MOUNT VERNON, IOWA (March 17, 2005) -- The Minnesota Concrete Foundation Association (MCFA), will host the first Concrete Foundations Association (CFA) Regional Meeting on Saturday, April 2, at the Embassy Suites Minneapolis-Airport in Bloomington, MN.

The regional meeting is a daylong event that offers concurrent tracks for management/ owners and workers in the poured wall industry. Topics include form theft, safety, liability, sub-contracts and more. Educational seminars start at 8:00 a.m. and end with a tradeshow reception from 3:30-5:30 p.m.

The cost of the seminar is $125 for CFA members in the management track and $75 for their employees. Nonmember price is $250 for individuals and $175 for additional registrants. Lunch is provided.

The MCFA is local chapter of the CFA, a voluntary, nonprofit association that brings together concrete contractors and professionals nationwide to improve the quality of cast-in-place concrete walls and foundations. The CFA provides promotional materials, educational seminars, and networking opportunities to its members and the industry. For more information about the Regional Meeting, the MCFA or the CFA, visit www.cfawalls.org or contact the national headquarters at 866-CFA-WALL (232-9255).