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SMART Heroes second location celebrates first graduating class

December 11, 2019

Education, People, Professional Organizations, Services/programs for 18+, Services/Programs for ages 21+, Smart Heroes

SMART Heroes Local 9 in Colorado Springs celebrated its first graduating class Oct. 7. Three participants completed a seven-week course to earn the equivalent of their first-year sheet metal apprentice…

Five locals earn Platinum Designation at Eastern Regional Apprenticeship Conference

November 21, 2019

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Awards, Business Success Stories, Construction, People, Professional Organizations, Services/programs for 18+, Services/Programs for ages 21+

Mike Harris, program administrator of the International Training Institute (ITI), presented five sheet metal training centers with Platinum Accreditation during the Eastern Regional Apprenticeship Conference this spring. Locals who earned the designation include Local 85 in…

Celebrity Speakers signs world record Everest climber Apa Sherpa

November 21, 2019

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Business Services, Education, Entertainment/Events, People, Professional Organizations

Riveting speaker focuses attention on education, opportunities for his people LAS VEGAS – Bruce Merrin’s Celebrity Speakers Bureau has agreed to represent world record mountaineer and inspirational speaker Apa Sherpa…

Philadelphia passes fire life safety legislation

November 19, 2019

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Certifications, Construction, People, Professional Organizations

Earlier this year, Philadelphia joined the growing list of cities, counties and states with fire life safety ordinances, laws and legislation to regulate the inspections of fire and smoke dampers and smoke…

Valley Bank chosen No. 1 lender of SBA 504 loans in Nevada

November 18, 2019

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Awards, Banking & Finance, Business Services, Nevada, Professional Organizations, Services/programs for 18+, Services/Programs for ages 21+

Lending program allows businesses to expand while saving thousands HENDERSON, Nev. – The Small Business Administration (SBA) has chosen Valley Bank of Nevada as the leading lender in Nevada of…

Sheet metal’s top Testing, Adjusting, Balancing honor goes to Davor Novosel

September 30, 2019

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Awards, Construction, Education, People, Professional Organizations, Services/programs for 18+, Services/Programs for ages 21+

Davor Novosel, retired National Energy Management Institute Committee (NEMIC) chief technology officer, was recently inducted into the Testing, Adjusting and Balancing Bureau (TABB) Hall of Fame during the 2019 International Certification Board (ICB)/TABB Conference…

SMART Heroes graduates 39 new members in first half of 2019, announces second location

September 24, 2019

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Construction, Education, Professional Organizations, Services/programs for 18+, Services/Programs for ages 21+

The first half of 2019 was a busy time for the SMART Heroes program, located at Western Washington Sheet Metal near Seattle. The program graduated 39 new sheet metal apprentices during three seven-week sessions,…

Ohio apprentice training coordinators use Skills USA to scout the future

September 23, 2019

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Construction, Education, Professional Organizations, Services/programs for 18+, Services/Programs for ages 21+

Ohio sheet metal apprentice training coordinators, business managers, organizers and agents look for the best students to recruit to their apprenticeship programs, and over the years, they’ve found the state Skills…

ICB Conference takes on 18th year with camaraderie, grass roots successes, teamwork

September 18, 2019

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Certifications, Construction, Education, Entertainment/Events, Professional Organizations, Services/programs for 18+, Services/Programs for ages 21+

The 18th annual sheet metal industry International Certification Board (ICB) Conference was held May 5-7 in Seattle with more than 150 attendees, including training coordinators, instructors, business managers, contractors, trustees and other…

Second SMART Heroes program set for Colorado

September 17, 2019

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Construction, Education, People, Professional Organizations, Services/programs for 18+, Services/Programs for ages 21+

Partnership between sheet metal union, Fort Carson puts veterans to work COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – SMART Heroes, a program established to help soon-to-be or recent military veterans transition into a sheet…

Sheet metal locals share hosting duties for Mid-Atlantic state competition

September 13, 2019

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Apprentices, Awards, Construction, Contests, Education, People, Professional Organizations, Services/programs for 18+, Services/Programs for ages 21+

Sheet metal locals in the Mid-Atlantic states came together May 2-4 at Local 27 in Farmingdale, New Jersey, to share camaraderie and competition during the region’s annual contest. Participating locals…

Northwest Apprentice Contest welcomes students from seven states

September 12, 2019

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Apprentices, Awards, Construction, Contests, Education, People, Professional Organizations, Services/programs for 18+, Services/Programs for ages 21+

For the third year, sheet metal apprentices, coordinators, instructors, business managers and contractors came together in Portland, Oregon, for the Northwest Apprenticeship Contest, which hosted sheet metal students from Washington,…

Henderson Development Association names new board members

September 10, 2019

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Business Services, Henderson, Nev., Nevada, Nonprofit, People, Professional Organizations, Services/programs for 18+, Services/Programs for ages 21+

Stephanie Garcia-Vause, Irene Bustamante Adams join advocacy organization HENDERSON, Nev. – The Henderson Development Association (HDA) has named Irene Bustamante Adams and Stephanie Garcia-Vause to its 2019-20 board of directors.…

International Training Institute welcomes new field representative, Lisa Davis

August 29, 2019

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Business Success Stories, Construction, Education, People, Professional Organizations, Services/programs for 18+, Services/Programs for ages 21+

Lisa Davis took a somewhat unconventional path to becoming a sheet metal worker. After graduating from the University of California at Davis with a bachelor’s degree in biology, Davis changed…

Training centers rise to the challenge of accreditation

August 27, 2019

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Awards, Certifications, Construction, People, Professional Organizations, Services/programs for 18+, Services/Programs for ages 21+

The International Training Institute (ITI) Accreditation Board periodically reviews and adjusts the requirements for its sheet metal training centers to attain accreditation. The board, which is made up of four members representing…

Hawaii sheet metal workers partner with local officials to bring fire life safety to forefront

August 19, 2019

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Construction, People, Professional Organizations, Services/programs for 18+, Services/Programs for ages 21+

Sheet Metal Workers Local 293 in Honolulu has been making strides partnering with city and fire officials to bring fire life safety to the public consciousness. Over the last year, Art…

Sheet metal worker extends career with computer knowledge

August 16, 2019

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Construction, People, Professional Organizations, Services/programs for 18+, Services/Programs for ages 21+

His body could no longer do the work, but his mind wanted to learn MEMPHIS – Like many people who enjoy working with their hands, John Sciara never thought about how…

Indiana local hosts Ultimate Apprentice Contest

August 15, 2019

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Apprentices, Contests, People, Professional Organizations, Services/programs for 18+, Services/Programs for ages 21+, Sheet Metal

Indiana Sheet Metal Workers Local 20 apprentices from Evansville, Fort Wayne, Gary, Indianapolis, Lafayette, South Bend and Terre Haute competed in the Indiana Ultimate Apprentice Contest April 4-6 at the…

Henderson Chamber names 2019-20 executive board members

August 15, 2019

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Awards, Business Services, Entertainment/Events, Henderson, Nev., Nevada, Nonprofit, People, Professional Organizations, Services/programs for 18+, Services/Programs for ages 21+

New members take office July 1, sworn in during September Chamber Address HENDERSON, Nev. – The Henderson Chamber of Commerce has named the members of its 2019-20 board of directors.…

Companies contribute to program helping veterans find careers

August 7, 2019

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Business Services, Education, People, Professional Organizations, Services/programs for 18+, Services/Programs for ages 21+, Sheet Metal

SMART Heroes provides course to help veterans enter sheet metal apprenticeship FAIRFAX, Va. – To date, more than 10 classes and 142 veterans have graduated from SMART Heroes, a program that…

Henderson Mayor to speak during Aug. 13 Chamber breakfast

August 5, 2019

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Business Services, Education, Entertainment/Events, Henderson, Nev., Nevada, Nonprofit, People, Professional Organizations, Services/programs for 18+, Services/Programs for ages 21+

Debra March presenting Henderson Strong Comprehensive Plan implementation efforts HENDERSON, Nev. – The Henderson Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly networking breakfast featuring guest speaker Henderson Mayor Debra March, from 7…

Region hosts first sheet metal apprentice contest in a decade

July 31, 2019

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Contests, People, Professional Organizations, Services/programs for 18+, Services/Programs for ages 21+, Sheet Metal

After a decade away, Midwest states participated in the first Great Plains Apprentice Contest Feb. 21 and 22 in Kansas City, Missouri. Twenty-eight sheet metal apprentices from six states and…

Chamber to host annual CONNECT Expo + Mixer + Start Tank

July 25, 2019

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Education, Entertainment/Events, Henderson, Nev., Nevada, Nonprofit, People, Professional Organizations, Services/programs for 18+, Services/Programs for ages 21+

Henderson event to include over 100 booths for business-to-business connections HENDERSON, Nev. – The Henderson Chamber of Commerce will host the 10th annual CONNECT Expo + Mixer + Start Tank…

Atlanta hosts second year of regional contest

July 22, 2019

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Apprentices, Contests, Sheet Metal

Atlanta played host to this year’s Region 3 Sheet Metal Apprentice Contest and welcomed 13 second-, third- and fourth-year apprentices from the Local 399 training center in South Carolina; Local…

Workshop to help grow your business in the digital world

July 22, 2019

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Business Services, Education, Entertainment/Events, Henderson, Nev., Nevada, Nonprofit, People, Professional Organizations, Services/programs for 18+, Services/Programs for ages 21+

Henderson Chamber’s Roadmap to Success series continues Aug. 15 HENDERSON, Nev. – As part of the Henderson Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Roadmap to Success workshop series, Michael Mellstead from the Las…

Henderson Chamber of Commerce to host July networking mixer

July 11, 2019

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Business Services, Education, Entertainment/Events, Henderson, Nev., Nevada, Nonprofit, People, Professional Organizations, Services/programs for 18+, Services/Programs for ages 21+

Event scheduled for July 25 at Reflection Bay Golf Club HENDERSON, Nev. – The Henderson Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly networking mixer from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 25 at Reflection…

Heroic apprentice saves life of fellow co-worker, mentor

July 2, 2019

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Apprentices, People, Professional Organizations, Services/programs for 18+, Services/Programs for ages 21+, Sheet Metal

A few days following the Fourth of July last summer, journeyperson Scott Hintz and Dan Hubbard, a third-year apprentice, were working in the industrial shop with fellow craftspeople at Doral Corporation…

Morning networking event to focus on female mentoring

June 27, 2019

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Business Services, Education, Henderson, Nev., Nevada, Nonprofit, People, Professional Organizations, Services/programs for 18+, Services/Programs for ages 21+

Henderson Chamber to host networking breakfast at Fiesta Henderson July 9 HENDERSON, Nev. – The Henderson Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly networking breakfast with guest speaker Lisa Chastain of…

Training program addresses mental health wellness, substance abuse prevention

June 24, 2019

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Education, Professional Organizations, Services/programs for 18+, Services/Programs for ages 21+, Sheet Metal

The SMART PREVENT Training Program contributes to the overall quality of life of the members of the unionized sheet metal industry with a special emphasis on preventing substance abuse and addressing mental…

Henderson Chamber to host June business networking mixer

June 20, 2019

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Business Services, Education, Entertainment/Events, Henderson, Nev., Nevada, Nonprofit, People, Professional Organizations, Services/programs for 18+, Services/Programs for ages 21+

Event scheduled for June 27 at Railroad Pass Casino HENDERSON, Nev. – The Henderson Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly networking mixer, from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 27, at Railroad Pass…

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