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RRP
Classes Offered by Chapter
March 15,
2010 and APRIL 16, 2024
Both
classes have sold out. If you are
interested, let us know and we'll put on a wait
list in case of cancellation.
The
University of Cincinnati will conduct instruction
at Miami Valley NARI's two Repair, Renovate and
Painting (RRP) classes. The EPA's Renovation,
Repair and Painting Final Rule (40 CFR 745)
requires that renovations conducted for
compensation, must be performed by Certified Firms
using Certified Renovators.
Renovation
firms that wish to work in pre-1978 homes and
child-occupied facilities must apply to the
EPA and pay a fee in order to become
certified. Renovators seeking to become
Certified Renovators must successfully complete an
EPA-accredited renovator course or a course
accredited by an EPA authorized State or
Tribe. This course is the EPA model course
for Certified Renovators and as such meets all
requirements in 40 CFR 745.90. These classes will
be conducted at the Ramada Plaza Dayton located at
2301 Wagner Ford Rd. The cost for this program is
$179.00 for members and $229.00 for non-members.
Note class size is limited to 24 students and will
be done on a first come, first serve basis.
Additional classes will be scheduled as needed to
accommodate all members. Register today at
www.naridayton.org or call
1-800-498-NARI and RSVP
Today!
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Save
the Date: March 23, 2024 Luncheon
Instructor:
Paula Fry of the American Red
Cross
Paula
Fry will be doing a presentation on Safety in
Lifting. The purpose of the American Red Cross
Workplace Training: Back Injury Prevention module
is to give individuals in the workplace an
introduction to the knowledge necessary to
identify and reduce the risk of back injury.
Preventing
a back injury is much easier than repairing one.
Because your back is critically important to your
ability to walk, sit, stand, and run, it's
important to take care of it. Most back pain
arises from using your back improperly, so
learning a few basic rules about lifting, posture
and proper exercise can help keep your back in
good shape. According to the Bureau of Labor
Statistics, more than one million workers suffer
back injuries each year, and back injuries account
for one of every five workplace injuries or
illnesses. Further, one-fourth of all compensation
indemnity claims involve back injuries, costing
industry billions of dollars on top of the pain
and suffering borne by employees.
Join us
as Paula shows us the importance of safety in
lifting. We promise that you will learn something
that you do not already know.
The
luncheon will take place at the Ramada Plaza North
on Wagner Ford Road. Registration and
Networking begin at 11:00
a.m.
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Save
the Date: April 15, 2010
Breakfast
on the Level
Presented
by John Hock of the Dayton Business
Journal
Are
you upset because the phone's not ringing from the
right people? Do you feel under pressure
because your marketing programs aren't
moving? Are you frustrated because you are
looking for help and just not finding
it?
In today's tough economy, many
companies are turning to advertising. Quite
often, this is the right decision - one longer
overdue. But it is not always
so.
Join us as John Hock speaks about
Marketing in a Down Market and helps you find out
if advertising makes sense.
Learn
about establishing objectives, developing
plans, setting expectations, and the 4
different types of advertising campaigns. It
is a no-risk chance to see if advertising is
for you.
John Hock is the advertising
director of the Dayton Business Journal and has a
solid background in sales, training and
management.
The breakfast
will take place at the Ramada Plaza North on
Wagner Ford Road. Registration and
Networking begin at 7:00a.m.
Register today at
www.naridayton.org or call
1-800-498-NARI and RSVP
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Wednesday
March 24, 2024
Sponsored
by Billy Brink of Ferguson Enterprises
Please
join us for Miami Valley NARI's first "Happy Hour"
social event. Ferguson Enterprises is hosting the
get together at Tale Gators Italian Pub located in
Centerville, OH. Dry snacks and drinks will be
compliments of Ferguson. Come on in and unwind!
Visit with some old friends you haven't seen in
awhile and some new friends you haven't met yet.
What better way to welcome in the spring than to
hang out with your favorite NARI pals! (Don't
forget to get with Billy and the gang to discuss
your next project. They'd love to help
you!)
Register by contacting the
Miami Valley NARI Office at (937) 222-NARI
(6274) by fax 222.5794 or online at
www.naridayton.org
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Save
the Date: April 27, 2010
Luncheon
Presented
by Gail Jordan of Jordan
Consulting
Our
speaker for this luncheon will be Gail Jordan of
Jordan Consulting. Gail is an award winning Sales
Professional with a proven track record in
building successful advertising programs for
medium to small businsses for over 26 years. Her
major strengths include handling multiple projects
simultaneously, performing in a fast paced
environment and meeting strict deadlines.
The title of her presentation will be "Managing
Customer Personalities". Come out and
hear about different ways to cope with
the many personalities your customers may
have! The luncheon will take place at
the Ramada Plaza North on Wagner Ford Road.
Registration and Networking begin at 10:30
a.m. Lunch and the program are from
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Register today at
www.naridayton.org or call
1-800-498-NARI and RSVP
today!
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Spec
Writer - Request for Proposals
CountyCorp,
a non-profit development corporation in Montgomery
County is seeking to expand their capacity. They
are looking for experienced Spec Writing
professionals in the rehab business to contract
with to develop line-item specifications for
residential rehabilitation jobs. The work
specifications are needed for single-family homes
that entail substantial renovation. The
homes range from 1000 to 1800 square feet and were
built in the late 1950's to early 1970's. The
specifications will be used to obtain contractor
bids for the work to be performed.
Prior to each request, CountyCorp's
Construction Supervisor will walk the Spec Writer
through each home to provide an overview of what
they are trying to accomplish, along with the
level and quality of treatments and
finishes. The Spec Writer will develop a set
of specification with estimated costs in
accordance with CountyCorp's prescribed format and
proven best practices.
Their
goal is to select 3 or 4 persons to contract for
professional Spec Writing services asdescribed
above. Initially, the selected Spec Writers will
each work on one home. They anticipate
eventually contracting for the work specifications
in groups of three homes per request. If you
are a general or sub contractor and you are
selected for this project you cannot bid on the
work to be performed. Anyone contracted to
do this work will be screened and required to sign
a Conflict of Interest statement prior to being
contracted for any work.
Applicants
should address their experience as listed in
"desirable qualities for a contracted spec
writer".
Also, please
discuss the cost per set of specifications
that you will invoice CountyCorp to provide the
service or how you will bill for your services.
Listed are desirable qualities for a
contracted spec writer:
(1)
Experience in writing proposals for residential
construction projects
(2) Knowledge
of residential building codes, i.e. I.B.C./
O.B.B.C./ C.A.B.O./ Model Energy
Code
(3) Experience in dealing with
government programs and funding
requirements
(4) State license to
write lead paint removal specifications is
preferred
(5) Computer experience
with spec writing programs, i.e.
HDP/Respec/Specmaster
Please respond
to Adam Blake, Housing Development Manager at
CountyCorp at [email protected] or fax to
937-531-7049 by Friday, March 19,
2010.
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NARI
National Spring Business Meeting
NARI
National is hosting their spring business meeting
this year in beautiful Phoenix, Arizona at the
Wyndham Phoenix Resort. The event kicks off with
an Executive Committee Meeting Wednesday evening
April 7th and concludes April 10th with The
Evening of Excellence Reception and Dinner. Miami
Valley NARI will be sending their three voting
representatives to Phoenix for the Board of
Directors meeting.
Congratulations to Miami
Valley NARI's Regional CotY recipients Hurst Total
Home, Inc. for capturing Residential Kitchen
$40,000 to $80,000, A.E. Fickert, for
Residential Interior under $100,000 and Greater
Dayton Building & Remodeling bagged an
impressive three awards, Residential Addition
under $100,000; Residential Addition Over $250,000
and Commercial Specialty. Please join us in
congratulating all this year's worthy recipients.
For those wishing to attend visit: Spring 2010 Business Meeting
Schedule; Spring 2010 Registration form;
Evening of Excellence Registration
form ; Hotel
registration.
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A
Message from Frank Gates: BWC Proposes New
Drug-Free Safety Program
At
a BWC Board meeting on February 25, 2010, a new
program was proposed to replace the current
Drug-Free Workplace Program (DFWP). The new
DFSP is expected to be available for private
employers beginning July 1, 2010, and for public
employers January 1, 2011.
Following are
proposed highlights:
The past DFWP
(and Drug-Free EZ) have been combined into one
program with two optional program levels
- There is a Basic Level that provides a 4%
premium discount
- There is an
Advance Level that provides a 7% premium
discount
Combining of discounts with
other programs is permitted:
- Group
Rated companies can enroll, but must be in the
Advanced Level and only receive a 3% discount that
can be stacked on top of their Group
discount
- Full stacking of
discounts with Safety Council
Program
- Full stacking of discounts
with Small Deductible
Program
Companies can only enroll
once per year
- In 2010, for the July
1st private employer start date the application
deadline is May 31, 2024
- For the
January 1, 2024 public employer start date the
application deadline is October 29,
2010
Participation is unlimited and
can be non-continuous
- There is no
limit on the number of years in the program
regardless of past DFWP involvement
- As long as requirements are met premium
discounts can be obtained
Staff at
Frank Gates/Avizent will be following these
proposed DFSP program changes for you. Final
details from BWC's Board are expected in late
March. Once we have the approved information
we will be communicating it to those companies
eligible for the DFSP discount.
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Home Show Tips Designed To Give You
Results
Home
shows are a great way to connect with clients and
industry partners, but if not done right, could be
a drain on your wallet. To make sure you are
receiving the full benefit of a tradeshow,
consider these 12 tips, courtesy of Skyline
Exhibits. Use this information to plan
for next home show season, now - it's never to
early!
Pre-Show
1.
Test all AV equipment before the show starts. Make
sure equipment will work together, that mounts for
monitors fit the back of the monitor and that the
cords are long
enough.
2.
Use pre-show mailers, e-mail and calls to invite
past and prospective clients to see you and set up
appointments. Eighty percent of exhibitors do not
do pre-show promotions, and it could increase your
qualified booth traffic by 33 percent. If you have
free tickets to the show, it would create a lot of
goodwill (and help you drive traffic to your
booth) if you sent the tickets to your prospective
clients or ran a contest for them prior to the
show.
3.
Develop and market a giveaway or contest before
the show and tie your promotions into an at-show
experience. For example, if attendees bring a
mailer to the show, you give them a T-shirt to
wear around the
show.
4.
Have a pre-show meeting with staff to discuss key
points of show such as presentations, staffing
questions, appointment times and
responsibilities.
5.
Clarify goals with staffers and measure the actual
results and publish the results to the company.
This helps hold staffers accountable for following
up on leads when estimates show that 79 to 81
percent of leads are not. For example, track which
leads came from each staffer and measure how many
leads turned into signed contracts. A prize or
promotion may be a great motivator for
employees.
6.
Consider additional sponsorship opportunities.
Most shows are looking for additional sponsors for
special seminars or rooms, and it can give your
company even more visibility for a fairly
reasonable price.
During/after
the
show
7.
Ask attendees open-ended questions that allow for
a conversation. For example, "What brings you to
the show today?"
8.
Step back as you are talking-most people will
follow you into the conversation and it creates a
less threatening
environment.
9.
Use giveaways as rewards, appreciation,
recognition and communication, but make sure they
have your logo on it. It's best if they also have
some connection to your company or your services.
It should be able to trigger a memory in
attendee's minds once they are
home.
10.
Regroup with staffers at the half-way point.
Identify challenges and provide tools to overcome
them. If they are having trouble gaining interest
in the crowd, come up with a new way to attract
customers to the booth. This will motivate them to
keep their energy levels strong and give them more
success.
11.
Provide attendees with an exit interview. Pass out
cards with a three to five questions asking them
their opinion on how they view you and what is
most important to them. Try to identify what type
of remodel they want and their level of interest.
This can help you with follow up after the show
based on their individual needs. This is also a
great way to gather e-mails to add to your
e-newsletter
lists.
12.
Follow up with qualified leads should not take
more than a week after the show. If there's
interest, companies need to act on it quickly
otherwise your competitor
will.
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Sashco
Rolls Out Contractor-Customized Caulk
Sashco
Sealants has introduced eXact Color Sealant, which
allows contractors to create custom color caulk.
The product is the latest by Sashco, manufacturer
of high-performance caulks and sealants.
"Prior
to eXact Color Sealant, there has never been an
easy way to create custom color caulks," the
company said in a release. "Other custom color
caulks are complicated and require special mixing
equipment.
The new product "is the
first to offer users an easy and fast way to
create custom color sealants to match any painting
job or create beautiful contrasts," Sashco
says.
With eXact Color comes a new
professional accessory: paint shaker holder
inserts for use in mixing larger batches of the
sealant in paint departments and paint stores.
No special tools are needed to mix
the sealant, Sashco says. "Custom colors are
created by simply following eXact Color's mixing
instructions using latex paint, water-based solid
stain, or universal pigments," it
says.
The water-based caulk is easy
to apply and provides excellent adhesion and
elasticity, the company says.
The
cartridge holder insert allows professional paint
departments or paint dealers to mix up to six
cartridges of the sealant at once using a standard
Gyroscopic, Oscillating, and Vortex style paint
shaker machine. The inserts allow coloring of
thousands of cartridges of caulk, the company
says.
"These new holder inserts are
effective, rugged and extremely easy to use," said
Sashco vice president and technical director Wayne
Summons. "They do not in any way interfere with
the normal operation of the paint mixer or paint
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