June President's Message

Dear Members and Friends of CASIA,

What a Month for CASIA!

If you have been wondering whether CASIA delivers value and game changing member experiences, let me assure you, we do!

June has been an incredible month for our association, and it's all because of our members, sponsors, exhibitors, and industry partners who continue to show up, get involved, and help make our events better every year.

Earlier this month, we celebrated what was, without question, our most successful Lobster Bake ever. With 110 industry professionals in attendance, we set a new attendance record and created another unforgettable evening at beautiful Penfield Pavilion on Fairfield Beach. Great food, outstanding networking, live music by our very own Bob McVeigh's awesome band, and phenomenal conversations made for a fantastic event that truly showcased the strength of our association. To everyone who attended, sponsored, volunteered, and helped make the evening possible, thank you for making this year's Lobster Bake one for the record books.

As if that wasn't enough, we followed it up with another tremendous success at NEACC. The energy throughout the event was incredible. The golf outing was sold out, the expo floor was packed with attendees and exhibitors, and the excitement throughout the day despite a bit of dreary weather reinforced what we've all been seeing. Our industry is thriving when we come together. It was inspiring to see manufacturers, distributors, integrators, and contractors collaborating, sharing ideas, and strengthening relationships across the Northeast.

Events like these remind us why CASIA exists. They provide opportunities to learn, connect, grow our businesses, and strengthen our industry together. That momentum doesn't happen by accident. It happens because our members continue to invest their time, ideas, and support into this association and our Board Members devote a tremendous amount of time to ensuring we continue to raise the bar with each event, each training class, throughout or legislative efforts and more year over year!

Now let's keep that momentum going! Our 36th Annual Golf Classic is coming up on July 23, and if history is any indication, this event will fill quickly. Whether you're an experienced golfer or simply looking for a great day of networking with fellow industry professionals, I encourage you to register today and be part of another outstanding CASIA tradition.

While you're marking your calendar, don't forget to save the date for our October Fest Expo on October 15th. This will be our 2nd Annual Event, combining valuable industry connections, a new Keynote Speaker, exhibitors, great food, and a fun atmosphere that always delivers.

CASIA continues to grow because our members continue to engage. Together, we're building an association that delivers real value, meaningful relationships, and opportunities that help move our industry forward.

Thank you for your continued support, and I look forward to seeing all of you on the golf course in July and again this fall at October Fest!

Sincerely,

Jim Carey
CASIA President