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IMAA Annual Fundraiser Golf Outing Drew Record Numbers



On Wednesday, September 11, at Eagle Creek Golf Club near Indianapolis, a record 260 IMAA members, volunteers, guests and staff came together to enjoy the largest IMAA Fundraiser Golf Outing in more than 10 years! The event officially began with a moment of silence, after asking Veterans, Members of the Military, and First Responders to […]

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IMAA + IRMCA Summer Meeting in Cincinnati



Networking, Education & Fun In late July, the IMAA and the Indiana Ready Mixed Concrete Association (IRMCA) joined together for three days of networking, learning, and having fun. The popular event was held this year in Cincinnati, OH, at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza, from July 29 to 31. Attendees started the meeting with a […]

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Excellence in Leadership 2024



The Excellence in Leadership Program (ELP) is a leadership development training program designed by IMAA members for IMAA members. The WLMA Committee and Professional Development Committee have partnered to produce a course to equip emerging leaders with skills, knowledge, confidence and connections to lead their teams and organizations now and in the future. The ELP […]

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BLAST Institute Brings Aggregates to Life for Teachers



Bringing Life to Aggregates: a Summer Teachers’ Institute — BLAST 2024 was a success again this year! The BLAST Institute is a week-long, hands-on workshop specially created for K-12 science educators in Indiana to immerse them in the aggregates industry and expose them to activities that demonstrate the importance of aggregates in everyday life. Fifteen […]

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2024 Clay Shoot & Vendor Fair



On Tuesday May 21, IMAA hosted the fourth annual IMAA Clay Shoot and Vendor Fair at the Indiana Gun Club just north of Indianapolis. The beautiful late spring day featured networking and friendly competition amongst IMAA members. Two flights of clay shooting took place — a morning flight followed by a networking lunch for all […]

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Washington DC Fly-In with Build Indiana Council



On May 14, a group of IMAA members joined the contingent of BIC Members on their annual Fly In to Capital Hill. Members were fortunate to have the opportunity to visit with key legislators, and other Indiana delegates to spread the word about Indiana’s financial needs as they relate to road funding. One highlight of […]

2024 WLMA Book Club



The IMAA WLMA (Women Leaders in Mining & Aggregates) Book Club meets three times online over a number of weeks, and then a fourth and final session is in-person for face-to-face networking. The sessions include guided discussions and deep dives to enhance individual development. The final discussion is also a celebration for taking another step […]

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2024 Workshops Encompassed Three Days of Learning and Networking



Each year, the IMAA Committees work hard to secure an exciting lineup of speakers and presentations for the IMAA Winter Workshops. We design the Workshop Sessions to educate everyone — from sales professionals, to QC technicians, to owners and CEOs, to safety and environmental managers, and everyone in between. The IMAA Operations Seminar took place […]

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Award Recipients Shine as Stewards for the Industry at the 2024 Winter Workshops



While IMAA hands out a number of well-deserved awards to miners who work hard to further our industry, three awards at the Winter Workshops stand out as particularly high honors. IMAA Miner of the Year The IMAA Miner of the Year Award annually spotlights an aggregates professional who exemplifies the very best in our industry […]