Join MAPA
“Being a member of MAPA means having a unified voice for our asphalt industry in Minnesota. MAPA is a nationally recognized organization known for innovation, education, outreach and training. MAPA provides the expertise necessary when it comes to all things regarding asphalt, but also provides for a voice in front of the legislature.
Agencies such as MNDOT, County and City representatives, commercial developers and residents can rely on MAPA to provide unbiased opinions when it comes to any asphalt related services. MAPA is here to serve the asphalt industry from driveways to highways….the benefits are endless.”
Chris Benson, Commercial Asphalt Co.
5 REASONS TO JOIN
- TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
MAPA provides customized on-call troubleshooting and evaluation for project challenges and questions. MAPA will engage on behalf of member companies and prevent small issues from becoming new industry-wide mandates.
- CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT
MAPA meets monthly, biannually, and as-needed with key MnDOT and agency staff and leadership to discuss issues of importance to the asphalt industry such as: LCCA inputs, materials choices, spec changes, implementation, and continuity.
- LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATION
MAPA engages two professional lobbyists and participates in coalition groups to advocate for road industry funding, safety, workforce development, and asphalt market protection.
- TRAINING & EVENTS
MAPA has a full calendar of training and networking events throughout the year. Our associate members provide educational seminars to enhance your business performance, and MAPA hosts two conferences each year with technical information and training.
- STRENGTH TOGETHER TO RESPOND
It is time-consuming and costly for individual companies advocate for asphalt-related issues to public owners and the state. MAPA provides the strength in numbers needed to affect change and influence policy. The more of us there are, the stronger our voice is.