Kalamazoo / Battle Creek Chapter #302 | NAWIC

Women in Construction Week | Let's Get Together - Grand Rapids
2025-03-05 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Detroit) | Michigan
NAWIC Grand Rapids would like to invite you to our annual Women In Construction Appreciation Luncheon. This year will be having a Panel Discussion.

Topic: Women as Leaders: Pioneering Change and Making an Impact

Location: Watermark Country Club 1600 Galbraith Avenue Southeast Grand Rapids, MI 49546
or Virtual

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Jan 14: Let’s get together - Grand Rapids
2026-01-14 15:00 - 17:00 | Michigan
Topic: Top 10 Construction Contract Clauses

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Location: Triangle Associates Inc 3769 3 Mile Road NW Grand Rapids, MI 49534 (or Virtual)

NAWIC Grand Rapids would like to invite you to this meeting in a hybrid format, with both an in-person and virtual option. There will be room for 30 people to attend in person. Appetizers are included for all in-person attendees. Virtual attendees will receive the ZOOM information after they have RSVP’d.We hope you will be able to join us for what should be an informative presentation!

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2026 Block Kids
2026-01-31 08:00 - 12:00 | Michigan
Participants will use interlocking blocks to build their own unique structures. Local industry professionals will judge entries, and winners may advance to regional competition!

Event Details:📅 Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026🕙 Time: 9a – Noon📍 Location: Climax-Scotts Elementary School🎯 Who Can Participate: Kids in grades K–6💲 Cost: FREE! Please register by January 23

More details and register HERE

Participants will use interlocking blocks to build their own unique structures. Local industry professionals will judge entries, and winners may advance to regional competition!
The Block Kids Building Program is a national building competition supported by the NAWIC Education Foundation. The program is open to all students in Kindergarten through grade 6.The Block Kids Building Program will be held on Saturday, January 31. The free event will take place from 8 am to noon at the Climax-Scotts Elementary School.Each participant will receive a t-shirt. Prizes will be awarded to one winner at each grade level. Additionally, there will be an overall winner.Please register by JANUARY 23We need judges. We are also looking for sponsors. If you are interested in judging or sponsoring this competition, there is a form for you too!NAWIC Chapter 302 invites kids in grades K–6 to participate in our Block Kids Building Program on Saturday, January 31, 2026. This fun, hands-on event introduces children to the exciting world of construction through creativity and problem-solving.

Why Attend?

Spark interest in construction careers

Encourage creativity and critical thinking

Fun prizes and recognition

Ways to Help:✅ Judges: Evaluate creative building projects and encourage participants.✅ Event Volunteers: Assist with registration, guiding participants, and event setup.

Ready to Make an Impact?

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2026 Women Build - Volunteer Days with Habitat
2026-05-01 08:30 - 09:30 | Michigan
Plan to attend the kick-off breakfast on May 1 – 8:30 am – 9:30 am

Sign-up to volunteer on Thursdays in May – 8:30 am – 12:30 am

We have reserved five volunteer slots for each Thursday in May, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for NAWIC members and friends to help on a Habitat project. We would love your help filling these spots, so please consider signing up and sharing this opportunity with colleagues who also may be interested. Space is limited each day, so be sure to reserve your spot using the sign-up link below:

Sign Me Up Women Build

In addition, we are also fundraising for this initiative. If you’re interested in supporting the effort financially, we’d love for you to “join our team” through Habitat’s team page here:

https://give.habitatkalamazoo.org/teams/26507

Please let us know if you have any questions. We’re excited to see our NAWIC community out in the field supporting this meaningful cause!

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Jun 23: Lunch & Learn
2026-06-23 11:30 - 13:00 | 2255 W CENTRE AVE | PORTAGE, MI 49024 – 2ND FLOOR EVENT SPACE, 2255 W Centre Ave, Portage, Michigan, 49024
Join us for an in-depth look at specialized geotechnical and construction materials engineering services. Through real-world case studies, this session will highlight how strategic testing and monitoring solutions help project teams better understand risk, enabling confident decisions that impact budget and schedule. Download flyer

REGISTER HERE

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Jul 16: Dinner & Learn
2026-07-16 16:00 - 18:30 | 104 E Water Street, 104 E Water Street Ste. 201, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007
Beyond Hard Hats and Harnesses:The Hidden Health Hazards of Construction

Join Julie Callaway, President of BDN Industrial Hygiene Consultants, for anengaging discussion on the hidden health hazards that impact construction projectsand the people who build them. Drawing from more than 35 years of experienceand real Michigan projects—including Michigan Central Station, healthcare facilities,and local schools—Julie will explore the role Industrial Hygiene plays in identifying,evaluating, and controlling exposures to asbestos, lead, silica, and otheroccupational health hazards.Attendees will gain practical insights into project planning, risk management,regulatory compliance.

RSVP to Laura Ash – HERE

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