Midwest Roofing Contractors Association

09/30/2026

A membership reminder for our MRCA family: your dues cover a lot more than you might realize. Legal Services Plan, Discounts on PPE, Technical Resources, Certified training (CERTA, HAWT, SHARP Plus), Monthly Toolbox Talks, industry advocacy, Midwest Roofer Magazine, and access to events like the Leadership Summit, all built to help your business and your crew.

Thank you for being part of the association that's advocated for Midwest roofing contractors since 1949 🛠️

09/28/2026

Heading into Q4, what’s hardest for your company to protect?

💰 Profit margin
📅 Project schedule
👥 Workforce capacity
💬 Client communication

Drop your answer below using the emoji that says it best.

09/25/2026

NEW THIS YEAR: The Inaugural MRCA Leadership Summit Golf Outing! Kick off Summit week with a relaxed round and some great networking with fellow roofing industry leaders.

⛳ Wednesday, Nov 18 | 12:00 PM
📍 Cape Royal Golf Club, Cape Coral, FL
Spots are limited, register early to lock yours in.
https://mrca.org/aws/MRCA/pt/sp/conference_register

09/23/2026

Why Safety Wednesday: Falls remain the leading cause of fatalities among roofing contractors, and even experienced roofers can encounter unpredictable fall hazards.

Understanding the “why” behind fall protection, not just the rule, can help workers recognize hazards and act before an incident occurs.

A fall of just six feet can cause serious injury or death. Unprotected edges, openings and changing roof conditions can also be easily overlooked.

Know the why. Use the right fall protection. Every time.

09/21/2026

MRCA Members!

Is your business running you instead of the other way around?

Join leadership coach and author Ray Gage for Part 1 of The Company That Owns You, a three-part series focused on helping construction business owners break the cycle of always being the one everyone depends on.

Nov. 3 | 2 p.m. EST | 45 Minutes

Register: https://mrca.org/aws/MRCA/pt/sd/calendar/374105/_blank/layout_details/false

09/21/2026

Your best supervisor can’t be the entire system.

When one person holds every answer, the whole crew depends on that person being there. Strong roofing companies don’t just rely on great leaders—they intentionally build more of them.

→ Document the decisions
→ Let someone else lead the huddle
→ Coach through the problem
→ Give emerging leaders real responsibility

Who are you preparing to lead next?
TAG someone with leadership potential.

09/18/2026

Check out the Rooferscoffeeshop.com podcast featuring Chris Daly, MRCA’s Vice President, and Megan Pope, MRCA’s Executive Director, as they discuss the upcoming MRCA Leadership Summit!

Listen in, then make plans to join us! Register at mrca.org.

Strong leadership is essential to the future of roofing. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, explore how a new leadership summit is helping roofing company owners, executives and decision-makers strengthen leadership skills, advance strategic planning and build valuable industry connections. Learn how the program is bringing together emerging and established professionals for impactful leadership conversations.

Listen to the podcast!
https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/podcast/megan-pope-chris-daly-mrca-leadership-summit-building-leaders

Midwest Roofing Contractors Association

09/18/2026

What if 3 days at METALCON could improve the next 12 months of your business?

At METALCON 2026, roofing contractors can:
🔨 Learn new installation techniques and best practices
🧰 See the latest products, tools and technologies
📈 Discover ideas to improve efficiency and profitability
🤝 Connect with manufacturers, suppliers and fellow contractors
💡 Find solutions you can take back to the jobsite

Because the best investment isn’t always another day on the jobsite—it’s learning how to make every job after it better.

📍 Orlando, FL
📅 October 7–9, 2026

Make METALCON part of your plan for the year ahead.
Register at METALCON.com

09/16/2026

Membership can feel like another business expense - until you see what it can give back.

MRCA members can access group purchasing savings, ready-to-use business forms, weekly Toolbox Talks, and industry information created specifically for roofing contractors.

These aren’t benefits designed to sit in a folder. They’re resources that can save money, reduce extra work and help contractors make better-informed decisions.

Start by looking at what your business could already be using then send this to a contractor looking for more value from every business dollar.

09/14/2026

MRCA is teaming up with the Chicago Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) for a Happy Hour you won't want to miss!

Eat, drink, and connect with roofing industry peers at this free event — open to members and non-members.

📅 September 24th | 4:00-6:00 PM
📍 Skeleton Key Brewing, 8102 Lemont Rd #300, Woodridge, IL

Stay after for CRCA's Trivia Night starting at 6 PM — same day, same location!

CRCA Trivia Night: Presented by CWIR & Emerging Leader is immediately following from 6-9, register here: Chicago Roofing Contractors Association