National Chimney Sweep Guild

12/31/2024

Today's the last day for the Early Bird discount! Register before 11:59 pm CST to save $100 per person and get a free T-shirt: https://ncsgconvention.org/

12/30/2024

Cincinnati – aka the Queen City – get its nickname from being called the "Queen of the West" as its population grew in the late 18th century.

Snap a photo with the "Sing the Queen City" sign when you're in town for convention – just a 15-20 min walk over the bridge from the Northern Kentucky Convention Center. 📸

Register by Dec. 31 to save: https://ncsgconvention.org/

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas from the National Chimney Sweep Guild! 🎄

12/23/2024

The Purple People Bridge is a must-see during convention week! 🌉 It's a pedestrian-only bridge linking Kentucky and Ohio – the longest connector of its kind in the country.

📍 7 min drive/35 min walk from the Northern Kentucky Convention Center

See you in Cincinnati for the 2025 NCSG Convention & Trade Show on March 4-8! Register here: https://ncsgconvention.org/

12/20/2024

The NCSG office will be closed December 23 - January 1 to enjoy the holidays with our friends and family! ✨

We will be back in the office on January 2nd to assist you.

Have a warm and safe holiday! ❄️

12/20/2024

We've been doing site visits at potential venues for the 2027 (‼️) convention this week. Where do you think we're going for our 50th anniversary? 🤔

12/18/2024

🚨 Chimney Sweep Pros: Time to Lead in Digital Accessibility! 🚨

ADA compliance now includes websites – and it's our chance to stand out, avoid legal risks, and show professionalism. Improve text contrast, add alt text, and ensure easy navigation.

Let’s lead the way in digital accessibility! 💻✨

As chimney sweep professionals, we’re no strangers to regulations and compliance requirements. From safety standards to environmental regulations, our industry knows how to adapt and excel. Now, we face a new challenge: making our websites compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). ...

12/17/2024

Don't leave anything on the table in 2024! 💸 Register for the 2025 NCSG Convention & Trade Show before the end of the day on Tuesday, December 31 to lock in the Early Bird registration rate – $100 off full price.

Register now: https://ncsgconvention.org/

12/16/2024

Get to know Cincinnati, OH, home of the 2025 NCSG Convention & Trade Show on March 4-8! Registration is open now. 👀

Cincinnati is the home of the first professional baseball team – the Cincinnati Red Stockings, now Cincinnati Reds (est. 1869). ⚾️ The Great American Ball Park and Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum are just a 15-20 min walk over the bridge from the convention venue. 👀

Register now: https://ncsgconvention.org/

12/13/2024

On Monday, we took a visit to Cincinnati to meet with the staff at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center, Cincinnati Marriott at RiverCenter, and Embassy Suites Cincinnati RiverCenter for the 2025 NCSG Convention & Trade Show in March!

Check out the hotel info, agenda, and register on our website: https://ncsgconvention.org/

Looking forward to a great sweeps turnout in Cincy! 🌉

12/10/2024

Congratulations to Rob of Ignite Chimney & Fireplace on becoming a Certified Chimney Professional (CCP)!

Here's to many more successful sweeps and satisfied clients! 💪

Learn more about NCSG certifications here: certifiedchimneyprofessionals.com

12/06/2024

🚀 Limitations = Opportunities 🚀

Tim Reed of WhyFire shows how constraints drive creativity, focus, and growth. Embrace limitations to unlock your business's true potential.

Read more! 🔗

What would you do in your business if you had a limitless budget? What if you had an infinite amount of time? Or an inexhaustible number of employees?

12/02/2024

It's your last chance to lock in the biggest discount we'll offer on convention registration! The Black Friday weekend special ends at 11:59 pm tonight. ⏳

🔗 Register now: https://ncsgconvention.org/

12/02/2024

It's time for the largest gathering of chimney sweeps of the year. Did you know each additional person you bring from your company saves an extra $50 on registration?

Registration is open now! Join us March 4-8 in Cincinnati, OH for the 2025 NCSG Convention & Trade Show.

🔗 Register now: https://ncsgconvention.org/

📸 Photo by Jillian Stewart at the 2024 convention in Orlando.

11/27/2024

🏠 The Challenge of Regulating the Chimney Industry 🔥

Why are so many chimneys left unchecked? With only 6,000–10,000 chimney sweeps in the U.S. serving 28 million venting systems, the gap is huge. Verity Schramm of Midtown Chimney Sweeps dives into the challenges of industry regulation and compares the U.S. with Europe’s more regulated approach.

Why don’t Americans sweep their chimneys?

11/27/2024

The November issue of Sweeping magazine is all about how the NCSG advocates for you on the local, national, and global levels.

From government affairs to international relations to codes and standards representation, please take a few minutes to browse our biggest issue of the year!

Read Sweeping - November 2024 by National Chimney Sweep Guild on Issuu and browse thousands of other publications on our platform. Start here!

11/26/2024

Owen Groves with Flame Masters Chimney Service is our newest Certified Chimney Professional (CCP)! Great job, Owen! 🏆

The CCP certification is for entry- and mid-level chimney professionals who are looking to demonstrate competency in chimney service, safety and maintenance. If this is you, then consider earning your CCP certification Learn more about the CCP here: https://bit.ly/4ei7cRk

11/25/2024

The full agenda for the 2025 NCSG Convention & Trade Show in Cincinnati is now live on our website! 🎉

The agenda is organized into five specialized tracks – business, customer service, health and safety, technical, and general – to help you dive deeper into the areas that matter most to your success.

Time to start planning your trip to Cincinnati! Registration opens this Friday, Nov. 29. https://ncsgconvention.org/