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January 2014
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.

 
Upcoming Events and Quick Registration Links


2014 ECONOMIC SUMMIT

Thursday, January 23, 2014

European Crystal Banquets, Arlington Heights

Click here to register!  NARIGC Members receive member pricing!

 

NARIGC FEBRUARY MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Location: TBD

NARIGC 2014 VENDORS NIGHT
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Location: Medinah Banquets, Addison
Click here to register for a booth, submit a CEU program (paper to print and mail)
Click here to register online for a booth or as an attendee.

NARIGC APRIL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
PROFESSIONAL REMODELER NIGHT
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Important Links
NARIGC Logo
Vendors Registered for Vendors Night (as of today): 
Andersen Windows 
Cambria
Crawford Supply
Delta Faucet
Innovative Insulation Solutions 
Marvin Windows & Doors
Mr. Bamboo, Inc. 
Mr. Floor Companies
Richards Building Supply
Sprovieri's
United Services by Permaco
   
In This Issue
Help Needed for Pheasant Run Show Booth
2014 Economic Summit
Universal Design Study Group
February Membership Meeting
NARIGC Dues Installment Payment Program
NARIGC Website Program
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!
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!
2014 Economic Summit:
Understand the Economic Factors that are Impacting our Industry Today
Thursday, January 23, 2014
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
European Crystal Banquets
519 W. Algonquin Road
Arlington Heights, IL 

 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER 

NARIGC MEMBERS RECEIVE MEMBER PRICING!

 


As chief economist for Hanley Wood, Jonathan Smoke is responsible for Hanley Wood's thought leadership, data products and services focused on the building product manufacturing channel, and leading the national research functions of the company.  Jonathan has a comprehensive view of the market based on Metrostudy's coverage of housing through proprietary field collected data across the country as well as through public records, demographics, consumer survey data and economic data that cover almost every county and household.  Jonathan led Hanley Wood's efforts to develop innovative research products and proprietary data sets, including the consumer demand for housing and remodeling, and forecasts of remodeling and new construction activity.
   

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. 
 
Please review the document at this link to see if you are eligible.  If you are interested in participating, please contact Mimi at the NARIGC office, and she will send the application to you in Word format or you can use the link provided above to find a PDF format of the application.
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February Membership Meeting:  Unlock Your Success
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Location TBD
Roundtable/Networking: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Dinner/Program: 6:30 p.m.

Join us at our February Membership Meeting as our seasoned member Past Presidents reveal their TOP KEYS TO SUCCESS in business!

 

This is a great chance to tap their brains for what has worked (and maybe what HASN'T worked) in their businesses.  Be inspired!

 

Registration information coming soon!

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.
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.