In This Edition:
  • EXCLUSIVE: MATT MICHEL - FREE STUFF FROM THE CONTRACTING BUSINESS WEBSITE - PART IV
  • EXCLUSIVE: ROB 'DOC' FALKE - WHY MANY HVAC EFFICIENCY PROGRAMS AREN'T WORKING-PART 2
  • AIRECO SUPPORTS HOMES FOR OUR TROOPS BY DONATING A COMPLETE FRIGIDAIRE SYSTEM
  • SERVICE NATION ALLIANCE HOLDS INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP
  • LENNOX HONORED WITH 2011 EPA ENERGY STAR® AWARD
  • CALL FOR ENTRIES: QUALITY HOME COMFORT AWARDS
  • HVAC COMFORTECH UNVEILS LOWEST REGISTRATION RATES EVER!
  • CATCH UP ON CONTRACTING BUSINESS WEBINARS YOU MISSED
  • HVAC CONTRACTORS: CB PROJECT DETAILER MAKES PUBLICITY A BREEZE
  • FOLLOW US ON TWITTER
  • OUR SPONSORS
  • This Week At Contracting Business Interactive April 20, 2011
    COLUMNS

    EXCLUSIVE: MATT MICHEL - FREE STUFF FROM THE CONTRACTING BUSINESS WEBSITE - PART IV

    This is the fourth part of a continuing series that highlights the free Service Roundtable downloads available from Contracting Business Magazine. Each month Contracting Business Magazine presents a free business tool prepared by the Service Roundtable that anyone can download from the magazine’s website. Below you will find another half a dozen you might have missed from past issues. Read the description and click the links to any you want to download.

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    EXCLUSIVE: ROB 'DOC' FALKE - WHY MANY HVAC EFFICIENCY PROGRAMS AREN'T WORKING-PART 2

    The last Hotmail Newsletter article generated lots of discussion about the apparent lack of success of government and utility HVAC efficiency programs, but also generated some optimism for what they could be someday. Let’s eavesdrop into a few more industry discussions to gain insight into upcoming changes.

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    NEWS & EDITORIAL

    AIRECO SUPPORTS HOMES FOR OUR TROOPS BY DONATING A COMPLETE FRIGIDAIRE SYSTEM

    Aireco recently donated a complete Frigidaire, high efficiency, Energy Star rated heating and cooling system to help in the construction of a specially adapted home for Marine Sgt. Adam Kisielewski in Frederick, MD. Adam lost his left arm at the shoulder and his right leg below the knee when an IED detonated as a trigger-wired door was opened while looking for insurgents near Fallujah, Iraq in August 2005.

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    SERVICE NATION ALLIANCE HOLDS INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP

    Members of Service Nation Alliance, a new contractor alliance brought to you by the same people who brought you Service Roundtable, participated in a leadership workshop led by legendary contractor Ron Smith in Frankfurt, Germany March 15 through 17, 2011.

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    LENNOX HONORED WITH 2011 EPA ENERGY STAR® AWARD

    Lennox Industries has earned the 2011 ENERGY STAR® Award for Excellence in Energy Efficient Product Design from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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    CALL FOR ENTRIES: QUALITY HOME COMFORT AWARDS

    It's time to share your best work with the rest of the HVAC industry! ENTER THE CONTRACTING BUSINESS QUALITY HOME COMFORT AWARDS!

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    HVAC COMFORTECH UNVEILS LOWEST REGISTRATION RATES EVER!

    September 21-23, 2011 – Indiana Convention Center – Indianapolis, IN.

    HVAC Comfortech is widely regarded as the best event in the industry... and now its more affordable than ever!!

    We are happy to offer the lowest full conference rate we have had - $395 - to our attendees as a thank you for 16 years of incredible support. Group rates are even lower (see website for details), so register today and enjoy the full Comfortech experience for less.

    Of course, our Product Showcase+ option is still free (online only, $20 onsite) and gets you access to the HVACR WEEK product showcase featuring aisles and aisles of the latest products and technology in the HVACR industry. All the top manufacturers and service providers will be there and so make plans and join us in Indianapolis. Your Product Showcase+ registration gets you more than just on the show floor. You also get access to:

    * HVACR WEEK Opening Keynote Event - 9/22 @ 9:15am
    * Innovations & Opportunities Sessions - 9/22 @ 3:45pm
    * HVACR WEEK Friday General Session - 9/23 @ 10:00 am

    To see the latest list of exhibitors, click here.

    Online registration is available right now by clicking here.

    Keep updated on the full event schedule here.

    THE SEMINAR LINE-UP STARTS TO COME INTO FOCUS

    HVAC Comfortech offers our seminar attendees the best education in the industry, hands down. 2011 will be no different. Once again, our faculty will focus on four (4) curriculum tracks dedicated to providing attendees the tools and tips they need to instantly improve their business management approach:

    Sales & Marketing
    Business Management
    Technical
    Service Management

    Several seminars, with more to come, have already been announced. Please click here to see the latest.





    CATCH UP ON CONTRACTING BUSINESS WEBINARS YOU MISSED

    Contracting Business recently offered free webinars. If you missed any, they're available in archive so you can attend them at your convenience. Topics for webinar sessions included:

    * Ceiling-Mounted Air Conditioners: A Cost-Effective Solution for Server Rooms
    * VFDs: An Emerging Sustainability Imperative
    * Cash is King - Tips for Improving Cash Flow


    Plus much more!

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    HVAC CONTRACTORS: CB PROJECT DETAILER MAKES PUBLICITY A BREEZE

    ContractingBusiness.com has made it easy for residential and commercial HVAC contractors to obtain publicity for recently completed comfort projects. It's the CB Project Detailer (CBPD), now online. Click below for details.

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