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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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NEW FEATURE: NARIGC Vendor of the Month!
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If you'd like your Vendor company to be featured, please send a writeup and logo to the NARIIGC office. Vendors will be featured on a first-come, first-published basis.
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Upcoming Events and Quick Registration Links
NARIGC JULY MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Location: Northwest Electric, 600 E. Rand Rd., Mt. Prospect
5:00 p.m. Roundtable: TBD
6:00 p.m.: Networking
6:30 p.m.: Dinner/Speaker. Thomas Reindl on LED Lighting
OSHA 10-HOUR CERTIFICATION COURSE
Wednesday, September 3 & September 10, 2014
12:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. both days
DSP Insurance Services Training Room, 1900 E. Golf Rd., Schaumburg
(Registrants must complete both sessions to receive certification.)
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Thank you to our E-publications Sponsor, Marvin Windows & Doors (Please click on picture to visit their website!)
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Thank you to our bowling event sponsors!
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NARIGC July
Membership Meeting
SPONSORED BY LUTRON & NORTHWEST ELECTRIC
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
NorthWest Electric Supply
600 E. Rand Rd.
Mt. Prospect, IL
Join us for an evening of networking and education on Tuesday, July 15 from 5:00-8:30 p.m. There will be a roundtable from 5:00-6:00, Networking from 6:00-6:30, and dinner and program from 6:30-8:30. The program will be Thomas Reindl, Commercial Lighting Director for NorthWest Electrical Supply, who will address the issues facing the industry in regards to choosing and properly controlling LED lighting, as well as discussing the various solutions to these problems.
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NARIGC to Launch New Website in Fall of 2014!
Your listing on www.narichicago.org
We're getting a new website! The design and functionality of our current website, www.narichicago.org, has been in existence for more than five years, which leads it to be "ancient" in the web world. NARIGC is making a significant investment in redesigning both the look and functionality of the website to benefit the visibility of our members!
Some of the new features in addition to the updated "look" of the site:
- Search Engine Optimization to increase the visibility of the site to consumers and prospective members on the World Wide Web
- Radius-based "Find a NARI Pro" where all members will appear in a zip code search, with priority given to Certified Members and those who subscribe to the enhanced listing feature in the results listing.
- Members who subscribe to the enhanced listing feature will receive priority in zip code searches and their own web page on which they can place not only their contact information, but in addition their company logo, a description of their company, and photos of completed projects. There will also be a contact form on the member's page where consumers can submit requests for proposals directly to the member.
- A Members Only section with valuable resources for those who are members of NARIGC.
- A chat forum in the Members Only section where members can submit questions to other members and receive quick solutions to any issues related to their business.
- A chat forum for consumers to pose questions to either contractors, suppliers or industry associates.
The new subscription program will cost $25 per month (billed automatically to a credit card) for those who sign up prior to the launch of the site/$30 per month for those who sign up afterwards. Billing will begin only when the site goes live, but those who sign up early will receive some free months (i.e., if the site goes live in September, 2014, the member will receive October-December, 2015 at no charge).
Mimi will be contacting all members regarding the program once more details and a sample of your page is available. If you are interested in committing to this program in the meantime, please contact Mimi at mimi@narichicago.org to be placed on the list for the program and you will be given priority set up. She will assist you in setting up your landing page, uploading photos & logos, entering your company description, etc.
Annual banner and button sponsorships are also available. Please contact Mimi if you are interested in those as well.
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NARI Marketplace Offers Discounts
NARI Members can now enjoy discounts on items such as cell phone plans, fuel cards, office supplies, credit card processing and more through NARI's new relationship with BizUnite.com,
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NARIGC Membership Applications (June)
DT Group, LLC
Mari Reed-Landini
10441 W. 163rd Place
Orland Park, IL 60467
Matrix Basement Systems, Inc.
Tim Miller
1435 E. Algonquin Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Responsive Radon Remediation, Inc. (DBA DuPage Radon Contractors)
Dan Potter/Shawn Swallow
30W270 Butterfield Rd., Unit 112
Warrenville, IL 60555
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Floor & Decor (Lombard) Invites You to Industry Networking Event
Thursday, June 19
5:00-8:00 p.m.
Floor & Decor Pro Services
1000 N. Rohlwing Rd.
Lombard
Welcoming their valued Builders, Contractors, Architects, Designers, Installers and Realtors! Network with other professionals in the industry, win great prizes and learn about FLoor & Decor's products!
Event begins at 5:00 p.m./Dinner at 6:00 p.m./Raffle to follow. Enter for your chance to win great prizes - flat screen TV, tables, tools, gift cards, event tickets and so much more. Family and friends are welcome!
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OSHA 10-Hour Certification Course
September 3 & September 10, 2014
12:00 noon to 6:30 p.m.
DSP Insurance Services Training Room
1900 E. Golf Rd., Schaumburg
The OSHA 10-Hour course provides training for workers and employers on the recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of safety and health hazards in workplaces in Construction industry. The program also provides information regarding workers' rights, employer responsibilities, and how to file a complaint. Through this training, OSHA helps to ensure that workers are more knowledgeable about workplace hazards and their rights.
Steve Stetson will again present the certification program. Many of you are familiar with Steve who has given us OSHA presentations in the past, including the 10-Hour. His combination of OSHA knowledge, incorporation of video into the course and sense of humor allows the course to be both educational and entertaining.
This course, per OSHA regulations, will be held over two days, Wednesdays 9/3 (Part 1) & 9/10/14 (Part 2) from 12:00 noon to 6:30 p.m. in Schaumburg for a total of 10-hours. (Cost: $150 per person - NARIGC Member - total) Registrants must attend both sessions. No refunds or certification will be given to registrants who do not attend both sessions. There is a maximum of 40 participants, so make sure to register early!
Thank you to our program sponsors:
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NARI, both locally and nationally, provides many opportunities for industry continuing education and CEU credits for Certified Individuals.
NARI Interactive Discussion Group:
Selling the Design - How to Charge for Your Time
Date: July 17, 2014
Event start time: 12:00pm Conference Call
Like-minded individuals will meet to discuss and share their experiences with doing restoration work and explore the opportunities available in this niche. Don Van Cura MCR, CKBR, GCP, CLC, UDCP will host and serve as group leader, guide, and mentor as the group explores the topic "Selling the Design - How to Charge for Your Time"
Straight from the Certifications:
Key topics from our certification study groups are delivered for those who want to make their business more efficient and profitable-but don't have the time to invest in the full certification prep process.
Integrate Universal Design With the Beauty Your Customers Expect, with Bryce Jacob, CR, UDCP
Date: June 19, 2014
Event start time: 12:00PM
Location: NARI Webinar
Click here to register!
The hot topics of our certification study groups are delivered for those that do not have the time to prepare for the certification exam but need the salient content of the prep program. In this topic Bryce Jacob, CR, UDCP will help you integrate Universal Design Remodeling into your projects while maintaining the beauty expected by your clients.
Industry Trends:
July 22, 2014: Hansgrohe presents "Design for all of us," addressing fixture selection as part of universal design.
Event Start Time: 12:00 p.m. Webinar
Click here to register!
OSI Sealants explores the world of sealants, including the latest in eco-friendly products.
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