Category Archives: IMAA News

IMAA News

Presidential Overburden – October 2024



IMAA Members, If you were ever concerned about the need for aggregate in Indiana, take a short drive in any direction and you will be reassured that aggregate is paramount to providing the foundation for growth in our Hoosier State. INDOT is at full throttle improving and maintaining our existing interstate infrastructure as well as […]

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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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A Letter from Our Executive Director



Reflections on a Great Year, An Excellent Organization Greetings IMAA Family, As I raise my head to come up for air, I recognize that I am now into my seventh year as the leader of this great organization. And in order to keep moving forward to enhance our members’ experience in IMAA, it is appropriate […]

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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 […]

Obituaries

In Memoriam: Jerry Irving



Jerry (Lee) Irving, 71, of Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away on April 1, 2024, at MD Anderson medical center in Houston, Texas. Jerry worked from early childhood to retirement at Irving Gravel Company. And when he wasn’t working, you could find him golfing, fishing, hunting, and enjoying his winter home in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, with […]

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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 […]