CB_HVAC TALK_ A Penton Media Property March 31, 2010 If you want to view this on the web go to: http://enews.penton.com/enews/contractingbusiness/v/125 --Trends and Hot Topics: 2010 ACCA Convention part 2 By Blaine Fox Last issue, I focused on "The Next Big Thing" -- the home performance industry -- that many contractors were planning for at the ACCA Convention. This issue, I'll discuss what I observed regarding "The Big Shift" that many HVAC contractors are already involved in, and it's changing the way they communicate, the way they sell, and the way they market their businesses. Chances are, you're already partaking in "The Big Shift". Read on for a glimpse into how other HVAC contractors are leveraging this shift. To view the full article go to: http://contractingbusiness.com/business-management/acca_trendspart2_0331/ ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT ---------------------------------------- --Bruce Norman, Friend to Many in HVAC Industry, Dies at 49 HVAC professional Bruce Norman -- known to the HVAC-Talk.com community as "Arpa" -- died on March 24, from complications caused by an aortic aneurism. He was 49. To view the full article go to: http://contractingbusiness.com/news/bruce-norman-dies-0410/ ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT ---------------------------------------- --Toshiba-Carrier Brand Launch Announced During the Annual Meeting of the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA), in Tampa FL last month, officials from Carrier Corp. announced the launch of the Toshiba-Carrier brand in North America. To view the full article go to: http://contractingbusiness.com/news/Toshiba_Carrier_brand_announcement_0324/ ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT ---------------------------------------- --Brady Services Joins The Unified Group The Unified Group is proud to welcome Brady Services, Greensboro, N.C. as its newest member. The Unified Group assesses prospective members based on the number of years in business, commitment to training, awards/accolades received, positive customer and vendor references, and a desire to improve or grow the service side of the business. To view the full article go to: http://contractingbusiness.com/news/brady_services_joins_unified_group_0330/ ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT ---------------------------------------- --Enter the Contracting Business 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! Residential HVAC contractors are reminded to submit entries for the annual ContractingBusiness.com Quality Home Comfort Awards by April 23. Winning projects receive coverage in ContractingBusiness.com and a free registration to HVAC Comfortech 2010. Plus, you'll be able to use the prestige that comes with a QHCA award in your marketing programs. For a look at last year's winners, visit contractingbusiness.com/issue_20090701/ (http://contractingbusiness.com/issue_20090701/) Visit www.contractingbusiness.com/awards (http://www.contractingbusiness.com/awards) to download a copy of the contest guidelines. Submit complete entries to kate.kelly@penton.com (mailto:kate.kelly@penton.com), or mail to Contracting Business, 1300 E. 9th St. Fifth Floor; Cleveland, OH 44114 --Free Registration for the HVAC Comfortech Exhibit Showcase is Now Get on the Floor! Register now for FREE access to the Exhibit Showcase at HVAC Comfortech. 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