NWIBRT

Safety Seminar: Best Safety Innovations
2024-02-06 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Ironworkers 395 Hall, 6570 Ameriplex Drive, Portage, IN, 46368, United States
Safety Seminar: Best Safety Innovations
The program will have past Innovation Award winners sharing their industry innovations in more detail. They’ll be providing details about what spurred them to invest the time and resources into these innovations, and how these have gone on to benefit their businesses, industries, and client outcomes. Participants will have time to ask questions to presenting companies.

Speakers include winners from past Innovation Awards.

OSHA/INSafe Introduction – Gary Hulbert, OSHA/INSafe – Presentation
Short-Term Worker Initiative – Hector Herrera, bp – Presentation
Off-Site Construction – Jake Wheeler, Tonn & Blank Construction – Presentation
Centralized Confined Space Monitoring – Shawn DeFee, Total Safety US – Presentation
Hydroblast Recovery System – Scott Withan, K2 Industrial – Presentation
Rapid Impact Compaction System – Mike Bronson, Thatcher Foundations – Presentation
Remote Operated Drone Teams – Michael Olvera, Cargill – Presentation
Safety App – Shane Navratil, EMCOR Hyre Electric
Technical Advancement Program – Jason Lammertin, Solid Platforms – Presentation
Hydraulic Braking System – Jeff Vaiolo, FLUOR – Presentation
Site-Monitoring Trailers – Dylan Gessinger & Brian Bub, Orbital Engineering – Presentation

Date and Time:
February 6, 2024, 8AM- 12PM
7:30 am Breakfast/Networking
Please arrive early to make sure you have your breakfast and seat by the 8AM session start.

NWIBRT Safety Committee Meeting
2024-02-06 08:00 - 12:00 | Ironworkers 395 Hall, 6570 Ameriplex Drive, Portage, IN, 46368, United States
The Safety Subcommittee is comprised of owner companies, contractors, and suppliers that empower members to take action. They continuously strive to improve the performance of their own companies and those they work with.
The February Safety Committee meeting is the Safety Seminar: Best Innovations event. Details about the event can be found here.

NWIBRT Executive Committee Meeting
2024-02-20 08:00 - 09:30 | ArcelorMittal R&D, E Columbus Dr, East Chicago, IN, 46312, United States
The location of our February meeting will be ArcelorMittal – Global Research and Development, East Chicago.
Thank you!

AIA Education Event
2024-02-23 08:00 - 14:30 | Construction Advancement Foundation, 6050 Southport Road, Portage, IN, 46368, United States
February 23, 2024 | 8AM to 2:30PM | FREE to Attend
Construction Advancement Foundation (CAF) | 6050 Southport Rd | Portage

The Northwest Indiana Mason Contractors Association (NWIMCA) is proud to invite you to the Masonry Continuing Education Program on February 23, 2024. This program brings together the architectural, design, and masonry communities for opportunities to collaborate and learn together.
Activities will include:

Insights about masonry materials for architects, including how to incorporate these materials into building designs.

Best practices about flashing, moisture control, and preventing damage caused by moisture.

Information about the movement characteristics of structural masonry wall systems.

An introduction to air and water-resistive barriers and how they work.

Plus, hands-on masonry basics!
BE SURE TO DRESS ACCORDINGLY

This free program will take place at the Construction Advancement Foundation’s facility in Portage from 8:00AM to 2:30PM with breakfast and lunch included.

Register Now!

7:45AM to 8AM Registration with Complimentary Breakfast
8AM Joe Alberts- Flashing And Moisture Control
9AM Shannon Perry-Riley – Design and Detail of Reinforced Hollow Clay Masonry
10AM to 10:15AM Break
10:15AM Chris Tobias – The Role of Air and Water-Resistive Barriers in The Building Envelope
11:15AM to 12:15PM Lunch
12:15PM Scott Walkowicz – Masonry Movement Joints
1:15PM to 1:30PM Break
1:30PM Joe Alberts – Hands-On Masonry Basics

Tickets

Attendee Tickets – FREE

Sponsorships Levels

Lunch Sponsor – $500

Company logo on event website, signage, and brief introduction of your company, PLUS marketing table at program.

Gold Sponsor – $250

Company logo on event website, signage, and name recognition at event.

Register Now!

Would Should Attend?

Architects & Designers

Engineers

Contractors

Specification Writers

Construction Managers

This program meets the Architects International Association (AIA/CES) criteria for continuing education. AIA members attending this event will receive up to 5 H/S/W learning units, which will be reported directly to the AIA.

This program is funded by the Mason Contractors Promotional Fund.

NWIBRT Safety Committee Meeting
2024-03-05 08:00 - 09:00, 2024-04-02 08:00 - 09:00, 2024-06-04 08:00 - 09:00, 2024-07-02 08:00 - 09:00, 2024-08-06 08:00 - 09:00, 2024-09-03 08:00 - 09:00, 2024-10-01 08:00 - 09:00, 2024-11-05 08:00 - 09:00 and 1 more date | Construction Advancement Foundation, 6050 Southport Road, Portage, IN, 46368, United States
The Safety Subcommittee is comprised of owner companies, contractors, and suppliers that empower members to take action. They continuously strive to improve the performance of their own companies and those they work with.
This committee meeting will be at Construction Advancement Foundation, 6050 Southport Road, Portage, IN, United States

BCRC Annual Meeting
2024-03-20 09:00 - 10:00 | Construction Advancement Foundation, 6050 Southport Road, Portage, IN, 46368, United States
BCRC Annual Meeting
March 20, 2024
9:00am – CAF Classroom
6050 Southport Road
Portage, IN 46368
R.S.V.P. by Friday March 15th, 2024
Email: info@bcrcnet.com
Ph: 219-764-9500

Golf Committee Meeting
2024-03-21 10:30 - 11:00 | Buddy & Pal’s Crown Point, 1206 E Summit St., Crown Point, IN, 46307, United States
We will be having our first Golf Committee meeting Thursday, March 21 at 10:30 AM at Buddy & Pal’s in Crown Point. If you’re interested in joining the committee, we’d love to see you there.

March Madness Networking Event
2024-03-21 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!

BCRC April 2024 Pop-Up Testing Locations
2024-04-15 16:00 - 2024-04-17 08:00 | IN
APRIL 2024 POP-UP TESTING LOCATIONS
Please see the attached flyer that includes pop-up testing sites, updated collection site hours and BCRC’s newest preferred collection sites.
Pop-up testing locations are temporary, but updates will be sent regularly concerning the pop-up locations.
Everyone is welcome to test at the pop-up locations.
If possible, please spread the word.
This information can also be found on the BCRC website.
www.bcrcnet.com
For the full flier click here.
I.B.E.W #531
Monday, April 15, 2024
4:00pm – 8:00pm
LAST COLLECTION SIGN-IN TIME IS 7:30pm
301 E. 8th Street
Michigan City, IN 46360
Ironworkers #395
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
5:00pm – 9:00pm
LAST COLLECTION SIGN-IN TIME IS 8:30pm
6570 Ameriplex Drive
Portage, IN 46368

NWIBRT Safety Committee Meeting - CANCELLED
2024-05-07 08:00 - 09:00 | Construction Advancement Foundation, 6050 Southport Road, Portage, IN, 46368, United States
We apologize for the inconvenience, but this month’s Safety Committee meeting has been cancelled.

The Safety Subcommittee is comprised of owner companies, contractors, and suppliers that empower members to take action. They continuously strive to improve the performance of their own companies and those they work with.
This committee meeting will be at Construction Advancement Foundation, 6050 Southport Road, Portage, IN, United States

2024 CAF/NWIBRT Awards Banquet
2024-05-09 17:00 - 21:00 | Avalon Manor, 3550 US 30, Merrillville, IN, 46410, United States
2024 CAF/NWIBRT Awards Banquet – Thursday, May 9 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.
Click here for more information!
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NWIBRT Executive Committee Meeting
2024-05-21 08:00 - 09:30 | IN
The location of our May Board of Directors meeting is TBD.
Thank you!

Business Development & Marketing Committee Meeting
2024-07-01 14:00 - 15:00 | Three Monkeys Pub, 21 w 112th Ave, Crown Point, 46307, United States
The next meeting for the Business Development & Marketing Committee will be on July 1st at 2:00 at Three Monkeys in Crown Point.
We realize that it is short notice, but we want to update everyone on the Smoke-Off Cook-Off and give updates stats on the events, etc. for 2024.
Hope you all can attend.

Golf Committee Meeting
2024-07-23 11:30 - 12:30 | Bulldog Park, 183 S West St, Crown Point, 46307, United States
The next meeting for the NWIBRT Hard Hat Charity Golf Committee will be held on Tuesday, July 23rd at 11:30 at Bulldog Park.

We are having it at Bulldog Park so that anyone who is attending the Inaugural Smoke-Off Cook-Off can finish meeting and go right to event. It will be delish!!!

If you have not gotten your tickets/sponsorship for the Smoke-Off Cook-Off, you can do so right online at – https://nwibrt.org/smoke-off-cook-off/

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.

Inaugural Smoke-Off, Cook Off
2024-07-23 13:00 - 17:00 | Bulldog Park, 183 S West St, Crown Point, 46307, United States
Who Will Be Crowned the Master of Meats?
We’ve heard your brags. We’ve heard your boisterous comments about your carnivorous culinary skills. And now, we’re putting your meats where our mouths are, to find out who will become champion! Who has what it takes to reign supreme during the inaugural NWIBRT Smoke-Off/Cook Off?
During this special event, competitors will get to show off their grill or meat smoking mastery. We’ll be under the pavilion, out of the sun or rain, at the beautiful Bulldog Park in Crown Point.
Only the best of the best will take home the grand prize! A trophy that will instill envy in all who gaze upon it! The winner will get to keep this sacred chalice for the entire year and show all their colleagues who’s the king of outdoor cuisine. We’re talking eternal glory here, seared forever.
Think you have what it takes to be a champion? Sign up as a competitor for your shot at the title!
Cooking spots are limited, so secure your spot now!
Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, July 23rd.
Time: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Participant judging: 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.. Winner announced: 4:00 p.m. Social Time 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Bulldog Park, Crown Point.
Entry Information: $250.00

Includes 2 Admission Tickets
Two 8’ Tables to Prep and Serve
Tasting Cups, Forks and Napkins Provided
Must Bring Your Own Smoker/Cooking appliance
Limited Registrations Available

Competition Guidelines:

Choose the best mouth-watering recipe that you have. Each attendee will receive an approximate 1 oz. portion of your deliciousness for them to judge.
Competitors can bring food already prepared or may arrive as early as 9 a.m. to start cooking. We recommend bringing pre-cooked items to warm up and serve at the event.
Grills and smokers are allowed onsite, but they are required to have something beneath them to catch any spills or grease.
Smoke and cook your best meat dishes. Hand out samples for attendees to taste and vote for their favorites.
For hot entrees, we will provide one chaffing holder with 2 sternos to keep your food at the required temperature of 140 degrees for serving. Don’t worry, we will make it easy for you and have a designated person to check the temp of your food.
For cold entrees, you will need to provide ice to keep food at 40 degrees or less.
We will provide each competitor two tables to prep and serve, tasting cups, forks and napkins. Any utensils that you need may need including knives, cutting boards, etc. will need to be brought by the competitor.

Prizes:

The winner will receive bragging rights and a coveted traveling trophy.

Tickets:

$30 – includes general admission, tasting of competitors entrees, side dishes, judging token and one drink ticket.

SPONSORSHIPS:
Event Sponsor – $500

Includes your logo on marketing
A marketing table at the event
Recognition during presentation
4 tickets

Platinum Sponsor – $300

Includes your logo on marketing
A marketing table at the event
Recognition during presentation
3 tickets

Gold Sponsor – $200

Includes your logo on marketing
2 tickets to the event

Silver Sponsor – $100

Includes your company name on marketing
1 ticket to the event

NWIBRT Executive Committee Meeting
2024-08-13 08:00 - 09:30 | IN
The location of our August Board of Directors meeting is TBD.
Thank you!

Tour of the Hammond YMCA
2024-08-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Hammond YMCA, 1918 165th St. Suite C., Hammond, IN, 46320, United States
Join Us for an Exclusive Tour of the New Hammond Destination YMCA!
Date: August 13, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: New Hammond Destination YMCA
1918 165th St. Suite C., Hammond, 46320
The Northwest Indiana Business RoundTable (NWIBRT) invites its members to an exclusive, complimentary tour of the brand-new Hammond Destination YMCA. Discover the state-of-the-art facilities, innovative programs, and community-driven initiatives that make this YMCA a cornerstone for health, wellness, and connection in our region.
PPE Provided:

Hard hat
Safety Vest
Safety glasses

Please wear closed toed shoes, pants, and long sleeves.

Don’t miss this opportunity to see firsthand how the Hammond Destination YMCA is transforming our community.
The tour is free to members but you must RSVP.

Spaces are limited

The NWIBRT Hard Hat Charity Golf Outing
2024-09-20 07:00 - 16:00 | White Hawk Country Club, 1001 White Hawk Dr., Crown Point, IN, 46307, United States
A Fun Day for You… and a Hole in One for Your Company
Everything about attending the NWIBRT Hard Hat Charity Golf Outing is a win for both you and your company. It’s a day of fun at a luxurious golf course where you’ll be treated to great food, drinks, and opportunities to meet people that can truly drive results for your business.
Plus, it’s a charity event that supports numerous local causes, meaning that your participation will get noticed by the community. Proceeds from the event are also used to support NWI safety initiatives and educational programming.
The outing will take place on Friday, September 20th at the White Hawk Country Club in Crown Point and is a joint effort between the Northwest Indiana Business RoundTable (NWIBRT), the Northwest Indiana Building and Construction Trades Council, and the Construction Advancement Foundation (CAF).
This event sells out fast!
Golfers will enjoy VIP privileges, good eats, and great drinks. Sign up now for access to the most entertaining business event of the year.

Schedule:

7:00AM – Registration Opens (all raffle donations can be dropped off at registration)
7:30AM – Bloody Mary Bar Opens
8:45AM – All Golfers to their Golf Cart
8:55AM – Announcements
9:00AM – Shotgun Start with Par Being Everyone’s Friend
2:30PM – 4:30”ish” – Reception, Food, Beverages, Raffles and Contest Prizes

For full details please visit our Golf Outing event page.
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Turkey Shoot
2024-10-02 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 3rd Annual 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 – 12pm
Rounds Begin – 1pm
Each round will have 10 shooters and one winner each round.
REGISTER NOW!
Event Sponsor – $500

Includes your logo on marketing
A marketing table at the event
Recognition during presentation
Logo on prizes
4 tickets

Platinum Sponsor – $300

Includes your logo on marketing
A marketing table at the event
Recognition during presentation
3 tickets

Gold Sponsor – $200

Includes your logo on marketing
2 tickets to the event

Silver Sponsor – $100

Includes your company name on marketing
1 ticket to the event

Tickets
Members: $35.00 Includes 1 round and lunch
Non-Members: $75.00 Includes 1 round and lunch
Additional Rounds: $5.00

Business Development & Marketing Committee Meeting
2024-10-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Three Monkeys Pub, 21 w 112th Ave, Crown Point, 46307, United States
The next meeting for the Business Development & Marketing Committee will be on Oct 14 at 2:00 at Three Monkeys in Crown Point.

Hope you all can attend.

2024 Business & Economic Outlook
2024-11-01 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 2024 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 1st, 2024
Free for Members!
Register Today!
2024’s SPEAKERS:
BERT COOK – Executive Director, LaPorte Economic Advancement Partnership
STEVE SKALKA – Chief Fiduciary Officer, Harbour Trust & Investment Management Company
HEATHER ENNIS – President and CEO, Northwest Indiana Forum
SHERRI ZILLER – President and CEO, Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority
TONY HARL – State Director of CTE, Indiana Commission for Higher Education
ROLAND FEGAN, Deputy Commissioner of Construction, Indiana Department of Transportation
MICAH POLLAK – Associate Professor of Economics, Indiana University Northwest

NWIBRT Executive Committee Meeting
2024-11-19 16:30 - 19:00 | IN
The location of our November Board of Directors meeting will be held at location to be determined.
Thank you!
