Northwest Indiana Business RoundTable (NWIBRT)

08/31/2026

September is an important month for connection, collaboration, and community impact at NWIBRT.

The NWIBRT Hard Hat Charity Golf Outing returns September 17th and 18th, uniting owners, contractors, unions, suppliers and industry partners for one of Northwest Indiana’s premier construction business events. Register here: https://www.nwibrt.org/nwibrt-hard-hat-golf-outing

The opportunity to participate extends well beyond the golf course. Through NWIBRT’s committees, members can help advance safety leadership, support workforce initiatives, develop educational programming, expand business relationships and recognize excellence across the industry.

Find your next opportunity to participate:
Events and meetings: https://www.nwibrt.org/event/meeting-calendar
NWIBRT committees and membership: https://www.nwibrt.org/

Don’t simply attend industry events, become part of the conversations, relationships and decisions moving Northwest Indiana’s construction community forward. Join NWIBRT today.

08/19/2026

Who’s ready for a great day on the green? ⛳

Gather your coworkers, clients, or friends and join us for the 2026 NWIBRT Hard Hat Charity Golf Outing at White Hawk Country Club!

With golf, good company, networking, and a little friendly competition, this is an outing you won’t want to miss!

⛳ Foursome opportunities are still available, so round up your crew and register today: https://www.nwibrt.org/nwibrt-hard-hat-golf-outing

Already registered? You’re all set and, we can’t wait to see you on the course!

08/12/2026

 Our network has always been about connection. Right now, let’s use that connection to help our neighbors. ❤️

So many are hurting. One storm after another has left widespread damage, hundreds of thousands without power and many of our friends, families, businesses and communities trying to figure out what comes next.

If you or your organization is offering resources—power or charging stations, cooling locations, generators, ice, water, meals, gas, supplies, cleanup assistance or simply a safe place to go—please share it in the comments.

And if you need something, check the comments or tag those offering resources. Someone in our network may know exactly where to find it.

08/10/2026

🏌️ We can’t help your slice… but we CAN help you get a foursome!

Grab your team and join us for the 2026 NWIBRT Hard Hat Charity Golf Outing on September 17th, 18th, or BOTH. Enjoy a full day of golf, networking, friendly competition, and giving back to our Northwest Indiana community.

Foursomes and sponsorship opportunities are going fast so claim yours today! ⛳

Register here: https://www.nwibrt.org/nwibrt-hard-hat-golf-outing

07/24/2026

🏆 Meet the 2026 NWIBRT Smoke Off Cook Off winners!

Congratulations to Advantage Industrial Systems and Grill Masters Dale Musick & Michael Brennan, who claimed this year’s Traveling Trophy with their Grecian Pulled Pork!

🏅 People’s Choice – Best Meat
1st: Morrison Construction Company, Inc.
2nd: American Testing Services
3rd: Stevenson Crane Service, Inc.

🏅 People’s Choice – Best Side
1st: American Testing Services
2nd: The Baldwin Group
3rd: Select Safety Services

🏅 Judges’ Choice – Best Meat
1st: Advantage Industrial Systems
2nd: Bay Crane Companies
3rd: Morrison Construction Company, Inc.

🏅 Judges’ Choice – Best Side
1st: Stevenson Crane Service, Inc.
2nd: American Testing Services
3rd: Bay Crane Companies

Congratulations to all our winners—and thank you to every Grill Master who brought the heat and made this year’s competition one to remember!

Meet our 2026 competitors:
Advantage Industrial Systems, LLC
Michael Brennan & Dale Musick
Grecian Pulled Pork • Heavenly Hominy

CLI Industrial Supply
Eric Suszynski & April Glueckert
Baby Back Ribs • Elote Corn

The Baldwin Group
Mike Grillo & Andy Peng
Pork/Chicken • Smoked Mixed Berry Cobbler with Smoked Salt Caramel

Erosion Construction Services
Patrick Meacham & Tiff Arcella
Pulled Pork Shoulder • Deep-Fried Potato Salad • Smoked Cheese Dip

Bay Crane Companies
Dan Barton & Jake Bauer
Smoked Pierogi • Smoked Sauerkraut

American Testing Services
Tony Morrison & Alex Smallman
Pulled Pork & Ribs • Beans

Morrison Construction Company, Inc.
Rich Hays & Jennifer Hostetler
Lollipop Drumsticks

Select Safety Services
Rich Greene & Dave Bubica
Smoked Brisket • Cowboy Beans

Stevenson Crane Service, Inc.
Dustin Peters & Pete Moran
Smoked Boomerang Wings • Smoked Mac & Cheese

Thank you to all our Grill Masters for making this year’s competition delicious!

07/23/2026

Thank you for making this year’s Construction Industry Appreciation Event one to remember! 🔥

We’re grateful to every sponsor, competitor, judge, and attendee who joined us for an afternoon of great food, connection, and friendly competition. A special thank you to MISSION BBQ, our Honorary Grill Master, along with The City of Crown Point Bulldog Park and Crown Rentals TK, Inc. for helping make the event possible!

Congratulations to all of our winners, especially our overall champion, Advantage Industrial Systems!

Check out our previous post with all pictures from the event!

07/22/2026

07/21/2026

🔥The NWIBRT Construction Industry Appreciation Event is here!🔥

Whether you're coming to network, support your favorite competitor, or enjoy some incredible BBQ, we look forward to spending the afternoon with Northwest Indiana's construction community.

Tickets are still available, so it's not too late to join us!
Register Now: https://www.nwibrt.org/smoke-off-cook-off

07/17/2026

🔥 Meet the Grill Masters bringing the heat to this year’s Construction Industry Appreciation Event!

A huge thank you to each of our competitors for firing up the grills and making this event possible. Join us Tuesday, July 21, at Bulldog Park to see who takes home the trophy! 🏆

🎟️Get your tickets: https://www.nwibrt.org/smoke-off-cook-off

Competitors:
Advantage Industrial Systems
American Testing Services
Bay Crane Companies
Stevenson Crane Service, Inc.
CLI Industrial Supply
Erosion Construction Services
Morrison Construction Company, Inc.
Select Safety Services
The Baldwin Group

07/16/2026

Thank you to our amazing sponsors! Your support makes the NWIBRT Construction Industry Appreciation Event - Smoke Off Cook Off possible.

There's still time to join us! Come enjoy great BBQ, connect with industry professionals, and cheer on this year's competitors. 🔥Register today: https://www.nwibrt.org/smoke-off-cook-off

Event Sponsors:
Franciscan Health
ArcelorMittal
Construction Advancement Foundation - CAF
Erosion Construction Services
Hard Rock Concrete Cutters, Inc.
Brock Industrial Services
Curran Contracting
Griffith Windustrial Company
Plumbers Local Union No. 210
Total Safety

Platinum Sponsors:
Advantage Industrial Systems, LLC
EMCOR Hyre Electric Co. of Indiana, Inc.
Executive Construction
Fluor Corporation
Luse Contracting Group
Stevens Engineers & Constructors
Herc Rentals
Iron Workers Local #395
LGH USA
Michuda Construction
M. J. Electric
Steel Cities Steels, Inc
Terracon
Turner Industries

Gold Sponsors:
American Testing Services
AMS Industries, Inc.
Enterprise Fleet Management
Stevenson Crane Service, Inc.
Building Indiana Business
Diversified Marketing Strategies, Inc.

Hand Wipe Sponsor:
Griffin Fluid Management