Best contractors to work for

2016 Best HVAC Contractors to Work For: Classic Air’s One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning

Owner Todd Kletz includes his team in every aspect of his business for ongoing success

January 30, 2017

Imagine a workplace environment where everyone absolutely loves coming to work every day? Such is the case at Classic Air’s One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning in Virginia Beach, Virginia. With a motivational work environment, positive reinforcement from superiors, and an overall feeling of family, employees come to work jobs, but end up developing careers.

2016 Best HVAC Contractors to Work For: Hunter Heat & Air

Faith-based contractor draws inspiration from a higher power

Ron Rajecki

January 30, 2017

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Hunter’s founding of Hunter Heat & Air in 2006 was a classic HVAC industry start-up: himself, his brother-in-law, and one truck. Today, Hunter is the co-owner — along with his wife and vice president, Nicola — of a company with four locations, 32 employees, and annual sales of $5 million.

2016 Best HVAC Contractors to Work For: JD Swallow Heating & Cooling

Owner Steve Quinn has built a sense of friendship, family among the staff at Ottawa business

Nick Kostora

January 30, 2017

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Steve Quinn, owner of JD Swallow Heating & Cooling in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, has modest goals for the company over the next five years, but working to achieve those goals is what has helped him win the Best Contractor to Work for Award in the North Central region.

2016 Best HVAC Contractors to Work For: IC Refrigeration

California Contractor Puts Employees First

IC Refrigeration was named Best Contractor to Work For in the West region

Nicole Krawcke

January 30, 2017

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The employees of IC Refrigeration are a close-knit group. The company goes above and beyond to put the welfare of its employees and their families before the business, creating an open, family-oriented culture, which is something the employees know is rare in today’s business world.

Is Your Company the Best HVAC Contractor in the Nation?

Nicole Krawcke

October 28, 2016

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Put your boss on a pedestal by nominating him or her in The NEWS' "Best Contractor to Work For" contest.

Is Your HVAC Company the Best in the Nation?

Nicole Krawcke

September 26, 2016

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Does your work environment encourage growth, opportunity, recognition, education, and a winning attitude for all employees? Then I encourage you to nominate your company as a 2016 Best Contractor to Work For.

The NEWS Seeks Best Contractors

Nominations now being accepted for “Best Contractor to Work For” contest

September 12, 2016

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Are you an employee who believes your work environment encourages growth, opportunity, recognition, education, and a winning attitude for all employees? Then show off your team by nominating your company in The NEWS’ 2016 Best Contractor to Work For contest.

The NEWS Celebrates 2015 Best Contractors to Work For

Successful HVAC leaders engage, inspire, and achieve

January 25, 2016

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These contractors have created workplaces that demonstrate care and commitment to both employees and customers, cultivate and train employees, and offer growth opportunities and retirement planning to plot a successful future, both professionally and personally.

Illiana Heating & Air Conditioning has been a staple of the northern Indiana-Illinois border region for nearly three decades.

Sense of Family, Friendship Guide Illiana Heating & Air Conditioning

Owner Thomas Krygsheld strives to build lasting relationships with his employees

Nick Kostora

January 25, 2016

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Illiana’s employee satisfaction level, charitable efforts, strong opportunities for growth, and ability to nurture long-lasting customer and employee relationships helped earn the company Best Contractor to Work For honors in the North Central region.

A Big Company with a Small-company Feel

While the company employs more than 300 people, it retains a down-to-earth identity

Ron Rajecki

January 25, 2016

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Despite being a very large, high-volume dealership, Reliable has managed to retain its personal touch and commitment to providing outstanding service to every customer, every time.