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NEWSLETTER
February 2017
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Project by: A. Fillinger, Inc. and Grooms Custom Remodeling, LLC
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Milwaukee NARI11815 W. Dearbourn Avenue
Wauwatosa, WI 53226Office Phone: (414) 771-4071
Website: www.milwaukeenari.orgE-Mail: [email protected]
President: Josh Brown– Bliffert Lumber & Hardware
Vice President: Chris Egner, MCR, UDCP, CRPM, CKBR, CCP - Four Seasons Sunrooms/Chris Egner Design-Build-Remodel
Treasurer: Bingo Emmons, CR, CRPM, UDCP - Creative Construction of Wisconsin, Inc.
Secretary: Tom Mainville, CR - Story Hill Renovations
Immediate Past President: Dan Callies, MP, CR, UDCP – Oak Creek Plumbing Kitchens & Baths
The Milwaukee NARI Home Improvement Council, Inc., 11815 W. Dearbourn Avenue, Wauwatosa, WI 53226, publishes the NARI Newsletter on a monthly basis. Copyright© 2016. All rights reserved. For reproduction or reprint requests, please contact Milwaukee NARI Home Improvement Council, Inc. at (414) 771-4071.
The statements or views expressed in the NARI Newsletter are those of the au-thors and may not necessarily reflect the official policy or views of the Milwau-kee NARI Home Improvement Council, Inc. No endorsements of those should be inferred unless specifically identified as the official policy of the Milwaukee NARI Home Improvement Council, Inc. The publication of any advertisement is not to be construed as an endorsement of the product or service offered unless the ad specifically states that there is such endorsement or approval.
PRESIDENT
LETTER
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a nightstand, lamp, clock-radio boudoir chair or chaise, and a bench to accommodate suitcases. A nice touch is to have some current reading material on the nightstand, and some personal amenities in a basket (mini sizes of soaps, shampoos, etc.). Your guests won’t want to leave!
Cigar RoomIf there is an aficionado in the
household who is tired of standing in the yard to smoke cigars, a spare room can be turned into a handsome retreat. Think of rich woods, soothing paint color, a leather chair and ottoman, perhaps even a mini entertainment center with a small flat screen, and built-in humidor. The most important aspect of a cigar room, no matter where in the house it is located, is to have its own ventilation unit to keep the cigar smoke from filtering to other areas of the home.
Hint: Paint color can expand the perception of space. A long room can look wider by painting both shorter walls a darker color than the larger walls. Warm colors decrease the apparent size of a room and lighter colors can expand a room. To add more depth to a room or for visual interest, paint one wall a half shade deeper than the other three. Mirrors also perceptively increase the size of the room and reflect, too.
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You get what you give. At some point in your life you have undoubtedly had someone speak those words to you. It applies in our personal lives as well as in our pro-fessional lives. In our businesses we make plans for mar-keting, sales, growth and much more. To accomplish the goals, we give our time, knowledge and money to make our companies stronger. If you are reading this letter you have most likely given money to Milwaukee NARI for membership. That is the first step, but it can’t stop there if you think you’re going to get the most of your member-ship. Membership is just the start of the benefit. Your company needs give a little time and energy for the full value and experience of what NARI and the Milwaukee chapter has to offer. Take a NARI University class, attend the Supplier & Remodeler Expo, exhibit in a consumer show or come to a networking event; these are just a few examples of how to participate and start experiencing the benefits. If you are not sure about how to get engaged, I am always available to discuss the possibilities with you.
Coming up this month is the 55th Annual Spring Home Improvement Show, held at the Wisconsin State Fair Expo-sition Center. The four-day event is arguably the largest home show in the country and will be held on February 16th through the 19th. The show is not for every member. However, I encourage you to attend the event and see how Milwaukee NARI promotes the overall brand that you are a part of. If you are thinking about exhibiting in the show in the future this is a perfect opportunity to see and experience this incredible event that you will want to be a part of.
Speaking of spring, the Tour of Remodeled Homes this May will be upon us before you know it. This year we are launching an exciting partnership with The Vince Lom-bardi Cancer Foundation. If you have not participated in the Tour before, this is the year to get involved!
Finally, I would like to thank everyone who participated in and attended the Wisconsin Remodeler Awards. It was another successful year of amazing projects showcasing the talent and professionalism of the membership and I congratulate all the winners. The turnout at the awards ceremony was incredible. I witnessed the benefits of membership as our members congratulated each other, networked and just simply had a great time with their friends and colleagues within our fantastic remodeling community. Once again the giving of time to enter and attend this event gave so much more to these members in return. Remember, you get what you give from your Milwaukee NARI Membership.
Sincerely,Josh Brown Milwaukee NARI President
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This committee supports you, the member, through Mil-waukee NARI University courses, volunteers their time to the Certified Professionals Study Groups and markets NARI Certified Professionals to the public through our shows and public advertising.
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Don’t forget to join us for FREE networking opportuni-ties at our monthly “After 5” networking events. See the list below for upcoming locations and dates. RSVP to the Milwaukee NARI office 414-771-4071 or via the online registration in the Chapter Connection e-newsletter.
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Please mark the following events on your calendar:
After 5 Networking
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Need to sign up for your booth?We can still get you in!Call the Milwaukee NARI office at 414-771-4071
Job FairSpots Still Available$150 eachThursday, Feb. 16, 20178:30 - 11:30 a.m. Wisconsin Expo Center State Fair Park (ends 30 minutes before the Spring Show opens)
Job Fair registration available at milwaukeenari.org/Membership/Em-ployment-Opportunities/Job-Fair
Upcoming Milwaukee NARI EventsPlease mark the following events on your calendar:
• February 16-1955th Annual Milwaukee NARI Spring Home Improvement ShowState Fair ParkWest Allis
• March 21General Membership EventWhat is your business worth?, Planning your exit strategyLuncheonSheraton Brookfield
• April 181st Inagural Bags TournamentThe Rock
• May 12General Membership Event Brewers Game on the Dew Deck at Miller Park
• May 20 & 21Tour of Remodeled Homes
• May 23After 5 Bliffert Lumber & Hardware and Geiger Awards & Apparel
• October 13- 15Home & Remodeling Show
• November 9Remodeler & Supplier Expo
For a complete list of activities and committee meetings, visit us online at www.milwaukeenari.orgMembership/Calendar-of-Events
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All NARI Certifi cations require high standards of performance, professionalism and high ethical standards. Consumers view working with a NARI Certifi ed Professional as a guarantee of excellence. Only experienced and dedicated industry professionals are able to earn the distinction of calling themselves a NARI Certifi ed Professional.
A certifi cation identifi es you as a dedicated professional, acknowledges your personal achievements, improves your level of practice and highlights you as an industry leader.
NARI’s certifi cation is also a powerful marketing tool, providing clients with assurance that they’re choosing expert professionals with not only years of experience and a commitment to ethical conduct, but also a dedication to ongoing training.
Consumers view certified individuals as:
More knowledgeable, with up-to-date information on the latest trends & technology in remodeling Better trained More highly skilled More professional More reliable More ethical Quality-oriented with a sense of pride in his/her work
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NARI Certifications :MCR - Master Certifi ed Remodeler CR - Certifi ed RemodelerCRA - Certifi ed Remodeler AssociateGCP - Green Certifi ed Professional CRS - Certifi ed Remodeler SpecialistCKBR - Certifi ed Kitchen & Bath RemodelerUDCP - Universal Design Certifi ed ProfessionalCRPM - Certifi ed Remodeling Project ManagerCLC - Certifi ed Lead Carpenter
Local study groups begin February 1!
Go to MilwaukeeNARI.org and fi ll out an application today. Scholarships are available!
Regsiter Today!Jump into the Study Group, it just started! Meets each Weds. at 6 p.m. in the Milwaukee NARI office. Call 414-771-4071
Chances are your mom taught you the basics of construction using building blocks as a child. It’s
likely your dad taught you how to safely handle a hammer and the science behind using it as a lever to remove a bent nail. Maybe you built a tree fort with friends or a bookcase in woodshop. Some of you went to Trade School and Techni-cal College to learn the things you can’t pick up outside the classroom.
Studies show while more college tuition is spent on digital technology, the supply of techies is beginning to out-weigh the demand. Simultaneously, the construction and remodeling industries are seeing a demand for skilled workers where the supply has been diminishing. Our kids are being “over-educated” with college degrees that aren’t sufficient for providing one of the most basic of hu-man needs: shelter.
There aren’t enough young people entering into the skilled trades: weld-ing, AC & Heating, electric, plumbing, landscaping, etc. Most parents steer their kids towards careers where they are told to “work smarter, not harder.” They openly discourage going into the trades as some sort of “last resort job”.
Well, guess what? Without the knowl-edge and skill sets you possess, Millen-nials would have no homes and Silicon Valley would have no office campuses.
The Milwaukee/NARI Foundation provides funding for equipment, con-tinued education for you and scholar-ships for young people entering into the skilled trades. The Starr Group sup-ports that fund through a program built with YOU in mind.
Besides protecting your business with insurance, risk transfer and safety training, The Starr Group’s interest in your business goes a step beyond. Since
2008, NARI members insured through The Starr Group with Frankenmuth Insurance saw 1-2% of their premiums donated to the Milwaukee/NARI Foun-dation. You’ve seen our ads (below) enough to know the Foundation has received $106,531 to date in donations supporting you and the future of your industry -- your kids.
Somewhere along the way, you learned the concepts and acquired the skills and tools needed to succeed in the construction and remodeling industry. Who are your children learning from? Will they have the same opportunities you had? Will they have the resources to follow in your footsteps? With Milwau-kee/NARI Foundation and The Starr Group, the answer is “Yes”!
A benefit of insuring your business through The Starr Group and Fran-kenmuth Insurance is the 5% discount NARI members receive on their policies. That’s an article for a future issue of your NARI newsletter. Of course--if you don’t want to wait for that information, call a representative at The Starr Group today 1-414-421-3800 and start benefit-ing from your partnership with us!
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Home Improvement Show RaffleTo increase public awareness of the home improvement indus-
try and to provide scholarships and financial aid to southeastern Wisconsin students, the Milwaukee NARI Foundation is conduct-ing a raffle at the 2017 Home Improvement Show. The raffle prizes available are as follows:
• 65” TV from ABC Audio Video• Picnic Table from Waukesha County Technical College• $500 in Rummage Sale Cash and First on the Grounds at the May
5, Rummage Sale from the Milwaukee NARI Foundation• Wishing Well from Milwaukee Area Technical College – South Campus• Wood Entry Door and Installation from ABC Supply• $1,000.00 gift certificate for a Carrier product and
installation by 1st Choice Heating & Cooling• WIndow Standard Grade Window Insert, up to 5’ x 6’ opening
($660 Value) from Solatube-Brighter Concepts• $500 Kohler Gift Card from Kohler• Two-hour color consultation from East Shore Painting• $500 Gift Certificate from Bliffert Lumber & Hardware for its Hard
ware Store in Riverwest
Tickets are available to members, 10 for $20, at the Milwaukee NARI office or at the Milwaukee NARI Information Center during the Home Improvement Show, but before 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, Febru-ary 19.
At the show, tickets will be sold to attendees at one for $5.00, three for $10.00, and eight for $20.00. Each prize will have a sepa-rate container from which the winning ticket will be selected, which will occur at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 19, in the Milwaukee NARI Information Display. One need not be present to win.
We look forward to your support, and good luck!
After more than a decade on the Milwaukee NARI Foundation board and the last three as President, Tom Callen has stepped down as the Foundation president to fully commit to retirement. Tom’s commitment and enthusiasm will be difficult to replace, but the Foundation will continue to move forward on the agenda that Tom has helped facilitate.
Best wishes Tom and thank you for your devotion to the Milwau-kee NARI Foundation and the home improvement and remodeling industry.
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REMODELING CAN REVEAL HIDDEN FIREPLACE DEFICIENCIES
Question: While remodeling a client’s Great room we removed the fireplace face and noticed the 2x4 framing and header turning a blackish color but not charring above the fireplace opening be-hind the fascia. The customer is considering a fireplace insert. Will this help contain the heat from surrounding combustibles verses replacing all of the framing? They have a rather tall cathedral ceil-ing that might become cost prohibitive.
Answer: Absolutely not! All manufacturers state that a fireplace insert regardless of fuel type should only be installed into a fireplace that meets code and does not have defects. What you are describing is most likely the beginning stage of pyrolysis of the wood due to excessive heat too close to combustibles. Installing a fireplace insert will increase the heat signature by greatly de-creasing the amount of delusion air into the system. This fireplace should have a Level ll Inspection as spelled out in NFPA 211 to see why the framing is discolored and to determine the source of excessive heat transfer. All combustibles need to maintain a minimum two-inch clearance from the fireplace in this area and needs to be open not filled with insulation.Another option to consider would be a UL Listed Ahren-Fire system fireplace that allows combus-tibles to come in contact with the exterior masonry of the fireplace.
MILWAUKEE NARI PRESENTS ANNUAL LOCAL ACHIEVEMENT AND WISCONSIN REMODELER OF THE YEAR AWARDS AND REGIONAL COTY WINNERSMilwaukee NARI, promoting professionalism in the home remodeling industry and fostering consumer confidence for more than 50 years, presented 2016 Local Achievement Awards and Wisconsin Remodeler of the Year Awards Fri., Jan. 13, at the associa-tion’s Awards Night held at The InterContinental Hotel in Milwaukee, Wis.
Local Achievement Awards are presented to association members in recognition of their achievements and commitment to the organization. Several of the awards are presented in honor of former Milwaukee NARI members who had significant achieve-ments within the industry and community. The winners of the 2016 Milwaukee Local Achievement Awards were as follows:
Gordy Ziglinski “Spirit of Education” Award: Peter Giersch, The Giersch GroupMary Fox-Hagner Lifetime Achievement Award: David Pekel, MCR, UDCP, CAPS, Pekel Construction & Remodeling, Inc.Professionalism Award: Greg Adamec, Pella Windows and Doors of WisconsinDistributor of the Year: Bliffert Lumber and HardwareBill Bobrowitz Image Award: Mike McGivern, WSSP-AM 1250/105.7 The FanMedia Outlet of the Year: M MagazineAffiliate Organization of the Year: Legal Shield
The awards program also featured the presentation of the 2016 Wisconsin Remodeler of the Year Awards to Milwaukee NARI members in the following categories:
Remodeling AwardsBasement Under $50,000: Joseph Douglas Homes and Remodeling: Silver.Basement $50,000 to $100,000: Mukwonago Remodeling, LLC: Silver.Basement Over $100,000: Bartelt. The Remodeling Resource: Gold; and Diane Nelson Interi-ors, LLC: Gold.Disaster Restoration – Water: Paul Davis Restoration & Remodeling : Gold; and PuroClean First Responders: Silver.Entire House Under $250,000: LaBonte Construction: Silver; Story Hill Renovations, LLC: Silver; and J&J Contractors I, LLC: Bronze.Entire House $250,000 to $500,000: A. Fillinger, Inc.: Bronze.Entire House $500,000 to $750,000: Bartelt. The Remodeling Resource: Gold; S.J. Janis Com-pany, Inc.: Gold; and A. Fillinger, Inc. and Grooms Custom Remodeling, LLC : Silver.Entire House $750,000 to $1,000,000: J&J Contractors I, LLC: Gold.Landscape Design/ Outdoor Living $60,000 and Over: LandCrafters, Inc.: Gold awards for two individual projects; Swimming Pool Services, Inc.: Gold; and KD Poolscapes, Ltd.: Silver.Residential Addition Under $100,000: Mukwonago Remodeling, LLC: Silver.Residential Addition Over $250,000: Carmel Builders, Inc.: Gold; and S.J. Janis Company, Inc.: Gold.Residential Bath Under $25,000: Owner Assisted Remodeling by Renovations Group, Inc.: Gold; AB&K Bath & Kitchen, Inc.: Bronze; and JM Remodeling and Construction, LLC: Bronze.Residential Bath $25,000 to $50,000: Advantage Remodel: Gold; Owner Assisted Remodel-ing by Renovations Group, Inc.: Gold; Callen Construction, Inc.: Silver; Wallner Builders: Silver; AB&K Bath & Kitchen, Inc.: Bronze; and JM Remodeling and Construction, LLC: Bronze.Residential Bath $50,000 to $75,000: Advantage Remodel : Silver; Design Tech Remodeling: Silver; Owner Assisted Remodeling by Renovations Group, Inc.: Silver; Story Hill Renovations, LLC: Silver; and AB&K Bath & Kitchen, Inc.: Bronze awards for two individual projects.Residential Bath $75,000 to $100,000: QRS Group: Gold.Residential Bath Over $100,000: Cream City Construction, Inc.: Gold.Residential Exterior Under $100,000: Allrite Home & Remodeling, Inc.: Silver; and JM Remodeling and Construction, LLC: Bronze awards for two individual projects.Residential Exterior $100,000 to $200,000: J&J Contractors I, LLC: Bronze.
Residential Historical Renovation/ Restoration Under $250,000: A. Fillinger, Inc.: Gold; Cream City Construction, Inc.: Silver; and S.J. Janis Company, Inc.: Silver.Residential Interior Under $75,000: S.J. Janis Company, Inc. : Silver.Residential Interior Over $150,000: S.J. Janis Company, Inc.: Gold; Design Tech Remodeling: Silver; QRS Group; and AB&K Bath & Kitchen, Inc.: Bronze.Residential Kitchen Under $30,000: Mukwonago Remodeling, LLC: Silver.Residential Kitchen $30,000 to $60,000: Advantage Remodel: Silver; GMH Construction, Inc.: Silver; Kurber Construction, LLC: Silver; Mukwonago Remodeling, LLC: Silver; Owner Assisted Remodeling by Renovations Group, Inc.: Silver awards for two individual projects; AB&K Bath & Kitchen, Inc. Bronze awards for two individual projects; JM Remodeling and Construction, LLC: Bronze; Kowalske Kitchen and Bath: Bronze; and Owner Assisted Remodeling by Renovations Group, Inc.: Bronze.Residential Kitchen $60,000 to $100,000: AB&K Bath & Kitchen, Inc.: Gold; Carmel Builders, Inc.: Gold; Advantage Remodel: Silver awards for two individual projects; Carmel Builders, Inc.: Silver; A. Fillinger, Inc.: Silver; Gabor Design Build, LLC: Silver; J&J Contractors I, LLC: Silver; Kurber Construction, LLC: Silver: LaBonte Construction: Silver; Wallner Builders: Silver; Feia Construction, LLC: Bronze; GMH Construction, Inc.: Bronze; Kowalske Kitchen and Bath: Bronze; Mukwonago Remodeling, LLC: Bronze awards for two individual projects; and Jim Wirtz's Woodworks, Inc. and Story Hill Renovations LLC: Bronze.Residential Kitchen $100,000 to $150,000: AB&K Bath & Kitchen, Inc.: Silver; Paul Davis Restoration & Remodeling: Silver; Callen Construction, Inc.: Silver; and A. Fillinger, Inc.: Silver awards for two individual projects.
The following Milwaukee NARI Member are Regional CotYTM Winners. Regional CotY Winners now advance as finalists at the national level. Residential Interior Over $150,000, Connor Remodeling & Design, Inc.Entire House $500,001 to $750,000, Bartelt. The Remodeling ResourceBasement Under $50,000, Joseph Douglas Homes and RemodelingBasement $50,000 to $100,000, Mukwonago Remodeling Corporation
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Each month we have members who choose to not renew their membership saying things like “I didn’t get anything out of my membership” or “I never got a lead from Milwaukee NARI.” In checking our records these members never attended an educational opportunity, membership meeting, networking event, participated in our consumer shows or anything NARI had to offer. If you have joined NARI and not put forth the effort to use your membership, we might be having the same conver-sation with you too. This is like the many businesses and industries that have gone extinct because they had the impression if they flip the open sign on consumers will give them business.
Belonging to NARI is about strengthen you the mem-ber - contractor or affiliate. NARI’s strength is to provide members tools and resources to strengthen themselves for long term sustainability. It’s part of our mission to be a community of industry professionals. In specifically the view of the contractor, belonging only to a company that just provides leads is giving someone a fish. The open sign is on and someone might walk through the door. It might feed the business today, but is it really benefit-ing the business long term? Teaching the contractor how to be a good business person and providing the tools and resources to develop and grow the business is what a professional membership organization like NARI does. We provide the resources to keep the open sign on through professional business practices and teach you to fish for long term business.
Lead generation companies can’t promise revenue. You pay for a hope of leads and little else in return. NARI you pay with no promise of revenue either. But there is a return. If you use your membership correctly (key word USE), there are benefits to you in many ways that go beyond business run by hope or thinking consum-
ers will give you business because the open sign is on. If your business plan is to hope the phone rings, join a lead generation company only. If your business plan is actionable to grow by improving your business opera-tions and deliverables to the customer, for sustainable long term business, join NARI. Together we can keep your open sign on as a professional in the industry.
As always I welcome your thoughts to improve your association and your business or a dialog on how you can contribute your knowledge, skills and passion for the remodeling industry to your association for greater return on your investment. You can reach me by phone (414-771-4071) or email at [email protected]. I look forward to hearing from you and seeing you at the next Milwaukee NARI event.
MeMber ProMotional oPPortunity…
WSSP-aM 1250/105.7 the Fan “Home improvement Show” radio Program – Special in-Studio
GueSt oPeninGSMilwaukee NARI members have an opportunity to serve as an in-studio guest on the WSSP-AM 1250/105.7 The Fan “Home Improvement Show” radio program that airs live each Saturday morning from 8 a.m. – 9 a.m.
There are more than 2,000 listeners to each week’s program, which is hosted by Mike McGivern and a Milwaukee NARI board member serving as co-host. The Milwaukee NARI co-host provides general information on the association and upcoming events and activities.
Each weekly program allows for another association member to serve as the special in-studio guest, with the focus of that week’s program relating to the special guest’s product or
service expertise. The topics covered during the program and the questions asked deal directly with the special guests’ business.
The cost for serving as the in-studio guest during the full hour of the program is only $400. In addition, Milwaukee NARI will promote the appearance on its Facebook page, and the company name and representative will be included in station
promotional announcements during the week leading up to the Saturday program.
Please call or email Michelle Brown, [email protected] 414-771-4071to be an in-studio guest or for more information.
2017 dates are filling up.
Get yours before they are gone!
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JanuaryJan. 19 - Consistent Cash Flow Instructor: ActionCOACH1 DCQ/ 1 NARI Credit
Jan. 26 - Sales Training Instructor: ActionCOACH
FebruaryFeb. 9 - *Legal and Insurance 1 DCQ/ 1 NARI CreditInstructor: von Briesen & Roper, s.c. and The Starr Group
Feb. 23 - Lien Rights and Collection Instructor: Advantage Lien Protection, LLC1 DCQ/ 1 NARI Credit
March March 9 - Sales ProcessInstructor: ActionCOACH
March 23 - *Communicating with Consumers Instructor: Jim Klappa and Nick Kerzner, MCR,CKBR
AprilApril 13 - *Subcontractor and Supplier Management Instructor: Weather- Tek1 DCQ/ 1 NARI Credit
April 27 - *Project Management Instructor: Bingo Emmons, CR, CRPM, UDCP1 DCQ/ 1 NARI Credit
MayMay 11 - Training for Field: Representing Your Company and Delivering 5 Star Customer Service Instructor: TBD
May 18 - Finding and Keeping the Right Employees Instructor: Bingo Emmons, CR, CRPM, UDCP
Milwaukee NARI University has been strategically developed by the Education/Certification Committee to give you, the member the educational opportunities you have been requesting. Stay tuned as more courses will become DCQ approved.
For course descriptions or to register online, visit milwaukeenari.org/Membership/Events-for-MembersAll classes are from 8:15 - 9:15 a.m. in the Milwaukee NARI Office.
Registration Form University Fees:Member: $25 per course or $250 for allNon-Member: $40 per course
Courses:Cash Flow ___ Sales Training ___Legal & Insurance ___ Lien Rights ___Sales Process ___ Communication ___Subcontractor Mgt ___ Project Mgt ___Training for Field ___ Keeping Employees ___HR Small Business ___ OSHA Course ___WRAs (free course) ___ Leveraging Tech ___Strategic & Budget ___ Lead Generation ___
Total Courses ____ Amount Due: $ _______
Payment information: Checks can be written to Milwaukee NARI ___Credit Card: Visa___ Mastercard ___
Card Number:__________________________________
Expiration: ______________ Security Code: __________
Company: _____________________________________
Name: ________________________________________
Attendee(s) Name: _____________________________
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Address: _____________________________________
City: _________________________________________
State: _____________ Zip: ________________________
Phone: _______________________________________
Email: ________________________________________
Signature: _____________________________________
Courses are subject to change or may be canceled. We will contact you of any changes or cancellations via the email provided on this form.
JuneJune 8 - HR for Small Business1 DCQ/1 NARI CreditInstructor: The Giersch Group, LLC
June 22- Industry Related update on Codes, OSHA, Etc. 1 DCQ/1 NARI Credit Instructor: TBD
July and AugustNo Courses
September Sept. 14 - What are judges looking for in the WRAs/how to submit your projectInstructor: WRA Subcommittee and Milwaukee NARI StaffCOMPLIMENTARY COURSE
Sept. 28 - Leveraging Technology Instructor: TBD
OctoberOct. 5 - Strategic Plan & Budgeting1 DCQ/1 NARI CreditInstructor: The Giersch Group, LLC
Oct. 26 - Lead Generation Through Social Media, Networking and Referrals Instructor: TBD
November and DecemberNo courses in November or December. Attend the Remodeler & Supplier Expo, November 2 at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino for credits, network-ing, latest from industry suppliers/manufacturers and more!
www.RemodelerSupplierExpo.org
* Represents courses that were previously a part of the STARS program.
2017 Milwaukee NARI University
UNIVERSITY
Educational Courses Developed by Industry Pros for Industry Pros
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Sales Training Lien Rights CommunicationProject MgtKeeping EmployeesOSHA CourseLeveraging Tech Lead Generation
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For a complete list of activities and committee meetings, go to http://www.milwaukeenari.org/Membership/Calendar-of-Events
February 2017
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312:00 p.m. Edu./Certification Committee
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149:30 a.m. Executive Board 11:30 a.m. Board of Directors
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8:15 a.m. MKE NARI University9:00 a.m. Marketing Committee
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