Chapter Leadership

Published on Fridays, Chapter Leadership News provides chapter executives, chapter leaders, and chapter staff with timely and relevant news from SMACNA National, along with useful information and helpful insights to keep SMACNA chapters updated and engaged with members.

Attend the Collective Bargaining Orientation!

Jul 15, 2024 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership

The January 2025 event offers you the opportunity to learn more about collective bargaining concepts, techniques, and strategies and preparation skills for bargaining sessions so you can enter negotiations confidently.
SMACNA’s White Paper on Cannabis Issues now available

Jul 15, 2024 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership

White paper to assist contractors and chapters in understanding issues that arise when contractors consider doing business with marijuana-related businesses.
New Report: Trade Association Heads Remain Optimistic

Jul 15, 2024 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership

The 2024 Trade Association Executive Survey outlines how organizations are interacting with stakeholders and details their advocacy efforts for advancing their respective industries.
SMART General Secretary-Treasurer Joe Powell Transitions to Directorial Role

Jun 24, 2024 |2 min read — Chapter Leadership

Local 265 Business Manager and SMART General Vice President John Daniel to assume position on July 1, 2024, having been elected by the SMART General Executive Council.
Save the Date: Collective Bargaining Orientation

Jun 24, 2024 |2 min read — Chapter Leadership

Session will help all negotiators, regardless of experience, enhance their toolbox.
Apply for SMACNA Committees, Task Forces and the Board of Directors

Jun 24, 2024 |2 min read — Chapter Leadership

June 21st is the last day to apply for a variety of vacancies within the organization.
Accelerate Your Impact: Understanding Unfair Labor Practices

Jun 24, 2024 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership

July 23rd session will assist chapter executives in deepening their understanding of how to prevent and resolve these situations through an understanding of labor laws and learning about how to improve labor relations.
Report: In-Person Meetings Becoming More In Demand

Jun 24, 2024 |2 min read — Chapter Leadership

Fresh data from Cvent outlines how there is growing demand for face-to-face meetings as virtual engagement fatigue continues to mount.
PTO Survey Report Just Released

Jun 24, 2024 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership

Report summarizes local paid time off arrangements through vacation/leave funds, state PTO laws and federally mandated PTO for Davis Bacon and related work.
Video 101: How to Make Compelling Content

May 3, 2024 |3 min read — Chapter Leadership

As video becomes the dominant form of storytelling, here are some hints on how your chapter can leverage these assets to advance your messaging.
Take Part in A Contractors Operations Study

May 3, 2024 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership

Data collected from survey will be leveraged to create a paper titled "Enhancing BIM Scheduling Practices for MEP Contractors."
Submit Your Chapter Events & Sponsorship Opportunities!

May 3, 2024 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership

Help us spread the word about your chapter’s activities to our Premier Partners and Associate Members.
Learning Journey: Culinary Connections with Aarti Sequeira

May 3, 2024 |2 min read — Chapter Leadership

Food Network star will lead this engaging session, sharing her unique blend of culinary art and cultural wisdom.
Deadline Approaching for 2024 SMACNA Safety Awards

May 3, 2024 |2 min read — Chapter Leadership

June 1 is the final day that applications will be accepted for the Safety Achievement Awards and the Safety Innovator of the Year Award.
Check Out Some of the Latest Accelerate Your Impact Courses

May 3, 2024 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership

June to September Sessions are now open for registration!
Give Your Members A Sense of Ownership in Their Chapter

Apr 5, 2024 |2 min read — Chapter Leadership

New report indicates that association members are looking for sustained and personalized outreach where consistent interaction is maintained.
SMACNA Revamping Safety Awards Program

Apr 5, 2024 |2 min read — Chapter Leadership

Awards for Safety Achievement and Safety Innovation, along with the 2024 Safety Survey are now open for applications.
Submit Your Proposal for a 2024 SMACNA Annual Convention Educational Session

Mar 1, 2024 |2 min read — Chapter Leadership

SMACNA is accepting submissions for presentations that will cover relevant topics in HVAC, architectural sheet metal, industrial sheet metal, residential HVAC/sheet metal, and testing-adjusting-balancing.
January 2024 Board of Directors Report

Mar 1, 2024 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership

Report from the January 2024 meeting is now available to be viewed in its entirety.
Urge Your Senator to Support Critical Tax Legislation

Mar 1, 2024 |3 min read — Chapter Leadership

The Tax Relief for America’s Families and Workers Act contains several items of importance to SMACNA contractors, including Bonus Depreciation, Extension of 174 R&D credits, and expansion of 179 expensing and interest deductibility measures.

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