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Kobie Kooling in Fort Myers, Florida, has publicly supported candidates for many local elected positions, including county commissioner, school board member, hospital board member, fire district member, and county sheriff.

Do Business and Politics Mix?

HVAC contractors debate the benefits of political involvement

June 6, 2016

This year is already being described as one of the most politically polarizing in American history. And just as voters are expressing very strong opinions at the polls in 2016, HVAC contractors also have strong opinions about whether it’s good business to be involved in politics.

Remaking the Political Machine – Vote by Vote

Sick of the EPA? Want to raise or lower the minimum wage? Now’s your chance

Herb Woerpel

March 28, 2016

While it’s easy to get lost in the marathon that is a presidential election, it’s essential we all study the issues that matter most to us; vocalize why those points are imperative to ourselves, our employees, and our businesses; and vote accordingly.

Will Politics Eradicate Pending EPA Regulations?

Herb Woerpel

December 12, 2014

Newly elected congressional Republicans vow to crumble Obama's Clean Air Act.

Uh Oh, Here Comes the Debt Ceiling

Jen Anesi

October 7, 2013

Congress has until Oct. 17 to raise the debt ceiling, but what happens if they don't?

What Our Kids Could Teach Washington

Jen Anesi

April 29, 2013

It seems like Congress can’t agree on much these days — at least not in any timely fashion. And definitely not without a lot of whining, name calling, finger pointing, and foot stomping.

Dec. 10, 2012: Government Policy, Incentives Will Combine to Drive Energy Efficiency Retrofits

December 10, 2012

While most efficiency retrofits take place because the building owner is looking to reduce energy costs, government policy and incentives are a growing influence. According to a report from Pike Research, the combination of government policies and financial incentives will drive rapid growth in retrofits over the remainder of the decade.

Keep Track of Local Politics

Kyle Gargaro

August 6, 2012

In addition to the top-of-the-ticket candidates, I urge contractors to put just as much research in what candidates on the local level believe because these people have a much more direct impact on how an HVAC contractor’s business will operate on a day-by-day basis.