Publications
MCA of Chicago’s member communication programs are user-friendly and distributed in a variety of methods: fax, email, mail, or any combination that the user requests. Weekly news bulletins keep members informed on general issues and association activities, while specialized publications address topics such as service, government affairs, safety, and IT.
MCA of Chicago publications are designed to make member contractors more competitive in today’s tough business environment. These publications include:
Local Angle: A weekly email bulletin that keeps members informed of general issues, association activities, and upcoming events.
Pipeline Express: A print publication, released eight times a year, which recaps association events such as the annual meeting, annual conference, and holiday party.
Pipeline News: A quarterly print newsletter that addresses issues important to member contractors. The publication also features guest columns and updates on association events.
Safety Bulletin: Faxed weekly, this publication offers a new safety topic each week to be discussed during safety meetings.
Service Bulletin: This monthly fax keeps service contractors up-to-date on the latest service issues.
Engineering Update: This quarterly email covers new and evolving engineering issues.
Technically IT: A bi-monthly email that covers topics of interest for those in charge of, or interested in, IT at their companies.
The Welding Report: A quarterly print publication covering the activities of the Certified Welding Bureau and related issues.
Piping Education Council News: A monthly fax update to PEC contributors.
Industrial Bulletin: A monthly email that keeps members up-to-date with industrial issues.
Legislative Roundup: A monthly email that informs member contractors of new and changing legislation.
Marketing Tips: A monthly email with information to help member contractors gain greater visibility with potential customers.