The mission of CAM is to provide service, information and assistance to the construction industry. The Association exists to foster growth in the construction industry and encourage networking between members and their publics. CAM will act as a catalyst to promote and enhance profitability, efficiency and integrity within the industry for the benefit of Association members.
CAM Big Buck Contest 2011
Show us your BIG BUCK photo and win! E-mail us a clear photo of you and your BIG BUCK, along with your name, company, where you got your deer (town & county), along with a short description of the hunt (time, location, field conditions, in a blind, etc.) and vital information about the deer such as rack measurements and number of points. We’ll immediately post your photo online in our contest gallery at blog.cam-online.com, and winners will be selected from a panel of qualified judges. [Show as...
read moreA Flurry of Fun at CAM Sporting Clays, Fall 2011
Nearly one hundred shooters turned out for the September 27th CAM Sporting Clays event at Hunters Creek Club in Metamora. The top shooter of the day was Chris Maj, of Maj’s Services, Inc. in Brighton. IFRAME Embed for Youtube This fun-filled day began with a special Five-Man Flurry, designed to test the skills of a five-man team to hit a non-stop flurry of 50 clays with an unlimited amount of shells released from five locations. The regular shoot followed, and the day concluded with socializing and networking over a wonderful perch dinner,...
read moreWhy You Need Google Search Results (SEO) Now
This is a special guest post written by Rick Rys. Rick is a search engine optimization (SEO) consultant at HiDefColor.com. The science of SEO is getting your business found through Google search results and leveraging your website as a source of revenue. You can follow him on Twitter at @HiDefColor or email rick@hidefcolor.com We are just at the tip of the iceberg of what Google can do for your business; are you in the game? The marketing paradigm is changing right before are eyes. The old way of doing business is changing FAST. The...
read more7 Free Marketing Tools to Promote Your Company
Has your company been in CAM Magazine? Digital publications and electronic media have made it easier than ever to promote your company to an ever growing number of online users, and CAM Magazine online has several great, easy to use, online tools to help you market your company to your clients and prospects. CAM Magazine is published both in print and online and offers a complete online archive of every issue since November 2008, which can be accessed 24/7 by anyone seeking information on CAM or the many wonderful projects that CAM members...
read moreGetting to Yes: 5 Keys to Engaging Your Buyers
With so many competing priorities, distractions and daily demands, the attention of your buyers isn’t just divided; it’s fractured. Doing more with less is SOP these days, so engaging buyers during the sales process is more challenging than ever. Every business is different and relationships are nuanced, but the following five tips can help you engage your buyers and lead them down the road to “yes.” 1. Align Your Solutions with Their Business Goals Stop. Look. Listen. These elementary school lessons can serve you well when talking...
read moreTiger Night at Comerica Park – A Great CAM Connect
Over 80 CAM Members attended the CAM Connect networking event at Comerica Park on Tuesday, August 16th. Picture perfect weather added to the great time as the Tigers took on the Minnesota Twins and emerged victorious, 7-1. The CAM group gathered on the Deck #3 patio to enjoy great food before the game. Situated over right field, the patio offered a beautiful view of the park as Members networked and socialized. Later, the CAM group occupied Mezzanine seats along the first base line to enjoy the game. The following CAM Member companies...
read moreCruisin’ Into CAM 2011
Over 200 CAM Members turned out for the second annual “Cruisin’ Into CAM” event during the Woodward Dream Cruise on Saturday, August 20th. Classic cars lined the CAM parking lot, attracting car enthusiasts of all ages. New this year, CAM streamed live over the Internet via the CAM website so that those who couldn’t attend could also experience the party. Each person also received a free “Cruisin’ Into CAM” T-shirt, custom-designed by Matt Austermann, to commemorate the day. CAM hosted a BBQ of burgers, dogs and brats. Displaying...
read moreChange: A Stumbling Block to Safety.
I spent the morning cleaning out the CAMTEC classroom and my office so that we can have the ceiling and walls painted. As part of the process I decided to change my office a bit, rearranging the furniture and creating a new look. Then I got to thinking about the concept of change. To most people it’s an ugly, five-letter word. And unfortunately, in my experience, a great stumbling block to a safe jobsite. Have you ever heard or used the old adage, “Well I’ve been doing it this way my whole career without a problem.” Or how...
read moreCAM-BIA Mid-Year Economic Forecast
Nearly 250 construction professionals attended the CAM-BIA Mid-Year Economic Forecast, held on Wednesday, June 29 at the Best Western Sterling Inn in Sterling Heights. This was the first joint partnership event between the Construction Association of Michigan (CAM) and the Building Industry Association (BIA). Two VIP speakers were featured: Mr. Paul Traub, business economist with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, and Mr. John Rakolta, Jr., chairman and CEO of Walbridge, Detroit. Both presented their views and statistics on the current...
read moreDirect Mail: Old School with a Modern Twist
Do you want to generate new leads, announce a new service or diversify into a new market? Going Old School may be the answer: Direct Mail. Digital marketing gets all the attention, but Direct Mail is a rock solid strategy that allows you to segment your audience and target them with relevant offers. That is the essence of smart marketing. Thanks to technology, Direct Mail has emerged as a powerful marketing tool in the 21st Century. How else do you explain Google using Direct Mail to target their AdWord clients? The Key Is Timing Kevin...
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