Gain an Edge for your Business

If you’re looking for proven solutions to help your business during these challenging times, answers totally focused toward the p-h-c contractor are available at the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association’s annual convention, CONNECT 2009, Oct. 21-23 in New Orleans.   

There will be a wide choice of workshops, seminars and industry panels highlighting emerging markets and cutting-edge business strategies that can increase profits and productivity at the three-day event.  Those attending PHCC’s first stand-alone convention since 2001 will go home with practical information and strategies that they can put to use in their business immediately and in the future.   

Educational sessions will cover topics like green plumbing,water- and energy-efficient technologies, pre-fabrication, residential fire sprinklers and understanding overhead and year-end tax planning..  “21^st Century America: A New Day in Politics, Culture, and Business;” and Richard Trethewey of This Old House, who will discuss “The Future of Comfort and Efficiency.”  An industry panel will help contractors learn what to expect from the manufacturers as they weather the current economic climate and prepare for the upturn. 

An Oct. 22  CONNECT 2009 Product and Technology Showcase will offer a relaxed and intimate setting to exchange ideas and learn about new products, technologies and advancements in the industry. There also will be many networking events to connect members with industry professionals and the exciting city of New Orleans.

For more information, visit www.phccweb.org/convention, or e-mail connect2009@phccweb.org.