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Last week, the Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) put on another fantastic WiMI National Conference in Cleveland, OH, from June 10th to 12th. Representing the DMV were 41 incredible women from various MCAMW Contractors, Plumbers & Gasfitters UA Local 5 and Steamfitters UA Local 602. Attendees had the opportunity to network with women and allies from across the country, engage in educational sessions with fantastic speakers, roundtable discussions, and a private event at the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame! Some of the session highlights were: "Navigating the Uncomfortable- Building Skills for Difficult" led by Alexander Willis, "Negotiation Essentials- Tips and Tricks for Success" led by Shaabini Alford and an uplifting closing session with Princess Sarah Culberson of Sierra Leone. If you are a #WomanInTheMechanicalIndustry and haven't attended a National WiMI Conference, please mark your calendars for next year (June 9-11) and join this incredible cohort!

From insightful sessions to hands-on experiences, Tuesday and Wednesday of our WiMI Leadership Summit brought a whirlwind of learning, exploration, and rejuvenation. Our journey began on Tuesday with Leah Gutmann's Happiness Skills session, setting the tone for positivity and growth. We then donned our PPE and delved into the real-world workings of a local job site, gaining invaluable insights along the way. After the tour, Mark Matteson helped us level up our communication game with a masterclass on public speaking. Wednesday greeted us with the perfect blend of tranquility and introspection as we embraced the morning with an instructor-led Yoga Session. Centered and focused, we embarked on our final day, led by Diane Beliveau, in a Transformational Leadership workshop. As we bid farewell to these incredible days, we carry with us a treasure trove of knowledge, connections, and memories. Here's to growth, community, and the endless possibilities that lie ahead for the #WomenInTheMechanicalIndustry! Thank you to our incredible Tuesday & Wednesday sponsors: Limbach, Harris, W.E. Bowers, BOLAND, EMCOR Government Services, Inc., Steamfitters UA Local 602 and Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA)

Monday, May 6th marked the inaugural day of the 3rd Annual WIMI Leadership Summit, and what a fantastic start it was! Mark Matteson led the morning session on Authentic Leadership, illuminating pathways for cultivating and achieving personal growth goals that transcend individual careers. After lunch, Leah Gutmann provided tailored insights on Emotional Intelligence, leveraging our individual EQ Assessment results to offer a specialized approach. A huge shoutout to our incredible day one sponsors whose invaluable support was instrumental in the launch of our summit: Critical Systems, 2060 Digital, Plumbers & Gasfitters UA Local 5, Milwaukee Tool & DEWALT.

Today we concluded our 3rd Annual WiMI Leadership Summit at Lansdowne Resort in Leesburg, Virginia. Forty of the industry’s most brilliant, driven and trailblazing leaders gathered to network, learn and grow in their personal careers, as well as the industry as a whole. One post can’t begin to capture all of the moments shared, so stay tuned over the next 2 days as we share our favorites with you! #WomenInTheMechanicalIndustry #LeadingAuthentically

Yesterday's Local 5 Industry Day was an absolute whirlwind of inspiration and collaboration! It was incredible to witness students, teachers, local area policymakers, contractors, and vendors all coming together to support the mechanical industry. Attendees enjoyed networking, hands-on demonstrations, tours of the Local 5 Training Facility, and more. Huge thanks to Plumbers & Gasfitters UA Local 5 for hosting and our MCAMW contractor and associate members, who always come out to show their support! Let's keep building bridges and fostering growth in our community. #Local5IndustryDay #MechanicalContractors #CommunityUnity The Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute (CISPI), Cummins-Wagner Co., Inc., NEFCO, Milwaukee Tool, Crane Service Company, Inc., DEWALT, JPG Plumbing & Mechanical Services, Inc., Lincoln Electric

On Wednesday, April 10th, we hosted our second MCAMW Membership Meeting of 2024 at the Norbeck Country Club in Rockville, MD. Networking buzzed throughout the event as members connected and forged new relationships, exemplifying the spirit of community within the Mechanical Industry. Members received insightful updates on economic drivers and sector/regional growth impacting construction projects from distinguished guests. Maryland Secretary of Labor Portia Wu, Virginia Secretary of Labor Bryan Slater, and President/CEO of the Washington DC Economic Partnership, Derek Ford shared valuable perspectives on the evolving landscape of construction in our local area. During the Membership Meeting portion of the event, we celebrated the remarkable achievements of our University of Maryland Student Chapter, which won Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) Student Chapter of the Year and highlighted upcoming events that promise unparalleled opportunities for learning, networking, and growth within our industry (https://lnkd.in/e6haSAR8). Thank you to our dedicated membership for your unwavering support of the MCAMW and the Mechanical Industry as a whole; we could not do it without you! We look forward to seeing everyone at our next Membership Meeting on September 10th in Washington, DC. 

MCAMW members, students, contractors and union members recently attended the MCAA24 Convention in Orlando, Florida. Attendees spent the week building new connections, learning new skills and celebrating the University Of Maryland Student Chapter as they accepted the Student Chapter of the Year award! Speakers included retired U.S. Navy Seal Officer and author, Jocko Willink, author/motivational speaker Kevin Brown, mentalist Oz Pearlman, and many more. Wishing everyone safe travels home! #EnrichEngageEnchant #MCAA24

Congratulations to our University of Maryland student chapter team for winning this year’s Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) Student Chapter of the Year award! We couldn’t be more proud for the opportunity to work with such talented students. Thank you to everyone who played a role in our success this year including our contractor members, on-campus faculty, and MCAMW staff.

Looking forward to tonight's 2nd Annual International Women's Day Soiree event hosted by Monument Women's Creative Alliance! If you're attending, stop by our WiMI/MCAMW table and say hi! 👋 #internationalwomensday2024

On February 7th, WiMI hosted our first networking event of 2024! In attendance were #WomenInMechanical representing 7 of our MCAMW contractors and a few male allies who came out to show their support. Attendees were the first to learn where our 3rd Annual WiMI Leadership Summit will be held on May 6-8 😬 stay tuned for more details - registration opens soon!