Professional Organizations

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…

Workshop to help grow your business in the digital world

July 22, 2019

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

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

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

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

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

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…

Workshop to help businesses prevent sexual harassment claims

June 18, 2019

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 June 20 HENDERSON, Nev. – As part of the Henderson Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Roadmap to Success workshop series, Aviva Gordon of Gordon…

New chief technology officer joins staff at NEMIC

May 29, 2019

People, Professional Organizations, Sheet Metal

Soph Davenberry has joined the staff at the National Energy Management Institute Committee (NEMIC) as the chief technology officer upon the retirement of Davor Novosel. Davenberry comes to NEMIC from Hermanson Company, LLP,…

Henderson Chamber to explore the essence of communication

May 22, 2019

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

Roadmap to Success series continues June 6 in Downtown Henderson HENDERSON, Nev. – As part of the Henderson Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Roadmap to Success workshop series, Rae Wilson of P4…

Henderson Chamber presents Growing Your Business in a Digital World

May 3, 2019

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

Roadmap to Success series continues May 16 in Downtown Henderson HENDERSON, Nev. – As part of the Henderson Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Roadmap to Success workshop series, Lani Dorlack, Las Vegas…

New Mexico Contractor pushes to make fire life safety a priority

April 24, 2019

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

Nearly a decade ago, on the verge of the Recession, Tony Kocurek, owner of Energy Balance Integration LLC in Albuquerque, New Mexico, stumbled on an emerging market that would change his company…

Henderson Chamber Of Commerce Foundation presents HopeLink of Southern Nevada with donation

April 24, 2019

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

The Henderson Chamber of Commerce recently presented a check to HopeLink of Southern Nevada for $4,529, part of the proceeds from its fourth annual Henderson Chamber of Commerce Foundation Golf…

Apprenticeship with 39 percent veterans earns national award

April 15, 2019

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

The recruitment of military veterans is a priority for the unionized sheet metal industry, especially on the training side. At Sheet Metal Workers Local 9 in Colorado Springs, the recruitment of veterans…

Sheet metal apprentices help dreams come true for nonprofit

April 11, 2019

Business Services, Community service, Donations, Education, Nonprofit, People, Professional Organizations, Sheet Metal

Just like with many community service projects, this one began with a phone call. Larry Collette, a retired pipefitter, called the business office at Sheet Metal Workers Local 80 in Detroit to…

Henderson Chamber to host April business networking mixer

April 11, 2019

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