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PHOTO GALLERY: Gulf Coast Builders Exchange 2nd Annual Reverse Tradeshow


  • By Jen Blanco
  • | 4:00 a.m. April 15, 2011
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PHOTO GALLERY: Gulf Coast Builders Exchange 2nd Annual Reverse Tradeshow
Yen Reed, Elise Lipoff and Kelly Murphy of Willis A. Smith Construction enjoyed the evening.
Yen Reed, Elise Lipoff and Kelly Murphy of Willis A. Smith Construction enjoyed the evening.
Ann Marie and Mitch Pietruszka of Sun State Awnings and Jerrold Schoenholtz, vice president of Tandem Construction
Ann Marie and Mitch Pietruszka of Sun State Awnings and Jerrold Schoenholtz, vice president of Tandem Construction
Victoria Gillum and Matthew Anderson of Milestone Marketing Associates recently joined the Gulf Coast Builder's Exchange.
Victoria Gillum and Matthew Anderson of Milestone Marketing Associates recently joined the Gulf Coast Builder's Exchange.
Greg Hodge of Holland Construction and Darrell Turner of Turner Tree and Landscape both had booths at this year's trade show.
Greg Hodge of Holland Construction and Darrell Turner of Turner Tree and Landscape both had booths at this year's trade show.
Polo Grill and Bar co-owner Tommy Klauber caught up with Grapevine Communications president Angela Massaro-Fain.
Polo Grill and Bar co-owner Tommy Klauber caught up with Grapevine Communications president Angela Massaro-Fain.
C.J. Dupre and Vickie Newby of the Manatee County Building Department
C.J. Dupre and Vickie Newby of the Manatee County Building Department
Catherine Johnston and Gaby Acosta work together at Preferred Materials.
Catherine Johnston and Gaby Acosta work together at Preferred Materials.
Cathy Foley and John Dague of 1st Choice attend these types of events every year.
Cathy Foley and John Dague of 1st Choice attend these types of events every year.
Patricia Staebler and Debbie Wagner were looking forward to networking with other businesses.
Patricia Staebler and Debbie Wagner were looking forward to networking with other businesses.

 

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