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MILWAUKEE/NARI OFFERS EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PANEL DISCUSSION
May 7, 2010

WAUWATOSA, WIS. ⎯ The Milwaukee chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (Milwaukee/NARI), the area’s leading home improvement and remodeling industry resource for more than 48 years, will sponsor a free “Emergency Preparedness ” consumer panel discussion.

The event will be held Wed., May 19, in the Ron Ziglinski, CR Education Center in the Milwaukee/NARI office, 11815 W. Dearbourn Ave., Wauwatosa, from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. It will include a question and answer session. Representatives of the following Milwaukee/NARI member companies will participate:

•    Paul Berceau, The Starr Group, Greenfield

•    Mike Heuser, Kelmann Corporation, Wauwatosa

•    Dan Riedel, Woller-Anger & Company, LLC, Elm Grove

•    A.J. Simon, CR, S.J. Janis Company, Inc., Wauwatosa

The panel discussion will address what steps consumers can take to make sure there home is protected in case of an emergency event/occurrence, including an explanation of the products and services available, as well as what should be done if there is an emergency event inside or outside the home in terms of contacting a contractor.

In addition, attendees will receive a variety of Milwaukee/NARI resource materials, including the association’s annual Membership Directory, Resource Guide, and Remodeling Guide. Light refreshments will be served.

Space is limited, and reservations are required. Call the Milwaukee/NARI Home Improvement Council office at 414-771-4071 to reserve your space or send an e-mail to info@milwaukeenari.org.

The Milwaukee/NARI Home Improvement Council was chartered in July 1961, as a Chapter of the National Home Improvement Council. In May of 1982, the National Home Improvement Council merged with the National Remodelers Association to form NARI – the National Association of the Remodeling Industry. With over 900 members, the Milwaukee Chapter is the largest in the nation.

The Council’s goals of encouraging ethical conduct, sound business practices, and professionalism in the remodeling industry have led to the growth of the remodeling industry nationwide and made NARI a recognized authority in that industry.

For more information or to receive a free copy of an annual membership roster listing all members alphabetically and by category, and the booklet, “Milwaukee/NARI’s Remodeling Guide,” call 414-771-4071.