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Community
Raising the roof and the bar on giving back
By Emma Peterson. Learn how this industry organization takes connecting and serving the community to another level. Recently, The Coffee Shops™ had the chance to host Mikell Bollinger, vice president of community engagement at SRS Distribution and the executive director of their charitable arm, SRS Raise the Roof Foundation, ...
Join the Roofing Alliance: Elevate the industry together
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Give back and get involved. When I look at what the Roofing Alliance has accomplished, I am constantly amazed by the positive impact it has on our industry. From celebrating the best of the best through the MVP Awards to showcasing student talent at the annual Student Competition, ...
Making mental health a safety priority
By Dani Sheehan. Prioritizing mental health and suicide prevention is just as essential to roofing safety as harnesses and hard hats. September 8-12, 2025, marks Construction Suicide Prevention Week, a nationwide effort to raise awareness about a challenge that affects every corner of our industry. In a recent episode of ...
Suicide Prevention Month resources
By Jenny Yu. This September, take time to prioritize your crew’s mental health. A 2023 study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that the suicide rate in construction occupations is nearly four times greater than the national average and five times greater than that of all ...
Cross-border connections
By Emma Peterson. This year we headed north to support our distributors & contractors in Canada! While there, we got the chance to talk to other companies that work in both the States and Canada. Across borders, offices and job sites, The Coffee Shops wants to be the place where ...
Support the future of roofing with the Davis Memorial Foundation
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Participation and donations at the 2025 Davis Memorial Foundation Golf & Clays Tournaments and auction make a difference. The countdown is on for the 2025 Davis Memorial Foundation Golf and Clays Tournaments, and your support is needed now more than ever. These two signature events raise essential ...
Building careers and breaking barriers: Why more women are choosing the trades
By Malco Tools. Learn about the key factors driving women towards careers in the industry. Despite being historically male-dominated industries, the trades are seeing an increase of women smashing gender norms and building resumes in construction, electrical, carpentry, plumbing and more. Between 2008 and 2018, the number of women ...
Vegas, baby! 6 events you can’t miss at the WRE 2025
By Jenny Yu. Don’t miss these exciting events at the Western Roofing Expo (WRE) this September. The Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA) is hosting their annual expo September 28-30, 2025, in Vegas. Since 1974, WSRCA has served the western roofing and waterproofing industries with the knowledge and tools ...
Camps for girls: Building on a proven blueprint
By Christee Roberson, Graham Roofing. By launching and partnering with girls’ trades camps, NWIR is helping dismantle industry barriers and guide young women toward fulfilling careers. A couple of months ago, you were introduced to the three new national programs for NWIR (Roofing in SkillsUSA, Girls' Camps and Dress for Success.) We ...
Let’s erase the stress of back-to-school costs – together!
By Anna Lockhart. Earn an A+ in giving back with this opportunity to help the children in our communities. Donation sites coming to a roofing company near you! Erase the stress of back-to-school costs for your community by participating in an industry-wide school supply drive! In an effort ...
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