CB_HVAC TALK_ A Penton Media Property November 25, 2009 If you want to view this on the web go to: http://enews.penton.com/enews/contractingbusiness/v/109 --Proven Tactics to Generate More Revenue By Blaine Fox In the last article, we spoke about the budgeting process and the HVAC Performance Bridge as a means to achieve the budgeted goals for the year. As a reminder, the HVAC Performance Bridge is comprised of the plans, strategies and actions you take to turn your budgeted goals into reality. To view the full article go to: http://contractingbusiness.com/business-management/generate_revenue1125/ ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT ---------------------------------------- --Rheem Launches HP-50 Heat Pump Water Heater It was a chilly morning at the Portland, OR World Trade Center Plaza. The news was much hotter, as HVAC and plumbing contractors viewed the debut of the Rheem HP-50 water pump water heater. The three-hour workshop was part of a daylong "Pacific Northwest HP-50 Launch Event" on October 28, held for the plumbing trade, regional electric utilities, energy-efficiency organizations and local media. To view the full article go to: http://contractingbusiness.com/news/Rheem_HP50_heat_pump_water_heater_1119/ ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT ---------------------------------------- --ICP Honors Distributors of the Year International Comfort Products, LLC (ICP) recently honored eight leading channel partners as distributors of the year for their outstanding performance during the past year. Charlie Piranian, ICP National Sales Manager, announced the awards for Arcoaire(R), Comfortmaker(R), Heil(R), and Tempstar(R) single- and multi-location Distributors of the Year. To view the full article go to: http://contractingbusiness.com/news/ICP_distributors1125/ ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT ---------------------------------------- --Climate Talk Alliance Includes Emerson, EWC, Rheem The Climate Talk Alliance was formed on November 12, during a launch event in Phoenix, AZ. Charter members include Emerson Climate Technologies, EWC Controls, Rheem, Watsco, Inc., Embedded Electronic Design Solutions, and Microchip Technology, Inc. To view the full article go to: http://contractingbusiness.com/news/climate_talk_alliance_emerson_ewc_rheem_1118/ ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT ---------------------------------------- --Unified Group Members Set Goals for 2010 More than 60 Unified Group members met at the 2009 Annual Meeting/Owners' Forum, Nov. 11-15 in Palm Springs, CA.Tops on the agenda was a discussion of individual company goals for 2010. To view the full article go to: http://contractingbusiness.com/news/unified_group_annual_meeting_1124/ --ContractingBusiness.com's Download of the Month This month's free download courtesy of Charlie Greer, is a handout for customers that gives instructions on how to review your service on a Google online review system. Download today and let your customers know that their opinions matter! To view the full article go to: http://contractingbusiness.com/downloads/ This eNewsletter was sent to: #email# Click here to start your own subscription to HVAC-Talk: http://www.hvac-talk.com/newsletter/subscribe.asp To unsubscribe: Click here http://email.contractingbusiness.com/webforms/newsletter/unsub/?email=#email#&lid=#list_id#&mid=#message_id# For information about advertising in this newsletter, contact: Virginia Goulding 216-931-9893 mailto:Virginia.goulding@penton.com Copyright 2009 Penton Media, Inc. Occupational Hazards 1300 E. 9th Street Cleveland, OH 44114