Forum addresses effects of health care law on small businesses

On July 26, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce partnered with the National Federation of Independent Business and American Action Forum to host "Behind the Curtain: The Health Care Law's Impact on Small Business."

Fall-protection module is available in Spanish

NRCA University has made available in Spanish the first module of Fall Protection for New Roofing Workers, which is a newly developed, online training program designed for roofing and construction workers that provides introductory safety training addressing fall-hazard identification and remediation.

June contracts decrease 3 percent

McGraw-Hill Construction, a division of The McGraw-Hill Cos., New York, has reported construction starts decreased 3 percent in June.

NRCA catalog is available online

A digital version of the NRCA 2010 Catalog is available on NRCA's website.

Photos from NRCA's Midyear Meetings are available online

NRCA contributes $10,000 to "Fifty for Five"

NRCA has contributed $10,000 to Rebuilding Together® for its "Fifty for Five," an anniversary event that will showcase and celebrate Rebuilding Together's commitment to Gulf Coast rebuilding and renewal.

NRCA releases annual report online

NRCA's 2009-10 Annual Report is available online.

NRCA and the center launch photovoltaic credentialing program

NRCA and the Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing have launched Roof Integrated Solar Energy Inc., an entity created to provide a means of evaluating and certifying solar roofing professionals to support the widespread use of rooftop solar energy.

Rebuilding Together® helps renovate California nonprofit

Washington, D.C.-based Rebuilding Together, NRCA's national charity partner—along with Major League Baseball, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and Bank of America—celebrated the grand opening of Orange, Calif.-based nonprofit organization Mary's Kitchen July 10 after renovating its facilities during the past month.

NRCA announces luncheon speaker

NRCA has announced retired Navy captain Dave Carey will be the keynote speaker at the NRCA Luncheon during NRCA's 124th Annual Convention and the 2011 International Roofing Expo Feb. 14-18, 2011, in Las Vegas.