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Are Women Better At Sales Than Men?

Mark Skaer
October 6, 2005
The sales manager at Four Seasons Heating and Home Comfort Solutions, which serves metro Denver, believes women are simply better at educating new homebuyers about home comfort systems. It's why he has primarily females as "home comfort consultants."
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New Orleans Contractor Gets Back To Work

John R. Hall
October 6, 2005
Sonny Knobloch was one of the relatively few New Orleans' residents who stayed after Hurricane Katrina wiped out most of New Orleans. The HVAC contractor figured he could ride out the tough times and be available to help his customers once they started returning to their homes.
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NEMI Certification Programs Available

Mark Skaer
October 6, 2005
The executive director of the National Energy Management Institute (NEMI) has set some high goals in regard to the organization's new HVAC Expertise certification program. By 2010, it is his and NEMI's aim to have 50,000 people certified at the program's basic mechanic level.
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How To Deal With A Disaster

October 6, 2005
The tragedy of Hurricane Katrina has taught that there are many variables that are beyond your control. How do you deal with them? How do you get back on your feet when a tragedy like Katrina hits your business?
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Free Software For Commercial Specifiers

Mark Skaer
October 6, 2005
The North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA) released its updated version of 3E Plus®, an insulation thickness computer program designed to calculate the amount of insulation needed to use less energy, reduce air emissions, and improve process efficiency.
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HVACXchange Makes Industry Take Notice

October 6, 2005
Many of the largest commercial mechanical contracting companies in the United States recently met with leading manufacturers at an exclusive event in Utah, a short ride from the Salt Lake City airport. HVACXchangeâ„¢ is a revolutionary strategic sales event developed to connect senior executives at commercial mechanical companies with leading vendors of HVAC solutions.
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Preparing for Entrepreneurial Nightmares

October 6, 2005
The very tragic events in New Orleans and on the Gulf Coast got me wondering what I would do if my business were wiped out. You need to ask the question about your businesses too.
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Nordyne Leaps Ahead With 23 SEER

October 6, 2005
At the Nordyne annual Tappan, Frigidaire, and Westinghouse distributor meeting, the announcement of an industry-leading 23-SEER air conditioner was met with cheers from the audience.
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Viewpoint From The Top

Mike Murphy
Mike Murphy
October 5, 2005
In the course of our travels, The News staff often speaks with influential industry leaders. Here we share with you some comments from Renee Chesler, general manager of HVAC/Industrial Insulation for CertainTeed Insulation Group, Valley Forge, Pa.
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Skyscraper Becoming City's No. 1 Address

October 5, 2005
In these apartments, not all the luxury is visible. The designers wanted the new apartments to be quiet and comfortable too. That's where fiberglass duct insulation comes in.
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