NWIBRT

Don't Take the Bait: Breakfast-and-Learn
2023-07-26 07:30 - 09:30 (America/Chicago) | Ironworkers 395 Hall, 6570 Ameriplex Drive, Portage, IN, 46368, United States
Don’t Take the Bait
Financial Fraud | Identity Theft

During an upcoming Breakfast-and-Learn event hosted by NWIIWA, three special agents from the IRS will be discussing topics about fraud in a special presentation titled “Don’t Take the Bait.” Their guidance will contain vital information for businesses and individuals about keeping financial futures protected.
Five key takeaways that will be discussed during the presentation include:

Overview of the top five types of fraud alerts. Know what to look for.
Identity theft and how to monitor your accounts.
How to prevent fraud and/or identity theft.
What do you do if you experience fraud and/or identity theft (For example: Filing police report, contact credit bureaus, etc.)
Available resources where businesses and individuals can find more information.

IRS Senior Special Agent Poulter serves as the Bank Secrecy Act Coordinator in the Northern Judicial District of Indiana. Senior Special Agent Smulski has investigated potential criminal violations for the last 18 years in the areas of tax fraud, employment tax, money laundering, identity theft, and public corruption. And finally, Senior Special Agent O’Connor has spent the past 12 years investigating potential criminal tax violations.
Platinum Sponsorship – $250
Includes your logo on marketing, brief introduction of your company at beginning and 6 tickets to the event.
Gold Sponsorship – $125
Sponsorship includes your logo on marketing and 3 tickets to the event.
Silver Sponsorship – $50
Sponsorship includes your company name on marketing and 1 ticket to the event.
Tickets
Member – $30
Non-Member – $50
Register Now!

NWIBRT Executive Committee Meeting
2023-07-17 08:00 - 09:30 | Construction Advancement Foundation, 6050 Southport Road, Portage, IN, 46368, United States
The location of our July Board of Directors meeting will be held at CAF.
Thank you!

NWIBRT Safety Committee Meeting
2023-07-11 08:00 - 09:00, 2023-06-06 08:00 - 09:00, 2023-05-02 08:00 - 09:00, 2023-04-04 08:00 - 09:00, 2023-03-07 08:00 - 09:00, 2023-02-07 08:00 - 09:00, 2022-12-06 08:00 - 09:00, 2022-11-01 08:00 - 09:00 | Construction Advancement Foundation, 6050 Southport Road, Portage, IN, 46368, United States

NWIBRT Executive Committee Meeting
2023-05-23 08:00 - 09:30
The location of our May meeting is currently TBD.
Thank you!

2023 CAF/NWIBRT Awards Banquet
2023-05-11 17:00 - 21:00 | Avalon Manor, 3550 US 30, Merrillville, IN, 46410, United States
2023 CAF/NWIBRT Awards Banquet – Thursday, May 11 from 5-9 PM
The CAF/NWIBRT Awards Banquet —hosted through a partnership between Construction Advancement Foundation (CAF) and NWIBRT—gives companies the opportunity to be recognized for their commitment to nothing less than safety excellence in their operations. The Awards assist companies in showing their customers and communities that they take safety seriously.
At the CAF/NWIBRT Awards Banquet, all attendees can be defined by a single resounding trait: excellence in all they do.
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Spring Seminar and Workshop
2023-04-13 07:00 - 12:00 | Purdue University Northwest, 2200 169th Street, Hammond, IN, 46323, United States
Spring Seminar and Workshop
During the Spring Seminar and Workshop, supervisors and other leaders from regional construction and maintenance firms will be hearing from labor attorney Tina Bengs about a wide range of critical workforce topics. Attendees will learn from experts about fit for duty evaluations, best practices at jobsites, mental health subjects, the effects of certain medications, and much more. Bengs is a labor attorney from Chicago-based Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Register Now!
Location:
Purdue University Northwest
Alumni Hall (Located 3rd floor of the Student Union and Library Building (SULB))
2200 169th Street
Hammond, IN 46323
https://www.pnw.edu/getting-to-pnw/hammond-campus-map/

TIME:
Event: 8:00AM~Noon
Breakfast: 7:00AM~8:00AM

Topics covered:

Fit for Duty Evaluation
Possible Best practices at your Workplace/Site
Mental Health Issues
Effect of Medications, Including Medical Marijuana
Cotton Swab

Speaker:
Tina M. Bengs
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C
Bio: https://ogletree.com/people/tina-m-bengs/

Cost:
Members: $25
Non-Members: $75
Students: Free

In addition, some of the following QUESTIONS to be answered:

When do you record an aggravation of a pre-existing condition? What options do companies have with regard to requiring that employees provide notification of pre-existing conditions? Also, what about requiring notification of medications that could affect an employee’s ability to safely perform work when they are on restrictions from a non-work-related injury?
What kind of liability does a company have in their parking lot, if employees have guns in their cars and they are used on another employee?
What sort of liability does safety professionals have when someone acts out?
What are some of the legal ramifications for not having a gun related policy at a company?
What recommendations do you have for safety professionals or human resources regarding gun/workplace violence?
What sort of common issues have YOU seen employers face? (Maybe gun/violence related issues?)

Types of people should attend include but not limited to:

Supervisors,
Safety professionals,
Human resources managers,
Anybody who oversees other people/subordinates.

Sponsorship Opportunities:
Platinum Sponsor (2 available) – $250
Includes your logo on marketing, a marketing table at the event, recognition during presentation and 6 tickets
Gold Sponsor – $100
Sponsorship includes your logo on marketing and 3 tickets
Silver Sponsor – $50
Sponsorship includes your company name on marketing and 1 ticket

Register Now!

Golf Committee Meeting
2023-03-28 08:00 - 09:00 | Construction Advancement Foundation, 6050 Southport Road, Portage, IN, 46368, United States
Our next golf committee meeting will be held on March 28 at 8:00 am at CAF.

March Madness Networking Event
2023-03-16 11:00 - 16:00 | Buddy & Pal’s Crown Point, 1206 E Summit St., Crown Point, IN, 46307, United States
Join us for an afternoon full of college basketball and networking
Buddy & Pal’s Place 1206 E Summit St., Crown Point, IN
Get to know more business leaders than ever as NWIBRT, CAF and the RDC partner to bring together developers, business owners, financial institutions, economic development professionals and contractors for a day of networking, sports entertainment and good times.
Food and drinks will be provided!
Free for members!
REGISTER NOW!

National Certificate Series: Mental Health Awareness
2023-02-15 08:00 - 15:00 | Construction Advancement Foundation, 6050 Southport Road, Portage, IN, 46368, United States
Certificate Series: Mental Health Awareness
We’re taking action to reduce construction suicide. Following a recent awareness survey about suicide in the construction industry, NWIBRT is organizing a nationally accredited seminar to educate employers about identification, prevention, and actions they can take to address suicide and other mental health topics throughout the regional construction workforce.
NWIBRT’s Mental Health Awareness program will feature Carley Samayoa, MPH, BSCJ from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, which is a Washington DC-based nonprofit that advocates for mental health expansion and integration. Attendees will be learning about Mental Health First Aid, which teaches how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults.
Limited to 25 participants.
Date and Time:
February 15, 2023, 8AM- 3PM
Nationally Accredited Certificate
Speaker:
Carley Samayoa, MPH, BSCJ I Mental Health Awareness Training Coordinator
Sponsorships – $150
In-Person tickets are available:
CAF, NWIBRT & ASSP members: $40
Non-members: $100
Register Now!
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If you are interested in future events like this one, be sure to email us at Andrea@nwibrt.org. Many of our events sell out, being able to gauge interest before hand will help us manage future events.

Safety Awards Banquet Applications Close
2023-02-15
2023 applications will close February 15th, 2023!

Apply Now!

BCRC Supervisor D.O.T. Drug and Alcohol Awareness Training
2023-02-14 09:00 - 11:00 | Construction Advancement Foundation, 6050 Southport Road, Portage, IN, 46368, United States
BCRC Supervisor D.O.T. Drug and Alcohol Awareness Training
This seminar is provided at no cost to you in our continuing effort to keep you informed by BCRC and your (EAP) Employee Assistance Program.
TRAINING WILL BE HELD ON:
Tuesday
February 14, 2023
9:00AM – 11:00AM
CAF CLASSROOM
6050 SOUTHPORT ROAD, SUITE A
PORTAGE, IN 46368
PLEASE CALL BCRC @ 219-764-9500 or
EMAIL: INFO@BCRCNET.COM to reserve your spot now.
Space is Limited!
Breakfast & Refreshments will be served!

NWIBRT Executive Committee Meeting
2023-02-14 08:00 - 09:30 | Construction Advancement Foundation, 6050 Southport Road, Portage, IN, 46368, United States
Our first board meeting in 2023 is on February 14th at the Construction Advancement Foundation at 8:00 am.
Looking forward to a great 2023!
Thank you!

BCRC Supervisor Drug and Alcohol Awareness Training
2023-02-09 09:00 - 11:00 | Construction Advancement Foundation, 6050 Southport Road, Portage, IN, 46368, United States
BCRC Supervisor Drug and Alcohol Awareness Training
This seminar is provided at no cost to you in our continuing effort to keep you informed by BCRC and your (EAP) Employee Assistance Program.
TRAINING WILL BE HELD ON:
Thursday
February 9, 2023
9:00AM – 11:00AM
CAF Classroom
6050 SOUTHPORT ROAD, SUITE A
PORTAGE, IN 46368
PLEASE CALL BCRC @ 219-764-9500 or
EMAIL: INFO@BCRCNET.COM to reserve your spot now.
Space is Limited!
Breakfast & Refreshments will be served!

Breakfast & Learn Event: Hacking Human Behavior
2023-01-25 07:30 - 09:30 | IBEW Local 697, 7200 Mississippi Street, #200, Merrillville, IN, 46410, United States
Hacking Human Behavior
Gain deeper insights by decoding the behaviors of individuals.
The ability to read human body language can be a truly powerful tool for business. Coming up on January 25th, leaders from throughout the region will have a chance to learn new techniques firsthand from master “human behavior hacker” Susan Ibitz, an internationally renowned expert in profiling, psychology, and body language.
Ibitz will be presenting during a special educational and networking event.
The ability to read faces, micro-expressions, body language, and behavior analysis can provide greater depth and knowledge for decoding individuals. Trained by the CIA, FBI, U.S military, international military, and hostage negotiators, Ibitz is dedicated to assisting governments, companies, and individuals not only understand, but recognize hidden emotions, intentions, and potential behaviors.
Through her work as a presenter and lecturer, Ibitz has coached journalists, politicians, lawyers, insurance firms, human resource professionals, sales experts, and many other types of negotiators. This is definitely a unique event for all types of professionals!
Platinum Sponsorship – $250
Includes your logo on marketing, brief introduction of your company at beginning and 8 tickets to the event.
Gold Sponsorship – $100
Sponsorship includes your logo on marketing and 3 tickets to the event.
Silver Sponsorship – $50
Sponsorship includes your company name on marketing and 1 ticket to the event.
Member – $20
Non-Member – $40
Sponsorships & Tickets

Platinum Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Safety Awards Banquet Applications Open
2023-01-13
2022 applications will be available January 13th, 2023!
It’s time to celebrate the companies keeping construction and maintenance workers safe on the job site and elevating project quality and precision well beyond industry standards.
We’ve made filling out the applications much easier! We converted the pdf applications that required you email or physically mail in the applications to a convenient online app. Applications are due February 15, 2023.

Apply Now!

NWIBRT Safety Committee Meeting
2023-01-03 08:00 - 09:00
This will be a ZOOM only meeting.

CAF/BCRC Holiday Party
2022-12-01 16:00 - 19:00 | Construction Advancement Foundation, 6050 Southport Road, Portage, IN, 46368, United States
CAF/BCRC annual holiday party December 1st, 2022 from 4:00pm-7:00pm.
This event will take place in the CAF Safety Building 6048 Southport Road Portage, IN 46368.
You & your guest are invited to our holiday reception and hope you can make it!
If interested, please R.S.V.P. to Melody by November 28th, 2022 (219)-764-2883 / melody@cafnwin.org

Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST) Prep Class
2022-11-29 08:00 - 16:30 | Construction Advancement Foundation, 6050 Southport Road, Portage, IN, 46368, United States
This three-day workshop will prepare you for the Construction Health and Safety Technician examination leading to certification as a CHST. This workshop will em-phasize core competencies along with math knowledge and skills in each of the four domains: hazard identification and control, emergency preparedness and fire preven-tion, safety program development and implementation, leadership, communication, and training.

Safety program management and administration
OSHA regulations and inspections
Training and orientation
Hazard communication
Inspections and audits
Job hazard analysis/pre-job planning
Accident investigation
Recordkeeping requirements

This prep class does not include the examination for certification. The exam requires up to three years of experience and future maintenance to keep updated and current. The requirements can be found at the Board of Certified Safety Professional (bcsp.org).
The CHST is a relatively new certification dealing with construction safety principles and practices. The CHST is also jointly sponsored by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene and the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, though the CCHEST. It is designed for practitioners who fill job site safety positions on construction projects. This certification does not require a college degree. A single 200 question examination is required.
Details & Registration Information
DATE: November 29, 30 & December 1, 2022 (Three Day Course)
TIME: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
PLACE: CAF Office
COST: $500.00 per person (lunch Included)
**Registration Is Required**
TRAINER: John Newquist, Safety Expert
Register Online by: November 22, 2022
www.cafnwin.org/register Or call CAF at 219-764-2883
Register Today!

NWIBRT Executive Committee Meeting
2022-11-14 16:00 - 18:30 | Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, Gary, IN, 46406, United States
We will have our last NWIBRT Board meeting on Monday November 14th at Hard Rock Casino. The meeting will be held in the Hard Rock Live Lobby.
Dinner and beverages will be served.
Please RSVP if you will be attending as we need to give a final count.
Thank you!

2022 Business & Economic Outlook
2022-11-04 08:00 - 12:00 | Ivy Tech Community College, 3100 Ivy Tech Dr., Valparaiso, IN, 46383, United States
Learn First-Hand What Business Trends are Influencing NWI’s Economy
Sponsored by the Northwest Indiana Business Roundtable (NWIBRT) and the Construction Advancement Foundation of Northwest Indiana (CAF), the 2022 Business & Economic Outlook is an informative program designed to provide key insights on trends influencing business and industry. The program will feature presentations from leaders in various business sectors and government agencies, and conclude with a detailed economic picture of Northwest Indiana and United States.
Friday, November 4th, 2022
2022’s SPEAKERS:
Emcee: Donald Babcock – Purdue University Northwest
Sherri Ziller – RDA
Heather Ennis – NWI Forum
Micah Pollak – Indiana University Northwest
Anthony Sindone – Purdue University Northwest
Steve Skalka – Harbour Trust
Patrick Bloom – Cleveland Cliffs
John Sabotnik – NIPSCO
Andy Campbell – NIPSCO

Register Today!

BCRC Active Shooter Preparedness Training
2022-10-28 09:00 - 10:30 | Construction Advancement Foundation, 6050 Southport Road, Portage, IN, 46368, United States
Proactively Ensure Safety and Security of Oneself
Every year emergency situations and active shooter events take a tremendous toll on business and their people—impacting lives and dollars. However, with the proper plans in place, companies can alleviate fears, limit injuries, and reduce damages and return to normal operations more efficiently.
In this 90-minute interactive workshop, Perspectives Organizational Consulting Group will lead us through how to proactively ensure the safety and security of our employees and our facilities. They will then train us on how best to respond should an emergency situation or active shooter event materialize. Specifically, this session will help you learn about security awareness, emergency preparedness, behavioral warning signs and how to respond in an emergency.”
Presented by Randy Braverman – Senior Emergency Preparedness Consultant
If you are interested in attending, please send an email to info@bcrcnet.com or kindly call 219-764-9500 to register will the names and emails of all those that will be in attendance.
RESERVE YOUR SEAT TODAY!
We look forward to seeing you!

2022 Fall Safety Seminar: Active Shooter/Workplace Violence Awareness
2022-10-13 08:00 - 12:00 | Purdue University Northwest, 2200 169th Street, Hammond, IN, 46323, United States
2022 Fall Safety Seminar: Active Shooter/Workplace Violence Awareness
TOPIC 1
ACTIVE SHOOTER/WORKPLACE VIOLENCE AWARENESS:
Learning about steps you can take during an active shooter incident. Learn basic procedures that law enforcement will take, what to expect, and how to work with law enforcement during an emergency. Participants will also
learn about “De-escalation.”
Speaker:
Vince Balbo, Lake County Sheriff’s Department Chief and former DEA Special Agent of the Chicago Office,
Lead Training Officers Sgt. Doug Parker and Rex Ibarra.
TOPIC 2
STOP THE BLEED:
Treating a gunshot wound is different from treating occupational Injuries. Learn about how to stop the bleeding for a wounded individual.
Speaker:
Chris Smith, CPR & First Aid Instructor for the Orland Park Fire District and Retired Fire Fighter Paramedic for Chicago, IL.
TOPIC 3
HOW NEW GUN LAW AFFECT YOUR FACILITY’S SAFETY/SECURITY:
New gun laws were implemented in Indiana in July 2022. Learn how to maintain compliance with the new law while keeping your employees safe.
Speaker:
Presented by Tina M. Bengs, shareholder with Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Date and Time:
October 13th, 2022, 8AM- 12PM
Please arrive early to make sure you have your breakfast and seat by the 8AM session start.
Platinum Sponsorships – $250
Includes your logo on marketing, a marketing table at the event, recognition during presentation and 6 tickets
Gold Sponsorships – $100
Sponsorship includes your logo on marketing and 3 tickets
Silver Sponsorships – $50
Sponsorship includes your company name on marketing and 1 ticket
Tickets
CAF, NWIBRT & ASSP Members: $25.00
Non-Members: $75.00
Student: $15.00

REGISTER NOW!

Turkey Shoot
2022-10-05 13:00 - 17:00 | Southern Lake County Conservation Club, 24417 Tieble Rd, Schneider, IN, 46376, United States
NWIBRT Turkey Shoot
You’re invited to NWIBRT’s Inaugural Turkey Shoot. A Turkey Shoot is a superfun sporting event, even for people that have never fired shotguns. (No actual live turkeys are involved).
Attendees are welcome to bring their own shotguns. If you don’t have one, a shotgun will be provided. Shotgun shells included in registration.
Registration – 1pm
Rounds Begin – 2pm
Each round will have 10 shooters and one winner each round.
Platinum Sponsorships – $250
Includes your logo on marketing, a marketing table at the event, recognition during presentation and 5 tickets.
Gold Sponsorships – $100
Sponsorship includes your logo on marketing and 2 tickets to the event.
Silver Sponsorships – $50
Sponsorship includes your company name on marketing and 1 ticket to the event.
Tickets
Members: $25.00 Includes 1 round and 2 drink tickets
Non-Members: $50.00 Includes 1 round and 2 drink tickets
Additional Rounds: $5.00

REGISTER NOW!
