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SFNE Lunch & Learn Webinar Series
Steel Fabrication Equipment
Additional information TBA
2026 Spring Membership Meeting
Our program will feature cocktails, a seated dinner, networking with industry colleagues and friends, vendor tabletop visits, an intro to AISC’s Fabricator Education program, and a presentation on AISC Certification audit readiness, followed by a Q&A session.
6th Annual NH Welding Competition
6th Annual
NH welding competition
FRIDAY, MAY 15TH, 2026
Manchester Community College
1066 Front Street
Manchester, NH 03102
As veteran skilled laborers retire, the need to train and replace them is more urgent than ever. To help address this growing concern, Steel Fabricators of New England is hosting a welding competition that highlights the talents of local high school students in CTE welding programs. The event not only showcases the next generation of skilled workers but also raises funds to support these programs and ensure they have the tools, equipment, and PPE needed to succeed.
The competition directly benefits New Hampshire’s CTE welding programs, helping to provide essential equipment, tools, and protective gear for participating schools. The event brings together students, educators, and local businesses for a day of friendly competition and community engagement, all while promoting the future workforce.
Last year we raised over $20,000 in donations for six New Hampshire CTE programs. The top three schools received welding machines, and all teams received donations to further support their programs.
We Need Your Support in 2026!
How You Can Help:
We are looking for sponsors and donations in the following areas:
Event Sponsorships: Gain visibility as a key supporter of the competition with prominent branding opportunities.
Award or Prize Sponsorship: Sponsor specific awards or prizes for top performers.
In-Kind Donations: Offer supplies, products, or services for a raffle that will help us make the event a success.
Cash donations: Your support will help fund CTE programs across the state.
Checks should be payable and mailed to:
AISC Education Foundation
130 E. Randolph St., Ste. 2000
Chicago, IL 60601
(Please reference "SFNE NH Welding Competition" on the check.)
Contact sfne@aisc.org for more information on available sponsorships. If you would like to donate or become a sponsor, please reach out to us before the competition date of May 15th, 2026. We can arrange to pick up your donation before then.
SFNE Lunch & Learn Webinar Series
The Future of Steel Tracking: What Fabricators Need to Know in 2026
SFNE Lunch & Learn Webinar Series
Design for Hot Dip Galvanizing
Join Lora Stadelman and Michael Williams for an upcoming technical webinar focused on best practices for Design for Hot-Dip Galvanizing and how thoughtful detailing can improve project outcomes from specification through installation.
May 20, 2026
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
SFNE Lunch & Learn webinar series
SFNE Lunch & learn series
Understanding Workers Compensation Experience Rating
Wednesday, February 18th 12:00pm - 12:30pm est
EMR effects our ability to bid work and purchase insurance. But what goes into it?
What is an experience mod and how is it calculated
How claims impact the mod rating and premium
How OCIP/CCIP’s play into experience rating
Claims reviews and how they impact the mod
The financial impact of the mod
Please join Chris Sheppard, Area Executive Vice President of Gallagher, as he educates us on what we need to look for and pay attention to, in order to help our Mod rates.
Please bring questions or send them to sfne@aisc.org before the webinar so we can make this as interactive a discussion as possible. You can also submit a question with your registration.
Registration is complimentary for SFNE members. Non-members can register for a $25 fee.
Chris Sheppard, CPCU, AFSB, CRIS, PWCA is responsible for developing and growing Gallagher’s Construction book of business and is their resource in establishing best practices and risk strategies for Gallagher’s construction clients. Chris was one of the former owners of Smith Buckley & Hunt Insurance, before their acquisition by Eastern Insurance in June 2014. He started in the business in 1990 with Liberty Mutual Insurance, based in Providence and Hartford, CT. His sole focus is, and has been, working with contractors on handling their risk management needs.
Chris is a graduate of Syracuse University, with a Bachelor of Science degree from the Martin J. Whitman School of Management. He holds the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Associate in Fidelity & Surety Bonding (AFSB), Construction Risk Insurance Specialist (CRIS) and the Professional Workers Compensation Advisor (PWCA) designations.
SFNE Lunch & Learn Webinar Series
Accounting Risk Management
Join us for an Accounting and Tax session including segments from Christopher J. Previte, Partner at EJ Callahan & Associates, who will discuss Key Financial Trends for Contractors to Measure in today’s Environment, and Christopher M. Lee, Partner at Lee & Crowley, who will cover tax law changes and year-end tax planning opportunities for contractors.
SFNE Holiday Party!
Come celebrate the holidays with us and raise a toast to 2026! Enjoy plenty of networking opportunities for members and friends, along with delicious food and drinks. Sponsorships available.
SFNE Lunch & Learn Webinar Series
Contract and Payment Risk Management
Join Anthony B. Fioravanti and David Viens for an update on key contract risk issues, including those related to tariffs and Prompt Pay.
Lunch & Learn Webinar Series “Hot HR Issues” Traps for the Unwary: Leaves of Absence & Reasonable Accommodations
Join Gregory Vanden-Eykel and Michelle M. De Oliveira, both partners at Kenney & Sams, PLLC, for a dynamic discussion about key HR considerations, recent changes to the applicable legal landscape, and takeaways for addressing requests and minimizing risk.
✅ Registration is FREE for SFNE Members
Welding Efficiencies and Lincoln Cobots Live Demo
DoubleTree by Hilton
123 Old River Rd.
Andover, MA 01810
Salons A, B, C, and D
✅ Registration is FREE for SFNE Members
Lunch & Learn Webinar Series: Buy American! (And why we care.)
Listen to Stephen Capone and Bruce Berke talk about Buy American, what it requires, how we got it passed in New Hampshire, the effect it has had, the status of moving it ahead in Massachusetts, and why it matters so much to us and the economy.
New Hampshire Welding Competition
Manchester Community College
1066 Front Street, Manchester NH 03102
We need your support!
Lunch & Learn Webinar Series: Tariffs & Related Risk Management
Tariffs have been all over the news and the information is changing frequently. Join us for a SFNE Lunch & Learn webinar on Tariffs & Related Risk Management, on April 23 at noon, presented by Michael Sams of Kenney & Sams, PLLC. Mike will discuss the construction industry's current challenges, contract language, contract negotiation options and practical issues to address as you move ahead.
Lunch & Learn Webinar: Benchmarking w/ USI
Learn about USI and benchmarking with Hal Cunha. This is an excellent opportunity for business owners and other benefits decision-makers to learn how to stay competitive with employee benefits.
Registration for this webinar is open to SFNE members only.
2024 Spring Membership Meeting
Beauport Hotel Gloucester
55 Commercial St.
Gloucester, MA 01930
SFNE Holiday Party!
THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SPONSORS!
SFNE is getting together for a Holiday Party!
Come and network with colleagues, customers and industry friends.
Dec 13th, 2023
4:30 pm - 6:30pm
Board Meeting 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Salvatore's Restaurant
Registration includes:
Hors d'oeuvres plus two drink tickets
Fabricator Members are welcome to RSVP at no cost. You must still register via email for capacity purposes.
$75 Trade Members | $100 Non-Members
Email admin@ssfne.org to register by December 12th.
SFNE Holiday Food Drive… and Contest!
SNFE encourages our members to participate in this year’s food drive to benefit their local food pantries. All you need to do is set up a food donation box at your shop or office, then take a photo before you deliver your donations. Send your photos, along with any descriptions, to admin@ssfne.org. The winner is the member with the largest donation and will receive a featured spotlight for their business in our newsletter and on our LinkedIn page!
Sponsorship Opportunities
Bar Sponsor: $600 - SOLD OUT!
Bar Sponsorship deadline is November 27th
With this package you will receive:
Four dinner registrations
Ten drink tickets
Company logo at event
A table-top exhibit | 2.5' x 8' draped table for networking reception
Special recognition during the dinner
Sponsor ribbon for attendees
Gold Sponsor: $400
With this package you will receive:
Three dinner registrations
A table-top exhibit | 2.5' x 8' draped table for networking reception
Special recognition during the dinner
Sponsor ribbon for attendees
Silver Sponsor: $300
With this package you will receive:
Two dinner registrations
A table-top exhibit | 2.5' x 8' draped table for networking reception
Special recognition during the dinner
Sponsor ribbon for attendees
Bronze Sponsor: $200
With this package you will receive:
One dinner registration
A table-top exhibit | 2.5' x 8' draped table for networking reception
Special recognition during the dinner
Sponsor ribbon for attendees
Rusty Sponsor: $150
With this package you will receive:
One dinner registration
Special recognition during the dinner
Sponsor ribbon for attendees
If you have any questions, please contact admin@ssfne.org.
2023 Annual SFNE Golf Tournament
2023 Annual SFNE Golf Tournament
September 15, 2023
Red Tail Golf Club Devens, MA
Spring Membership Meeting
Steel Fabricators of New England’s Spring Membership Meeting!
June 14, 2023
4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Capone Iron Corporation
20 Turcotte Memorial Drive
Rowley, MA
Members: $75.00 per person
Non-Members: $100.00 per person
Our program will feature Capone Iron Corporation facility tours, cocktail reception, vendor tabletop visits, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres as well as the chance to network with colleagues, customers, and industry friends!
SFNE has a special rate available at the Best Western Plus North Shore Hotel, located at 50 Dayton St. in Danvers, MA, for $99 + tax on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. Please call 1-978-777-1700 and mention the Capone Iron Rate to reserve your room.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Gold Sponsor: $500
With this package you will receive:
Three dinner registrations
A table-top exhibit | 2' x 8' draped table for networking reception
Your linked logo on the SFNE website
Special recognition during the dinner
Sponsor ribbon for attendees
Silver Sponsor: $250
With this package you will receive:
Two dinner registrations
A table-top exhibit | 2' x 8' draped table for networking reception
Your linked logo on the SFNE website
Special recognition during the dinner
Sponsor ribbon for attendees
Bronze Sponsor: $175
With this package you will receive:
One dinner registration
A table-top exhibit | 2' x 8' draped table for networking reception
Special recognition during the dinner
Sponsor ribbon for attendees
If you have any questions, please contact admin@ssfne.org.
Sponsorships received after Wednesday, June 7 will be mentioned on the event page and during the Spring Meeting but cannot be included in signage at the event.
SFNE Holiday Party!
SFNE is getting together for a Holiday Party!
Come and network with colleagues, customers and industry friends.
Dec 14th, 2022
4:30 pm -6:30pm
Board Meeting 3:00pm -4:30pm
Salvatore's Restaurant
354 Merrimack Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
Registration includes:
Hors d'oeuvres plus one drink ticket
Cash Bar
$75 Members | $100 Non-Members
SFNE Holiday Food Drive for the New Hampshire Food Bank
We will be collecting non-perishable, non-glass items for the New Hampshire Food Bank. If you'd like to contribute please take a look at the most needed items list and drop them in our donation box at the meeting!
Sponsorship Opportunities
Gold Sponsor: $400
With this package you will receive:
Three dinner registrations
A table-top exhibit | 2' x 8' draped table for networking reception
Your linked logo on the SFNE website
Special recognition during the dinner
Sponsor ribbon for attendees
Silver Sponsor: $300
With this package you will receive:
Two dinner registrations
A table-top exhibit | 2' x 8' draped table for networking reception
Your linked logo on the SFNE website
Special recognition during the dinner
Sponsor ribbon for attendees
Bronze Sponsor: $200
With this package you will receive:
One dinner registration
A table-top exhibit | 2' x 8' draped table for networking reception
Special recognition during the dinner
Sponsor ribbon for attendees
If you have any questions, please contact admin@ssfne.org.
SFNE 2022 Golf Tournament Event Page
SFNE Annual Golf Classic
September 16, 2022
Red Tail Golf Club Devens, MA
SFNE Spring Networking Meeting and New Hampshire Legislative Victory
Event Page - SFNE Spring Networking Meeting and New Hampshire Legislative Victory
Thursday, June 15, 2022
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
LaBelle Winery | Derry, NH
NASCC: The Steel Conference
NASCC: The Steel Conference is back live
March 23–25, 2022
Denver, CO
SFNE Marketplace
During the Networking Marketplace, SFNE took a few moments to conduct the Annual Meeting to elect the 2022 Officers and Directors. Attendees also received a brief Buy American Legislative Update from Mark Delaney, SFNE’s lobbyist.
Thank you to our event host:
Thank you to our sponsors:
Agenda:
Registration Starts, Sponsor Tabletop Setup
SL Chasse Tours, Cocktail Reception, Networking, and Sponsor Tabletop Visits
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
SFNE GOLF TOURNAMENT
Golf Committee
Chairman Justin Schietinger, Intsel Steel Distributors
Lori Chasse, S.L. Chasse Steel
Paul Diederich, Duncan Galvanizing
Sean Hood, USI New EnglandChris Schrimpf, Schrimpf Welding & Fabricating Co.
John Sorrentino, Capone Iro
Steve Tapply, Northeast Machinery Sales, Inc.
Tournament Volunteers
Nikki Kubie, Infra-Metals Corporation
Amanda Galarza, Infra-Metals Corporation
Chris Libby, Novel Iron Works
Rosalie Jukonski, QSR Steel Corp.
Matt Obeid, The Steel Supply Company
Raffle Prize Donations
Airgas USA
AISC
Bay Crane
Building Envelope Systems
Capone Iron Corporation
Charles Leonard Steel Services
D. Cronin’s Welding
Duncan Galvanizing
Fraser Molloy & Associates
Intsel Steel
Novel Iron Works
Regal Industrial Corporation
USI
V & S Galvanizing
Tournament Winners
First Place
Group 14A:
Scott Wilson, Diamond Iron Works
John Doherty, Diamond Iron Works
Dave Libby, Diamond Iron Works
Adam Fallon, USI
Second Place
Group 15A:
Mark Delaney, Delaney Associates
Scott Delaney, Delaney Associates
Rick Delaney, Delaney Associates
Mark Delaney, Jr., Delaney Associates
Third Place
Group 14B:
Evan Lafond, Bay Crane Northeast
Bill Nangle, Bay Crane Northeast
Richard Wilmont, Chadwick-BaRoss
Chris Waterson, Waterson Terminal Services
Contest Winners
Chipping Contest
John Matarese, Liberty Supply, Inc.
Straightest Drive
Jason Freeman, Atlantic Equipment Installers, Inc.
Closest to the Pin
BJ Lee, Multi-Weld
Longest Drive – Men
Pat Moynijan, Consigli Construction
Longest Drive – Women
Lori Chasse, S.L. Chasse
Hot Shot Cannon
Tyler McCarthy, Next Gen Ironworks (3″)
Rob Moore, Charles Leonard Steel (33″)
Your input is appreciated and will help the Committee plan next’s year’s tournament! Click the button below to fill out our golf tournament evaluation.
Thank you to our sponsors:
