Member Update

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  Visit SMACNA and SMART at the Upcoming International Roofing Expo

  Feb 11, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Joint booth will be at the annual hub for products, equipment, hands-on education and networking.

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  SMACNA Convention Interview- Cheryl Sprague

  Feb 11, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  SMACNA's 2024 Chapter Executive of the Year talks about her efforts on behalf of contractors in the Sacramento-area and gives some insight into best practices across various topical areas.

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  SMACNA Convention Interview: Dan Monahan

  Feb 11, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  SMACNA's 2024 Legislative Contractor of the Year joins Seth Lennon at the 2024 SMACNA Annual Convention to discuss the need for members to become politically involved and some of the beneficial relationships he has built with New York lawmakers.

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  SMACNA Convention Interview: Heavy Metal Summer Experience

  Feb 11, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Learn more about how the Heavy Metal Summer Experience drives home the value of a career in the skilled trades to young people and the role of SMACNA contractors in facilitating this wonderful career path.

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  Regulation of the Month: EO 11246 Rescinded

  Feb 11, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Learn more about the impact of the Trump Administration that required federal contractors to recruit women and minorities and not engage in discriminatory hiring practices.

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  Webinar: Getting Real Value from AI: Prompting Clinic

  Feb 11, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

  Generative AI is transforming how we work, and the key to unlocking its full potential lies in effective prompting this session will dive into best practices for interacting with AI chatbots like ChatGPT.

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  Did You Know: SMACNA New Website Edition — Business Resources

  Feb 11, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Visit the Business Resources section today to discover how SMACNA’s website can support your business success!

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  Attend the Supervisor Training Academy!

  Jan 29, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

  Program led by industry experts and provides attendees with the information necessary to succeed in a leadership role.

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  Encourage Your Senators to Vote to Confirm Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Secretary of Labor

  Jan 29, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

  SMACNA lauds former Portland area Oregon Congresswoman, a champion of registered apprenticeships and quality driven, high road contractors, for her bipartisan and balanced job creating policies and legislation.

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  Toolbox Talk: Effective Communication

  Jan 29, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Learn more about how to interact with others in order to share ideas and ultimately, to attempt to arrive at the same place: safely, ahead of schedule and underbudget.

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  Watch Hire, Retain and Develop Future Leaders

  Jan 29, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Patrick Donahue of Federated Insurance recently led a SMACNA member-exclusive webinar, sharing how a focus on three key relationships can positively transform an organization’s overall operations.

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  Learn About the Impact of Recent Trump Executive Order

  Jan 29, 2025 |4 min read — Member Update

  State Contractors and JATCs May Face Challenges after President Trump Revokes Affirmative Action Executive Order.

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  SMACNA Product Show Interview: Mestek Machinery

  Jan 29, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Mike Bailey outlines how the SMACNA Premier Partner looks to push the envelope when it comes to its various product offerings.

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  Stan Kolbe Interviewed In SNIPS

  Jan 29, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  SMACNA’s Executive Director of Government and Political Affairs talks about the nomination of Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Secretary of Labor.

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  SMACNA Convention Interview: Scott Vidimos

  Jan 29, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  SMACNA's Secretary-Treasurer details the value of SMACNA membership and how it serves as a critical value-added for member contractors.

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  SMACNA Convention Interview: A Discussion On Artificial Intelligence (Todd Byxbe)

  Jan 22, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Learn more from the contractor’s perspective about the impact that this emerging technology could have on operations.

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  SMACNA Convention Interview: Dani Mackey

  Jan 22, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  SMACNA’s PR lead discusses her experience in the field and how contractors can make their interactions with the press as beneficial as possible.

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  SMACNA Product Show Interview: Milwaukee Tool

  Jan 22, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Take a look at some of the new products from the SMACNA Premier Partner and take a dive in to why the company believes that being a SMACNA Premier Partner is valuable.

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  MEP Innovation Conference Registration Ending January 26th!

  Jan 22, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

  Join us for the best technology conference for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, service, and sheet metal contractors!

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  Read the First AI Reality Check

  Jan 22, 2025 |2 min read — Member Update

  Series will provide quick and useful insights to help you understand what's happening in the AI landscape.

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