Small business champion has led the charge on issues such as tax incentives for public and private business HVAC retrofits, change order reform, infrastructure and small business grants for loans and business expansion.
SMACPAC ambassadors cohost NYC Birthday Political Event for Small Business Champion Nydia Velazquez (D-NY-7). Rep. Valazquez has led the battle for small business issues like tax incentives for public and private business HVAC retrofits, change order reform, infrastructure, and small business grants for loans and business expansion.
Over much of the last decade, she has been the chair of the House Small Business Committee and serving on the House Financial Services and Natural Resources Committees. SMACPAC leaders at the event included John Contrubis, Chris Weickert, and SMACPAC Chairman Ron Palmerick (not pictured).
May 1, 2024 — Member Update
Dec 17, 2025 - Director of Operations at Ernest D. Menold, Inc., discusses how to integrate software solutions into the shop floor and what SMACNA members need to be mindful of when selecting a suite that suits their needs.
Dec 17, 2025 - Project Manager with Western Sheet Metal talks about embracing new technology and emerging best practices within a sheet metal shop and how to successfully leverage data in the shop.
Dec 17, 2025 - For the fourth consecutive year, SMACNA’s Executive Director of Government and Political Affairs recognized by The Hill newspaper.