Registration for FENCETECH 2018 will open on Oct. 9. The schedule of events and education sessions is available online. Keep in mind that several activities begin on Tuesday, Feb. 6. Review the events and sessions and build your ideal FENCETECH registration package.

Want to be notified when registration is open? Submit your information on the AFA website. 

Hotel room blocks are now open for FENCETECH 2018. We encourage you to make your reservations now to guarantee availability and the special rate. Hotel information can be found here.

Where else can you attend one of four schools that provides classroom and hands-on training? This is what sets AFA University apart from similar training programs. Scheduled November 5-10, 2017, AFA University will feature: • Operator Installer School (OIS) -- celebrating 10 years! • Automated Gate System Design School (AGSD) • Fence Installation School (FIS) • Sales Training School (STS) • Certification Exams (CFP, CAGOI, CAGSD), and more Training is ideal for fence professionals at all experience levels. If you are seeking to gain or improve your technical skills, advance your career, and build a network of professionals, AFA University is for you.

Take a look at trends and issues with fence industry leaders and contractors across the country as they share their insights into today’s market and the future to help you make better business decisions. Every major sector of the fence industry is represented on the FenceSense board, including an external economist who watches the housing, construction, and public markets. To sign up to receive this monthly publication automatically, click here.

The Member Savings Program is pleased to announce new program partners. Get to know the new partners and how they can help you reduce operating expenses. If you aren't currently participating in the Member Savings Program, now is a great time. To sign up contact Dan Pramis by phone at 603-628-2333 or email.

Realize 15% savings on cloud-based telecom and improve operating efficiencies How complicated are your communications with vendors, partners, prospects and customers? Phone calls, faxes, emails, text messages -- it's a lot to handle. Plus, the days of sitting at a desk from 9-5 are long past: now, work happens at home, on the road and at client sites (in addition to the office).Quite simply, 20th-century telephony infrastructure can't keep up with the way we work today. If you're still using a clunky on-premise communications products, you're missing out (and you're probably paying way too much). Here are the five biggest benefits of modern cloud telephony (a.k.a. hosted VoIP or cloud phone systems). Which of these is most important to you? Simplicity, mobility,cost efficiency, flexibility, focus.

For savings up to 15% for both business and personal use Whether you're moving to a new home or looking for a strategic business partner to help your business grow, look to Penske for the expertise and resources to keep you moving forward. • 15% off all local rentals • 10% off all one-way rentals

For savings up to 35% for both business and personal use HP offers you an incredible array of business grade equipment with special association pricing including: full size and mini-notebooks, laptops, docking stations, monitors, tablets, desktops, work stations, scanners, printers, toner and ink. Free shipping as well Discount levels vary based on product. Rotating monthly promos offer up even greater savings.

Save up to 35% on your Orlando vacation! Orlando Employee Discounts offers exclusive pricing on hotels and vacation homes in or nearby Disney World and Universal Studios Orlando! We are also the largest wholesaler of tickets for Disney World, Universal Studios Orlando, Sea World, and all Orlando area theme parks and attractions.

For savings up to 26% for both business and personal use Hotel Engine is a free and exclusive members-only hotel booking platform that connects Member Savings Program associations and their members to deeply discounted hotel rates. Top benefits of your membership include: 1) an average savings of 26% off public rates at 100,000+ hotels, 2) no contracts, annual fees, or spending minimums, and 3) superior 24/7, U.S.-based customer support.