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Training & Education

If you want to grow your business, increase its profitability and stay on the cutting edge of new industry development, ongoing education and training are a must.

The Concrete Decor Show’s Legacy of Giving Back at The Julian Center

Events & Recognition Business & Technology Training & Education Vol. 15 No. 8 - November/December 2015 by Vanessa Salvia Comments are Disabled

Since the first Concrete Decor Show in Phoenix, Arizona, in 2010, the goal has been to provide world-class training opportunities for decorative concrete professionals while also leaving behind something tangible for the hosting community.

Concrete Countertop Company Offers Valuable, Intensive Training

Events & Recognition Vol. 4 No. 5 - October/November 2004 Training & Education Concrete Countertops by Rosemary Camozzi Comments are Disabled

Countertops were the name of the game at a recent workshop sponsored by the Institute for American Craftsmanship in Eugene, Oregon. Offering its participants valuable experience in making precast and cast-in-place countertops, decorative concrete tiles and even concrete stools.

Building Your Knowledge Bank Leads to Success in Decorative Concrete

Concrete Polishing Business & Technology Training & Education Vol. 8 No. 6 - September/October 2008 by Peter Wagner, CSI Comments are Disabled

In today’s economy, it is even more important to make an investment in the bank. In this case I’m not referring to money in the bank, though that is important. I’m referring to knowledge in your brain bank.

A made over staff area in the Phoenix Children's Museum

Show Trainers and Attendees Transform Phoenix Children’s Museum

Events & Recognition Training & Education Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 10 No. 3 - April 2010 by Sherry Boyd Comments are Disabled

When the 2010 Concrete Decor Show was over, it left something behind — beautiful and entertaining artwork at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix. The koi pond mural and Sky Landing balcony are just a few of the exciting new features on which children are playing, thanks to artisans and exhibitors who donated time, materials and creativity.

Six Steps to the Perfect Concrete Countertop Workshop

Tips & How-Tos Training & Education Concrete Countertops Counter Culture - Spring 2010 by Natasha Chilingerian Comments are Disabled

Countertop artisans have many considerations to weigh while setting up their fabrication shops – location, size, work flow and equipment, to name a few. And they all have the same goals in mind: to create quality products and run a successful business. Experts from across the country have plenty of advice on how to achieve these goals.

A Decorative Concrete Supply Store Dazzles With Its New Showroom

Business & Technology Training & Education Vol. 11 No. 1 - January 2011 by Lori Zecca Comments are Disabled

Mike Branch, owner of The Rental Branch in St. Joseph, Mich., had a vision to create the most concentrated display of decorative concrete anywhere. Mission accomplished. Mostly finished as of late 2010, it’s been nearly a year in the making, though it felt more like 10 years.

Remaking Rocketown with a Decorative Concrete Makeover

Concrete Repair & Restoration Events & Recognition Training & Education Vol. 11 No. 3 - April 2011 by Emily Dixon Comments are Disabled

A Nashville youth center gets a decorative concrete makeover as part of the 2011 Concrete Decor Show.

Concrete Leaf - molded and stained to look real

Concrete Play Day Medical Benefit in Seattle Raises Money and Spirits

Events & Recognition Training & Education Online Exclusives by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

These are images from the Seattle Concrete Play Day at Modern Concrete Design in Seattle. A regular event hosted around the country by consultant and trainer Tommy T. Cook. This particular play day was a benefit to help cover the medical expenses of concrete master Marco Lucioni, who has cancer.

A Place to Learn about Evolving Green Ideas and Practices

Training & Education Vol. 11 No. 8 - November/December 2011 by Sherry Boyd Comments are Disabled

I’ve talked to experts on everything from LEED terminology and concrete polishing to sustainable coatings and organic materials. In this process, I’ve noticed that just when you think you know what green means, something changes.

Stylish Concrete Block Bench Demonstrates the Value of Workshops

Events & Recognition Concrete Furniture Training & Education Online Exclusives by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Justin Burd, owner of Tribe One Customs, Oak Hill, W.Va., created this stylish concrete bench for the SAY Si youth arts center in San Antonio as part of a workshop at the 2012 Concrete Decor Show.