On May 20, 2009, the IRS issued a press release encouraging small businesses to take advantage of tax-saving opportunities created under the 2009 economic stimulus act passed earlier this year. This article provides brief descriptions of some of those tax breaks that may be of interest to you or your clients.
In tough times we have to work harder for every sale, but it’s hard to get a sale if we’re not generating a manageable stream of prospects for our products/services. Prospect or lead generation is an important part of advertising and this article suggests five ways you can get better results from your advertising investments.
Contractors emerged from every crevice of the North American continent to take advantage of educational programs offered at the 2009 National Weatherization Training Conference. The recent tax credit program and weatherization incentive programs have focused a lot of attention on the opportunities for energy conservation around the home and office.
For years, students complained about the on-campus housing conditions at the University of Hawaii at Manoa (UH-M), and one of the worst offenders was Frear Hall. Thus, a new version was planned as part of a $132 million dormitory renovation and construction project.
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) of New York is accustomed to providing homes for a wide variety of sensitive residents. The organization manages the world’s largest system of urban wildlife parks. Keeping each exhibit at the correct temperature and humidity is a large task, requiring more than just a zookeeper and HVAC technician.
Optimism about the economy is beginning to permeate among the ranks of recession-wracked manufacturers, according to a new poll conducted by the co-sponsors of the upcoming Fabtech® International & AWS Welding Show, including Metalform, in Chicago.
The HVAC industry is perched on the next piece of cutting-edge technology - the emerging smart grid. Still early in its development, the government is working to integrate and manage a new electricity grid designed to monitor and manage energy usage, much like a thermostat monitors and manages the HVAC system.
In addition to our 2009 Residential Heating Showcase product grid, The NEWS is spotlighting the industry’s latest residential heating products in this photo feature. A brief description of key features is included with each product.
Health care reform has become the centerpiece of President Barack Obama’s presidency, which has made it a hot topic across this country. It is also a big issue in HVAC circles as contractors are concerned about the skyrocketing prices of group health care, but also wary of how legislation will affect small businesses in the form of taxes and mandates.
Women in HVACR’s (WHVACR’s) 6th Annual Conference arrives Sept. 22 at the Nashville Convention Center. The association is kicking off its annual event with a welcome networking reception that evening, and attendees will spend the next day, Sept. 23, engrossed in educational sessions and peer discussions.
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