From annual conference meetings, new class offerings, to social /networking opportunities, SMACNA Greater Chicago offers a listing of these events so you can add reminders to your calendars and not miss out!
Orlando is calling! Mark your calendar for October 25–28, 2026, and be part of the 2026 SMACNA Annual Convention — where the industry’s leaders come together to learn, connect, and celebrate at the largest gathering of SMACNA members and partners.
How do businesses and their employees cope with unanticipated events, changes and possible crises? How can leadership create a work environment that empowers everyone to rise above and allow the changes to lead to more viable and efficient ways to work and live?
This holiday season, the SMACNA Greater Chicago YES Committee is giving back to the global community — and we want you to join us! On November 19, we’re partnering with Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) to pack food for children in some of the most food-insecure places around the world. Since 2008, FMSC has helped ship more than 5 billion meals to children who need them most, and SMACNA Greater Chicago is proud to be part of that impact. Come ready to work, have some fun and make a positive difference alongside your fellow members.
Using influence to motivate others to accomplish something will go a lot further than getting something done by setting tasks that need to be completed.
Someone in a position of authority will get the task completed, but it may not be done from a sincere desire to do the best job. The truly effective individual contributors, managers and executives use influence skills to achieve results, regardless of their positional power within their organization.
This course will provide participants with a basic understanding of mechanical systems terminology, various components and simple design principles. Understanding Mechanical Systems is an excellent course for professionals new to the mechanical industry or contractors who are responsible for coordinating their work with mechanical contractors.
Session Four is all about communicating with confidence. You’ll learn how to build and deliver a clear, concise message, handle questions effectively and use visual aids to make your presentation more engaging and memorable.