2024 Premier Annual Sponsors | |
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Last Months Question: Which state celebrates "Turkey-Free Thanksgiving" the day after Thanksgiving?
Answer: California.
This quirky Holiday encourages Californians to celebrate plant-based meals and focus on the environment the day after Thanksgiving!
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Aretas Physical Therapy is striving for excellence, making PT personal. By striving for arete, Greek for excellence, they aim to empower their patients to reach their full potential, enhance their quality of life and achieve true physical and mental well-being.
Timely and Effective Care: Aretas Physical Therapy specializes in prompt treatment for all types of injuries ensuring you receive the care you need without delays. For more severe cases, they connect you with top local specialists.
Comprehensive Injury Recovery: Whether it’s a minor or major injury, Aretas Physical Therapy focuses on effective treatment to help you recover faster and prevent future setbacks keeping you in optimal health.
Holistic Support: Aretas Physical Therapy is dedicated to your overall wellness addressing not only your physical recovery but also supporting your mental well-being.
Aretas Physical Therapy is dedicated to supporting you every step of your journey to recovery and wellness.
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Balfrey & Johnston is a premier Plumbing and HVAC manufacturer’s representative. We strive to serve our customers with the highest quality products and services throughout the entire purchasing process. We will work with you to make your project go smoothly from start to finish.
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Serving the commercial and industrial facilities of Southeastern Wisconsin, Ideal Mechanical is an industry-leading full service mechanical contractor. Throughout the years, we have served facilities of all type, size, and age.
Whether it’s a new facility, requiring design build expertise or an existing building needing retrofit, replacement, or service attention we’re the team to call. Ideal Mechanical offers decades of experience and an expert team to meet and exceed your expectations.
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We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for our Gatsby-themed holiday party! It was a roaring night filled with networking, entertainment, and memories that will last a lifetime.
A special thank you to our sponsors, including Milwaukee Tool, Rundle - Spence, DeWalt, Columbia Pipe & Supply, Ferguson, HSA, Soderholm & Associates, Tradeline Sales, Vyron, Trane, Porter Pipe & Supply, and Kast Marketing whose support made this incredible evening possible.
Relive the magic and check out some photos from the night below! Couples' portrait pictures will be mailed out early next week.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you all again next year!
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Thank you to everyone who generously donated a toy to the Ronald McDonald House at our Holiday Party! Your kindness will bring joy to many children and families. Special thanks to Bekky for dropping them off on Wednesday. Happy holidays! | |
Reminder: Bond Renewals Require Signatures by December 18th | |
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Attention all companies renewing their 2025 Plumbing License Performance Bonds:
I am finalizing the paperwork for your bond renewals and have received all necessary bonds from our insurance company. The bond for the City of Milwaukee requires the signature of the Master Plumber.
To complete this process:
- Signatures must be completed by Wednesday, December 18th.
- Please schedule a time for your Master Plumber to visit the PMC Association offices, open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
If an in-office visit isn’t possible, notify me immediately to arrange an alternative.
Thank you for your prompt attention! If you have questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to Bri at Bri@pmsmca.com.
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Navigating the Apprenticeship & Employer Relationship - with Lauri Rollings | |
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NEW Date and Time
Thursday, January 23, 2025
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM CST
Location
PMSMCA/IBEW JATC Training Center
11001 W Plank Ct
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
Cost
$15/each for members
$25/person for non-members.
NOTE – if attendee is registered with the Local 18, 75 or 601 JAC’s as the official Training School Apprentice Coordinator, this program is FREE!
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Contractors who employ apprentices have a wide variety of responsibilities to their apprentices including providing meaningful on-the-job training and a working environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. This training will provide an overview of contractor and apprentice responsibilities/expectations.
Topics Include:
- Adequate supervision of the apprentices on the job
- Ensuring apprentices are trained in core work processes
- Equal opportunity issues
Who should attend?
- Jobsite Foreman
- Field Leaders
- Human Resources Staff
- Apprenticeship Managers
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Cross-Generational Training - with Lauri Rollings | |
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With five generations in the workforce, it’s more important than ever to communicate and lead effectively across generations. This workshop will examine the changing workforce and help you understand how to evaluate and implement positive change.
Topics Include:
- Communication
- Demographics of Today’s Workforce and Changing Norms, Expectations and Desires
- Managing Multigenerational Issues
- Creating Positive Culture in the Office and on the Jobsite
Who should attend?
- Field Leaders
- Office Staff
- Project Managers
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NEW Date and Time
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM CST
Location
PMSMCA/IBEW JATC Training Center
11001 W Plank Ct
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
Cost
$15/each for members
$25/person for non-members.
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NECA Milwaukee/PMC/SMACCA Milwaukee are pleased to present this lunch n learn webinar. The SBA will provide background on how they can help grow and expand business opportunities, while the majority of the program will discuss the IRA Home Energy Rebate program.
IRA Home Energy Rebates presentation equips Insulation, HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical Contractors with essential knowledge to participate in the Wisconsin programs. We will cover various aspects of the program including contractor enrollment and participation requirements, available rebates and incentives, customer eligibility and project quality standards.
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Speakers
SBA – Tammie Clendenning
Focus on Energy – Jackie Blank
When
December 18, 2024
12:00pm
Where
Teams webinar session
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Key topics covered:
- Overview of IRA HOMES and IRA HEAR.
- Contractor participation requirements and how to enroll.
- Rebates and Incentives.
- Single Family Homes.
- Multi-Family Buildings.
- Customer eligibility.
- Income qualification for end use customers.
- Quality installation requirements.
- Instant discounts and invoicing requirements
- Next steps to participate.
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MEMBER UPDATE: Federal Court Strikes Down Department of Labor Overtime Rule | |
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On November 15, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas struck down the Department of Labor's (DOL) final overtime rule, which was set to raise salary thresholds on January 1, 2025. The ruling is effective immediately, meaning the increased salary threshold from July 1, 2024, is no longer enforceable, and automatic increases will not occur. The current salary threshold for exempt status under the Executive, Administrative, and Professional exemptions remains $684 per week ($35,568 annually), and the Highly Compensated Employee exemption is $107,432. The court ruled that the DOL exceeded its authority by focusing solely on salary rather than job duties to determine overtime exemption eligibility.
Additional resources can be found below:
Federal Court Decision: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas Overtime Rule Ruling 11-15-2024
Littler: Federal Court Strikes Down Rule Raising Salary Threshold for White Collar Overtime Exemptions
Michael Best: Salary Threshold Rule Overturned
For additional questions, please contact:
Rachel Ver Velde
Associate Vice President of Government Relations
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce
rvervelde@wmc.org
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Cyber Security: What Contractors Need to Know - MCAA MN Webinar | |
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About the Program
Cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility. In this webinar, we’ll cover key strategies for contractors to enhance security awareness and retention through real-world examples, like how easily unauthorized individuals can "tailgate" into secure areas. Learn how to foster a culture of cybersecurity, empower employees to safeguard technology, and assess your organization’s vulnerabilities.
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Date and Time
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM CST
Location
Virtual Zoom
Fees/Admission
PMC/SMACCA Members - NO Charge
Industry Fund Contributors/Others - $10/pp
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WebLEM Basics - MCAA Omaha Webinar | |
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About the Program
This informative presentation will give you a better understanding of the MCAA WebLEM and how to use the Component Method or Work Activity Method labor units as wells as some general estimating practices. If you’re new to estimating this seminar will teach you the basics of how to use this MCAA free member benefit, the WebLEM.
WebLEM Update WebLEM site navigation Basic Assumptions Component vs WAM Labor Units Labor Factoring Recommended Attendees: New or beginner estimators, New or beginner project managers
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Date and Time
Tuesday January 7, 2025
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM CST
Location
Virtual Zoom
Fees/Admission
PMC/SMACCA Members - NO Charge
Industry Fund Contributors/Others - $10/pp
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WRTP |BIG STEP's Renovation Plans | |
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Greetings,
I wanted to give you a first look at the plans for a major (and much needed!) renovation of our Milwaukee Center of Excellence. We’ve put together this lookbook to show you some renderings of the new public and vocational training spaces, all aimed at modernizing our historic building to better function for the thousands of participants we serve each and every year.
The renovation coincides with our 50th anniversary next year, and construction is scheduled for completion by September 2025 so we can show off the new space at our 50th Anniversary Celebration. We have a lot of work to do in the next nine months, and this is where we need your help.
As the only apprenticeship readiness training center located within the city limits, we are dedicated to updating our facility to serve our community for the next 50 years. Will you consider supporting our renovation with a sponsorship or naming opportunity?
Partner with us to mentor the future generation – and ensure your company name is at the forefront of our participants’ life-changing career journey. Together, we will connect Wisconsinites to family-sustaining jobs and ensure Wisconsin remains a leader in forward-thinking workforce solutions. Join us in being a change-maker to impact the next 50 years.
Sincerely,
Lindsay Blumer, President & CEO
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It was a busy November and start to December full of High School workshops, trade days, field trips, and career fairs. Here is our recap from: Whitnall High School's Trade Day, Milwaukee Academy of Science Local 601 Workshop, New Berlin West Local 75 Workshop, Kettle Moraine High School field trip to Contractor Member Total Mechanical, Inc., Muskego High School Career Exploration Day with Local 75 & Local 601, Kettle Moraine High School Career Day with Local 601 & 75, and Building Advantages Annual Career Fair at the Fiserv Forum. | |
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Attention Contractor Members mark your calendars!
PMSMCA Youth Apprenticeship Interview Day
Wednesday, April 16th, 2025
Milwaukee Electrical JATC in Wauwatosa, WI
PMSMCA Youth Apprenticeship Signing Day
Thursday, May 15th, 2025
Hosted by: Milwaukee Tool
Details will be sent out to contractors and school districts in January 2025.
PMSMCA Members! If your company is engaging in workforce development initiatives that you would like to share with the Association(s) and/or want to have included in our monthly newsletter, please email jill@pmsmca.com
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In case you missed it, Jill Ackerman of PMSMCA celebrated her ONE Year Anniversary with the Alliance in November. In tribute to her, we shared this special recap video showcasing a summary of 2024 Member Moments and a few bloopers. | | | | |
