In This Edition:
  • EXCLUSIVE: MATT MICHEL - ARE YOU LEVERAGING THE REFERRAL POTENTIAL OF YOUR EMAIL MARKETING?
  • EXCLUSIVE: ROB 'DOC' FALKE - THE AMERICAN DREAM
  • IMPORTANT NOTE FROM THE EDITOR
  • NEW INSTALLATION INSPECTIONS REQUIRED IN KENTUCKY
  • CARRIER FACILITY RECEIVES 'BEST PLANT' AWARD
  • ZIP IT UP PROMOTION OFFERS FREE CARHARTT JACKET
  • FOLLOW US ON TWITTER
  • OUR SPONSORS
  • This Week At Contracting Business Interactive January 5, 2011
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    EXCLUSIVE: MATT MICHEL - ARE YOU LEVERAGING THE REFERRAL POTENTIAL OF YOUR EMAIL MARKETING?

    A growing number of contractors are collecting customer email addresses and, with their permission, sending customers useful tips, reminders, and special offers. Surprisingly, most contractors miss the opportunity to send the same information to their employees and their families and friends.

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    EXCLUSIVE: ROB 'DOC' FALKE - THE AMERICAN DREAM

    I was contacted by a sharp young college student requesting an interview concerning the American Dream and what it meant to the HVAC industry. The discussion, and his paper that followed produced some ideas that can serve us all well. What is the American Dream and what does it look like to our industry in 2011?

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    IMPORTANT NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

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    NEW INSTALLATION INSPECTIONS REQUIRED IN KENTUCKY

    New commercial or residential HVAC installations in Kentucky must be inspected prior to occupancy, effective January 1, 2011.

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    CARRIER FACILITY RECEIVES 'BEST PLANT' AWARD

    Carrier Corp.’s Charlotte Chiller Operation facility has been named one of IndustryWeek’s Top 10 Best Plants in North America. This is the third consecutive year a Carrier facility has been honored with the Best Plant title.

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