WOW! We are rolling through 2010 in a hurry. Your NARI leaders and committees have worked to make the year exciting with programming, networking and learning opportunities for all of you. Thank you for your continuing... Read the entire President's Message here.
Contractors, benefit from the Michael Campbell, CR Business Excellence Scholarship. This scholarship funded and given by Mike Campbell, CR of Campbell Builders DKI provides a full year membership in the Remodelers Advantage Roundtables Peer Group Program; an $8,000 value. The scholarship covers the Initation Fee, Annual Dues and 12 months of membershp benefits including 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 1 dinner at each of the 2 Roundtables Group meetings. (Hotel and travel are not included.) As a Roundtables member you will have access to resources, information and support to help you become more successful and profitable and to help create an environment which allows you to lead full and balanced lives. For more information on Remodelers Advantage Roundtables and more benefits click here.
Read the Scholarship announcement cover letter here.
Get the application and guidelines for the Michael Campbell, CR Business Excellence Scholarship by clicking here.
November Roundtable - November 10th, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Estimating Tips - Increase your margin with more accurate estimating. Bring your questions & best practices. Read complete information here.
General Meeting at Ferguson Kitchen, Bath and Lighting Gallery - November 18th, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Relationship Building, Election of Officers & Board of Directors, Shannon Fry, Lutron Electronics will discuss new trends in lighting. The ACE of Spades Jackpot grows to over $275.00. With only 12 cards left and the lucky ticket holder drawing 9 cards, will the ACE of Spades make an appearanceat the November 18th meeting? Click here for complete meeting information.
Holiday Awards Banquet being held December 3rd at the Columbus Museum of Art. Be one of the first to experience the newly renovated Derby Court's raised floor and glass ceiling and view the Museum's newest exhibits: Furs, Fins and Feathers, and The Bible Illuminated, R. Crumb's Book of Genesis. Be there for the ACE Awards Recognition, Installation of Officers and Board of Directors, President's Awards and the Contractor of the Year Awards (CotY) presentations.
Get answers to your certification questions; Why Certify? What certifications are available? How do I become certified? How do I get into a Study Group? and more as well as the registration form for the 2011 NARI of Central Ohio CR, CLC, CKBR Certification Study Group by clicking here.
New Members - The following companies have applied for membership...
Did you know NARI has a Safety Plan available to contractor members? The Plan is a comprehensive Sample Safety Plan put together with the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) Division of Safety and Hygiene. It is a condensed version of the required elements, easy for small and large contrator organizations to implement. Find out more and how you as a contractor can participate.
Residential Specifications Document Available
Historically the residential construction industry has for a number of reasons been reluctant to develop a substantial set of residential specifications. For years, Mark Decker, one of our Attorney members, has preached...
EPA Commences Consumer Awareness of the RRP Rule
With a press release dated October 21, 2010, the EPA has commenced consumer awareness and advising on contractor requirements. The press release urges parent to protect children from exposure. Read the entire story.
NARI Remodel 2011 - The days of one-on-one marketing are back and this is the perfect place to make it happen. Booths are still available in the NARI Remodel 2011 area at the Central Ohio Home & Garden Show, February 26th through March 6th 2011. For more information, click here. For the application, guidelines and task list, click here.
Sales Tips from industry expert, Victoria Downing, President Remodelers Advantage
Don't Ask: Recommend!
Renovations Magazine, NARI of Central Ohio's consumer resource guide, and official membership directory, reaches both the remodeling trade and the home owners. There is still time to place your ad in the 2011 publication. Ad options are available for every budget. Deadline for ad placement is January 14, 2011. To get pricing and contact information, click here.
Industry Links
Do you have an industry link to share with fellow members? We are looking for links that can benefit our members. This month's link is from a new daily e-news publication launched in September and it has received high marks. See what Denise M. Gordon, Executive Director, DelChester NARI says, ...
Member Highlights
Read about fellow members. This month's highlights - Marketing Galore! and J.S. Brown & Company. Read their profile and accomplishments
The Bureau of Workers Compensation's Division of Safety & Hygiene offers education and safety consulting services at no additional cost to you. Visit The Safety Corner to view the services available.
Do you know what Step Eight of the Ten Step Business Safety Plan is? Step Eight covers written and communicated safe work practices. See complete information here.
BIA to offer Universal Design Training session: Rosemaire Rossetti, Ph.D. and Mark Leder will discuss the latest in features and products on November 11, 2010. More information on times and location available by clicking here.
First Data Independant Sales (FDIS) and NARI create a winning team! Read about it here.
