Matthew Adams


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Acme Brick Honored with Spirit of Enterprise Award
July 2016

The Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce honored Acme Brick with the Chairman’s Spirit of Enterprise Award at the Chamber’s 134th annual meeting.

Presidential elections right around the corner
February 2016

Well, it is finally 2016. In 10 short months, we will head to the polls to elect a new President.

Masonry construction, restoration firms break ground in Middletown
September 2015

Mayor Daniel T. Drew held a groundbreaking ceremony July 29 to welcome two new businesses to town.

Presidential politics already heating up
July 2015

With the approaching summer heat, we also find the 2016 Presidential Races starting to heat up as well.

Henry Brick Co.’s Ted Henry passes away
December 2014

Businessman, civic leader and Alabama native Ted Henry died Oct 21.

The race is on for the Senate
October 2014

While the numerous campaign ads are no different from the usual biannual campaign season barrage, the outcome of this election is surely going to be tight and very impactful.

What’s ahead for 2014
February 2014

We had a productive and busy year in Washington, D.C., battling onerous regulations, promoting vital legislation, and continuing to raise the profile of the MCAA.

Midyear Meeting rundown
November 2013

We discussed extensively in Orlando, one of the biggest issues currently facing our industry is the recently proposed silica exposure rule put forth by OSHA.

A facelift on Alcatraz Island
June 2013

The QUIKRETE Co.s, recently supplied shotcrete in 3,000-pound bulk bags for a restoration project on Alcatraz Island, also known as “The Rock.”

A different kind of drone strike
May 2013

In the past decade, much has been said about the use of drone technology, particularly its use in combat.

Obama should pay his fair share
May 2013

Mr. Obama finds himself in an embarrassing moment, where he is paying a rate just slightly more than the robber barron rate that Governor Romney was criticized for.

Thatcher's legacy should serve as a model for recovery
April 2013

Last week, the world marked the passage of former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.

2012 election and legislative update
December 2012

Now that the 2012 general election is behind us we await action from our political leaders on some of our most pressing problems.

Keeping Pittsburgh tunnels up and running
July 2012

After 85 years of heavy traffic, wear and tear, the pair of 5,899-foot-long, two-lane tunnels were in dire need of structural repairs and restoration.

First term economic indicators do not look good for Obama’s re-election
April 2012

President Obama may have a very tough time convincing Americans that he deserves a second term.

Legislative update
March 2012

We won some great battles in 2011, with the help of many MCAA member companies, and the opportunity is there to build on those victories with your continued engagement.