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Speakers at the Community Zone included Marvin Joles with Blacktop Banter, who presented tips for maintaining a successful business as well as Ashley Baston who presented on the Women of Asphalt.“ The 2025 AGG1 and World of Asphalt show offered the increased ability for exhibitors and attendees to connect – from the Community Zone area, to the larger show floor space and media one-on-one opportunities,” said Michele Stanley, interim CEO of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association.“ Every year the event becomes better with new innovations and updates. We are proud to offer our NSSGA members this unique meeting environment so they can continue to reach their own business goals.” In addition to the bustling exhibit floor and educational sessions, attendees enjoyed the Rock & Road Reception. The relaxed atmosphere allowed for networking on the show floor on Wednesday evening. It featured live music, mascots from the St. Louis Cardinals and St. Louis Blues, and treats from roaming characters. Ashleigh Pinson said the flow of people through the ShoulderMaster booth kept her company busy throughout the show.“ I think it was the location that drew a lot of people here,” said Pinson.“ I think the quality of clients that are coming through, they’ re serious and they know what they want. We still leave exhausted at the end of each day, but it’ s exciting. We are living on adrenaline at the moment.” For the second year in a row Raised on Blacktop and World of Asphalt collaborated to host a sold-out kick-off party. Also sponsored by LeeBoy, Portable Lighting Solutions, Wirtgen, and XBroom, the event brought together nearly 400 asphalt professionals at Busch Stadium, the iconic home to the St. Louis Cardinals, to build relationships and excitement the night before the show’ s opening. New in 2025, 21 exhibiting companies participated in the Media Matchup. This event, held Tuesday night in the newsroom, provided a laid-back atmosphere for exhibitors to engage with media members and present their company’ s new innovations or equipment in the industry.
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