NWIBRT

Golf Committee Meeting
2024-07-23 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | 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 Safety Committee Meeting
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, 2024-12-03 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-01-07 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-02-04 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-04-01 08:00 - 09:00 | 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

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.
Click Here For More Info

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!

Business Development & Marketing Committee Meeting
2025-01-13 14:00 - 15:00 | NWIBRT Office, 1255 Erie Court, Crown Point, IN, 46307, United States
The next meeting for the Business Development & Marketing Committee will be January 13 @ NWIBRT Office.
1255 Erie Court
Crown Point, IN, 46307
Hope you all can attend.

NWIBRT Executive Committee Meeting
2025-02-18 16:30 - 19:00 | IN
The location of our February Board of Directors meeting will be held at location to be determined.
Thank you!

Pop-Up Networking Event: Catch Table & Tap
2025-02-26 15:30 - 17:30 | Catch Table & Tap, 500 E 81st Ave, Merrillville, IN, 46410, United States
Ready for real networking?
NWIBRT is pleased to announce our next Pop-Up event!
Building relationships is better in person and NWI business leaders are eager to get together. Join us in a relaxed, safe environment where we can make connections that could have a real impact on our businesses.
NWIBRT’s “Pop-Up” networking event will be on February 26 from 3:30pm to 5:30pm at the Catch Table & Tap in Merrillville.
Space is limited! This event is FREE to attend for NWIBRT members. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
Date and Time:

February 26, 2025
3:30pm – 5:30pm

Cost:

Free to NWIBRT members

Register Now!

NWIBRT Safety Conference
2025-03-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Avalon Manor, 3550 US 30, Merrillville, IN, 46410, United States
NWIBRT Safety Conference
We are thrilled to announce the expansion of our Safety Seminar into a full-day NWIBRT Safety Conference! Designed exclusively for NWIBRT members, this engaging event will bring together safety professionals, and industry experts to explore critical topics in workplace safety.
Join us on March 13th at Avalon Manor for a comprehensive day featuring:

Morning Keynote: Learn from an industry leader as they share valuable insights and lessons learned.
Twelve Breakout Sessions: Gain practical knowledge on topics ranging from OSHA updates to the latest in PPE fitting, fleet safety, and AI-powered safety tools.
Lunch Panel Discussions with Owner Companies: Participate in dynamic conversations with owner companies discussing their safety objectives for 2025.

This full-day conference is the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow NWIBRT members, enhance your safety strategies, and take actionable insights back to your workplace. Don’t miss this chance to elevate safety excellence in your organization.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Date and Time: March 13, 2025
7:15am-Registration & Breakfast, 8:00am-4:30pm

Tickets
NWIBRT Members: $149.00
All tickets include breakfast and lunch

March Madness Networking Event
2025-03-20 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 and CAF 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!

Business Development & Marketing Committee Meeting
2025-04-14 14:00 - 15:00 | NWIBRT Office, 1255 Erie Court, Crown Point, IN, 46307, United States
The next meeting for the Business Development & Marketing Committee will be April 14 @ NWIBRT Office.
1255 Erie Court
Crown Point, IN, 46307
Hope you all can attend.

BCRC Supervisory Training
2025-04-15 09:00 - 11:00 | Construction Advancement Foundation, 6050 Southport Road, Portage, IN, 46368, United States

DOT Supervisory Training
2025-04-16 09:00 - 11:00 | Construction Advancement Foundation, 6050 Southport Road, Portage, IN, 46368, United States

Dunns Bridge Solar Center Private Tour
2025-04-16 13:00 - 14:00 | IN
This tour of the Dunns Bridge Solar Center is private and intended for NWIBRT Board Members and Business Development committees only.
Features of the Dunns Bridge Solar project:

Photovoltaic (PV) solar arrays capable of generating up to 435 megawatts (MW) of clean, renewable energy.
A 75 megawatt (MW), 4-hour battery energy storage system.

Date: April 9, 2025
Time: 1:00pm
Location: Dunns Bridge Solar Center
Kankakee Township, IN 46392

DOT Audit Seminar
2025-04-17 09:00 - 11:00 | Construction Advancement Foundation, 6050 Southport Road, Portage, IN, 46368, United States

Grand Gardner Hotel Private Tour by Tonn & Blank
2025-04-22 14:00 - 15:00 | Grand Gardner Hotel, 354 Jefferson St., Valparaiso, IN, 46383, United States
Join Us for an Exclusive Tour of the Grand Gardner Hotel by Tonn & Blank!
Date: April 22, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Grand Gardner Hotel
354 Jefferson St, Valparaiso, IN 46383
The Northwest Indiana Business RoundTable (NWIBRT) invites its members to an exclusive, complimentary tour of the brand-new Grand Gardner Hotel. The Grand Gardner Hotel is the redevelopment and reuse of the Gardner School building built in 1899 near downtown Valparaiso. The historical building will be augmented by new construction, encompassing additional guestrooms and amenities.
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 Grand Gardner Hotel is transforming our community.
The tour is FREE to members but you must RSVP.
Spaces are limited.

2025 CAF/NWIBRT Awards Banquet
2025-05-08 17:00 - 21:00 | Avalon Manor, 3550 US 30, Merrillville, IN, 46410, United States
2025 CAF/NWIBRT Awards Banquet – Thursday, May 8 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!
Learn More!

NWIBRT Executive Committee Meeting
2025-05-20 16:30 - 19:00 | IN
The location of our May Board of Directors meeting will be held at location to be determined.
Thank you!
