SIMA Press Releases

12th Annual Snow & Ice Symposium, Louisville, KY, June 24-27, 2009 Press Release 5_15_09 (pdf) - The Snow & Ice Management Association (SIMA) will hold its 12th Annual Snow & Ice Symposium in Louisville, KY, June 24-27, 2009. The 4 day event will feature a trade show, speakers, educational sessions, and networking events for professionals in the snow and ice industry.

Anti-icing & Deicing Symposium Education Sessions Press Release 5_15_09
(pdf) - The Snow & Ice Management Association (SIMA) will hold its 12th Annual Snow & Ice Symposium in Louisville, KY, June 24-27, 2009. The 4 day event will feature a trade show, speakers, networking events for professionals in the snow and ice industry, and over 20 educational sessions, 4 of which will focus on anti-icing and deicing.

Symposium Equipment Demonstration Day Press Release 5_15_09 (pdf) - The Snow & Ice Management Association (SIMA) will hold its 12th Annual Snow & Ice Symposium in Louisville, KY, June 24-27, 2009. The 4 day event will feature a trade show, speakers, educational sessions, networking events for professionals in the snow and ice industry, and a new equipment demonstration day.

Symposium Educational Sessions Press Release 5_15_09 (pdf) - The Snow & Ice Management Association (SIMA) will hold its 12th Annual Snow & Ice Symposium in Louisville, KY, June 24-27, 2009. The 4 day event will feature a trade show, speakers, networking events for professionals in the snow and ice industry, and educational sessions specific to snow and ice management.

Symposium Keynote Speakers Press Release 5_15_09 (pdf) - The Snow & Ice Management Association (SIMA) is pleased to announce 2 Keynote Speakers for the 12th Annual Snow & Ice Symposium in Louisville, KY, June 24-27, 2009. In addition to the keynote sessions, the 4 day event will feature a trade show, educational sessions, and networking events for professionals in the snow and ice industry.

"Creating Stronger Relationships with Bulk Salt Suppliers" Webinar Press Release 5_13_09
(pdf) - The Snow & Ice Management Association (SIMA) will hold an online web seminar entitled “Creating Stronger Relationships with Bulk Salt Suppliers” on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 starting at 3:00pm EST. The session will feature speakers Mike Betts and Todd Martin of With a Grain of Salt, and will focus on managing salt as a snow and ice management professional.

SIMA Announces New Dates & Locations for Build a Bid Training Press Release 2_23_09
(pdf) - The Snow & Ice Management Association (SIMA) has announced new dates and locations for their Build a Bid Workshops. The 3 day long sessions will be held on the following dates: Thursday, March 26, 2009 in Somerset, NJ, Thursday, July 30, 2009 in Cleveland OH, and Thursday, August 6, 2009 in Albany, NY.

"Managing Risk and Reward: Technology, Record Keeping, and Risk in Snow & Ice" Regional Training Press Release 2_23_09 - (pdf) - The Snow & Ice Management Association (SIMA) will hold a regional training session in Chicago on April 24, 2009. The session, entitled “Managing Risk and Reward: Technology, Recordkeeping, and Risk in Snow & Ice” will feature 3 speakers who will discuss technology and record keeping in the snow and ice management industry. 

"The Right Steps: Sidewalk Management in Snow & Ice" Webinar Press Release 2_23_09 (pdf) - The Snow & Ice Management Association (SIMA) is pleased to announce the next online training program for those in the snow and ice management industry. “The Right Steps: Sidewalk Management in Snow & Ice” will be presented by Wayne Michalak and Kurt Bartel on Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at 3:00pm Eastern Time.

Registration Available Now for 12th Annual Snow & Ice Symposium Press Release 1_27_09
 (pdf) - The Snow & Ice Management Association (SIMA) will hold its 12th Annual Snow & Ice Symposium in Louisville, KY, June 24-27, 2009. The 4 day event will feature a trade show, speakers, educational sessions, and networking events for professionals in the snow and ice industry. Registration is available now at www.sima.org
 
SIMA 2009 Snow Warrior Award Application Packet Available Now Press Release 11/19/08
 (pdf) - SIMA is pleased to announce that application packets are now available for the 2009 Snow Warrior Awards. The awards for Excellence in Business, Employee of the Year, and Safety will be presented at the awards banquet at the 12th Annual Snow & Ice Symposium in Louisville, KY in June 2009.

"Salt: Secure Your Supply and Use it Wisely" Webinar Press Release 9/24/08 (pdf) - SIMA announces the latest topic in their online training series: "Salt: Secure Your Supply and Use it Wisely." This webinar will be presented by Dick Hanneman and Dale Keep on Monday, October 20, 2008 at 12:00pm EDT.

Mike Weagley of Pro-Tech Manufacturing is Honored with SIMA's Lifetime Achievement Award Press Release 7/18/08 (pdf) - SIMA recently honored Mike Weagley of Pro-Tech Manufacturing & Distribution with the 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award. The award, presented at the 11th Annual Snow & Ice Symposium Awards Banquet on June 19, 2008 in Buffalo, NY, is given to a member of the snow & ice community who has demonstrated involvement and commitment to the snow and ice industry through continuous innovation, enthusiasm, and leadership.

New Sample CSP Press Release 8/27/07 (Word Document) - For CSP's looking for a template press release to use to send to their local media, customers and other colleagues, download and save this document and add your personal information.  Then send this press release out to promote your achievement as a Certified Snow Professional and create greater industry and community awareness of the CSP certification.

Summer Build a Bid Regional Training Sessions Press Release 6/30/08 (pdf) - SIMA announces dates and locations for the 2008 Build a Bid Regional Training seminars. The sessions will be a mix of lecture and workshop format, and will help attendees understand the bid building process in the snow and ice industry. The first session will take place on July 31, 2008 in Chicago, IL near O'Hare Airport, and the second session will take place on August 8, 2008 in Hartford, CT.

"Snow Strategies for Tough Times" Webinar Press Release 6/2/08 (pdf) - SIMA announces the latest topic in their online training series: "Snow Strategies for Tough Times: How to Manage Rising Costs and Protect your Bottom Line." The webinar will be presented by Phil Harwood, CSP, on Thursday, August 28, 2008 at 3:00pm EDT.

Certified Snow Professional (CSP) Canadian Version Press Release 4/21/08 (pdf) - SIMA is excited to announce the launch of the CSP Canada program. The CSP study modules and questions have been revised to reflect differences between US and Canadian laws and business practices. CSP Canada study modules are available for purchase now, and the first CSP Canada exam will be offered at SIMA's Snow & Ice Symposium on June 19, 2008, in Buffalo, NY.

Symposium Build a Bid Track Press Release 4/7/08 (pdf) - SIMA is pleased to announce a new bid building track at the 11th Annual Snow & Ice Symposium. The new program will feature 4 educational sessions designed to help attendees learn the basic process of building a bid.

University of Buffalo Facility Tour Press Release 2/27/08 (pdf) - SIMA will hold a Facility Tour of the University of Buffalo Building and Grounds Department, specifically the snow removal operations, as a special event at the 2008 Snow & Ice Symposium. The tour will take place on Wednesday, June 18, 2008 in Buffalo, NY.

April Regional Training Press Release 2/19/08 (pdf) - SIMA will be holding a regional training session entitled "SIMA Goes to Court!" on April 25, 2008 in Chicago, IL. The session will feature 2 speakers who will present on handling court cases, developing asset protection programs, and understanding legal risks in the snow & ice management industry.

Limited Salt Availability Press Release 2/14/08 (pdf) - SIMA has put together a press release due to member feedback on the limited availability of salt in certain areas of the Midwest, Northeast, and Canada. Get more information on this issue from this press release.

"Using Liquids the Smart Way" Webinar Press Release 2/4/08 (pdf) - SIMA announces the latest topic in their online training series: "Using Liquids the Smart Way: A Practical Approach to Liquids for Snow & Ice," presented by John Parker, CSP. The webinar will take place on March 19, 2008. Get all the information for the webinar from this press release.

Symposium Announcement Press Release 12/14/07 (pdf) - SIMA's annual Snow & Ice Symposium will be held from June 18-21, 2008 in Buffalo, NY. Get more detailed information about Symposium events from this press release.

New Website Press Release 11/19/07 (pdf) - SIMA's new website will feature a Learning Center and several other new features to enhance the online experience for SIMA members and potential members. 

Online Training Press Release 9/6/07 (pdf) - SIMA will be holding online education training programs on several different topics through 2008.  Get more detailed information on these training programs from this press release.

 

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