LANHAM, MD - The National Asphalt Pavement Association announced that its Midyear Meeting, being held July 27-29, 2009 at the Hilton Head Marriott Beach and Golf Resort in South Carolina, is set to deliver valuable educational and networking events to the asphalt industry. The schedule includes very timely plenary sessions designed to provide attendees with takeaways that will help them grow their market. The NAPA committee meetings are scheduled to take place as well.

Kicking off the program is Emmy Award-winning radio and TV host John Powers, who will speak on the art and science of leadership.

NAPA president Mike Acott will present "Industry at a Crossroads" which will provide an executive summary of the progress in dealing with major issues facing the industry, including six core areas that will expand the market for asphalt.

"Washington Update: Highway Funding at a Defining Moment," featuring Doug Black of Oldcastle Materials Inc., Jack Basso of AASHTO, and Greg Cohen of America Highway Users Alliance, will provide attendees with vitally important information to properly assess current and future market conditions based on the decisions Congress may make this year.

Registration for the NAPA Midyear Meeting and educational program is open to NAPA Members and other industry personnel. More information on the meeting and online registration is available at www.hotmix.org.