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.
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.
LinkedIn Thought Leadership 101
Mar 1, 2024 |3 min read — Chapter Leadership
The business-focused Social Media tool is an underrated asset when it comes to reaching your audience, and a core set of concepts will help you get the most out of your interactions.
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.
Attend an Upcoming Bargainers Zoom Meeting
Mar 1, 2024 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership
Sessions are designed to keep bargainers up to date of the latest industry bargaining trends and ask questions of labor relations staff and legal counsel.
Plan on Attending the Upcoming Council of Chapter Representatives Meeting
Mar 1, 2024 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership
Register for the June 2-4 session that will give you the opportunity to engage with SMACNA leadership and listen to presentations about some of the forces impacting the industry.
SMACNA Revamping Safety Awards Program
Mar 1, 2024 |2 min read — Chapter Leadership
Awards for Safety Achievement and Safety Innovation, along with the 2024 Safety Survey are now open for applications.
Accelerate Your Impact Webinar: Fringe Benefit Funds
Mar 1, 2024 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership
March 6 session designed to assist executives understand the workings of multiemployer retirement, health, and training funds.
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