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NARI Members and Industry Partners: Do you want your information featured in our e-newsletter? Please submit information to mimi@narichicago.org as early as possible,but no later than the Monday of the week PRIOR to your event to ensure the information will be distributed with our scheduled weekly emails. Any invitations must be sent in PDF format to be linked in the article.
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Upcoming Events and Quick Registration Links
NARIGC SEPTEMBER MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Crawford Supply, Itasca, IL
Joint meeting with ASID, AIA and NKBA
5:30-8:30 p.m.
Click here for more info and to register.
NARI FALL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
Wednesday, October 16 - Friday October 18
Hard Rock Hotel, Chicago, IL
In conjunction with The Remodeling Show at McCormick Place
(see below for details/schedule/registration information)
REMODELING SHOW EXHIBITS & CONFERENCE
October 16-18, 2013 McCormick Place, Chicago, IL
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Illinois Green Star Pilot Program
Wouldn't you like a Remodeling Program that allows homes to participate in a green certification without going to the lengths and costs of LEED for Homes, National Green Building Standard? Or that has done work in phases over time? Enter GreenStar, an established, performance-based Green Remodeling program from Minnesota now coming to Illinois.
Details
Illinois Green Star is offering a major discount to the training, design review and project registration for those attend the pilot training, go through a pilot project and give us constructive feedback on how to make this program more relevant to Illinois.
This is your chance to shape a new program! Currently the checklist and manual are written on Minnesota guidelines but the cold weather climate program is applicable in our climate zone.
8 hour Training includes
- Why Remodel Green? Best Practices
- Introduction to Green Remodeling Concepts and Opportunities
- Navigating the Michigan GreenStar Program & Checklist
- Basic Building Science Introduction
- MI Builder CEs (Green Building) /AIA/GBCI/NARI Green Continuing Education - 7 Hours
- Be able to lead GreenStar Remodeling Projects
- Become an official GreenStar Qualified Professional
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NARI Fall Leadership Summit
Wednesday, October 16-Friday, October 18
Hard Rock Hotel, Chicago, IL
(In conjunction with The Remodeling Show)
Participation limited to the first 150 registrants
CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR SUMMIT
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR HOTEL. Be sure to select the Hard Rock Hotel. Special rate of $215/night is available through September 6.
NARI 2020: Future in Focus
The remodeling industry and NARI member companies have undergone significant changes and face continuing challenges as a result of the recession. NARI 2020, less than seven years away, is an envisioned future. In 2020, how will NARI National and its chapters become more relevant to the changing business needs and demands of its members? In 2020, how can NARI member companies be better equipped and informed to succeed into this future? This event examines the challenges faced by the association as well as its members. With limited complimentary registration of 150, NARI Chapter delegates and leaders, as well as NARI members, are invited to participate in this event and join this discussion.
Learning Objectives:
- To foster common understanding of NARI 2020 as a goal and envisioned future
- To better understand the business needs and challenges of today's remodelers
- To educate members and chapters about the value of a strong government affairs program in a federated organization like NARI
- To engage in a dialogue with members and association leaders about how the association can become more relevant and valuable to the business needs of its members
- To create excitement and freedom about changing our organization
Wednesday, October 16
7:00 PM - 7:15 PM
NARI 2020: Defined
7:15 PM - 8:30 PM
Future Business: An Environmental Scan for the Coming Year
8:30 PM-9:00 PM
NARI's Strategic Renewal Project: An Overview
Thursday, October 17
Understanding the Industry and remodelers--members are invited to these sessions with ample time for engagement and Q&A
8:00 AM to 9:15 AM
Big Data and the Future of Remodeling
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Hiring on My Mind
10:45 AM to Noon
Health Reform, Health Care Exchanges and You
1:15 PM to 2:45 PM
Lessons from the Trenches: How to Thrive in a Reputation Economy
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
The Value of a Government Affairs Program
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
The Elusive Work-Life Balance: It Can Be Achieved
5:15 PM to 6:30 PM
Reception
Friday, October 18
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM
House of Delegates' Meeting
Brief meeting to address NARI House of Delegate business.
8:15 AM- 10:20 AM
Connecting the Strategic Dots
10:20 AM to 10:30 AM
Event Wrap-Up
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NARIGC Dues Installment Payment Program
***NEW*** Pay your dues in monthly installments!
NARIGC has instituted a new Dues Installment Payment Program for all new members and membership renewals. The first payment, due on your renewal or join date, is $200 and will then be broken down to 11 remaining monthly payments on your credit card. The installment agreement will be located on the back of the invoice and statement that is mailed to you. Simply complete the form with your credit card number and return it to the office, and NARIGC will automatically debit the initial payment and subsequent monthly installments from your Credit Card.
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NARIGC Booth Staffing Help Needed - Old House/New House Home Show
September 28-29, 2013 Pheasant Run; St. Charles, IL
Please help us staff the NARIGC Booth at the Old House/New House Home Show on Saturday and Sunday, September 28-29! Shifts are available for both days as follows:
10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
12:30-3:00 p.m.
3:00-5:00 p.m.
Please email mimi@narichicago.org (or respond to this email) with any shifts you can work. THANK YOU!!
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Cook County Reuse Ordinance Free Workshop
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Noon-1:00 p.m.
Evanston Rebuilding Warehouse
2101 Dempster St., EvanstonFree workshop for demo/decon/general contractors on the NEW Demolition Debris Diversion Ordinance, with Bryant Williams of the Department of Environmental Control. Learn about the economic and environmental benefits of deconstruction and how to comply with the new and reuse and recycling program in Cook County.RSVP to evanstonrebuildingwarehouse.org or 847-864-9246.
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COME TOGETHER!
NARIGC September
Membership Meeting
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Crawford Supply
751 N. Rohlwing Road
Itasca, IL
5:00-6:00 p.m. - 2 concurrent CEU Classes (1 credit)
Course 1: Maximizing Design, Sustainability, Space in Bathroom Development
Course 2: Universal Solutions for the Bathroom
6:00-8:30 p.m. New Vendor Products, Cocktails & Appetizers, and Beatles Music
Join us for a joint meeting with ASID, AIA Chicago and NKBA as NARIGC members have the opportunity to network with members of all organizations as well as kitchen & bath suppliers!
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Recruit a Member -
Get $25 off Your Dues!
The most important tool for a remodeling business CANNOT be purchased in a store and we need your help in our 2013 membership drive. Our goal is for each NARIGC member to recruit one additional company/individual to join NARIGC.
As a way for us to say thank you, for each new member (up to a total of four) you recruit to join NARIGC in 2013, we will credit $25 (up to $100) toward your 2014 membership dues.
The applicant cannot have held NARIGC membership for the last two years, and must indicate your name/company name on the application's "Sponsor" line.
Thank you for your help in introducing new companies/individuals to the benefits of NARIGC membership.
A membership application can be downloaded at:
http://www.narichicago.org/join.html
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Upcoming Industry Events
NARI Fall Leadership Summit
October 16-18, 2013
Hard Rock Hotel, Chicago, IL Join NARI leaders from across the country for our Fall Leadership Summit. More details to follow, but mark your calendars!
Remodeling Show/Deck Expo October 16-18, 2013 McCormick Place, Chicago, IL
Illinois Better Buildings Conference December 10-11, 2013 Location: Crowne Plaza O'Hare
Stay up-to-date on residential, multifamily and small commercial building best practices, expand your business, enhance customer relations, get an edge on your competition and keep pace with changes in the industry. There's a place for you at the Illinois Better Buildings: Better Business Conference. If you are interested in attending, presenting or exhibiting, please find more details HERE. Registration opened on August 1!
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NARIGC Website Program
Your listing on www.narichicago.org
Every NARIGC Member receives a "white pages" listing on our website which includes your company name, address, phone #, and contact information. This listing is only searchable by your company address' zip code - not by surrounding zip codes or categories.
If you wish to be searched by certain zip codes or categories, you must complete the Website Application form.
For more information and to complete the application, please click here.
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