Louisiana Asphalt Pavement Association

✨ Get inspired, gain insights, and connect with other up-and-coming leaders. The IMPACT Leadership Group Conference is NAPA’s premier event for emerging leaders in the asphalt pavement industry to develop the skills, connections, and knowledge they need to make a difference in the industry.

🗣 Join us for a powerful two days of knowledge transfer, thought leadership, experiential learning and networking designed to help you take your game to the next level.

Register Here: https://web.cvent.com/event/06b3bcd6-4a99-44d6-bcdc-38d735a29932/regProcessStep1

🚧 Check out LAPAVE's recorded tonnage data from January 2021 through August 20, 2024!

*This data does not reflect additional tonnage to be realized due to the extra allocated funding for the current fiscal year.

🚧⏰ We wish you all a safe and happy Labor Day!!

📌 Our office will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 2.

SAVE THE DATE for the next Women of Asphalt event!! The online mixer will take place on Monday, September 16th!! These mixers are a great way to meet and mingle with other industry professionals 💕

📌 Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAkcumhpzorE9yje3OkGr7ab6NSproqAJpF #/registration

📲 Not a member of Women of Asphalt - Louisiana yet?! You can join now for FREE!! Visit LAHOTMIX.ORG and check out the Women of Asphalt tab to find out how to become a member and why we are passionate about supporting the women in our industry!

🚧 The September 2024 Asphalt Index is now available! You can always find the latest information, news, and updates about the asphalt industry on our LAPA website!
➡️ LAHOTMIX.ORG

State Asphalt Pavement Association Annual Meeting

Did you know? Mean radiant temperature can be 7 degrees higher on reflective pavement compared to non-reflective surfaces like asphalt! ☀️🌡️

Did you know?! Asphalt’s accelerated building techniques allow for 70% fast construction! 🏗️💨

☀️ SAVE THE DATE : 2025 LAPA Summer Convention will take place at The Lodge at Gulf State Park May 28-June 1, 2025. Stay tuned for more info!

🔍😍 Check this out!! We got a new sign at the LAPA office!!

👋 A big thank you to Metal Fab Guys for the exceptional fabrication work and installation carried out by Stuart and Company!

👋 Hey, Louisiana!! Did you know?!
💦🚗 In wet weather, specialty asphalt mixes can reduce splash and spray by 95%!!

🇺🇸 We wish you all a SAFE and HAPPY 4th of July!!

🩷🚧 Don't forget to register for the next Lead and Inspire series titled "An Introduction to Advocacy." During this session we will be discussing the importance of advocacy and ways to get involved with advocacy efforts at the federal, state, and local levels. Our special guest will be Nile Elam, MBA, VP of Government Affairs for the National Asphalt Pavement Association.

🥳 Registration is FREE, but LIMITED!!
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYkd--hrzgtHNck9HhnFzVmES1-pnmqf4Hf #/registration

🏆🎓 The Women of Asphalt Scholarship Program offers recipients the unique opportunity to attend the Caterpillar Paving Operations Training, scheduled for the week of November 18, 2024. This comprehensive training program is designed to enhance participants' skills and knowledge in paving operations, providing them with valuable insights and hands-on experience.

The scholarship covers the full cost of the weeklong course and includes travel expenses up to $2,000, with the total value of the scholarship exceeding $6,000. This is an excellent opportunity for women who are currently employed in the asphalt industry, seeking employment, or actively engaged in furthering their skills and knowledge in this field.

Apply Here: https://www.womenofasphalt.org/women-of-asphalt-scholarship-program

🚧 The July 2024 Asphalt Index is now available. Current and past asphalt indices are always available on our website at lahotmix.org.

A huge first step forward towards improving our infrastructure.

Louisiana’s infrastructure is severely lagging. It fails to serve our state and does not meet the demands of our country’s economy. That is why I issued an Executive Order to reorganize Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) and make operations as effective as possible. It is time we commit to revitalizing our infrastructure for the sake of all Louisianans. I commend Secretary Joe Donahue for his great work throughout this process, and look forward to our continued work to move Louisiana forward.

🚧 Important: The May 2024 Asphalt Index is now available on our website. Please visit www.lahotmix.org/asphalt-index to view current and past versions on the Asphalt Index.

✨🦺🧡✨ Every day roadway workers wear orange for safety. When you drive past construction, slow down, pay attention, and

🚧 April 15-19: National Work Zone Awareness Week

JOIN US as we wear 🦺🧡 ORANGE 🧡🦺 to support the men and women who work tirelessly to keep our roads in top condition.

✨ Here are some ideas to participate:
• Take a photo of yourself and your employees wearing orange and show your
commitment to work zone safety by posting it on social media with the hashtags
and .

🚧🚦🦺 NAPA has created a sheet of individual car window clings featuring various “stick figure” family members (and pets, too!) as well as separate hard hat and safety vest clings that can be affixed to the individuals.

🦺🚗 Build out your family on your rear window to help increase awareness of the Watch For Us message among the driving public!!

📩 Contact [email protected] to request your set today!!

🚧🚦 LA DOTD: "We are delighted to announce the selection of Mr. Matt Jones as our new Construction Engineer Administrator. With a career spanning back to 2006 within the Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), Mr. Jones brings a depth of experience and expertise to his new role."

A great start to the day!

🦀🐠 Don't miss out!! Our 6️⃣5️⃣th LAPA Convention is quickly approaching and our room block is filling up!! Visit our website today to register, book your hotel stay and sign up to be a 2024 Sponsor.

🌐 https://www.lahotmix.org/information

🚨 A Fresh Start - Critical Issues Symposium 2024
February 8 & 9
Keynote Speaker: Gene Marks, President, The Marks Group PC

Thank you, Gene Marks,for educating all of us on all of the changes - good and bad - that are headed our way in 2024!!

🔑 Key Points:
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Roth Accounts + Trusts
New Dept of Labor Rules
New EEOC Rules
Corporate Transparency Act
Additional Regulations in 2024

Interviews and Talks from Gene are available here:
➡️ genemarks.medium.com

☀️⏰ Join us for A FRESH START - Critical Issues Symposium next Thursday and Friday, February 8 & 9!! We are looking forward to an amazing turnout and fantastic lineup of speakers and panelists. Register today at the link below:

https://web.lagc.org/events/2024-Critical-Issues-Summit-Symposium-521/details

🚧🚨🚧 The February 2024 Asphalt Index is now available on our website at LAHOTMIX.ORG 🚧🚨🚧

⚠️💬 This week, attendees of the NAPA Annual Meeting received valuable updates and insights from NAPA's present and past leadership regarding the state of our industry. The staff and leadership of the Louisiana Asphalt Pavement Association are excited and optimistic about the future of the Asphalt Pavement Industry!

📸 Pictured, Richard Zimmerman, Past NAPA Chairman

🚧🚦🚧 As momentum builds on Capitol Hill for the next federal highway bill, NAPA's Government Affairs team reflects on IIJA's historic funding levels and current outlays. We examine what it will take to build on the success of IIJA, what pitfalls may arise, and how members can support guaranteed funding beyond 2026.

🎤🚨 Session Speakers:
Nile Elam, Vice President, NAPA Government Affairs
Paul Sass, Senior Vice President, Cassidy & Associates