetalTalk, Karen Edwards sits down with Lee Ann Slattery, a board member of Metal Construction Association (MCA), to discuss what is coming up in metal construction overall in 2024. They talk about the upcoming year along with the importance of being a member of an organization\/association like MCA.&amp;nbsp; Best practices are also a strong conversation concerning how to not only be involved but commit in a way that helps your company, employees and personal brand grow. They dive into the history of MCA, how to get involved in the association, and where you can find educational resources on metal and construction.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;  Learn more at metalcoffeeshop.com&amp;nbsp;    &amp;nbsp;   Are you a contractor looking for resources? Become an R-Club Member today! https:\/\/www.rooferscoffeeshop.com\/rcs-club-sign-up&amp;nbsp;    &amp;nbsp;   Sign up for the Week in Metal!&amp;nbsp;    &amp;nbsp;   Follow Us!&amp;nbsp;   https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Metalcoffeeshop&amp;nbsp;   https:\/\/twitter.com\/MtlCoffeeShop&amp;nbsp;   https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/metalcoffeeshop\/&amp;nbsp;   https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/metal_coffeeshop\/&amp;nbsp;   https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@MetalCoffeeShop&amp;nbsp;   https:\/\/www.metalcoffeeshop.com\/rss&amp;nbsp;    &amp;nbsp;   #MCA #metalcoffeeshop #metalroofing&amp;nbsp;  ","author_name":"MetalCoffeeShop","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/453039","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/31389377\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/172258802"}