NARI Central Indiana

Par-Tay!
2022-12-08 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Ferguson Showroom, 200 S. Rangeline Rd, Carmel, IN, 46032
REGISTER HERE!

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Food Insecurities
2022-11-10 08:30 - 14:30 | Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana, 3737 Waldemere Avenue, Indianapolis, 46241
Joint service project with NKBA and ASID at Gleaners Opportunity

Lets get out there in the community and make a difference!
Sign up information is listed below.
Registration/Sign Up:

Each volunteer will need to register prior to volunteering on VolunteerHub using your group’s unique link (link below). Registration/sign up takes about 3-5 minutes for a new user.
Click the link and then click on the blue sign up button next to your volunteer shift. Be sure to choose the correct shift if more than one is listed!

If you already have a VolunteerHub account, you will be able to log in to complete your registration.
If you do not have a VolunteerHub account, you will prompted to create one.

Please have all volunteers in your group register and sign up for the shift by Friday, November 4th

As the group leader, once you are registered, we can set your account so that you can see who is signed up from your group.

Preparing to Volunteer:

Please review the volunteer map for more information about where to park and check in once you arrive.
Please arrive at the designated arrival time (15 minutes before the start of your shift) to ensure that we have time to get you checked in and trained.
Please note: Closed-toe shoes (sneakers, boots, etc.) are required when volunteering.
Due to the increased spread of COVID-19, Gleaners is implementing additional precautions to protect staff, volunteers, and neighbors. Effective Monday, February 28, 2022, masks are optional for all volunteers, guests, and visitors at Gleaners.
While we do our very best for a group to stay together, we cannot make any guarantees. Tasks and assignments are based on need, staff availability, products, number of volunteers, and much more. We appreciate your understanding in this matter.

Volunteer Shift Recap

Group Name: NARI
Number of Volunteers: approximately 20-25 volunteers per shift
Date and time of volunteerism: 8:30-11:30am and 12:30-2:30pm
Doors will open no later than: 8:15am and 12:15pm

All volunteers will register/sign up at the following link:
http://nari.gleaners.volunteerhub.com/

Registration/Sign Up is due by: Friday, November 4th

Top Golf!
2022-10-13 11:30 - 13:00 | TopGolf, 9200 E 116th STREET, Fishers, IN, United States
JOIN US FOR OUR OCTOBER MEMBERSHIP DRIVE AT
TOP GOLF
9200 E 116th STREET
FISHERS, IN 46037
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13TH @ 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
GOLFERS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 30 RESERVATIONS
INCLUDES 2 HOURS OF PLAYING TIME, SOFT DRINKS AND LUNCH BUFFET
PLEASE LIMIT 2 PEOPLE PER COMPANY. IF YOU WOULD LIKE ANY ADDITIONAL PLAYERS TO ATTEND, PLEASE CONTACT KERRI PEEBLES AT PEEBLESKERRI@GMAIL.COM
RSVP DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 10TH
THIS IS OUR FALL MEMBERSHIP DRIVE! IF YOU KNOW OF ANYONE INTERESTED IN NARI, PLEASE INVITE THEM TO THIS EVENT AND HAVE THEM REGISTER ASAP!
REGISTER HERE

WE ARE ALSO SEEKING EVENT SPONSORS, IF INTERESTED IN A SPONSORSHIP
CONTACT KERRI PEEBLES AT PEEBLESKERRI@GMAIL.COM

This is not a Drill!!!! Let's Talk Tools!
2022-09-15 11:30 - 13:00 | Area 31, 1200 North Girls School Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46214, United States
We all know that we need more skilled people in the Trade Industry. Come check out the wonderful facility at AREA 31 Career Center where students learn a variety of Trades. We will receive an operational update on the program as well as a presentation from Mary Bebie at Milwaukee Tool. Lunch will once again be provided by the wonderful students of the Culinary School.

Please REGISTER HERE.

Building Code Changes
2022-08-11 11:30 - 13:00 | Broadmoor Country Club, 2155 Kessler Blvd W Dr, Indianapolis, IN, 46228, United States
Love ’em or hate ’em, they keep changing. Learn from a know-it-all code official. Or two.
This is a tentative date.

Contracts and Other Legal Things!
2022-07-21 11:30 - 13:00 | Broadmoor Country Club, 2155 Kessler Blvd W Dr, Indianapolis, IN, 46228, United States
Paul Carroll, construction attorney, will teach us everything an hour allows about contracts, liens, and whatever legal questions you bring. Folks from NKBA and BAGI will join us!
We were short on food for the last event because many didn’t register in advance. Please register HERE.

Note the atypical date.

PANEL DISCUSSION ABOUT CABINETRY AND MORE. SHARED WITH NKBA
2022-06-09 11:30 - 13:00 | A/Co, 8100 E 106th Street, Fishers, IN, United States
Join us and our friends from NKBA for networking, lunch, and a great panel discussion about cabinetry and more. Thanks to Aco for hosting!
While registering is not required, we do ask that you REGISTER below as a courtesy to the host for meal planning.

Panel Speakers
Carlie Suski, Design Consultant at ACo: Carlie has been in the design industry for over 20 years. Her primary focus is designing cabinetry for individual homeowners and custom homebuilders/ remodelers. Providing a wide range of product knowledge from entry level to high-end custom options.
Alex Cain; Territory Sales Manager for Tisdel Distributing: Alex serves as a resource to the design/build community as well as a direct liaison and ambassador of Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove brand. For Alex, the joy of working with a designer in early planning stages to seeing that become a beautiful kitchen, followed up with guiding a homeowner in a complimentary in-home use and care appointment, is not only a source of great satisfaction but important parts of the full service she provides as a representative of the Sub-Zero, Wolf, Cove brand and of TisdelDistributing.
George Conaway, Dealer Sales Representative at Hafele: George has been in the Kitchen and Bath industry for 15 years starting out selling Tile & Stone, then moved to countertops, and now with Hafele America, a leading supplier to the kitchen, bath, and construction industry.
Michael Carrozza; Sales Representative for Essential Cabinetry Group: Michael began his career in the cabinet industry in 2002 as a part-time sales and design in a local custom cabinetry shop in South Suburban Chicago. He has spent time remodeling kitchens and bathrooms and has experience in complete remodels including carpentry and mechanicals, installation of cabinetry, tile and plumbing fixtures. He enjoys working with dealerships and designers to have understanding of his products, available options and helping to support their growth in design and sales for their success.

Natural Stone Veneer AND Maximizing Tile Installation with Trim Profiles
2022-05-19 17:30 - 20:00 | Louisville Tile, 9906 N by NE Blvd, Fishers, IN, 46037
JOIN NKBA FOR THIS TWO-PRONGED EVENT!
With two programs packed into one evening, be sure to bring your A-game. Kevin Mahoney – VP of Sales/Realstone Systems, will tell us about:
best uses for veneer stone, advantages over anchored veneer and manufactured stone, and application techniques & opportunities for exterior and interiors. Then, Lance Bearman – Commercial Sales Manager/Schluter Systems will speak about tile trim profiles and how to incorporate trim profiles into specific ceramic tile and dimension stone, tile applications, including floors, walls, countertops, and more. Or vice-versa as far as timing.
As always, when Louisville Tile hosts, there will be great food and fellowship.
Despite waiving meeting fees this year, we still need everyone to “get a ticket” as a courtesy to the host for meal planning.
PLEASE REGISTER HERE.

Grand Appliance
2022-04-14 11:30 - 13:00 | Grand Appliance, 4025 E 82nd St, Indianapolis, IN, 46250
Welcome to NARI National Speaker Anthony Lopez, and Ryan Geltz of Pro Security and Automation. This is also our 2022 membership drive, so please bring someone!
NEW! Please REGISTER so we have an accurate headcount.

Architectural Photography: Maximize the Visual Impression of your Design
2022-03-10 11:30 - 13:00 | HER Home Design, 4400 West 96th Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46268, United States
Architectural photography is unlike all other photography. You put tons of effort into creating great projects, but are they presented the best possible way? Even projects that don’t make it in international design magazines can look their best. Adam Gibson will explain how to create striking architectural photographs and what to look for when hiring a professional. You’ll see how some photographers get it wrong and how to avoid those mistakes. Want to try it on your own? Learn from a designer who is also a professional photographer. With some investment, you don’t need to be pro to use their tricks. You’ll learn about good camera and lens combinations, simple lighting tricks, where to place your camera, what to focus on, post-processing, and even compositing multiple images.
PLEASE REGISTER HERE FOR A HEADCOUNT!

Event at Architectural Brick and Tile
2022-02-10 11:30 - 13:00 | Architectual Brick & Tile, 8610 E 106th St #100, Fishers, IN, 46038, United States
Program to be announced.

Speed Dating!
2022-01-13 11:30 - 13:00 | Indiana Design Center, 200 South Rangeline Road, Carmel, IN, 46032, United States
Doesn’t matter if you’re bashful or extroverted, this always proves a fun and insightful event. Get to know some people, whether you’ve been in the same room for years, or you’re a first-timer.
2nd floor of the Indiana Design Center.

Holiday Party!
2021-12-09 11:30 - 13:00 | Ferguson Appliance Gallery, 4705 E 96th Street, Indianapolis, 46240, United States
Join us for the annual shindig, this year at the Ferguson Appliance Gallery on 96th St.
Secret Santa: YES! Please bring a wrapped gift in the $20 range. Alcohol is allowed this year but use your imagination. Come regardless of whether you participate in the Secret Santa gift exchange.

PLANNING FOR A SUCCESSFUL 2022
2021-11-11 11:30 - 13:00 | Area 31, 1200 North Girls School Road, Indianapolis, IN, 46214, United States
Join us for a round table discussion on Planning for a Successful 2022.
We have talked on numerous occasions about supply chain issues, employment struggles, cost of goods and services and other factors we are currently experiencing due to the pandemic.
How will you as a business owner or employee navigate these waters for the upcoming year? We look forward to an open discussion about this as we plan to make 2022 a GREAT year for all.
Toys for Tots will be collected at this meeting!

SELLING WITH INVENTORY ISSUES
2021-10-14 11:30 - 13:00 | SunKing, 351 MONON BLVD, Carmel, IN, 46032, United States
We invite you to join us as Paul Lushin discusses selling with Supply Chain and Inventory Issues, a problem we are all dealing with during these crazy times.
How do we keep customers happy?
How do we keep selling without inventory?
These questions and more will be discussed and answered as part of our presentation. As always, lunch will be provided.
SUN KING (2ND FLOOR)
351 MONON BLVD
CARMEL, IN 46032

The Latest and Greatest in Stone!
2021-09-09 11:30 - 13:00 | Mont Granite, 5945 W 84th St, Suite A, Indianapolis, IN, 46378 , United States
Surface solutions! New products! Indoor and Outdoor use! Members of ASID will join us.

ARE YOU WINNING HIGH-CONSEQUENCE CONVERSATIONS?
2021-08-11 11:30 - 13:00 | Broadmoor Country Club, 2155 Kessler Blvd W Dr, Indianapolis, IN, 46228, United States
Now You Can!
Every interaction you have with a client has consequences, whether you are approaching it strategically or not. How intentional are you being about navigating these conversations?
NOTE THAT THIS IS A WEDNESDAY MEETING.
* Create your winning conversation game plan
* Define intentions and desired outcomes for key client interactions
* Identify the conversation “persona” and needs of the person on the other side of your interaction
* Ask the “right” questions to get to what your client really wants or may have concerns about
* Drive positive outcomes and position yourself as a trusted partner
This is a joint meeting with The National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA).
Lisa Mitchell, CFI is a communications expert and Founder of Power Body Language. She specializes in Body Language and Non Verbal communication skills, coaching high-performing executives, and providing expert analysis during jury selection. She is a Certified Forensic Interviewer (CFI) and a Certified Body Language Trainer and holds a Masters Degree in Management. Lisa works with companies and organizations worldwide to provide best-in-class Communications workshops, trainings, and keynote speeches.
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Lisa Mitchell
Founder & CEO – Pulse Analytix
Founder – Power Body Language
Twitter
Cell: 260-615-8016
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Winning the War on Talent
2021-07-08 11:30 - 13:00 | Broadmoor Country Club, 2155 Kessler Blvd W Dr, Indianapolis, IN, 46228, United States
Effective business execution requires the right people with the right talent at the right time. In today’s “War for Talent” we have found most businesses fail to address their talent strategy in their planning and without it, their business and financial plans are useless.
TalentDNA is at the root of companies who succeed. By aligning Talent Attraction, Talent Development and Talent Engagement strategies with the overall business strategy; TalentDNA grows and strengthens, ensuring high-growth companies have the right people with the right talent, at the right time to grow their business.
In this session, Aszure Gray, VP of Business Development & Client Success at ML Talent Strategies, will unpack the key elements to building a world-class TalentDNA inside your organization that will attract top talent and put you on the path to winning the War for Talent.
Aszure Gray – Chief Revenue Officer/Partner – ML Talent Strategies
Early in her career, Aszure learned firsthand the importance of being in the right role and positive impact the right people, and culture, can make on a business. This led to a career shift. Aszure’s focus for the last fifteen years has been working directly with business owners and leaders to take on people challenges and grow their businesses. She is an Indianapolis native, and an Indiana University alumna. She is passionate about the positive impact the right people, in the right roles, can make on a business.
In 2006, Aszure joined a top leadership development firm. After growing her book of business to over fifty clients, and training hundreds, Aszure became the only female to earn the title Senior Consultant. She was a trusted advisor with clients represented on Indiana’s list of “Best Places to Work” every year from 2010 to 2018. Aszure has personally received local and national awards including MIP awards in 2009, 2012 and 2015 for organizational growth. In 2019, Aszure joined the leadership team at ML Talent Strategies.
Aszure and her husband, Justin, live in Noblesville, IN with their two children.
About ML Talent Strategies
ML Talent strategies designs, implements and manages talent strategies for small to mid-sized, fast-growth companies ensuring they have the right people, with the right talent at the right time to grow their business.

Managing Clients' Expectations with the Current Supply Chain
2021-06-10 11:30 - 13:00 | Broadmoor Country Club, 2155 Kessler Blvd W Dr, Indianapolis, IN, 46228, United States
This will include panelists from Custom Concrete, Contract Lumber, Wolf/Subzero, and Sherwin Williams and is a joint meeting with members from the NKBA.

Key Areas to a Remodel in Maximizing Your Home Investment
2021-05-13 11:30 - 13:00 | Broadmoor Country Club, 2155 Kessler Blvd W Dr, Indianapolis, IN, 46228, United States
Join us as Tom Laz, Phil Hotle, and Michael Feldman discuss this important topic.

The Renaissance of Incredible Outdoor Living
2021-04-15 11:30 - 13:00 | Indiana Design Center, 200 South Rangeline Road, Carmel, IN, 46032, United States
A brief historical look back, followed by a prolonged visit regarding the current vibrant resurgence of outdoor living and conclude with an imaginary forward view.
2nd floor of the Indiana Design Center just to the left of the elevator.
Speaker:

Randy Sorrell, founder and president

Randy Sorrell, a Hoosier through and through, is a Ball State Graduate. Chirp, chirp. He launched Surroundings in 1993 and is passionate about quality craftsmanship and incredible interior and exterior living spaces. A fitness fanatic, he enjoys being collaborative with top-notch industry partners, being active in his community and having a blast with his daughters and lovely wife of 35 years.
Randy’s Favorites: Concerts at The Palladium, delish bites, a glass of a good red by an outdoor fire feature, lush bath towels and sunny Arizona.

Hopefully our last virtual NARI Meeting!
2021-03-11 11:30 - 13:00 | IN
Kristen Baum
Delta Faucet Company Senior Channel Manager
Presenting on Innovation & Bringing products to market
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87954693081?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 879 5469 3081
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Mark Demerly, AIA Leed AP talks about Green Architecture!
2021-02-11 11:30 - 13:00 | IN
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86564706187?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 865 6470 6187
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Heading up his own firm allows Mark to focus on what he values most: designing homes for
people to enjoy. His professional, civic and community interests are fueled by his passion for
making Indianapolis communities better places to live. As the Midtown Economic Council
representative, he advocates for responsible growth and more public amenities in Midtown
Indianapolis development. He launched the Broad Ripple Winter Market to support
sustainability and enable local producers and growers to expand their businesses. In short
order, the market became a prized amenity for northside residents. Mark has served as the
president for IMA Design Arts and Contemporary Arts support groups, and is a past president
and founding member of the national AIA Custom Residential Architect Network committee,
which has advocated for and increased awareness of the residential architecture profession. He
serves on Broad Ripple’s Land Use and Development Committee and participates in numerous
other community initiatives. Mark’s devotion to cooking and food has helped inspire his designs
for the restaurants the firm has developed for the city’s top chefs. His love of nature, hiking and
the outdoors has led to community gardens and memorials to those who have contributed
much.

Industry Market Update
2021-01-14 11:30 - 12:30 | IN
Presenter – Kate Collins, Director of Government Affairs, BAGI
Via Zoom – CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE LINK
Meeting ID: 895 5050 2006
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Holiday Party- CANCELLED
2020-12-10 11:30 | Ferguson Appliance Gallery, 4705 E 96th Street, Indianapolis, 46240, United States
In an effort to keep everyone safe during the Holiday Season the NARI Board has elected to cancel our Annual Holiday Party for December.

Nov 12th - Planning for 2021
2020-11-12 11:30 - 13:00 | Indiana Design Center, 200 South Rangeline Road, Carmel, IN, 46032, United States
2021 is just around the corner, and while many of us will not be sad to say Goodbye to 2020, we all have a lot to look forward to in 2021!
We will have an open discussion on setting goals for 2021 for you and your business. What changes will you make, what about supply chain issues, will you expand or trim expenses?
These and a lot more questions will be discussed as we budget and plan to make 2021 successful for you and your business!
As always lunch will be provided.

Oct 8th - TBD
2020-10-08 11:30 - 13:00 | IN
Stay tuned for all the details of our October meeting.

Sept 10 - TBD
2020-09-10 11:30 - 13:00 | IN
Our September meeting is fluid at this time, as soon as we have a concrete program in place we will post it here.

August 13th - Tool Time with Dewalt
2020-08-13 11:30 - 13:00 | IN
Our friends at Stanley present “Tool Time” with Dewalt.
Stay tuned for details and meeting location.

July 9th - Architectural Brick & Tile
2020-07-09 11:30 - 13:00 | Architectual Brick & Tile, 8610 E 106th St #100, Fishers, IN, 46038, United States
Join us at Architectural Brick & Tile for our July meeting.
More information to come, stay tuned!
