In This Edition:
  • EXCLUSIVE: MATT MICHEL - SUMMER SEASON MARKETING
  • EXCLUSIVE: ROB 'DOC' FALKE - HOW TO PREPARE AN AIR BALANCE REPORT
  • MCAA MAKES ANOTHER EFFORT FOR REPEAL OF WITHHOLDING TAX
  • NATE NAMES FIRST WINNER IN "SHOWCASE YOUR NATE" SWEEPSTAKES
  • YELLOW JACKET® LAUNCHES YELLOW JACKET UNIVERSITY
  • CATCH UP ON CONTRACTING BUSINESS WEBINARS YOU MISSED
  • HVAC CONTRACTORS: CB PROJECT DETAILER MAKES PUBLICITY A BREEZE
  • THE HVACR WEEK THURSDAY NIGHT EXTRAVAGANZA LOCATION IS...
  • FOLLOW US ON TWITTER
  • OUR SPONSORS
  • This Week At Contracting Business Interactive June 15, 2011
    COLUMNS

    EXCLUSIVE: MATT MICHEL - SUMMER SEASON MARKETING

    Matt Michel gives tips on how service agreements and incentives can help technicians increase their revenue per service call during the hot summer months. Click below for the full story.

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    EXCLUSIVE: ROB 'DOC' FALKE - HOW TO PREPARE AN AIR BALANCE REPORT

    Rob ‘Doc’ Falke gives a detailed explanation of how to prepare an air balance report for an HVAC system. This step will reduce a technician’s time at the job site and make them more prepared. Click below for the full story.

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    NEWS & EDITORIAL

    MCAA MAKES ANOTHER EFFORT FOR REPEAL OF WITHHOLDING TAX

    The Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) has renewed its efforts to gain repeal of the 3 percent public contract payment tax withholding law set to take effect January 1, 2013.

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    NATE NAMES FIRST WINNER IN "SHOWCASE YOUR NATE" SWEEPSTAKES

    North American Technician Excellence (NATE), has selected the first winner in the “Showcase Your NATE” Sweepstakes, which rewards contractors for promoting their NATE-certified technicians. Bob Johnston, owner of BNB Mechanical in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, submitted the winning entry, earning his company $1,000 in local advertising and/or NATE promotional materials.

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    YELLOW JACKET® LAUNCHES YELLOW JACKET UNIVERSITY

    Ritchie Engineering Company, Inc., announces the launch of YELLOW JACKET University ( www.yellowjacketuniversity.com), a new website dedicated to delivering HVAC/R service tools and equipment education and information.

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    MARKETPLACE

    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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    THE HVACR WEEK THURSDAY NIGHT EXTRAVAGANZA LOCATION IS...

    For those of you who have been to HVACR WEEK, you know the Thursday Night Extravaganza is the social (and networking) highlight of the week. We are happy to announce this years’ bash will take place at Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the Indianapolis Colts, on Thursday, September 22nd @ 8:00pm.

    HVACR WEEK Full Conference attendees will be treated to a night of fun and games with plenty of good food and cold drinks on hand. The event will take place in Lucas Oil Plaza, which features stunning views of the field. As an added bonus, Extravaganza attendees will have access to the field where they can test their punt, pass and kicking skills! Field access is courtesy of our friends at Carrier.

    If it’s Thursday Night at HVACR WEEK, you know it will be something special!!

    Have you registered for your FULL CONFERENCE badge yet? You can do so right here.

    Thank you to our Thursday Night Sponsors:

    Carrier Rheem RUUD Nordyne

    REGISTER…SAVE $$$...WIN an iPad

    From now until September 15th, all who register for a FULL CONFERENCE badge at HVAC Comfortech will automatically be entered into a drawing to win an Apple iPad 2. We are giving away a total of two (2) iPads, so register today and you can be a winner!

    HVAC Comfortech registration rates are the lowest they have ever been. $395 for the full conference which includes access to all seminars, the product showcase, all special events, social functions and lunch on the show floor.

    Make plans now to join us this September and get the full Comfortech experience for less!

    Groups of 10 or more can save even more. Contact Marge Dietrich at 216/931-9550 or mailto:marge.dietrich@penton.com to learn more.

    Of course, our Product Showcase+ option is still free (online only, $20 onsite – NOT ELIGIBLE FOR iPAD DRAWING)) 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 join us in Indianapolis. To see the latest list of exhibitors, click here.

    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 @ 10:00am * Innovations & Opportunities Sessions – 9/22 @ 3:45pm * HVACR WEEK Friday General Session – 9/23 @ 10:00 am

    Online registration is available right now by clickinghere.

    Keep updated on the full event schedule here.





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