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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 JANUARY MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Tuesday, January 14
Topic: Small Business Advocacy in Illinois
Location: Holiday Inn, Elk Grove Village
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Vendors Registered for Vendors Night (as of today):
Andersen Windows
Innovative Insulation Solutions
Marvin Windows & Doors
Mr. Floor Companies
Sprovieri's
United Services by Permaco
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2014 NARIGC Vendors Night - 3/4/14
NARIGC is proud to announce that registration for 2014 Vendors Night is OPEN and there is an early bird discount for both vendors and attendees if registered PRIOR TO JANUARY 15, 2014! There is a $25 early bird discount for booth registrations. There is also a $5 early bird discount for attendees who register early.
In addition to exhibiting, Vendors are invited to submit a CEU program proposal. The Vendors Committee will review the proposals and select two programs to be presented at Vendors Night! This date has also been extended to 1/15/14.
Please use the links above to register!
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Help Needed for Pheasant Run Show Booth!
The Old House/New House Home Show is approaching Friday, Saturday and Sunday, February 7-9, 2014 at the Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, IL.
NARIGC needs your help to staff our booth! For each day, the shifts are as follows:
10:00-12:30
12:30-3:00
3:00-5:00
If you would like to help staff the booth, please respond to this email with the shift(s) you are available. Thank you!
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2014 Midwest Energy Solutions Conference
Midwest Industrial Energy Efficiency Summit: Scoring Savings with Effective Program Design
January 14
8:30am - Noon CST
Fairmont Hotel Chicago
With just two weeks until the largest energy efficiency event in the region, be sure to register today. The 2014 Midwest Energy Solutions Conference will celebrate accomplishments and inspirations in energy efficiency from the past year and set groundwork for the year ahead.
The 2013 MES Conference had nearly 600 of the region's leading efficiency professionals, representing more than 200 companies. The conference has grown every year and we expect over 600 attendees in January.
Advanced Lighting Reception January 13- 14 Contact Rose Jordan for more information
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NARIGC to Host Universal Design Study Group
NARIGC will host a study group for the Universal Design Certified Professional designation. The course will begin on Wednesday, April 16, 2014, meeting Wednesday evenings at 6:00 p.m. at the NARIGC office for four weeks, culminating in the exam on Saturday, May 10, 2014.
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January Membership Meeting: Small Businesses in Illinois
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Holiday Inn, 1000 Busse Rd., Elk Grove Village
Roundtable/Networking: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Dinner/Program: 6:30 p.m.
'Tis the season for New Year's Resolutions, so make the resolution to attend the NARIGC January Membership Meeting on Tuesday, January 14, 2014, and improve your business!
Our after-dinner speaker will be Elliot Richardson. Elliot Richardson is the CEO of the Small Business Advocacy Council, an organization dedicated to empowering the small business community and advocating on behalf of small businesses and entrepreneurs. Elliot will assess the economic conditions for small business owners in the remodeling industry and discuss ways that NARI members can leverage the power of critical mass to impact public policy. Topics of discussion will include health insurance options for the small business community and lowering excessive fees that hurt small businesses.
Elliot will also be conducting the Roundtable at 5:30. The SBAC works hard in Springfield to benefit small businesses in Illinois. Elliot would like to update you on pending legislation that may effect your businesses as well as get input from NARIGC members on what topics effect them! During the roundtable, he will cover:
- Explore the most pressing legislative issues facing NARIGC businesses in Illinois;
- Discuss how the SBAC can work in Springfield to improve the economic environment for the remodeling industry;
- Get feedback on developing an economic development plan that will benefit all businesses and communities in Illinois.
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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 Website Program
Your listing on www.narichicago.org
DID YOU KNOW:
- www.narichicago.org's home page was viewed more than 4,000 times in August, 2013
- 810 alpha searches were performed
- 464 category searches were performed
- 441 mobile alpha searches were performed
- 48 mobile category searches were performed
- The mobile site home page was opened 236 times
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, so based on the above statistics for August, you may be missing out!
If you wish to be searched by certain zip codes or categories on the both the desktop and mobile sites, you must complete the Website Application form.
For more information and to complete the application, please click here.
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