NIA Informs
COVID-19 and related information for the insulation industry. Click here to read the latest online.
June 25, 2020
In This Issue:
Free NIA Webinars
Tues, June 30: Stock Market Outlook

Thurs, July 30: Strategic Relationships
Paycheck Protection Program Guidance
Free OSHA Workplace Poster
Virginia to Require Statewide Coronavirus Workplace Regulations
More News:

NOW VIRTUAL! NIA's Thermal Insulation Inspector Certification ™ Course Registration Is Open

Free Safety Call with NIA Legal Counsel

Where to Find the Latest Information: www.insulation.org/
Free Webinar: Investment Strategies and Stock Market Outlook
Tuesday, June 30, 1-2 p.m. ET

Making wise investment decisions can be complex and overwhelming, especially during the uncertainty of COVID-19. NIA's Financial Manager Larry Wethje will discuss his perspective on the current market and provide an overview of key fundamentals needed for solid investment strategies.

Webinar Presenter: Larry Wethje, Financial Advisor, Associate Vice President, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
Free Webinar: Top Tips to Strengthen Your Strategic Relationships during COVID-19
Thursday, July 30, 1-2 p.m. ET

In this challenging time, contractors can take the opportunity to develop and strengthen their business relationships to emerge from the COVID-19 crisis in a position of strength. Laura Cataldo and Courtney Davison with Baker Tilly will share their top strategies to strengthen each type of business relationship so that you can be prepared for the recovery when it comes.

Webinar Presenters: Laura Cataldo, Senior Manager Construction & Real Estate Services, and Courtney Davison, Senior Tax Manager, Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Guidance
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has released a new Interim Final Rule (IFR) on the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), specifically addressing changes in the program enacted by Congress in the PPP Flexibility Act. This is a comprehensive rule, with guidance on multiple issues on both PPP loan forgiveness and loan review procedures. Click here to access the IFR. Click here for additional Treasury Department PPP resources.
Free OSHA Workplace Poster
OSHA's workplace poster Seven Steps to Correctly Wear a Respirator at Work is now available in 16 languages. The poster displays simple steps for properly putting on and taking off your respirator. Click here for more OSHA resources.
Virginia Is the First State to Require Statewide Coronavirus Workplace Regulations
Virginia’s health and safety board voted this week to create workplace coronavirus safety rules, becoming the first state in the country to take steps toward creating such rules amid the pandemic. The state’s 14-member board voted 9-3 to create the safety rules that the board will continue to work on and finalize in the coming days, the Washington Post reported. Two members of the board reportedly abstained. Click here to read more.
Get Certified in August or October—Virtually!

This course will be taught live by the instructors.
  • Part 1 on August 4–5: NIA's Introduction to Mechanical Insulation
  • Part 2 on August 11–12: NIA's Thermal Insulation Inspector Certification Course

This course will include both live and pre-recorded sessions.
  • Part 1 on September 30–October 1: NIA's Introduction to Mechanical Insulation
  • Part 2 on October 6–7: NIA's Thermal Insulation Inspector Certification Course

To become a Certified Thermal Insulation Inspector ™, class participants must complete both levels of the 4-day course and receive a passing grade on the final examination at the end of each level. To be added to our interested-party list and be notified first of course dates, please email training@insulation.org.

Resource: One Free Call with Legal Counsel
For NIA Member Companies on Any Safety Topic
Now through August 31
In the spirit of aiding all of our members during this critical time, NIA Legal Counsel Gary Auman, of Auman, Mahan & Furry, has offered to respond to 1 safety matter question, per NIA member company, via telephone call or email. Thank you, Gary, for your generosity and your safety expertise.

Contact Auman, Mahan & Furry at 937-223-6003.
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