2025 Summer Outing

All aboard the Chicago Odyssey!

Discover breathtaking architectural views on a two-hour upscale boat cruise along the Chicago River.

Enjoy a delicious brunch, hors d’ oeuvres and beverages while socializing with fellow SMACNA Greater Chicago members as we get back together for a summer outing.

Architecture Brunch Cruise

LOCATION: 455 N. Cityfront Plaza Dr., Chicago, IL

DATE: Saturday, July 12, 2025, Boarding begins at 11:30 a.m.

COST: $65/PER PERSON

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, June27, 2025

Registration Info

Optional: If you would like to make your payment now, please select the number of tickets below.

Maximum of 4 per member.

Tuesday Apr 15 Register Online

Class PART 1: EXCEL CUSTOM LISTS AND FORMULAS

In Part 1 of this two-part series we will learn the best way to manage lists of information in Excel. After formatting the list as a table, we will expand our knowledge of making our list more usable. Some formulas that are commonly used with data lists will be explained.

Wednesday Apr 16 Register Online

Workshop Leading Through Change: Influencing Without Authority

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 most assuredly 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.

Wednesday Apr 23 Register Online

Workshop Blueprint Reading and Estimating Workshop

Mechanical blueprint reading is an essential skill for managing projects, overseeing subcontractors, drafting contracts and RFIs, reviewing scope letters, pricing, negotiating change orders, estimating costs and managing risks.

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