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Over two days, she engaged with influencers, connected with customers and had the opportunity to interact face to face with many individuals she typically engages with online or virtually. Continue reading Crafting Connections: Community Engagement at JLC LIVE 2024” Author Jade Spadoni Posted on May 14, 2024 May 14, 2024 Categories Educational Events , Employee Spotlight , Trade Show Tags awesome framers , backyard construction , backyard deck , backyard pergola , construction , deck , hollywood decks , House of Wood , influencers , JLC , JLC Live , residental construction , social team , tradeshow What is a Continuous Load Path? Did you know that the average life expectancy of a wood deck is between 10 and 15 years? Modern design and construction practices use structural connectors to form a continuous load path. This construction method uses connectors and structural screws to create solid connections reinforcing a structure against wind, seismic, and other load forces all the way from the roof down to the foundation . Continue reading What is a Continuous Load Path?” Author Karissa of the Strong-Tie Blog Team Posted on May 7, 2024 May 7, 2024 Categories Building Strong Tags building , connectors , construction , continuous load path , deck , deck building , deck center , deck safety , engineering , fasteners , loads AIMing Higher in Marketing: Celebrating Innovation and Impact at Simpson Strong-Tie In 2023, the Simpson Strong-Tie Marketing Department introduced its inaugural Award for Impact in Marketing (AIM). This recognition recognizes team members’ exceptional creativity, innovation, and commitment to delivering outstanding results. Continue reading AIMing Higher in Marketing: Celebrating Innovation and Impact at Simpson Strong-Tie” Author Karissa of the Strong-Tie Blog Team Posted on April 30, 2024 May 2, 2024 Categories Building Strong , Employee Spotlight , Our Culture and Values Tags AIM , AIM winners , award , award winners , company culture , company values , employee journey , employee spotlight , marketing , marketing award Looking Back on My 2023–2024 Internship at Simpson Strong-Tie Vietnam Entering the Business English major at Ton Duc Thang University, Son Chu’s career trajectory took an unexpected turn upon encountering Simpson Strong-Tie Vietnam during his internship search. As a Talent Acquisition Intern, he navigated recruitment tasks, embracing challenges and growth opportunities. Despite initial struggles, Son found support within his team, embodying SST-VN’s ethos of inclusivity and empowerment. This experience not only refined his professional skills but also deepened his connection to the organization’s core values, amplifying his sense of belonging and purpose. Continue reading Looking Back on My 2023–2024 Internship at Simpson Strong-Tie Vietnam” Author Son Chu Posted on April 23, 2024 April 22, 2024 Categories Company Values , Employee Spotlight , Our Culture and Values Tags college intern , college student , company culture , employee , intern experience , intern project , interns , internship , talent acquisition , vietnam Driving Sales Despite Stereotypes: Thriving As a Female Salesperson in a Male-Dominated Industry Meet Jessica Saunders, a newly promoted Territory Sales Manager at Simpson Strong-Tie. For her, success means being proud of her work and having a supportive team that has her back. Learn about how Simpson culture supports her in her current role, the insights she’s gained as a woman in sales, and how they help her strike a satisfactory balance between work and her home life. Continue reading Driving Sales Despite Stereotypes: Thriving As a Female Salesperson in a Male-Dominated Industry” Author Jessica Saunders Posted on April 16, 2024 April 17, 2024 Categories Building Strong Tags inside sales , international women’s day , march , outside sales , saleswomen , women , women in sales , women’s history month Employee Spotlight: Steve Zanco, Inside Sales Manager What does it mean to be an Inside Sales Manager at Simpson Strong-Tie? Steve Zanco, Inside Sales Manager of our Riverside, California location, shares the story of his career and role. His 24-member team is a mix of Inside Sales Reps, Hardware Quote Reps, and Strategic Account Reps. They’re laser-focused on customers while processing orders, requests, and questions throughout the Southwest. Continue reading Employee Spotlight: Steve Zanco, Inside Sales Manager” Author Steve Zanco Posted on April 9, 2024 April 10, 2024 Categories Building Strong , Company Values , Employee Spotlight , Our Culture and Values Tags company culture , company values , customer focus , customer service , employee , employee spotlight , inside sales , inside sales manager , Relentless Customer Focus , riverside Power Lifter: HSKP Expands Our Line of Concealed Beam Hangers for Mass Timber As mass timber continues to grow in the commercial construction industry, so does the environment for innovation. With many projects increasing in size and complexity, larger structural dimensions result in higher loads. At the same time, deve lopers, architects and occupants want to retain all the remarkable benefits of a mass timber project, including the value of an all-wood aesthetic. New designs call for new products, technology and services to build them....