CB_HVAC TALK_ A Penton Media Property January 27, 2010 If you want to view this on the web go to: http://enews.penton.com/enews/contractingbusiness/v/117 --Lead-Generating Strategies, Part 2 By Blaine Fox In a down economy, HVAC contractors can never have enough effective strategies to generate more qualified sales leads. Continuing our focus on this critical part of your business, I'm going to share with you the "referral secret" that all contractors should be aware of. To view the full article go to: http://preview.contractingbusiness.com/business-management/lead_generation127/index.html ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT ---------------------------------------- --AHR EXPO: Doors Open for 40,000 Show planners for the 2010 AHR Expo expect to see 40,000 HVACR professionals visit this year's show at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, now till Wednesday. To view the full article go to: http://preview.contractingbusiness.com/news/ahr_expo_orlando_2010_0124/ ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT ---------------------------------------- --ASHRAE Standard 189.1 Published Standard 189.1, Standard for the Design of High-Performance, Green Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, is the first code-intended commercial green building standard in the United States. It has been published by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), in conjunction with the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IES) and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). To view the full article go to: http://contractingbusiness.com/news/ashrae_standard_189_published_0124/ --Samsung, Coaire Open Learning, Distribution Center On February 18th, Samsung Systems A/C and Coaire will celebrate the grand opening of a new, 64,000 square foot learning and distribution center in Fort Worth, TX. To view the full article go to: http://contractingbusiness.com/news/samsung_coaire_learning_distribution_center_opens_0121/ --We Shoot! We Score! Eruzione at 2010 HVAC Comfortech! Come celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the "Miracle On Ice" with an Opening Keynote Event at HVACR WEEK like no other. U.S. Olympic hockey team Captain Mike Eruzione will captivate the audience with uplifting stories on overcoming the odds, the benefits of hard work, and the belief that anything is possible. HVACR WEEK attendees will walk away inspired, moved and ready to take Mike's message right back to their own businesses. Mike Eruzione is an American sports legend and icon. As captain of the 1980 U.S. Olympic "Miracle on Ice" hockey team, Eruzione led the Americans past the heavily favored Soviet Union and Finland to capture the Gold Medal. Sports Illustrated rated the U.S. upset of the Soviets as the "#1 Sports Moment of the 20th Century". Do you remember? Click here: bit.ly/oyQff (http://bit.ly/oyQff) Mike Eruzione's keynote appearance is sponsored by Trane. (http://www.trane.com/Default.asp) For up-to-date show information, visit www.hvaccomfortech.com (HTTP://www.hvaccomfortech.com) HVACR WEEK 2010 -- September 22-24 -- Baltimore Convention Center -- Baltimore, MD ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL BE OPEN SOON. STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION! 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 2010 Penton Media, Inc. Occupational Hazards 1300 E. 9th Street Cleveland, OH 44114