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  • 02.10.25

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    Foundation Introduces Advanced HVAC Courses

    The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) Educational Foundation announced at AHR Expo today it has expanded its online educational programming to enhance the skillsets of HVACR professionals and provide them with more robust training using the latest ...

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  • 02.06.25

    Apprentice School New Facility

    Mechanical Skills Plumbing Apprentice School to Build New State-of-the-Art Facility in Beech Grove

    Indianapolis, IN – February 5, 2025 – In response to the growing demand for skilled trades professionals, Mechanical Skills Plumbing Apprentice School is set to build a new, state-of-the-art ...

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  • 02.05.25

    PHCC Members at Capitol

    PHCC Members Set to Return to Washington, D.C., This Spring

    Contractors invited to attend Legislative Conference May 20-21 The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) will host its 2025 Legislative Conference on May 20-21 at the YOTEL Washington D.C. This annual event provides plumbing and HVAC contractors with the opportunity to connect directly with federal lawmakers and advocate for the industry’s most pressing priorities. The …

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  • 01.28.25

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    PHCC Educational Foundation to Update National HVAC Contest, Merging Modern Skills with Future Tech

    The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) Educational Foundation today announced major updates to its National HVAC Apprentice Contest. The annual event will be ...

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  • 01.16.25

    CEO Message, Cindy Sheridan - Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association, leadership

    Think Bigger

    "Leadership is like going to the gym. It’s easy to status quo your way through." Leave it to a Navy commander to compare effective leadership to a physical workout, but Mary Kelly – who also is a best-selling author and was a keynoter at PHCC’s CONNECT conference in October – knows that, in today’s fast-paced environment, if you’re not actively improving and thinking bigger, you’re inadvertently …

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  • 01.16.25

    Dan Callies, President's Corner, Oak Creek

    Stay Curious (Because Standing Still Is Not an Option)

    I’ve been around long enough to know one thing: if you’re in the plumbing and HVAC industry, you’ve got to be ready for just about anything. One minute you’re installing a water heater like you’ve done a thousand times before, and the next you’re facing a challenge so unique that you think, "Well, I haven’t seen that before!" Running a business? Now that’s an entirely different level of  …

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  • 01.14.25

    2025

    2025 – A Look Back and Look Forward

    As we begin 2025, PHCC asked members about the top innovations that have shaped the industry since 2000. Unsurprisingly, many of the answers highlight advancements in technology – whether in products, processes, or pricing/buying systems. These innovations have driven significant ...

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  • 01.13.25

    QSC Business

    10 Ways to Prepare Your P-H-C Business for 2025

    Preparing your business for the new year is about strategically positioning yourself for growth and success. From analyzing financial statements to planning for employee training, the steps you take now can set the tone for the months to come. Below are 10 ways to ensure you are ready to seize every opportunity that comes your way this year! Review your goals from last year. Assess what you …

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  • 01.09.25

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    Quality Service Contractors’ Catalyst 2025: Unmasking the Future

    Service and repair contractors invited to attend event March 24-26 in New Orleans Catalyst 2025, the annual conference of Quality Service Contractors (QSC), will bring together some of the best minds in plumbing, heating and cooling for an event full of ideas, creativity, and collaboration on ...

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  • 12.19.24

    Staff - Mark Valentini - Government - Policy - continuing resolution

    Continuing Resolution at Stake as President-Elect Trump Weighs In

    On the cusp of approving a continuing resolution (CR) to keep government funded into March 2025, with much-needed provisions extending the Farm Bill, FEMA emergency funding, reauthorization of workforce investment programs, and a one-year delay on implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) was forced to renege on the spending agreement after …

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