Business Management

12.12.23

It’s a given – societal clout shifts from those who are older to those who are younger. Tomorrow inevitably belongs to the young … in terms of purchase power, cultural change, and business success. Ever since PHCC was founded 140 years ago, we have witnessed the beauty of that shift … the next generation learning from the one before it, business owners getting their children involved in the …

12.12.23

It was a busy day at PHCCCONNECT2023 in Cleveland, Ohio, when guests gathered for a luncheon that would prove as informative as the food was tasty. The Women in the Industry Luncheon – Unlocking Potential and Breaking Barriers: Fostering Success for Women in the Trades through Gender …

11.21.23

Written by this month's Rising Leader, Adam Meny. Growing up as a child in a family that owns a business can be stressful for a lot of people. That wasn’t the case for me. The family business has been growing and expanding into bigger and better things since the 1880’s and has now ventured on for five generations. Growing up in the family business with a father that is passionate about his work …

11.16.23

Anthony Graham of BION, Inc., in Prince William County, Virginia, has been named the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) 2023 Plumbing Apprentice of the Year. Sponsored by Delta Faucet, the award recognizes the outstanding skill and achievements of those enrolled in a plumbing training program. It was presented Oct. 27 at PHCCCONNECT2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. As …

11.16.23

Bringing a legacy of plumbing expertise – passed down through generations – and demonstrating outstanding leadership in the industry and ensuring professionalism for generations to come, Rob and Tony Bertolino were honored as the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) 2023 Plumbing Contractors of the Year. Sponsored by Delta Faucet, the award was presented Oct. 27 at …

11.16.23

With a reputation for professionalism and quality service, and a determination to leave a positive mark on the industry, Danny Reddick received the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association’s (PHCC) 2023 HVAC Contractor of the Year Award. Reddick, president of Reddick & Sons in Manassas, Virginia, was honored Oct. 27 at PHCC’s annual conference – PHCCCONNECT2023 – in, …

11.15.23

2023 PHCC—National Awards 2023 Col. George D. Scott Award: Kevin Tindall, Windsor, New Jersey 2023 Plumbing Contractor of the Year (sponsored by Delta Faucet Co.): Rob and Tony Bertolino, Bertolino Plumbing & Heating, Virginia Beach, Virginia 2023 HVAC Contractor of the Year (sponsored by Rheem): Danny Reddick, Reddick & Sons Plumbing and HVAC, Manassas, Virginia 2023 “PHCC Safety!” …

10.17.23

Federated Insurance announced that this year’s recipient of their 18th annual “Safety First! ...

10.09.23

People. Our association was built on bringing together like-minded people with passion and a purpose. And even though much has changed in our 140 years, people still are – and always will be – our most valuable resource to our member companies. The same holds true with my business. A fourth generation of my family is now running the company that my grandfather, Samuel Frame, started in 1932. Our …

10.09.23

Remember the early days of your business? You (and maybe a few key employees) did a bit of everything … meeting with clients, juggling projects, ordering materials, managing workers. It was a game like checkers, played quickly with mostly interchangeable pieces. But as organizations grow in volume and complexity – especially in our industry, with new technology, new regulations, and new needs …